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What I'm building, what I'm learning, and what's actually working. No fluff — just real operator talk about AI, automation, ecommerce, and the journey of running multiple businesses.
I Built a Google Business Profile Management Tool in 10 Days With AI
How AI-accelerated development let me ship a Google Business Profile management and automation MVP — from idea to working product — without a traditional dev team.
Why I Ditched WordPress After 20 Years (And What I Use Now)
After 20 years building with WordPress, I switched to Next.js. Here's the real business case — performance, cost, AI integration, and what actually matters in 2026.
How Much Does SEO Cost for a Small Business? The Real Math
I've managed 20+ SEO projects for 17 years. Here's what SEO actually costs for small businesses — DIY vs. agency vs. in-house — with real numbers.
AI Tools for Small Business: How AI Removed My Biggest Bottleneck
I run 4 businesses. The biggest bottleneck was always the dev feedback loop — idea to shipped product took weeks. AI tools closed that gap to hours.
Ecommerce Automation: What Actually Works at Scale (From $100M+ in Revenue)
3,000+ sellers. $100M+ in marketplace revenue. After 5 years running Ecom Circles, here's which ecommerce automation tactics actually moved the needle — and which were a waste.
Google Business Profile Optimization: 5 Local SEO Tips That Cost Nothing
From running 20+ local SEO projects and building a GBP automation tool — here are 5 Google Business Profile optimization tactics you can do today for free.
Building in Public: Why I'm Sharing Everything After 15 Years of Silence
For 15 years I built businesses quietly. Here's why I started building in public, what I share, and why transparency is the best marketing I've ever done.
Running Multiple Businesses: How Systems and AI Make It Possible
I run 4 businesses at once — Scepter Marketing, Ecom Circles, Alfred, and Scepter Commerce. Here's how systems, delegation, and AI tools make it work without burning out.
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