10 lessons from a miserable software business failure
What you’re about to read is such painfully obvious business common sense that I’m ashamed to be writing it, but it’s based on a true story: I failed spectacularly in…
The Future of WordPress Freelancing Is Paved With Money
I sat in a dimly-lit coworking space, chatting with a friendly local web entrepreneur - an unusual treat in northern Idaho, where the tech scene is...developing. "So what do you…
Going All-In on WordPress
Indecision is a big problem for me. And based on the emails I get occasionally from freelancers struggling to find their direction, it sounds like I'm not alone. The emails…
How It Feels to Desperately Want to Pay For Something
"Did you file form 941 for quarters 3 and 4?" I nervously shifted in my chair. I hadn't felt this uncomfortable in years. I offered with an awkward smile: "Can…
The Self-Employment Death Spiral: Stress and Ambition
In the past few months I’ve felt a huge jump in my stress levels. The cause of my anxiety? I’ve “ratcheted up” my ambitions. This happens about twice a year,…