Wins, failures, and the tactics that actually worked.
The complete log of building 500k.io from $0 to $500K ARR. Showing entries 97–102 of 102.
GEO 2026: how to get cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity
60% of searches end without a click. Here is the 7-step GEO playbook that got 500k.io cited 23 times in week 6 by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
How agents replaced my VA (and what they still can't do)
I had a great VA for 14 months, then replaced 80% of her work with 3 AI agents. Here is the honest breakdown of what worked, what failed, and what I won't automate.
The $0 stack: 12 free tools for solopreneurs in 2026
I rebuilt my entire founder stack using only free tiers. Here are the 12 tools that actually carry weight at $0/mo, and the 4 places where you must pay.
Why I deleted Substack for Beehiiv (after 3 months testing)
I ran the same newsletter on Substack and Beehiiv for 90 days. Same content, same cadence, same audience seed. Here's what the numbers say, and which one I kept.
The honest math: $500K solo SaaS in 18 months
I watched 14 founders attempt $500K solo SaaS. Three made it. Here is the actual P&L, the time math, and the 4 mistakes that killed the other 11.
How to write your first MCP server (no engineering background)
MCP servers sound scary. They're not. Here's the 90-minute path from zero to a working MCP server you actually use, written for non-engineers who ship products.