Save a &$*! load of time & money: 3 ways I would’ve leveraged AI in my...
It’s easier than ever to build a business.Early-stage entrepreneurs don’t have to do everything anymore. It doesn’t have to be you against the world.Artificial intelligence has consumed low-level...
View ArticleHow I delegate my life to a VA in the Philippines
When’s the last time you thought to yourself, I just should not be doing this task. I have much bigger, better things to worry about.Yep, we’ve all been there.That’s why I’m now going on my 8th year of...
View Article2022 Review
It seems apropos that my first annual review since becoming a parent would come out in March.If you’ve been here for a bit you know that I’ve been doing public reviews since 2014. I’ve had this drafted...
View ArticleFree stuff! How to leverage your credit cards for maximum rewards
One of the biggest life hacks out there for business owners? Credit card points.Smart entrepreneurs divert funds they’re already spending in order to take advantage of all the tax-free rewards – like...
View ArticleTrue crime was destroying my family: Why I pressed pause
Start. Stop. Continue. Heard of the famous annual review exercise?You make three columns (titled Start, Stop, and Continue) and add habits and activities to each respective column – things you want to...
View Article5 simple steps (and a cheat code) to make your next week insanely productive
As the founder of a goal-setting and planning company, I’ve learned a thing or two about productivity.And the sneaky coolest thing I’ve learned is this: The magic is in preparation.So I’m sharing my...
View Article42% closer to your dreams: The small habit that’ll change your life
From an immigrant architect new to New York City with $758 in my pocket.To founding a successful 8-figure company at Best Self Co.Life’s been quite a ride over the last decade. If you’d told me at the...
View Article2023 Review
It's that time of the year again where we watch our own game tape. I've been doing annual reviews and sharing them publicly since 2014! Read here. ✍️Disclaimer: I do these (mostly) for myself as a way...
View ArticleOur 'Rich Life' Vacation Experiment
This summer I got to experience a little of my “rich life”. A vacation experiment of sorts that included my parents, in-laws and friends.Curious how it went? First if you don’t know about this “rich...
View Article2024 goals
A follow on from my 2023 review here are my plans for the year.When I decide on my goals I break them down to the inputs I need to be doing to get there. I use a simple google sheet for tracking. You...
View ArticleI Sold My Company, Then Bought It Back
I never thought I'd find myself buying back the company I founded. But life has a funny way of bringing you full circle.It was a sunny January morning, and I was sitting in my car, phone in one hand,...
View ArticleInexperience Debt: The Hidden Cost of Entrepreneurial Growth
60 days ago, I bought back my old company from private equity. And let me tell you, it was a wake-up call.As I peeled back the layers, I realized how much work I had ahead of me. The PE firm had made...
View ArticleHow to Create SOPs 100x Faster with ChatGPT & Loom
Let's talk about the silent killer in your business—the loss of essential knowledge when an employee leaves. You might not feel it immediately, but over time, it's like a slow leak that can deflate the...
View ArticleHow to Turn ChatGPT into Your 24/7 Personal Intern
In the fast-paced world of running a business, time is the most precious commodity. Since buying back my business from PE, I'm constantly seeking ways to optimize my productivity, streamline workflows,...
View ArticleFirst 100 Days: Lessons from Buying My Business back from Private Equity
I thought I was done with BestSelf. I built the company from zero to over $45 million in sales over seven years. I put sweat, blood, and tears into it, and then made the difficult decision to sell in...
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