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Field notes for founders shipping in 2026.
Practical writing on MVPs, the real cost of website builders, founder mindset, and owning what you build instead of renting it. New every couple of weeks.
Custom SaaS vs Whop: When to Graduate Off the Platform
Whop takes ~6% on gated sales and your subscribers can't leave with you. When high-growth creators should graduate to custom software they own.
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Do I Own My Wix Website? How to Leave Wix (And Move It Elsewhere)
Do you own your Wix website? No — and you can't export it. Here's exactly how to leave Wix, what happens when you cancel, and what you actually keep.
The Real Cost of Wix in 2026 (Hidden Fees & True Price)
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Wix Alternatives With No Monthly Fee (Honest 2026 Guide)
Wix alternatives with no monthly fee, compared honestly. 5 paths off Wix, real 5-year costs ($300 to $25,000+), and the one-time-payment option affiliate sites won't show you.
Solo Founder vs Enterprise Team: Can You Beat Big Tech in 2026?
Big companies burn 25-30% of engineering time on legacy code. A solo founder with AI tools ships 10x faster on greenfield work. Here's the Speedboat Paradox.
MVP Startup Success Rate: 72% in 7 Days vs 42% in 18 Months
Solo MVP builds succeed 42% of the time; studio-backed 7-day sprints hit 72%. See the math, the 2026 build timeline, and what ships in a fixed-scope MVP.
Should I Quit My Job to Start a Startup? (Bezos's 80-Year Test)
Should you quit your job to start a startup? Jeff Bezos's regret minimization framework, the planning trap, and why a 7-day MVP changes the math in 2026.
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