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Robert Taylor · 1w ago

The Real Cost of Getting Finding your First Ten Customers Wrong (and How to Get It Right) (Even If You’re Starting Late)

After testing nearly everything, here’s the honest version: what moved the needle in Finding your first ten customers, what was noise, and where Pitch deck fits in.

Robert Taylor · 2w ago

Validating Before Building: The Fundamentals, The Finishing Moves, The Payoff, Backed by Firsthand Experience

If founders has felt overwhelming, this guide breaks it into small, doable steps you can start today — with real examples and honest advice.

Robert Taylor · 2w ago

Runway Math for Founders Without Burnout: The Sustainable Approach

Written for busy people: how to make real progress with Runway math for founders in a few focused hours a week — plus the FAQ everyone asks.

Robert Taylor · 2w ago

The Unwritten Rules of Surviving the Messy Middle — In Just 20 Minutes a Day

After testing nearly everything, here’s the honest version: what moved the needle in Surviving the messy middle, what was noise, and where Notion fits in.

Robert Taylor · 2w ago

Runway Math for Founders Made Simple: A Practical Walkthrough That Actually Sticks

Skip the generic advice. This deep dive into Runway math for founders covers what genuinely works in 2026, who it works for, and what to do first.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

Surviving the Messy Middle: How to Practice Deliberately, Not Just Often — No Hype, Just Process

After testing nearly everything, here’s the honest version: what moved the needle in Surviving the messy middle, what was noise, and where Lean canvas fits in.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

A Field Guide to Co-Founder Conversations for People With Jobs — No Hype, Just Process

An operator’s manual for pricing. Fundamentals first, tools second, shortcuts last — the order that actually compounds.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

The Quiet Advantages of Getting Good at Hiring Number One for Busy People

Everything about Hiring number one in one place: fundamentals, tools like Pitch deck, common traps, and a plan you can actually follow.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

Pricing Early Products: What Changes at Scale (and What Never Does) — Without Spending a Dime

After testing nearly everything, here’s the honest version: what moved the needle in Pricing early products, what was noise, and where Lean canvas fits in.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

Stop Guessing: The Right Way to Approach Pitching without the Theater — With Real Examples

Everything about Pitching without the theater in one place: fundamentals, tools like Notion, common traps, and a plan you can actually follow.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

Pitching without the Theater: From Confused to Competent in One Month — With Real Examples

An operator’s manual for pricing. Fundamentals first, tools second, shortcuts last — the order that actually compounds.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

The Honest Guide to Co-Founder Conversations — What Works in 2026

Everything about Co-founder conversations in one place: fundamentals, tools like Lean canvas, common traps, and a plan you can actually follow.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago Member-only

The One-Weekend Plan to Understand Pitching without the Theater (Even If You’re Starting Late)

An operator’s manual for startups. Fundamentals first, tools second, shortcuts last — the order that actually compounds.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

Co-Founder Conversations: Cut the Noise, Keep the Nine Things That Matter — No Hype, Just Process

The complete picture on mvp: a system you can sustain, a checklist you can print, and the pitfalls that cost most people months.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

The Busy Person’s Shortcut to Real Hiring Number One Skills You Can Start This Weekend

After testing nearly everything, here’s the honest version: what moved the needle in Hiring number one, what was noise, and where Notion fits in.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago Member-only

The Second-Month Slump in Pricing Early Products — and How Past It for Busy People

Written for busy people: how to make real progress with Pricing early products in a few focused hours a week — plus the FAQ everyone asks.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago Member-only

The Realistic Timeline for Co-Founder Conversations, Stage by Stage — In Just 20 Minutes a Day

A clear, no-fluff walkthrough of growth — the strategies, the mistakes to avoid, and the exact steps that move the needle this year.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

Pricing Early Products: Everything You Wish You Knew Sooner You Can Start This Weekend

Skip the generic advice. This deep dive into Pricing early products covers what genuinely works in 2026, who it works for, and what to do first.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago Member-only

Why Most People Stall at Runway Math for Founders — and the Fix That Actually Sticks

After testing nearly everything, here’s the honest version: what moved the needle in Runway math for founders, what was noise, and where Lean canvas fits in.

Robert Taylor · 1mo ago

From Frustrated to Fluent: A saner Path Through Validating Before Building

Skip the generic advice. This deep dive into Validating before building covers what genuinely works in 2026, who it works for, and what to do first.

Robert Taylor · 2mo ago

Surviving the Messy Middle: A Calm, Methodical System That Compounds

The complete picture on startups: a system you can sustain, a checklist you can print, and the pitfalls that cost most people months.

Robert Taylor · 2mo ago

Hiring Number One: What the Top 1% Do Differently for Busy People

The complete picture on founders: a system you can sustain, a checklist you can print, and the pitfalls that cost most people months.

Robert Taylor · 3mo ago Member-only

How to Master Finding your First Ten Customers in 2026 (Step-by-Step) — With Real Examples

Written for busy people: how to make real progress with Finding your first ten customers in a few focused hours a week — plus the FAQ everyone asks.

Robert Taylor · 3mo ago

Finding your First Ten Customers in Practice: Three Real Scenarios, Three Outcomes — With Real Examples

A clear, no-fluff walkthrough of growth — the strategies, the mistakes to avoid, and the exact steps that move the needle this year.

Robert Taylor · 3mo ago

Before You Start Validating Before Building, Read This Honest Roadmap That Actually Sticks

Everything about Validating before building in one place: fundamentals, tools like Lean canvas, common traps, and a plan you can actually follow.

Robert Taylor · 3mo ago

Pricing Early Products: Small Habits, Outsized Results for Busy People

An operator’s manual for mvp. Fundamentals first, tools second, shortcuts last — the order that actually compounds.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

Pitching without the Theater: An Operator’s Manual for Consistent Progress (Even If You’re Starting Late)

Written for busy people: how to make real progress with Pitching without the theater in a few focused hours a week — plus the FAQ everyone asks.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

Validating Before Building: The Complete 2026 Guide That Actually Sticks

The complete picture on mvp: a system you can sustain, a checklist you can print, and the pitfalls that cost most people months.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

Runway Math for Founders: Ten Small Decisions That Make or Break Results, Backed by Firsthand Experience

Skip the generic advice. This deep dive into Runway math for founders covers what genuinely works in 2026, who it works for, and what to do first.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

Co-Founder Conversations on a Budget: Maximum Progress, Minimum Spend

A clear, no-fluff walkthrough of founders — the strategies, the mistakes to avoid, and the exact steps that move the needle this year.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

What I Learned About Surviving the Messy Middle After Years of Trial and Error

Skip the generic advice. This deep dive into Surviving the messy middle covers what genuinely works in 2026, who it works for, and what to do first.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

A Skeptic’s Guide to Pitching without the Theater — What Survives Testing — A Field-Tested Approach

An operator’s manual for founders. Fundamentals first, tools second, shortcuts last — the order that actually compounds.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

How to Build a Finding your First Ten Customers Routine You Won’t Quit — A Field-Tested Approach

Written for busy people: how to make real progress with Finding your first ten customers in a few focused hours a week — plus the FAQ everyone asks.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

Validating Before Building, Finally Made Clear: A No-Nonsense Blueprint

After testing nearly everything, here’s the honest version: what moved the needle in Validating before building, what was noise, and where Pitch deck fits in.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

Breaking Down Surviving the Messy Middle Into 15 Minutes a Day — No Hype, Just Process

After testing nearly everything, here’s the honest version: what moved the needle in Surviving the messy middle, what was noise, and where Pitch deck fits in.

Robert Taylor · 4mo ago

Finding your First Ten Customers Deep Dive: Mechanics, Mindsets, Momentum (Even If You’re Starting Late)

The complete picture on startups: a system you can sustain, a checklist you can print, and the pitfalls that cost most people months.

Robert Taylor · 5mo ago

The Minimalist’s Guide to Pricing Early Products You Can Start This Weekend

Skip the generic advice. This deep dive into Pricing early products covers what genuinely works in 2026, who it works for, and what to do first.

Robert Taylor · 5mo ago

What Six Months of Serious Runway Math for Founders Taught Me About Systems

After testing nearly everything, here’s the honest version: what moved the needle in Runway math for founders, what was noise, and where YC fits in.

Robert Taylor · 5mo ago

Hiring Number One for Beginners: Your Zero-to-Results Plan You Can Start This Weekend

Skip the generic advice. This deep dive into Hiring number one covers what genuinely works in 2026, who it works for, and what to do first.

Robert Taylor · 5mo ago

Hiring Number One at Warp Speed? No. Hiring Number One at Steady Speed? Yes. — Without Spending a Dime

An operator’s manual for mvp. Fundamentals first, tools second, shortcuts last — the order that actually compounds.

Robert Taylor

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The Real Cost of Getting Finding your First Ten Customers Wrong (and How to Get It Right) (Even If You’re Starting Late)

Validating Before Building: The Fundamentals, The Finishing Moves, The Payoff, Backed by Firsthand Experience

Runway Math for Founders Without Burnout: The Sustainable Approach

The Unwritten Rules of Surviving the Messy Middle — In Just 20 Minutes a Day

Runway Math for Founders Made Simple: A Practical Walkthrough That Actually Sticks

Surviving the Messy Middle: How to Practice Deliberately, Not Just Often — No Hype, Just Process

A Field Guide to Co-Founder Conversations for People With Jobs — No Hype, Just Process

The Quiet Advantages of Getting Good at Hiring Number One for Busy People

Pricing Early Products: What Changes at Scale (and What Never Does) — Without Spending a Dime

Stop Guessing: The Right Way to Approach Pitching without the Theater — With Real Examples

Pitching without the Theater: From Confused to Competent in One Month — With Real Examples

The Honest Guide to Co-Founder Conversations — What Works in 2026

The One-Weekend Plan to Understand Pitching without the Theater (Even If You’re Starting Late)

Co-Founder Conversations: Cut the Noise, Keep the Nine Things That Matter — No Hype, Just Process

The Busy Person’s Shortcut to Real Hiring Number One Skills You Can Start This Weekend

The Second-Month Slump in Pricing Early Products — and How Past It for Busy People

The Realistic Timeline for Co-Founder Conversations, Stage by Stage — In Just 20 Minutes a Day

Pricing Early Products: Everything You Wish You Knew Sooner You Can Start This Weekend

Why Most People Stall at Runway Math for Founders — and the Fix That Actually Sticks

From Frustrated to Fluent: A saner Path Through Validating Before Building

Surviving the Messy Middle: A Calm, Methodical System That Compounds

Hiring Number One: What the Top 1% Do Differently for Busy People

How to Master Finding your First Ten Customers in 2026 (Step-by-Step) — With Real Examples

Finding your First Ten Customers in Practice: Three Real Scenarios, Three Outcomes — With Real Examples

Before You Start Validating Before Building, Read This Honest Roadmap That Actually Sticks

Pricing Early Products: Small Habits, Outsized Results for Busy People

Pitching without the Theater: An Operator’s Manual for Consistent Progress (Even If You’re Starting Late)

Validating Before Building: The Complete 2026 Guide That Actually Sticks

Runway Math for Founders: Ten Small Decisions That Make or Break Results, Backed by Firsthand Experience

Co-Founder Conversations on a Budget: Maximum Progress, Minimum Spend

What I Learned About Surviving the Messy Middle After Years of Trial and Error

A Skeptic’s Guide to Pitching without the Theater — What Survives Testing — A Field-Tested Approach

How to Build a Finding your First Ten Customers Routine You Won’t Quit — A Field-Tested Approach

Validating Before Building, Finally Made Clear: A No-Nonsense Blueprint

Breaking Down Surviving the Messy Middle Into 15 Minutes a Day — No Hype, Just Process

Finding your First Ten Customers Deep Dive: Mechanics, Mindsets, Momentum (Even If You’re Starting Late)

The Minimalist’s Guide to Pricing Early Products You Can Start This Weekend

What Six Months of Serious Runway Math for Founders Taught Me About Systems

Hiring Number One for Beginners: Your Zero-to-Results Plan You Can Start This Weekend

Hiring Number One at Warp Speed? No. Hiring Number One at Steady Speed? Yes. — Without Spending a Dime