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Ideas, builds & lessons learned

Short reads on technology, business, and personal growth from Frankie Ragan — a working developer, builder, and operator writing from Harrison, Arkansas.

Why April Fool's Day is the Perfect Day to Start a Business
3 min

Why April Fool's Day is the Perfect Day to Start a Business

Explore why April Fool's Day might be the ideal day to start a business. Discover surprising insights into risk-taking, marketing opportunities, and cultural impact.

Why Every Web App Developer Needs to Learn the 'Eugene Mirman Method'
3 min

Why Every Web App Developer Needs to Learn the 'Eugene Mirman Method'

Discover how Eugene Mirman's unique comedic approach offers web app developers a fresh perspective on simplicity and user experience.

The Unexpected Lesson Tech Giants Learned from Ants
3 min

The Unexpected Lesson Tech Giants Learned from Ants

Explore how tech giants are learning scaling and efficiency from ants, highlighting a surprising trend of mimicking decentralized decision-making and swarm intelligence.

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The Unexpected Science Behind Why We Click 'Agree' Online
3 min

The Unexpected Science Behind Why We Click 'Agree' Online

Discover the unexpected science behind why we often click 'Agree' online without a second thought, driven by psychological tactics and cognitive shortcuts.

Sysco Doesn't Just Move Food — They're Moving the Future of Logistics
2 min

Sysco Doesn't Just Move Food — They're Moving the Future of Logistics

How Sysco's data, IoT, and sustainability moves are quietly reshaping logistics — and what every supply-chain operator can take away from it.

When 'Free' Costs More: The Hidden Price of Zero-Dollar Tech
2 min

When 'Free' Costs More: The Hidden Price of Zero-Dollar Tech

Explore the hidden costs of 'free' tech and how it impacts businesses and privacy. Uncover the risks behind zero-dollar tools.

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Stop Waiting For the Perfect Moment to Launch Your SaaS
2 min

Stop Waiting For the Perfect Moment to Launch Your SaaS

Perfection is the enemy of progress in launching your SaaS. Here's why waiting for the perfect moment might just be your biggest mistake.

Everyone's Sleeping on ESPN Unlimited. But It's a Game Changer for SaaS.
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Everyone's Sleeping on ESPN Unlimited. But It's a Game Changer for SaaS.

ESPN Unlimited isn't just sports streaming—it's a SaaS game-changer. Here's what most are missing and why it matters to any SaaS founder.

I Built a No-Code App in a Day: Lessons You Can't Ignore
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I Built a No-Code App in a Day: Lessons You Can't Ignore

I built a no-code app in just 24 hours. Here's what nobody's telling you about the hype versus the reality.