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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.

How Three Dogs in a Bar Inspired a Better Business Model
3 min

How Three Dogs in a Bar Inspired a Better Business Model

Discover how the antics of three dogs in a bar reveal a powerful lesson in creating a customer-centric business model. Embrace autonomy and watch engagement soar.

Beyond the Scan: Discovering the True Meaning of QR in QR Codes
3 min

Beyond the Scan: Discovering the True Meaning of QR in QR Codes

Explore the untapped potential of QR codes as more than just digital shortcuts. Discover how they can transform user experiences and question reality.

The 2026 SaaS Startup Guide: Secrets Most Founders Miss
3 min

The 2026 SaaS Startup Guide: Secrets Most Founders Miss

Discover why most SaaS startups fail by focusing on trends over real customer needs. Learn the secret to building successful products that truly solve problems.

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How Baking Bread Can Teach You About Software Design
3 min

How Baking Bread Can Teach You About Software Design

Baking bread might just be the secret to better software design. Discover how patience and creativity in the kitchen can translate to crafting intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences.

What Nobody Tells You About Scaling a SaaS Business
2 min

What Nobody Tells You About Scaling a SaaS Business

Scaling a SaaS isn't just about growth—it's about growing right. Discover the overlooked insights that can make or break your tech startup.

The Surprising Power of Knocking on Doors
2 min

The Surprising Power of Knocking on Doors

Explore the underestimated impact of direct communication in our tech-driven world and why sometimes, it's best to knock on doors.

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Rethinking AI: When Should Machines Take the Wheel?
3 min

Rethinking AI: When Should Machines Take the Wheel?

Explore when it's smart to let AI handle tasks and when human judgment should prevail. Understand the balance between technology and human intuition.

Thank Your Algorithms: A Business Approach to Digital Gratitude
2 min

Thank Your Algorithms: A Business Approach to Digital Gratitude

Explore the importance of acknowledging algorithms in business and how a little digital gratitude can improve operations.

The Hidden Cost of 'One More Feature'
2 min

The Hidden Cost of 'One More Feature'

Software rarely gets worse because engineers forget how to build things. It usually gets worse because nobody is protecting simplicity.