What is the Best Tool Stack for Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
A guide for business owners on selecting the right tools for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, focusing on automating curriculum and engaging teams in high-stakes environments.
6 min
Business Automation
9 posts
What is an Application Programming Interface?
A practical guide for business managers explaining what an API is, how it functions as a digital translator, and why it matters for business automation.
4 min
What is an API (Application Programming Interface)?
A practical guide for business managers explaining how APIs connect software systems like HRIS and LMS to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy.
4 min
Scaling Beyond the Manual Onboarding Bottleneck
Discover how to automate initial customer onboarding calls using interactive learning loops to reduce CSM burnout and improve retention.
7 min
What is the true cost of managing team training with spreadsheets and forms?
A guide for business owners on when and how to transition from manual training tracking to automated systems without the technical headaches.
6 min
The Centaur Strategy: Why the Future of Leadership is Human Plus Machine
Discover why the hybrid model of AI-augmented management is not just a trend but a survival strategy for small business owners facing burnout.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
The Exit Strategy That Does Not Involve Selling: Building a Self-Managing Company
Learn how to transition from an operator to an owner by building robust training systems and documentation, allowing your business to thrive without your constant presence.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
The Paradox of Scale: How to Grow Without Losing Your Soul
Learn the practical frameworks for scaling a business while maintaining the intimacy and culture of a startup, ensuring you do not become the faceless corporation you once feared.
Ben Schmidt
7 min
The Robot is Not Coming for Your Job: It is Coming for Your Boredom
A practical guide to business automation for small teams. We explore why humans are bad at repetitive tasks, how automation reduces burnout, and the first steps to freeing your team for high-value creative work.
Ben Schmidt
6 min