The Ranger and the King
March 27, 2026
One of my favorite movies is The Return of the King. I've probably watched it dozens of times. I have a first edition of the book. It's a whole thing....
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How to Set Up Your Own AI Agent (Without Accidentally Destroying Everything)
March 2, 2026
So you read my last post and thought "I want one of those." Good. But before you go full Tony Stark, let me save you from some of the mistakes...
I Built a Voice AI Company. Then I Let an AI Run My Life (Not really but kind of …)
March 2, 2026
For those new here, I'm Ross McGarvey. I'm Scottish. I moved to America in 2009 with 4 bags, 6 boxes, and the kind of blind confidence that only comes from...
So, you think that being an entrepreneur is for you? You may want to rethink that after reading this.
August 2, 2024
Not the cheerleading headline you were hoping for? Let me explain. Being an entrepreneur is hard, probably one of the hardest professional paths you can take. You can’t just want...
Enjoy The Challenge
July 31, 2020
Question: What do you love about being an entrepreneur? Answer: I get to lie in every day…yeah right. I’ve been an entrepreneur so long I almost don’t remember jobs before that. I...
I Don’t Balance, I Spin Plates
July 30, 2020
Question: How do you balance everything? Answer: I don’t think it’s like balancing everything, I treat it more like spinning plates. When I hear the word balance, it makes me think...
My Remedy For A Creative Slump
July 29, 2020
Question: How do you get over a creative slump? Or your remedy for a creative slump? Answer: Caffeine. Lots of caffeine. Just ask my sister and coworker, Blair to vouch. If...
A Startup’s Worst Enemy
July 28, 2020
Question: What’s the biggest challenge with starting a business, or a startup’s worst enemy? Answer: The biggest challenge is who you are working with. Are they encouraging you? Are they not...
How To Narrow Your Target Market
July 27, 2020
Question: I think that my product could be used by everyone, but I have been told that it’s important to have a very focused target market. What can I do...
How To Cost-Effectively Find A Target Market
July 26, 2020
Question: How do I figure out whether my target market is the best one for the product I am trying to sell without losing all my money through trial and...
My First Business Failure
July 25, 2020
Question: If you could go back to when you started your first business, what would you have done differently? Answer: Nothing. Because it just didn’t work. It’s not about success. I...
How To Avoid New Business Failure
July 24, 2020
Question: I hear that almost all new businesses fail, what are a few important things I need to do to avoid failure for my business idea? Answer: Here’s the fundamental answer....
How Do I Launch My Business Idea When I’m Broke?
July 23, 2020
Question: I am pretty low on funds, what do I need to do financially to prepare myself to launch a new business idea? Answer: So you’re a starving college student, low...
Not A Marketer, But A Problem Solver
July 22, 2020
Question: When did you discover that you had a talent for marketing? Answer: I actually don’t think that I have a talent for marketing. I think I have a knack for...
6 Tips To Recharge Your Social Media
July 21, 2020
I’ve been recommending these tips to clients for years. Social media is free. So why not utilize it? If you’re a plumber, electrician, hairstylist, baker, you should be taking advantage...
Why Do I Run A Marketing Business?
July 20, 2020
Question: So did you choose to start a marketing business because you’re a good problem solver? Answer: I’m really good at being a dick. I’m hypercritical. I’m Scottish. I just automatically...
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