The Blog

Thinking out loud

Notes on AI leadership, franchise scale, and building businesses that last.

Playbooks
Aug 15 2026 · 4 min read

The Comanche Curve

A framework for adapting to AI, drawn from the fastest civilizational shift in American history.

Franchise Studio
Jul 08 2026 · 3 min read

How to Read a Franchise Agreement Before You Sign

A franchise agreement is a license, not a trap. Here's what actually matters before you sign.

Franchise Studio
Jul 08 2026 · 3 min read

What Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Got Right About Scaling

Neither won on the donut. They won on the model, and the partner who scaled it.

AI Advisory
Jun 02 2026 · 2 min read

What a Fractional AI Exec Does in Month One

The first 30 days set the trajectory. Here’s the exact playbook we run.