Celebrating Shovels reaching $80K MRR and sharing the most important lesson: the quality of your idea determines your success more than execution alone.
By:Ryan BuckleyA father reflects on presence, parenting priorities, and the fragility of life after learning about a friend's husband in a coma.
By:Ryan BuckleyBrand as promise: why logos don't make companies, culture drives brand success, and why Shovels doesn't need a rebrand but better execution.
By:Ryan BuckleyMy messy but organized fundraising process: evolving strategy, transparent team communication, and learning through real-time Discord documentation.
By:Ryan BuckleyPlatform vs point solution strategy: why companies must become platforms first, then add vertical solutions, not the other way around for Shovels.
By:Ryan BuckleyDeep dive into ideal customer profile (ICP) development for Shovels, exploring the matrix of 'what' we offer versus 'who' we serve across multiple dimensions.
By:Ryan BuckleyA philosophical argument defending the existence of free will and challenging deterministic views about human choice and agency.
By:Ryan BuckleyReflecting on progress building Shovels while teaching, choosing deliberate growth over rushing to find product-market fit.
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