A reading path
Start here for the clearest expression of Dylan’s point of view: create real value, take responsibility for the system, know your numbers, and build a business in service of a larger life.
A business exists to create value by providing a solution to a problem that people have.
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If you've ever built a business—especially in the trades—you know this feeling: the crushing pressure of systems that don’t scale, people who mean well but fall short, and the quiet, gnawing question in the back of your mind: Is this even…
Read essay →Something interesting is happening. I’ve been recording these episodes to document my journey—building a U. S.
Read essay →If you've been grinding through your business without a clear goal in mind—just hoping this year turns out better than the last—you’re not alone.
Read essay →I believe there are laws that govern the universe. I cannot jump on top of a building no matter how hard I try or how much I may emotionally feel like I should be given the right to.
Read essay →What is the next hardest thing a business owner learns to do after figuring out how to be profitable? Learning how to replace themselves.
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