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The Waymaker Journal

From a good idea to your next move.

Practical guides for finding your idea, building with AI, reaching customers, and keeping going. Choose a topic or follow a reading path.

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Choose a problem, use your strengths, and test demand before you build.

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A little direction

Not sure where to start?

Choose the outcome you need. Read these guides in order, then try one step in your own work.

From idea to first launch

A practical sequence for a new builder.

  1. How to Find a Business Idea That Fits You
    4 min read
  2. How to Validate a Business Idea Before Building It
    4 min read
  3. How to Build an MVP Without Knowing How to Code
    4 min read
Make your first sale

Move from a useful offer to a real customer.

  1. How to Price Your First Product
    4 min read
  2. How to Find Your First Paying Customer
    4 min read
  3. Build Your First Audience: A 30-Day Website, Social, and Email Plan for Founders
    6 min read
Make AI useful this week

Start with a task, then build a repeatable workflow.

  1. What AI Can Actually Do for a Solo Founder
    5 min read
  2. AI Tools to Help You Succeed: A Starter Toolkit, Organized by the Job to Be Done
    8 min read
  3. What Should You Automate With AI?
    3 min read

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From buyer intent to the next customer.

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