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I Just Formed My LLC — Now What?

Filing for your LLC is a business decision. So, are you prepared to make decisions like elite businesses? Here's how to make them the way financial professionals do.

Joao, Founder
Jun 1, 2026

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Understanding the Three Financial Statements: A Visual Guide

In under 20 minutes, learn how the Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet connect—and why understanding them is essential for any entrepreneur.

Joao, Founder
Jan 27, 2026

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Why "Occam’s Model"? (Or: Complexity is the enemy of execution.)

In physics, the most elegant solution is usually the right one. In business, we tend to overcomplicate things to feel productive. Here is why I combined a physicist’s love for simplicity with an investor’s focus on profitability - and why that distinction matters for your business plan.

Joao, Founder
Nov 26, 2025

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You have a skill. That doesn't mean you have a business.

Having something to sell isn't the same as having a business. A product is your expertise. A business is the system that repeatedly finds customers and makes sales at a profit. Here's why that distinction matters.

Joao, Founder
Nov 25, 2025

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Traditional business plans are backwards for solopreneurs.

Traditional business plans start with the business. But if you're a solopreneur thinking of leaving your job, you need to start with yourself - your expenses, your tax obligations, your lifestyle goals. Only then can you build a business model that actually gets you to financial freedom.

Joao, Founder
Nov 25, 2025

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