Stepping aside, October 8, 2026
Stay in the Dough
The baker lives in the dough. The expert lives in the marketing. So why are you trying to do both?
Notes
Real talk, building it, stepping aside, getting found, and the stories of people building things worth knowing about.
Getting found, October 8, 2026
Nobody’s Checking Your Events Page
She put the event on her website. Nobody came. Here’s why, and where your customers are actually looking.
Building it, October 8, 2026
If You Build It, They Won’t Come
Ribbon cut, mugs ordered, nobody’s coming. Opening day isn’t the finish line. It’s day one.
Real talk, October 8, 2026
Stop Acting Like a Visitor in Your Life
We treat our lives like a hotel room. The idea stays in the suitcase and the good olive oil stays in the cabinet. Things won’t calm down. Unpack…
Stories, October 8, 2026
Katie Favela Can’t Take a Compliment. Neither Can You.
She found out she was a finalist when someone called to congratulate her. Here's what Katie Favela taught me about women, credit and saying thank you.
Got a dream or a mess?
Write me a few sentences about it. I only take on a few things at a time, and if I'm not the right person, I'll tell you who is.
Shannon@villagefound.com