Security Debt and Why the Boring Stuff Matters
This week I stopped building features and started plugging security holes. Turns out the unsexy operational work is what actually moves things forward.
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Thoughts on AI, local marketing, and building a business in Pittsburgh. I'm documenting everything as I go.
From Phone Contacts to Encrypted CRM: Week One of Building Tony
What actually happened during the first seven days of building an AI assistant. Not the highlight reel. The real thing, including the parts that didn't go smoothly.
Read more →I Built an AI Assistant That Runs My Business. Here's What It Actually Does.
You've probably seen a hundred headlines about AI assistants this year. Most of them are vague. I'm going to show you what mine actually does, with real examples from a normal day.
Read more →AI is everywhere. How do you actually make it simple to use?
Every other headline is about AI. But most of this stuff is genuinely useful, and most people have no idea how to actually use it. Here's what it looks like when you stop talking about AI and start using it.
Read more →Why Your Contracting Business Needs a Website in 2026
If you're a contractor in Pittsburgh relying on word of mouth alone, you're leaving money on the table every single day. Here's why, and what to do about it.
Read more →What Is an AI Chatbot and How Can It Help My Business?
AI chatbots aren't science fiction anymore. Here's how a simple chatbot on your website can answer customer questions, book jobs, and generate leads while you're on a jobsite.
Read more →Building Pittsburgh AI Solutions in Public
I'm documenting the entire process of building this business — from day one. Here's why, and what I've done so far.
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