Taylor Allan

Thank you, Paul.

"We're not here to collect thank you's, we're here to sell products. Grow some teeth." - Paul Reddick, my first business coachIt's late December, 2009.I'm at my then-girlfriend's cottage for
by Taylor Allan
Taylor Allan

The kiss of death in business

"To build product, make something people want. To create art, make something you want. The best do both." - Naval RavikantI've got three lessons for entrepreneurs -- aspiring and experienced
by Taylor Allan
Taylor Allan

The Path has a problem.

“…Life speaks with a voice to you, a voice that brings you answers for the questions you continually ask of it.” - Douglas AdamsThe Path has a problem.(if you're new
by Taylor Allan
Taylor Allan

Capitalism Is Noisy.

Quote at the end, today...During our retreat last weekend, a friend dropped a line I won't easily forget:"Capitalism is noisy."Hah!(let that one sink in...)Now, I won't talk much about capitalism
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Taylor Allan

I think we can pull this off…

"The path of true learning is strewn with rocks, not roses. Anyone who insists on taking the easier way ends up in a fools paradise." - Jed McKenna No promises, today... But
by Taylor Allan
Taylor Allan

January 1st, 2025

"There are only three answers to a prayer: yes, not yet, and 'I have something else in mind for you.'" - Elsa Dutton, 1923Happy new year.I'm writing to you from
by Taylor Allan