You know that feeling — holding your breath as you open your inbox. What if it could run itself? I built an automation in Google Workspace that monitors my inbox, reads every invoice and receipt, logs the details to my expense tracker, and files the PDF to the right Drive folder – Automatically! No Zapier. No extra subscription. Already included in your plan. Here’s what I built — and the steps so you can too.
Still on the Free Version of Google? Here’s What It’s Costing You
Free Google, Google One, or Google Workspace Business — which one is right for your solopreneur business? Here’s the real talk on data privacy, AI training, and what each plan actually costs you.
The Carpet Lines
My daughter used to walk with her back against the wall so she wouldn’t mess up my vacuum lines. I thought I had high standards. Turns out, I was just hiding.
I Cancelled ChatGPT. Here’s Why I’m Not Sorry.
I built my reputation on ChatGPT. It was my entry into generative AI and how most people knew me. Then the company behind it started making decisions I couldn’t ignore. This is the post I didn’t expect to write. But I couldn’t not write it. Because you have to stand for something. Or you’ll fall for anything.
I’m Back. And I’ve Got a Lot to Tell You.
Eight months is a long time to be quiet. If you've been around a while, you know I don't disappear without good reason. And I didn't this time either. So, let's talk... Where I've Been After 2 months of driving across the province and viewing real estate in 5...
Stop Staring at a Blinking Cursor. Your AI is Begging to Help You Write Better Prompts.
You’ve been told AI is your secret weapon, but half the time it gives you lukewarm, robotic junk. The problem isn’t the AI—it’s your prompt. If you’re ready to stop getting wimpy results and start getting what you really want from your tools, you need to learn about meta-prompting: the game-changing hack of using AI to help you write better prompts. Stop the guesswork and turn your AI into your personal prompt whisperer.
Canada’s AI Pause: A Happy Accident — or Strategic Masterstroke?
When Canada’s AI legislation died in January 2025, it looked like a policy disaster. But as the EU struggles with AI Act implementation and the US deregulates, Canada’s fresh start may be the smartest move yet. Here’s why Canadian businesses should prepare now for the coming regulatory advantage.
Create an AI Expert for Your Pet with Google Gems: A Love Letter to Better Pet Care
Tired of hunting through vet receipts and trying to remember which treats are safe? Learn how I created an AI assistant for my dog Daisy using Google Gems – now I have a 24/7 expert who knows her health history, feeding schedule, and everything in between.
NotebookLM for Solopreneurs: Everything You Need to Know (Plus Real Use Cases That Actually Work)
Drowning in documents but need to find crucial information fast? NotebookLM is Google’s AI research assistant that reads your documents and remembers everything. Unlike other AI tools, it only works with your content—no hallucinations, just insights from your actual files. This complete guide shows busy solopreneurs how to set up NotebookLM in minutes, with real use cases for client onboarding, content creation, and team training that actually work.
What Nonprofits Need to Know Before Upgrading to Gemini in Google Workspace
A nonprofit administrator’s costly mistake when upgrading Google Workspace to access Gemini AI resulted in lost benefits and days of downtime. Learn the correct way to enable Gemini features on nonprofit plans and avoid this expensive error.
How Solopreneurs Can Leverage Gemini Canvas: Your New AI Collaboration Partner
Discover how Google’s new Gemini Canvas can transform your solopreneur workflow. This AI collaboration tool helps you create content, design website mockups, plan marketing campaigns, and overcome creative blocks—all in an interactive workspace. Learn practical ways to leverage Canvas as your virtual team member and boost your productivity.
Building AI Muscle Memory for Solopreneurs: From Overwhelm to Automation
Discover how to build AI muscle memory for solopreneurs. From Perplexity Business Fellowship insights to practical implementation strategies, learn how consistent AI practice can automate your workflow and save 10+ hours weekly.
AI for Solopreneurs: My Perplexity Business Fellowship Adventure
I’ve been accepted into the Perplexity AI Business Fellowship Program! Starting this Friday, I’ll be learning directly from experts at companies like NVIDIA and Box about how this powerful AI research tool can benefit solopreneurs.
Dedicated Client Gems: Transform Your Solopreneur Client Management
After 25 years as a solopreneur, I’ve discovered that dedicated Client Gems in Google Workspace can transform client management. Learn how this practical approach saves me 5 hours weekly while making client interactions more personal and meaningful.
My Must-Have Tech Stack: 12 AI & Automation Tools That Transformed My Solopreneur Business
Discover my carefully curated tech stack of 12 AI and automation tools that save 20+ hours weekly. These productivity, creativity, and client management tools work together to run my business efficiently while I focus on growth.
Transform Your Business in 28 Days: Inside the Automation Genius Program
Discover how the Automation Genius Program provides targeted automation for solopreneurs to reclaim 15+ hours weekly. In just 28 days, transform your operations from overwhelming admin work to streamlined systems that scale with your business, letting you focus on growth rather than repetitive tasks.
The Courage to Unlearn: Are You Really Ready for Business Transformation?
Discover why the biggest barrier to business transformation isn’t learning new systems – it’s unlearning old ones. Take our honest assessment to see if you’re ready for real change
Gemini’s New Memory Feature: What It Means For Your Business
Gemini’s latest update brings sophisticated memory capabilities to AI conversations, allowing it to remember your business context, preferences, and previous discussions. Learn how this game-changing feature can streamline your workflow and create more efficient business processes.
Google Docs + Gemini: Your Business Document Breakthrough
Ready to stop spending hours creating business documents? Learn how to combine Google Docs and Gemini to build an efficient document creation system that works while you sleep. Perfect for busy solopreneurs who want to scale without the administrative overwhelm.
Dear Spreadsheet-Phobic Solopreneurs: Google Sheets Has a Gift For You
Those pre-built tables in Google Sheets? They’re a game-changer for solopreneurs who’ve been wrestling with spreadsheet setup. Here’s how these templates can get you back to the work that matters.





















