Posts by Liam Redmond
5 team dynamics that quietly predict company culture collapse
Every founder worries about product-market fit, cash runway, and customer acquisition. Far fewer spend enough time examining the subtle team dynamics that shape culture long before problems become obvious. The reality is that culture rarely collapses overnight. It erodes gradually through patterns that seem manageable in the moment but become deeply embedded over time. If…
Read MoreStop Starting Agencies No One Needs Anymore
Building a nine-figure agency isn’t about hustle alone. It’s about solving a problem that people actually care about. The past two years have been rough for growth-stage companies and even rougher for the agencies serving them. My take is simple: stop launching services that no one is asking for and start proving value fast. The…
Read MoreKids sit in windows as Waymo travels through Westside. Witness alerts company; car doesn’t stop
Look, Ma, no hands! Three boys turned a Waymo ride into a wind-in-their-hair joyride late Friday afternoon in Santa Monica. Local resident Rojia Shahsavani, who was out around 6 p.m. tackling errands, said she witnessed three pre-teen to teen boys taking selfies and sitting on the open window ledges of a white Waymo as the…
Read MoreWhy tech stocks are getting hammered
Tech stocks took another big hit Tuesday as investors sold off shares of companies that have powered the artificial intelligence boom. Technology companies have been spending billions of dollars investing in data centers and infrastructure needed to support the race to advance AI. But sky-high valuations and geopolitical tensions have some investors questioning whether massive…
Read MoreFatherhood Is The Best Leadership School
Father’s Day isn’t just a holiday. It’s a reminder of what truly matters. As a founder and marketer who lives by outcomes, I’ve learned something simple: fatherhood is the greatest role I’ll ever have. My dad shaped who I am, and being a dad has shaped who I’m becoming. Here’s my take: presence beats perfection.…
Read More6 ways to navigate founder identity loss after an exit
For years, your answer to “What do you do?” has been simple. You’re the founder. The CEO. The person building something from nothing. Then one day, after an acquisition, merger, or successful exit, that identity disappears almost overnight. Most conversations about exits focus on valuation, wealth creation, and financial freedom. What gets discussed far less…
Read More5 ways to sound like a real human online
If you’ve ever reread a social media post, email, or LinkedIn update and thought, “Why does this sound like a corporate press release?” you’re not alone. The internet is full of content that technically communicates information but somehow feels lifeless. In an era where AI-generated content, automated responses, and polished personal brands dominate our feeds,…
Read MoreThe hidden advantage of sharing your process: 7 benefits founders miss
If you’re building something new, you’ve probably felt the pressure to stay quiet until you have something impressive to show. Many founders assume they need traction, funding, or a polished success story before sharing what they’re working on. The fear is understandable. Nobody wants to look inexperienced, attract criticism, or announce a project that might…
Read MoreHow Founders Can Manage a Major Move Without Losing Momentum
A major move has a way of showing you exactly how much of your business runs on invisible structure. The calendars, the routines, the systems you barely think about until they suddenly don’t work anymore. For founders, relocating isn’t just about packing up and moving to a new city. It’s about keeping a company moving…
Read More7 ways to give feedback that makes people stronger
If you’ve ever watched a talented employee shut down after a performance review or seen a promising team member become defensive during a difficult conversation, you’ve experienced one of leadership’s most frustrating paradoxes. The very feedback intended to help someone grow can sometimes have the opposite effect. For founders and entrepreneurs, this challenge is even…
Read MoreSuccess Teaches More Than Failure Ever Will
I used to tell founders to swing the bat. Take the shot. Move. My view has sharpened over time. We learn far more from what works than from what breaks. Failure gives you a caution sign. Success gives you a map. That distinction matters if you want to build something that lasts. Here’s my stance:…
Read More7 reasons long-form content is the best credibility builder
If you’re an early-stage founder, you’ve probably felt the pressure to constantly post. Social feeds reward frequency, short videos dominate attention, and every marketing guru seems to have a new growth hack. Yet many founders quietly discover a frustrating reality: visibility and credibility are not the same thing. Someone might like your post, watch your…
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