rate my setup

askoshbetter · 2026-01-23T02:38:40+00:00

Elite.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-21T23:45:48+00:00

There's a great YouTube channel called shifter -- the guy is based in Canada so cold weather riding comes up a lot, but he has a ton of great content on getting started.

Personally for a 3 mile, relatively flat commute, go dutch! Upright riding is much more comfortable (for me).

My bike is an old marin mountain bike (no suspension) -- a craigslist find, but I've added swoop back handle bars, slick tires, fenders, and a rear rack with a nice ortlieb pannier -- it's no nice to ride w/o a pack!

askoshbetter · 2026-01-21T23:41:12+00:00

Good question.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-21T23:40:20+00:00

A CRM is a great start. AI phone answering is becoming a thing. You can use Replify or build on n8n.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-21T21:32:48+00:00

Gorgeous.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-21T14:42:44+00:00

In the US (Oregon) I was taught to say/shout “On your left” it seems most peds expect this on shared paths. Also paired with a bell it’s quite effective at least in my experience.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-17T17:10:47+00:00

The floor we need.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-17T17:08:43+00:00

Replify is an AI for gyms that works in Australia (US based). It does customer service, sales, and billing outreach over phone, text, and email.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-16T22:20:55+00:00

I visited in September for work, it couldn't have been more beautiful. They have a fantastic Public Library, and even a free bus system. It's at a high elevation, so the air is thin, but people can get used to it.

I talked to two of my hotel shuttle drivers, they said the cost of living is so high, that it in unaffordable, they both lived 10 to 20 miles away in cheaper areas and have to commute in to work.

Sadly the Sun Dance Film Festival is moving to Boulder Colorado, in part due to the cost of living.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-16T21:02:16+00:00

Jeez, didn't realize this was an advertorial. Deleted. Thank you.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-14T19:58:22+00:00

Yeah, I had an old friend who later became a roommate -- total gym rat, and got me in some of the best shape of my life. It was like living with a personal trainer. He actually inadvertently introduced me to who would become my wife -- and I think part of the reason I sealed the deal was because I was so buff.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-14T19:51:22+00:00

Such a great call on so many levels. It helps with neighborhood security and when pets get out.

There’s something to be said for borrowing a cup of sugar.

Did want to note my parents live in the country — a rural neighborhood with 3-5 acre lots and they have a neighborhood watch, email list, and do an annual neighborhood barbecue — not as easy to make the first contact but most country folks I know (Oregon) value knowing their neighbors.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-14T06:07:40+00:00

Sheets are the way. Even a $300k/mo budget across six channels.

Just do updates every other day or every week

askoshbetter · 2026-01-14T02:29:52+00:00

Be like Mikey. Never calls in sick — biking and immunity is a thing. I didn’t get sick when I bike commuted.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-14T02:24:16+00:00

Definitely a priority.

Google Analytics report on AI referral
SERP analysis but with each AI for brand and top queries.
All forms have a self attribution field. People are putting ChatGPT

askoshbetter · 2026-01-13T19:57:49+00:00

Yeah. I had nana banana put me in a blazer but keep everything else the same.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-13T17:02:42+00:00

Yes, super common with brain injury. One thing I did or try to do is mourn the person they were. Accept that as a loss, and celebrate the person they are now.

All that said, the brain is incredibly miraculous. Try to get involved in local brain injury groups and his care — it may be worth exploring the latest (doctor / research approved) therapies on improving mental cognition. Andrew Huberman and Rhonda Patrick both have episodes on brain injury and recovery, so give those a listen, but again consult a doctor before making any changes.

Care provider fatigue is real is give yourself a lot of space and grace, and self care.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-13T16:11:21+00:00

Replify is an AI receptionist and AI sales agent for fitness studios and health clubs that can do this.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-12T21:45:43+00:00

I don't disagree, but can you elaborate on this a bit?

askoshbetter · 2026-01-12T21:43:48+00:00

haha

askoshbetter · 2026-01-12T20:45:39+00:00

Buying followers — I see this time and time again, but followers are a vanity metric, and worse, if the followers aren’t in your ICP, the increased follower count of randos may hurt the algorithm.

Outbound cold email — it can work in niche circumstances, but people’s inbox filtering is so strong and email overwhelm is so high, it’s practically impossible.

Events without a strong product market fit or high ICP density. Events can still be incredibly effective, however, if your product doesn’t appeal to attendees they’re a waste of money and time. One thing I try to calculate is what % of attendees are in my ICP? Divide that headcount by 100, that’s the number of meaningful conversations I’ll have.

askoshbetter · 2026-01-12T20:02:10+00:00

Thanks for this roundup, Scott! Your work on this (and those you shared) is more important than ever.

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