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Free AI playbooks for people building messy businesses.

Short, practical guides for setting up AI tools, building useful workflows, and knowing where the hell to start.

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Guide

Where the hell should I start?

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Turn one messy problem into a two-week test, finish line set up front, before you spend a dollar on “AI.”

Best for
Owners getting pitched AI who aren’t sure where to start.
Time
About 20 minutes.

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Set Up Claude Code

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Your first step toward real leverage with AI. Get it installed, configured, and running without the usual headaches.

Best for
People ready to use AI for hands-on building.
Time
20 minutes.

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Build a Simple Website with Claude

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Go from a blank page to a live, editable site without hiring a designer.

Best for
Founders and operators testing an idea.
Time
1–3 hours.

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The Practical AI Stack

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The small set of AI tools we use for research, writing, automation, and shipping.

Best for
Operators who want a useful starting point, not a 200-tool directory.
Format
Living resource list.

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