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Build the Damn Thing.
Long-form essays and field notes for entrepreneurs building and leading companies. The work behind the wins.

How to Thrive as a Mission-Driven Entrepreneur in a Broken System
What if building your business could also build a better world?
2 min read
How to Buy a Business (and Make It Your Own)
How do you stay relevant, build community, and lead through massive industry change—without losing yourself in the process?
2 min read
How to Date Like a CEO and Attract the Partnership You Deserve
In this new episode of Build the Damn Thing Podcast, learn how to build your love life like you build your business
2 min read
Welcome to Season 4 of Build the Damn Thing 🚀
Building the life and business you want isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.
2 min read
Squad Goals: How to Create Your Personal Advisory Board
Hi! Kathryn here. This month, we discuss how to create "Team You" aka your personal advisory board.
2 min read
Drop it Like It's SWOT
Hi! Kathryn here. This month we discuss how to conduct a personal Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) assessment
3 min read
KISS: How to Create an Elevator Pitch
Hi! Kathryn here. The secret to creating an awesome elevator pitch is to K.I.S.S., aka "keep it simple sista"
2 min read
What Are Your Company’s Core Values
and How They Impact Your Business
3 min read
What Are Your Personal Core Values?
(and How Do They Impact Your Business)
3 min read