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Monday, May 19, 2025
When clients come to Apps & Sides, they’re not looking for a quote. They’re looking for a brain trust. For builders who can think alongside them. For partners who show up when it counts, and don’t stop at "done."
Hunter Eisler
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Monday, May 5, 2025
Software doesn’t replace culture. But it does support it. Digital tools work best when they extend trust, create visibility, and free your team up to focus on what they do best — together.
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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Automation isn’t about replacing people. It’s about amplifying them. In the trades, that means giving teams more clarity, less friction, and the tools to move faster — without sacrificing the craft.
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
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Why custom tools beat SaaS sprawl for scaling businesses

As businesses grow, so does their tech stack. What starts as a lean setup—maybe a CRM here, a project tracker there—can quickly balloon into a patchwork of SaaS subscriptions.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Jeff Ousley

Yes, your CRM needs a personality

A CRM with personality isn’t flash — it’s alignment. It knows what the team needs, presents it at the right time, and does it without getting in the way. That kind of design doesn’t just improve workflow. It builds trust. And trusted tools are the ones that actually get used.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Hunter Eisler

A working glossary for small-business tech projects

Every industry has its own language. This glossary is a living reference — something we’ll keep evolving as our clients do. Because better conversations lead to better tools, and better tools lead to better work.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Good software isn't fast – it's right

Speed is a tactic. Alignment is a principle. We optimize for the second one — because when the tool works the way someone thinks, everything else moves faster anyway.

Thursday, May 1, 2025
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You don't scale chaos – you fix it first

Scaling your business? Don't let existing problems explode! Learn why fixing chaos is crucial before expansion for sustainable growth.