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A series from Julie Builds

Field Notes

Honest, first-person notes on building an independent business at 40+: sales truths, real life, the tools I use, and the occasional AI experiment. No hype, no "get rich in your sleep." Just what actually works.

AI

The AI tools I actually use to run a one-woman business

An honest, no-hype rundown after three years of testing, from a 40-something saleswoman who does this solo.

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AI

How AI bought back my week

The real hours I save running a business solo, the tasks I actually hand off, and where it is not worth it.

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AI

AI + sales: what actually works (and what's hype)

A working saleswoman's honest take after 12 years of carrying my own book of business.

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