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We were wasting several hours a month on time-off requests. So we built an app for it.

Every time someone needed a day off, it was the same dance:
+ Send a message to the team
+ Create a calendar invite
+ Update the project manager
+ Hope nobody forgot

For a small team where every hour counts, this was ridiculous.

So my colleague Jarek built us a custom time-off management system using Figma Make and Supabase.

The result?
✓ Completely automated approval workflow 
✓ Auto-syncs with Google Calendar 
✓ Posts directly to our ClickUp channels 
✓ Cost: $0

Here's what really hit me though...

We were ready to upgrade our project management tool, add $10-20/user/month, just to get this ONE feature.

Instead, we spent a week building exactly what we needed.

The bigger lesson:
Once you build your first internal tool, you start seeing opportunities everywhere. "Should we upgrade for that feature?" becomes "Could we build that ourselves?"

This isn't just about saving money on subscriptions. It's about:
👉 Moving faster (no vendor research, no procurement)
👉 Staying flexible (switch tools anytime without losing functionality)
👉 Keeping control (your data, your rules, your customization)

This mindset shift is massive.

What's one subscription you're paying for that you could probably build yourself?

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Watch the full episode on youtube (or Spotify): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttf2tQy0x_U

We build MVPs in 2-week sprints. This sprint is an internal “Blog Maker” app. I’m wrestling the last mile, always the hardest part of any launch.

👉 What the app does 
+ Pull YouTube videos from our channel
+ Analyze transcript + do SERP/competitor checks
+ Use two AI agents — researcher → writer — to draft
+ Push the draft straight to Webflow for editing where it lives

Saves hours per post. The writer agent repurposes for our ICP and SEO rules.

👉 Why we built an app, not an automation
+ Complex automations turn into field soup and never-ending maintenance. 
+ I find it easier to change and maintain codebase. The AI agent can do most of heavy lifting rather than me clicking myself to suffocation on n8n.

👉 The two-agent CTO approach 
+ Agent 1: “CTO” — ruthless reducer
+ Agent 2: “Visionary” — blue-sky adder

They argue over the same prompt. I cherry-pick, then iterate the prompts every run. I find giving long prompts to one agent is a bad practice. just produces garbage.

👉 Lesson learned: 
I burned ~$150–200 on API calls testing YouTube transcript paths so far in less than a week. Should’ve used a reliable paid API for transcripts and moved on. 

👉 Status right now:
Content quality is there (2,500–3,000 words), SEO linter checks are running, but markdown + external linking still need love before I auto-publish.

👉 Tool stack:
Stack (today): cloud code (plan-mode), ChatGPT-Codex (debug mode), a lot of terminal, Git. I let cloud code run with full permission (YOLO), then review.

Part 2 next week: either “celebration mode” or “here’s the fix I shipped.” If you want me to share the two-agent prompt skeleton or file structure, comment “AGENTS”.


P.S. At Bonanza Studios | Digital Transformation, we run bi-weekly sprints building MVPs like this for mid-market digital teams. Your idea that's been stuck in meetings for months? We develop it in 2 weeks. DM if you're interested.



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 Apple's new "Liquid Glass" design language is polarizing, but its interactive potential is undeniable. In this episode, I break down my hands-on experience designing with it—plus a look at Figma's new Make tool for front-end builds. Could this combo reshape the UX landscape? 

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Welcome to  another episode of LeanCast where we are joined by Henry Latham, a seasoned entrepreneur turned product management mentor. Henry shares with us his journey from starting his own business to becoming a mentor for product managers and helping them build better products from scratch.

During the conversation, Henry emphasizes the importance of having a strong product strategy and leadership in order to build a successful product. He highlights the dangers of ego getting in the way of product managers' decision-making, and the importance of becoming objective thinkers.

Henry also delves into the foundations of being a product leader, including understanding the importance of cashflow for entrepreneurs, and the key aspects and Achilles heels of entrepreneurship. He provides valuable insights into the challenges that entrepreneurs face and how they can overcome them to build successful businesses.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a new product manager, this episode is packed with practical tips and advice that you can apply to your own work. Tune in to learn from Henry's wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of product management.



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In this episode of LeanCast, we were joined by Nathan Evans, Co-Founder of Fulfin. His insights and expertise were invaluable as we explored the world of fintech in design and discussed the strategies for success in this dynamic field.

If you are an entrepreneur looking to start your own fintech business, we have some great tips on getting investment from experienced investors who have backed successful fintech startups. We also explore the most lucrative areas for entrepreneurs to tap into and discuss how to build an 8-figure business with a small team.

In addition, we discuss how to build recognizability for your business, a crucial factor in standing out in a crowded fintech marketplace. 

Finally, we talk about how to grow your e-commerce business in today’s market, including the latest strategies and best practices.

Join us for an informative and engaging discussion on fintech in the world of design, featuring expert insights and practical tips for entrepreneurs and investors alike. 

Don't miss out!


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In this episode of LeanCast we received the Founder & CEO of Regensia, Joshua Foss, for a dive into the exciting world of regenerative and sustainable design. We explore how architects, designers, and engineers are revolutionizing the way we think about building our cities and homes to not just sustain, but actually improve the environment.

Joshua shares his insights into regenerative and sustainable design principles and how they can be applied to both new and existing structures. We explore a range of topics, including the use of renewable energy, green roofs and walls, water management systems, and the integration of nature into urban landscapes.

Our guest also highlights the importance of community engagement and collaboration in the design process, and share inspiring examples of how regenerative and sustainable design can create spaces that not only benefit the environment but also improve the well-being of the people who use them.

Join us as we explore how regenerative and sustainable design can help us build a more resilient, livable, and sustainable future.


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In this episode of LeanCast, our host Behrad Mirafshar received Jeroen Otte and Boris Jockin from the lead Service Design Agency Koos to dive into the world of Service Design and take a closer look at what goes on behind the scenes. 

We discuss the combination of service design with UX/UI design and how this can improve the design process by utilizing quantitative data. Our guests explain the significance of using quantitative data in design and provide insights on how to effectively integrate it into the design process. 

We also delve into the nuances of the work of an outside design consultant and the importance of understanding an organization's workings in order to enhance the design.

Additionally, we touch on the crucial role that strategy plays in design work and highlight the difference between Service Design and UX Design. Lastly, we address the challenge of managing client expectations, a common issue faced by design consultants. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Service Design and the various elements that make it successful.
 
 
 
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In this episode of the LeanCast, host Behrad Mirafshar sits down with product expert Teresa Torres to discuss the ins and outs of product discovery. 

Teresa shares her wealth of experience and provides actionable insights on how to effectively identify and validate product ideas. From understanding customer needs to conducting market research, Teresa walks listeners through each step of the product discovery process. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to bring their product idea to life. Join us as we delve into the exciting world of product discovery with Teresa Torres!

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In this episode of LeanCast, we welcome Thierry Brunfaut, Creative Director & Founding Partner at Base Design, to share his insights on the importance of personal transformation in driving business success.

He discusses his strategies for fostering a sense of identity and belonging within a team, and the impact of creating a harmonious workplace culture.

We delve into the topic of designing for cultural diversity and the benefits of transforming how we interact with each other in the workplace through the implementation of rituals.

Thierry shares his experience valuing the voices of all team members, including partners and interns, and how it helped his company, Base Design, overcome challenges and grow.

This episode is a must-listen for any business leader interested in people management and behavior.


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UX strategy has become increasingly important in the evolution of UX design over the years as companies have come to realize the value of designing products and services with the user in mind. 

In the past, the focus was often on aesthetics and features, rather than on the user's needs and goals. 

However, as technology has advanced and user expectations have increased, it has become clear that a user-centered approach is essential for creating successful products and services.

In today's digital era, where competition is fierce, having a good UX strategy can be the differentiating factor that keeps customers coming back.

In this episode we received UX Strategy guru and best-selling author Jaime Levy, for a talk about the how UX grew over time and the importance of UX Strategy.

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