The Eight Faces of a Blocked Compass (And Why One of Them Is Yours)

The Eight Faces of a Blocked Compass (And Why One of Them Is Yours)

The Eight Faces of a Blocked Compass (And Why One of Them Is Yours)Laura Powner
Published on: 03/04/2026

Most founders are blocked in at least two of the four compass directions. Here are the eight archetypes that explain exactly how those blocks show up - and why one of them is yours.

The Real Reason Your Revenue Has a Favourite Number (And It's Not Your Pricing)

The Real Reason Your Revenue Has a Favourite Number (And It's Not Your Pricing)

The Real Reason Your Revenue Has a Favourite Number (And It's Not Your Pricing)Laura Powner
Published on: 27/03/2026

You've tweaked the pricing, launched the thing, hired the strategist. The number stays the same. Here's why your revenue ceiling isn't a strategy problem and what to do about it.