Starting Daily Founder Fuel

This past week, I had an idea for an app. This idea came from an impulse to jot down some thoughts about my business challenges and how they needed to be written out, journaled, thought through, and developed further. I wanted to incorporate this into a daily practice, recognizing the value of writing. Everyone knows that through writing, ideas become more concrete, real, and memorable, as well as easier to share. So, writing was on my mind as I considered how to approach this.

I also wanted to maintain a balanced approach to my thought process. Some days are for strategic thinking, others for sales processes, numbers, finance, long-term growth, or professional development. As a founder or entrepreneur, it’s crucial not to fall into old patterns of focusing only on preferred areas but to address all necessary aspects that might otherwise be neglected. Having a structured approach ensures a balanced distribution of thoughts and developing ideas, preventing a single-minded focus and fostering a holistic view of the business.

I began searching for journaling apps tailored to entrepreneurs, addressing their specific concerns and questions to improve their business and life. Most journals available are generic, catering to a wide audience with personal goals and life thoughts. I wanted something more specific to business ideas. While I enjoy writing on paper, a physical book can be easily forgotten. To counter this, I decided to create an email newsletter that would appear daily, ensuring it remains visible and part of my routine. This way, it consistently prompts daily reflection without being easily hidden or forgotten.

After collecting journaling prompt ideas and quotes, I realized many turned into homework-like tasks, which, while interesting and fun, also served as valuable exercises. Questions about handling team conflicts, delegation, sales tactics, personal skill development, team motivation, and defining unique sales propositions kept me engaged. These prompts helped test my clarity of thought and understanding of various business aspects, ensuring I stayed sharp and well-rounded in my approach.

Seeing a need for such a resource, I launched a website, dailyfounderfuel.com, and created a newsletter signup so everyone could try it. I populated it with prompts scheduled out for the next several months. This experiment required minimal effort and low cost—around $40 initially and $10 monthly for email service, domain, and hosting. This small investment sets up an ongoing experiment to see if there’s interest in such a resource. If successful, I’ll have a valuable list of entrepreneurs and founders. If not, it’s a learning exercise. Either way, it’s a worthwhile endeavor. If this sounds interesting, check out dailyfounderfuel.com and sign up.