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MESSAGING CRIMES

The Industry Files

Welcome to the archive. This is where strategy sins go to be confessed, corrected, and occasionally dragged. These aren't traditional case studies—just emotionally true breakdowns of what I see (and fix) inside Web3, AI, and fintech brands every single day.

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Fintech

You're Not Just Selling Trust

You’re not just selling trust. You’re selling the confidence to act. Fintech teams think they’re being responsible. Careful. Clear. Institutional. But if your homepage sounds like a prospectus and your deck could double as a regulatory filing, you’re not building credibility—you’re losing attention.

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AI

You Don’t Need AI That Sounds Smart.

It’s not enough to build something smart. If your AI product makes people feel confused, overwhelmed, or dumb—you don’t have a product. You have a liability with a logo. This post breaks down why “AI-powered” isn’t a value prop, why clarity converts faster than cleverness, and how to write messaging that makes your users feel brilliant.

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Web3

You Built the Infrastructure. But You Forgot the Narrative.

You built the rails. But no one’s riding the train. Your product is legit. Your tech is real. But your messaging? It’s a wall of buzzwords in a trench coat. Founders keep pitching architecture when they should be telling a story. If people can’t feel the value, they won’t stay for the demo. This post breaks down why narrative is infrastructure—and how to build one that actually converts.

coming soon

✨ The Messaging Morgue: B2B SaaS Edition
🔊 Voice Crimes: What Happens When Your Brand Tries Too Hard
🧵 The Founder Who Overshared: A Cautionary Tale

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