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Thinking Out Loud
Explore Bonny’s work, ideas and insights


Hiring for Scale: Why Most Startups Break Here and How to Fix It
Hiring for scale is where many startups lose momentum. This blog breaks down why fast hiring creates chaos, how to define roles with clarity, and the framework founders use to grow without breaking the company.
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Why Hard Work Stops Working for Founders during Scaling
Every founder hits the moment where hard work stops working. This blog explains why your instincts stop serving the company and how to shift into real leadership.
3 min read


Before You Hire a Coach, Read This
Most founders rush to hire a coach when things get hard. But not all help is equal. Here’s how to know whether you need an advisor, a mentor, or a coach, and when each makes the biggest difference.
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How to Charge More Without Losing Customers
Most founders undercharge out of fear. This blog unpacks how to charge more without losing customers by focusing on value, not cost, and shows how to price for trust, not resistance.
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How to Hire the Right Team: Avoid the Founder Hiring Trap
You just raised millions, but your next hire could make or break everything. This post breaks down how to hire the right team, avoid the dream-hire trap, and build a culture that scales without burning your runway.
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Runway Anxiety: Why Raising Millions Triggers Founder Panic
Just raised millions but feel more anxious than ever? That pit in your stomach is called runway anxiety. This post breaks down why fundraising makes founders panic and the three moves that bring control back.
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ChatGPT for CEOs: From Firefighter to Leader in 30 Days
ChatGPT for CEOs is more than a tech trick. It is a way to step out of firefighting and back into leadership. In this post, Bonny Morlak shares three AI loops that give founders clarity, restore decision power, and help them hire real owners so they can scale calmly and sustainably.
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Why Female-Led Startups Outperform (The Truth About DEI)
Why Female-Led Startups Outperform (The Truth About DEI) shows how diverse teams innovate faster, fix blind spots, and make startups more profitable.
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4 Signs of Product Market Fit (and 4 Fakes to Avoid)
Before you scale, make sure your demand is real. These 4 signs of product market fit separate lasting traction from startup theatre.
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Why Your Startup Feels Stuck (And How to Fix It)
Your startup is growing but feels stuck. This post explains why it happens and the one skill that gets you moving again.
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The Dark Truth About Chasing Money in Startups
Chasing money feels like progress, but it can quietly kill your startup. Here’s how to raise and scale without losing what matters.
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Cash Flow Habits for Founders Who Want Sanity and Scale
Cash flow stress isn’t about how much you make. It’s about what you do with it. These 7 habits changed everything for my business.
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Founder Freedom Isn’t What You Think!
Startup founder burnout isn’t caused by failure. It’s caused by chasing success without clarity. Here's how to stop scaling your pain.
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Stop Undercharging (A Real-World Guide to Value-Based Pricing for Founders)
If you’re still pricing on instinct or investor guesses, you’re probably undercharging. This post shows founders how to stop.
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The Money Mindset That Keeps Founders Broke
Founders don’t burn out because of spreadsheets. They burn out because of old stories about money. Let’s fix that.
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Why Slowing Down as a founder Is a Startup Power Move
Most founders aren’t lazy, they’re overwhelmed. This blog breaks down why slowing down might be your most powerful move yet.
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How to Avoid Startup Divorce With Your Co-Founder
Co-founder tension is normal. Startup divorce isn’t. This blog shows how to protect your partnership before things quietly fall apart.
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5 Post-Funding Mistakes That Quietly Kill Startups (and How to Avoid Them)
Raising money doesn’t guarantee success — in fact, it often speeds up failure. This post helps you avoid that.
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Raise Without Losing Your Soul
Chasing investors but losing steam? This post breaks down how to fundraise without stalling your startup or losing your soul. 🚀 #HappyFounder
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Startup Pitch Mistakes
Most startup pitches fail in 60 seconds. Learn the 3 mistakes killing your pitch—and how to fix them to raise with confidence.
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