Business

Sell better, hire better, lead better. The operating manual for running something real.

The BRO Code. What to do, what not to do, and a few laughs on the way.

What to check when the hot water quits

Start at the breaker or the pilot light, not at the parts counter — a step-by-step diagnosis for gas and electric tanks, and the point where you stop.

GuideHow ToDean ShawSep 23, 20266 min

How to Contest a Traffic Ticket and Keep Points Off Your License

Plead not guilty before the date on the citation, ask for the officer's evidence, then decide whether to fight or deal. The order matters.

Ask BRO

Rehearse the raise conversation with me

Ask it

GuideGuides & ChecklistsSam OrtizSep 23, 20267 min

How to run a job search without wasting six months

Four moving parts most people get half-right: the resume, the references, the interview, and the follow-up. Do all four and the search gets short.

Names.com — The name is the first thing you sell

PartnerNames.com

School & Learning6 min read

The first homeschool year, honestly

The curriculum is the easy part. It's the third week of October that decides whether you make it.

Poll

Where does your best time with your kids happen?

GuideHow ToRay OkonkwoSep 23, 20267 min

How to Switch Health Insurance Plans During Open Enrollment

You don't cancel the old plan first. You pick the new one, confirm the effective date, and pay the first premium before January 1.

GuideGuides & ChecklistsWes DunbarSep 23, 20267 min

Build a Camp Bin That Never Forgets the Can Opener

One tote, one list taped to the lid, twenty minutes after you get home. That's the system, and it's why your camp kitchen is always ready.

GermProof.com — An invisible germ barrier on your skin for hours

PartnerGermProof.com

GuideMen's GroomingDean ShawSep 23, 20264 min

The silver spray that earned a spot next to my razor

GermProof is a chelated-silver spray built for skin that takes a beating. Here's what it is, what the company says it does, and how to actually use it from shave to scrape.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuideHow ToRay OkonkwoSep 23, 20266 min

How to Cancel a Subscription That Won't Let You Cancel

Cancel in writing, save the proof, then pull the payment authorization at your bank. The company's retention script only works if you stay on the phone.