Projects

Iron Margin

Problem: Small brands and 3PLs are often severely overpaying on shipping, hurting profitability.

Solution: A consultancy that runs formal RFP processes for brands and 3PLs to negotiate rates down to market value or less.

Learn more: ironmargin.com

Operating Principles

Meta

  • Customer obsession.
  • Heartfelt passion for invention.
  • Commitment to operational excellence.
  • Willingness to think long term.

Tactical

  • Every task or project must have a clear owner and a clear deadline.
  • If you don’t finish your task in one sitting, plan exactly when you’ll work on it next.

Books

Books that have shaped how I think.

  • What Do You Care What Other People Think? — Richard Feynman
  • Ender’s Game — Orson Scott Card
  • Think & Grow Rich — Napoleon Hill

Movies

Movies that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed.

  • From Russia With Love — 1963
  • Life is Beautiful — 1997
  • Project Hail Mary — 2025

Gratitude

Small things worth remembering.

3/7/26

  • This was one of those ‘peak’ days. I played competitive and organized basketball in the morning, then spent the entire afteroon at a beach lounge, reading, writing, playing chess, eating amazing food, and watching the ocean for hours with one of my best friends. Then I went home and worked on a very energizing work project. Not every day is like this. I’m grateful to be able to experience even just one day like this.

3/5/26

  • To the lads for dinner, special night and conversations. Flow state achieved.

3/1/26

  • For Oliver for a great conversation.

2/28/26

  • I made it another month.
  • Daniel and I played a great game of chess.
  • The contrast between the hot beach and my cold shower after.

2/27/26

  • Tangerines for tasting extra good today.
  • Ayres for genuinely wishing me a big growth year.
  • My local dry cleaner for doing a great job with my suit pants.

2/26/26

  • 80 yr old man for the pleasant passing conversation.
  • For the ability to see neon orange.
  • For my enjoyable nap in the sun.

2/25/26

  • Aaron for genuinely wishing me good luck with my business.
  • The lady at the Whole Foods checkout for her friendliness.
  • Andrew for his enthusiasm on our potential business deal.