Switching 3 accounting tools in 2 years nearly broke his ops.

This episode is for non-technical founders choosing software that actually works.

Terrance, founder of Dash Oil, built a tech-enabled business in a traditional space by starting with riders (not software), validating 10 → 100 → 1,000+ users, and fixing ops before picking tools.

We also dive into the messy middle of tech adoption. What happens when off-the-shelf tools can’t keep up with shifting business models (B2C → B2B), why loyalty programs fail without field execution, and how to use tech to connect customers, retail partners, and internal teams to your end goal: trustworthy data and better decisions.

What you’ll learn

• A simple validation path: 10 → 100 → 1,000+ customers
• When “easy” tools become expensive (and how to avoid tool-hopping)
• The hidden risks in loyalty/CRM (retailers claiming rewards for users)
• A founder’s framework to adopt tech for outcomes, not aesthetics
• Bridging B2C and B2B workflows without breaking your ops

Ready to scale with smarter tech decisions?

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Your brain might be the biggest barrier to AI adoption, and Aster Wei explains why.

In this episode, we sit down with Aster Wei, founder of OTTI, the NeuroLearning Institute, to explore the human side of AI transformation. While most conversations focus on technology, Aster reveals that resistance to AI often begins in the brain itself - our natural fear of change.

She introduces Human-AI Synergy, a framework designed to combine digital skills with human strengths. From critical thinking to creative problem-solving, Aster breaks down how leaders and teams can embrace AI without losing the very abilities that make us human.

Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or team leader, this episode will help you understand how to train your brain and your workforce to work with AI, not against it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the human brain resists AI adoption (and how to overcome it)
• The six components of the Human-AI Synergy skill set
• Practical tips for designing AI-augmented workflows
• How to avoid becoming “dumb and lazy” with AI overuse
• The mindset shift leaders need for successful AI transformation

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Degrees are dead. AI is the new diploma, and Deric Yee has the receipts.

In this episode of Tech It or Leave It, we sit down with Deric Yee, founder of Sigma School, to unpack why traditional education is failing entrepreneurs and how AI is reshaping the future of tech careers. Derek shares his raw journey. From rejection to building a bootcamp with a “job or money back” guarantee, and the unfiltered lessons every non-technical founder needs to hear.

We explore how AI is transforming developer productivity, why most products fail (hint: it’s not the code), and what business owners should focus on if they want to scale. Whether you’re a founder struggling with tech hires or a business leader curious about AI, this episode will give you the playbook you can’t afford to ignore.

What you’ll learn:

➡️ Why degrees no longer guarantee success in tech (and what matters instead)

➡️ How AI is reshaping teams, coding, and founder responsibilities

➡️ Derek’s blunt advice to non-technical founders on hiring and scaling

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