Bootstrapped SaaS founder, avid traveler, and community builder.

Monetizing a niche directory in 2025: Experiment #1 - Ads

I built Canada's largest and most popular run-club directory — and now I’m trying to figure out how to monetize it. This series documents the experiments I’m running to see whether I can turn this side project into something financially sustainable.

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The Digital Nomad Hangover

After almost 10 years, 60+ countries, and hundreds of flights, the most challenging part so far has been trying to slow down.

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A catastrophic launch, documented

I spent six months rebuilding Recipe Kit from the ground up, then deployed it to 2,000+ stores simultaneously. It did not work out well.

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Patrick's guide to Argentina

I spent 3 months living in Argentina in 2022 - I get asked a lot about my recommendations, so here is a little guide from my travels.

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