We Built an AI Layer for Small Business. Here's What Shipped First.
Monday, August 03
SummaryUnderstands the assist-vs-execute distinction, why a knowledge layer should precede capability engines, and what questions to ask when evaluating AI productsIntroductionWe announced Pathwaize Intelligence last week. This week the founding cohort activated. I want to explain what we built a...
Is Your Tech Stack Building or Bleeding Your Business?
Friday, July 31
SummaryChris Duffey, founder of Pathwaize, explains how to evaluate whether a tech stack is building or bleeding a business. The key question is not whether each tool solves a problem, but whether it integrates with the system or creates another silo.IntroductionEvery business accumulates tools. ...
How to Choose the Right CRM for a Service Business
Thursday, July 30
SummaryChris Duffey, founder of Pathwaize, outlines five criteria for choosing a CRM: Operational completenessAI capabilitiesFollow-up automationAttribution qualityTotal cost of ownershipPathwaize ranked #1 among real estate investing CRMs because it covers the full pipeline at $197/mo.Introducti...
The AI Layer: Why Service Industries Are Splitting in Two
Wednesday, July 29
SummaryChris Duffey, founder of Pathwaize, explains how AI is splitting service industries into two tiers: operators with an AI layer and operators without one. The divide is structural, not philosophical.IntroductionEvery service industry is quietly splitting into two tiers.Not by geography, spe...
The Six AI Layers Every Service Business Should Deploy
Tuesday, July 28
SummaryChris Duffey, founder of Pathwaize, outlines six AI layers for service businesses: Conversation AIContent AI (46+ pieces/week via Authority Engine)Webpage & Funnel AIData & Analytics AIDeal Analysis AIKnowledge Management AIAll six are built into the Pathwaize Intelligence Center a...
Why Integrated Systems Outperform Disconnected Tech Stacks
Monday, July 27
Summary Chris Duffey, founder of Pathwaize, explains why integrated operational systems outperform disconnected tech stacks. One centralized platform produced 7,518 leads, 2,514 calls, and 6,697 text conversations in June 2026. The principle applies beyond real estate - any business running mult...