BUSINESS MODELS
Pricing Experiments That Actually Moved MRR (Real Numbers, 2026)
Four documented pricing experiments solo SaaS founders ran in 2025–2026 — with real before/after MRR numbers, churn deltas, and the lean mechanics…
Casey Park
Casey Park is a Bright Curios editorial byline on micro-SaaS, content monetization, indie-hacker economics, and small-bet FIRE strategy — the case for a portfolio of durable, unglamorous products over a single big bet. Articles under this byline are reviewed and edited by Hector Siman before publishing.
FIRE
The Two-Income Household With One Founder: How to Structure Everything
For the household with one W-2 spouse and one founder: how to structure health insurance, tax brackets, runway accounting, and Coast FIRE…
BUSINESS MODELS
Portfolio Operator Holding Company: How to Add a Second Income Stream After Your First Profitable Year
A founder's guide to the portfolio operator holding company model: when a second income stream compounds vs. dilutes focus, how to structure…
FOUNDER FINANCE
Churn Math: How 5% vs 3% Monthly Churn Reshapes Your FI Timeline
A data-driven cohort analysis showing how monthly churn rate at 5%, 3%, and 1.5% reshapes MRR trajectory, LTV, and your FI timeline…
FIRE
Barista FIRE Is Broken for Founders — Here’s the Healthcare Plan B
The 2026 ACA subsidy cliff adds $16K+ to Barista FIRE healthcare costs. For founders, a lean recurring-revenue business replaces the barista job…
INDIE HACKING
The First $1K MRR Playbook: 90-Day Path to Your FI Engine
A prescriptive 90-day sprint roadmap for indie hackers to reach $1,000 MRR using cold outreach, micro-communities, AppSumo LTD seeding, and productized-service bridges…
FOUNDER FINANCE
The Real MRR Number: What You Actually Need Before Quitting Your Job in 2026
The real take-home math every founder needs before quitting: self-employment tax, the 2026 ACA subsidy cliff, QBI deduction, and a worked quit-threshold…
BUSINESS MODELS
Buy a Boomer Business With 10% Down: The SBA 7(a) Acquisition Playbook for Non-MBA Founders
The SBA 7(a) acquisition playbook for self-taught founders: how to source boomer businesses, finance with 10% down, run due diligence, and operate…
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Phone-Only Income: 7 Realistic Student Starter Moves
Phone-only income starts with money systems, not hype. Learn 7 realistic ways students can reduce stress, build resilience, and earn smarter.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Recession Signals: 3 That Matter More Than Headlines
Recession signals matter more than headlines. Learn the 3 practical indicators that protect your cash, income, and business before panic hits.
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