Inside Intel: Jordan Solender

In this episode of Cracking the Code, we chat with serial entrepreneur and business coach Jordan Solender, who proves you don’t need an MBA or venture capital to scale multiple businesses. Jordan shares how founders can remove themselves as the bottleneck, document and delegate effectively, and use AI and systems to grow without burning out.

Key Takeaways:

• You are often the bottleneck in your own business — the solution? Document, delegate, and automate.
• Systemization isn’t about stepping away entirely; it’s about stepping into leadership.
• The moment to act is before growth creates chaos — slow down to scale effectively.

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Inside Intel: Building a Modern Web Agency in an AI-Driven Market

In this live interview, Rob Riggs sits down with Josh Dover, founder of Dover Web Studio, a boutique dev + SEO agency serving local and regional service businesses in Northwest Arkansas.

Josh shares what it’s like to launch (and relaunch) an agency, why education matters more than ever for digitally-behind industries, and how AI is reshaping SEO, rapid prototyping, and client expectations.

They dive into:
• The rise of AI overviews & what it means for organic traffic
• How local service firms can stay visible during massive regional growth
• Why FAQs, strong SEO fundamentals, and clear structure now influence AI engines
• The challenge of biz dev in industries driven by referrals

Connect with Josh:
Website: https://dover.digital/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doverdover/

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Inside Intel: Why a $5.99 Haircut Changed an Entire Agency Model

This week on Cracking the Code, Rob Riggs sits down with Bill Reynolds, President of Element 502—a digital agency in Louisville, KY with a completely different playbook.

Bill shares the unforgettable $5.99 haircut story that reshaped how he prices, serves clients, and rejects the one-size-fits-all agency model.

They dive into:

• Why value > price (and why not everyone is your customer)

• How social media + AI have shifted digital expectations

• The real risks of spec work

• Why transparency and client ownership still win long-term

Check out Element 502: https://www.element502.com

Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-reynolds-element502/

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