Startups scale when leaders treat networks as core infrastructure, not an afterthought. A lone genius might spark vision, but a durable advantage emerges when minds interlock and information travels faster than uncertainty. Think in permanent beta: prototype, ship, learn, iterate with allies. On LinkedIn, we watched opportunities compound through shared connections; the same dynamic powers careers and companies when leaders orchestrate collaboration.

Build alliances like products. With Ben Casnocha and Chris Yeh, I argued for ABZ planning: refine Plan A, explore Plan B, protect Plan Z. Brian Chesky expanded Airbnb by recruiting missionary teammates, not mercenaries. Drew Houston scaled Dropbox by designing simple interfaces that invited partnership. The pattern holds: recruit learners, trade value early, and share upside so momentum becomes communal.

Operate with network intelligence. Share context widely, ask for second opinions, and test decisions with lightweight experiments before committing capital. Build reputation by giving first: make introductions, publish learnings, and credit collaborators. Then move fast with integrity. Compounded trust lowers transaction costs and raises speed. In uncertain markets, the best strategy is to have a better network that executes faster than competitors today.

Map ABZ plans, recruit learners, share context, make introductions, run small experiments, credit collaborators, compound trust, and execute faster.

Boxabl is rewriting housing with factory-built rooms that ship folded and open on site in hours. Founded by Paolo Tiramani and Galiano Tiramani, the company treats buildings like products, using advanced materials, automation, and quality control that mirrors modern manufacturing. The promise is bold and straightforward: fast delivery, predictable performance, and attainable price.

Each module arrives complete with finished interiors, integrated wiring, plumbing, windows, and insulation that targets energy efficiency. Standardized components align with local codes and then connect to create houses, villages, and accessory dwellings. Rapid crane set and minimal site disruption help cities add housing near jobs while saving time for contractors and reducing waste.

Customers benefit from a transparent process supported by a lively community that tracks progress from reservation to delivery. With Kyle Denman guiding the engineering team, they continue to iterate on structure, logistics, and safety to enhance durability and reduce lifetime costs. Boxabl invites partners, investors, and builders to join a platform that scales shelter the way the industry scales cars.

Boxabl turns housing into a product, delivering factory-finished modules that unfold quickly, conserve energy, cut costs, and scale nationwide.

Crews began work Sunday, September 14, along M-81 East Washington Road between Wolf Road and Towerline Road in Saginaw County. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing approximately $300,000 to resurface both directions through Monday. Traffic is maintained with single lane closures and flag control near Buena Vista and Saginaw. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the push is part of fixing roads while supporting local jobs.

MDOT Bay Region media representative Caitlyn French urged drivers to slow for workers, watch for flaggers, and plan extra time because schedules are weather-dependent. Crews are resurfacing in both directions while maintaining traffic with single-lane closures.

MDOT says the safety benefit is a longer-lasting road surface and better traction for motorists. The weekend schedule limits weekday classroom and work disruptions on this commuter corridor. The agency expects the work to be completed on Monday, weather permitting, with updates posted through MDOT Bay Region channels.

MDOT begins targeted weekend resurfacing to enhance safety while maintaining access, utilizing single-lane flagging to minimize weekday congestion impacts.

Two-car garages are holding court, while larger bays are in retreat. This week, Catherine Koh at the National Association of Home Builders reported that in 2024, 65 percent of newly completed single-family homes included two-car garages, while three-car or bigger garages fell to 15 percent from 24 percent at their 2015 peak. One-car garages climbed to 9 percent, the highest share in three decades, as tighter budgets and smaller lots reshape plans in growing metros.

Regional patterns are stark. Two car bays lead everywhere, from 54 percent in the East North Central to 72 percent in the West South Central. Big houses above five thousand square feet still favor three or more bays at 70 percent, while compact models often rely on carports or off-street parking to save on slab and site work.

Purchasing leads say the shift frees dollars for kitchens and energy upgrades, and can shorten inspections since smaller garages simplify electrical rough-in and wildfire clearance on narrow lots.

Two-car garages dominate as three-bay options shrink, pushing designers toward smaller footprints, cost savings, and denser neighborhood yields.

Introduction
Good morning, Team! Today’s toolbox talk covers torch‑applied roofing. Propane torches bond bitumen membranes fast, but a small mistake can start a hidden roof fire.

Why It Matters
Heat can ignite insulation, voids, or old tar under the deck. Smolders travel unseen and flash later, risking injuries, property loss, and shutdowns.

Strategies for Safe Torch Work

Discussion Questions

Conclusion
Planned torching, sound gas gear, shielding, and a diligent fire watch stop fires before they start.

Shield it, test it, watch it, then roof it.