Current Working Portfolio

1. MarkBruns @ MarkBruns ... MZB.me ... disciple of Christ, open sourcist

2. Salebarn Accelerated Negotiation / AUCT.us / BIDM.at

3. ENGR.co / GYG.be Opportunity Finder

4. HROS.dev / ArtificialDad.NET VR/AR

5. MelonCave.com Discipline/Habit Rewiring

6. DRAIN.tips / TRIZ.tips / BigWhy.AI

7. LessGovt.DEV

8. AncientGuy 360-degree Fitness

9. CloudKernel / Annotify / GitDEEP ... deep work, asynchronous no-meeting workflow

10. SQL.ag / WhoresRadish

200 Grok-Brainstormed Niche Microenterprise Business Ideas

Tech/Engineering Pareto & Simplification (1–40)

1. Pareto code-audit service for solo SaaS founders: find the 20% of legacy code causing 80% of outages and delete it.
2. Radical simplification workshops for engineering managers: cut Jira tickets by 70% in one day using extreme ownership rituals.
3. One-page architecture reviews for YC startups: identify the single dependency that will kill scalability.
4. Minimalist CI/CD pipeline rebuilds: strip DevOps bloat that wastes 80% of engineer time.
5. Forward-deployed “shit-sandwich” bug bounties: pay yourself to fix the ugly production issues clients ignore.
6. Pareto API dependency mapper for microservices teams: kill the 20% of calls causing 80% latency.
7. Extreme-ownership incident post-mortem service: turn every outage into a one-sentence root cause + permanent deletion.
8. Radical simplification of monolith-to-microservices migrations: only move the vital 20%.
9. DoD-style classified-data-flow audits for defense contractors: find the single leak path costing millions.
10. Fasting-fueled deep-work coding sprints for indie hackers: 7-day protocol + accountable deliverables.
11. Minimalist tech-debt bankruptcy filings: declare “technical Chapter 11” and delete 80% of cruft.
12. Pareto pull-request approver for busy CTOs: auto-reject anything not in the vital few.
13. One-click legacy system sunsetting consultancy: make the politically impossible shutdown happen.
14. Extreme-ownership on-call rotation redesign: cut alert fatigue by 90% with Jocko-style discipline.
15. Radical simplification of cloud cost dashboards: one metric that actually matters.
16. Forward-deployed “tariff renegotiation” for SaaS pricing: renegotiate vendor contracts like Trump on China tariffs.
17. Pareto security vulnerability triage: fix only the 20% that could cause 80% of breaches.
18. Minimalist documentation decimation: reduce wiki pages to a single living Notion page.
19. DOGE-inspired internal tool audits for scale-ups: kill 80% of homegrown scripts.
20. Fasting + focus protocol for senior engineers facing burnout: 36-hour fasts tied to quarterly OKRs.
21. Extreme-ownership code-ownership transfer: force teams to own their mess or delete it.
22. Pareto-based Kubernetes cluster right-sizing: cut bills by finding the vital waste.
23. Radical simplification of mobile app feature roadmaps: ship only the 20% users actually use.
24. DoD contracting “forward architect” retainer: embed for 30 days and save $10M in overruns.
25. Minimalist Git history rewrites for compliance teams: erase the embarrassing 80%.
26. One-sentence quarterly tech strategy for founders: no slide decks, just ruthless prioritization.
27. Substance-abuse style “dopamine detox” for notification-addicted dev teams.
28. Pareto log-analysis service: surface the 20% of errors causing 80% of support tickets.
29. Extreme-ownership vendor contract renegotiation (DOGE flavor): slash SaaS spend overnight.
30. Radical simplification of data pipelines: delete every unused column.
31. Fasting protocol for hackathon teams: 48-hour focus blocks that win prizes.
32. Minimalist observability stack rebuild: one dashboard to rule them all.
33. Political-disruption style “tariff wall” for open-source dependencies: replace foreign libs.
34. Pareto-based legacy database migration: only move the 20% of tables in active use.
35. Jocko-style “discipline equals freedom” retrospectives for burned-out engineering leaders.
36. Forward-deployed Anduril-style drone-simulator efficiency audits for DoD primes.
37. Radical simplification of agile ceremonies: replace all meetings with one weekly 15-minute stand-up.
38. DOGE micro-audit for enterprise IT: find the single server rack costing millions.
39. Extreme-ownership habit tracking for distributed engineering teams: kill context-switching.
40. Pareto principle “vital few” feature sunset service: delete products no one will miss.

Personal Productivity, Focus & Deep Work (41–70)

41. Monastic deep-work retreat design for executives: 7-day no-phone protocols using Cal Newport principles.
42. Radical simplification of personal Notion systems: reduce 50 databases to one LifeOS page.
43. Pareto daily calendar audits: delete 80% of meetings that don’t move the needle.
44. Extreme-ownership “shit-sandwich” morning routines: force the one task you dread most.
45. Minimalist digital declutter coaching: 30-day dopamine detox + focus OS rebuild.
46. Fasting + deep-work protocol for founders: 16:8 fasting windows locked to highest-leverage blocks.
47. Jocko-style extreme ownership journals for high-performers: one-sentence daily after-action reviews.
48. Pareto email inboxes: train clients to answer only the 20% that matter.
49. Radical simplification of second-brain tools: kill Roam/Obsidian bloat.
50. Substance-abuse recovery for doom-scrolling executives: 90-day “phone fasting” program.
51. One-page life dashboard service: track only the 5 metrics that actually predict success.
52. DOGE-style personal government (tax/expense) efficiency audits for solopreneurs.
53. Minimalist habit stacking using Ali Abdaal LifeOS templates + extreme ownership.
54. Political-disruption “tariff” on low-value clients: fire 80% of your roster.
55. Forward-deployed focus coaching for Palantir-style analysts: cut analysis paralysis.
56. 72-hour fasting + vision-casting retreats for burned-out tech leaders.
57. Pareto principle goal setting: turn 50 New Year’s resolutions into one vital quarterly quest.
58. Radical simplification of family calendars: one shared Google Doc that rules everything.
59. Extreme-ownership “get after it” accountability pods for indie hackers.
60. Minimalist wardrobe + focus wardrobe coaching (Jocko minimalism applied to daily decisions).
61. DoD contracting mindset for personal projects: treat your side hustle like a billion-dollar contract.
62. Substance-abuse style “relapse prevention” for productivity system quitters.
63. Fasting protocol for writers: 24-hour fasts before drafting high-stakes proposals.
64. Pareto-based LinkedIn profile pruning: delete 80% of content that doesn’t convert.
65. Radical simplification of financial tracking: one bank account, one metric.
66. Jocko “extreme ownership” marriage/relationship audits for high-agency couples.
67. Minimalist travel hacking for digital nomads: carry-on only + focus rituals.
68. DOGE micro-efficiency audits for busy parents: reclaim 10 hours/week.
69. Political “tariff renegotiation” on toxic relationships: boundary scripts that actually work.
70. One-sentence daily stand-up for solopreneurs: extreme ownership in 60 seconds.

Habit Change, Substance Abuse & Bad Habit Destruction (71–100)

71. Pareto “vital few” addiction triggers audit for high-functioning alcoholics in tech.
72. Radical simplification of 12-step programs: strip to the one step that actually works.
73. Extreme-ownership “shit-sandwich” sobriety coaching: face the ugly truths daily.
74. Fasting-based dopamine reset for porn/scrolling addiction recovery.
75. Minimalist habit replacement for nicotine/vaping users in high-stress engineering roles.
76. Jocko-style discipline bootcamps for executives in cocaine recovery.
77. DOGE efficiency for personal vice budgets: cut 80% of discretionary spending that fuels habits.
78. Forward-deployed “relapse response teams” for founders (text-first intervention).
79. Pareto principle craving mapping: identify the 20% of cues causing 80% of slips.
80. Radical simplification of recovery apps: delete everything except one daily question.
81. Substance-abuse “tariff wall” coaching: renegotiate access to triggers like Trump on trade.
82. Minimalist 30-day “no excuses” challenges for weed dependency in creative fields.
83. Extreme-ownership gambling addiction audits for finance bros.
84. Fasting + ownership protocol for emotional eating in high-performers.
85. Political-disruption style “border wall” for social media triggers.
86. DoD contracting mindset for sobriety contracts: treat relapse like mission failure.
87. Pareto-based sponsor matching service: only the vital few mentors who deliver results.
88. Radical simplification of AA/NA meeting schedules: one meeting type that moves the needle.
89. Jocko “good” morning routines for people in early recovery.
90. Minimalist environment redesign for porn addiction: delete 80% of digital access points.
91. DOGE-style waste audits of personal vice supply chains.
92. Forward-deployed intervention scripting for families of tech executives.
93. Extreme-ownership “discipline equals freedom” nicotine replacement protocols.
94. Fasting micro-dosing for alcohol cravings: strategic 36-hour resets.
95. Pareto principle “keystone habit” identification for multi-addiction cases.
96. Radical simplification of therapy homework: one question per week.
97. Substance-abuse tariff renegotiation on enabling friends.
98. Minimalist sober-curious corporate wellness programs using LifeOS frameworks.
99. Jocko extreme ownership for kratom/opioid recovery in veterans-turned-tech.
100. One-page “vital few” recovery dashboard that replaces 17 apps.

Health, Fasting & Energy Management (101–120)

101. Executive 7-day water-fast facilitation with deep-work integration.
102. Pareto fasting protocol design: find the exact window that 80/20 maximizes focus.
103. Radical simplification of supplement stacks: delete everything except the vital three.
104. Minimalist circadian rhythm resets for shift-working engineers.
105. DOGE-style metabolic waste audits: cut the 80% of calories that do nothing.
106. Extreme-ownership fasting accountability for founders (daily weigh-ins + ownership logs).
107. Forward-deployed “shit-sandwich” body-composition coaching: face the ugly DEXA scan.
108. Political-disruption fasting challenges for government efficiency bros.
109. Jocko “get after it” 48-hour fast + ruck marches for tech bros.
110. Minimalist autophagy hacking for longevity-focused VCs.
111. Pareto sleep hygiene: fix the 20% of habits causing 80% of insomnia.
112. Radical simplification of meal-prep systems: one recipe that rules the week.
113. Substance-abuse crossover: fasting for sugar/caffeine detox in high-performers.
114. DoD contractor energy protocols: treat your body like billion-dollar mission-critical hardware.
115. One-sentence daily energy audit using LifeOS templates.
116. Extreme-ownership “cold-plunge + fast” combo coaching.
117. Minimalist blood-work interpretation: tell clients only the 20% that matters.
118. Fasting + tariff renegotiation on restaurant spending.
119. Pareto principle training program design for busy surgeons.
120. Radical simplification of wearable data: one number to watch.

Business, Leadership & Extreme Ownership (121–150)

121. Jocko-style “extreme ownership” offsites for 7-figure founder teams.
122. Pareto client roster pruning: fire the 80% of customers causing 80% of drama.
123. Radical simplification of org charts: one person owns everything that matters.
124. Minimalist pitch-deck decimation service: reduce 30 slides to one vital promise.
125. DOGE efficiency audits for venture-backed startups: kill 80% of non-revenue projects.
126. Forward-deployed “shit-sandwich” board-meeting prep: force founders to face bad news.
127. Political-disruption tariff renegotiation for vendor contracts.
128. Extreme-ownership leadership coaching for first-time CEOs.
129. Minimalist OKR systems: three objectives max, one metric each.
130. Fasting-fueled quarterly planning retreats for solopreneurs.
131. Pareto principle hiring: only interview the vital few candidates.
132. Radical simplification of cap tables and equity grants.
133. Jocko “discipline equals freedom” culture installs for remote teams.
134. DoD-style forward architect retainers for Series A companies.
135. Substance-abuse style “addiction to meetings” detox for leadership teams.
136. One-page business model canvases that actually get used.
137. Minimalist exit-strategy planning for founders who hate their company.
138. Extreme-ownership “own your numbers” financial transparency coaching.
139. DOGE micro-consulting for bootstrapped lifestyle businesses.
140. Political “tariff wall” against scope creep in client projects.
141. Pareto product roadmap pruning: kill 80% of features.
142. Radical simplification of sales funnels: one irresistible offer.
143. Fasting protocol for sales teams before big closes.
144. Minimalist competitor analysis: only watch the vital few.
145. Jocko extreme ownership for founder burnout recovery.
146. Forward-deployed crisis comms for Palantir-style defense tech firms.
147. One-sentence quarterly business review template.
148. Substance-abuse crossover: “revenue addiction” detox for scale-ups.
149. Radical simplification of HR policies: three rules max.
150. Pareto principle partnership audits: dissolve the 20% of alliances causing 80% of problems.

Government Efficiency, Political Disruption & DoD Contracting (151–200)

151. DOGE-style micro waste audits for state agencies (one-person contractor model).
152. Forward-deployed Palantir-style data triage for small DoD primes.
153. Radical simplification of federal grant applications: one-page versions that win.
154. Extreme-ownership “own the mission” training for GS-15 bureaucrats.
155. Political tariff renegotiation simulations for small manufacturers.
156. Minimalist Anduril-style drone procurement efficiency consulting.
157. Pareto principle in defense budgeting: cut the 80% of line items that deliver 20% value.
158. DOGE “shit-sandwich” FOIA response acceleration service.
159. Fasting + focus protocols for congressional staffers.
160. Jocko extreme ownership for military-to-civilian transition coaches.
161. Radical simplification of DoD compliance matrices: one living document.
162. Forward architect retainers for Anduril subcontractors: save them $50M in delays.
163. Political-disruption “border wall” consulting for supply-chain reshoring.
164. Minimalist classified document declassification services.
165. Pareto-based RFP response factories: win only the vital few bids.
166. DOGE efficiency playbooks sold to city governments.
167. Extreme-ownership war-room setup for tariff negotiation teams.
168. Substance-abuse style “pork-barrel spending” detox for lobbyists.
169. One-page national security briefings for busy executives.
170. Radical simplification of acquisition reform white papers.
171. Fasting protocol for Pentagon analysts before high-stakes briefings.
172. Minimalist vendor lock-in escape plans for federal IT.
173. Jocko “get after it” leadership for DARPA program managers.
174. Forward-deployed “ugly truth” red-team consulting for defense startups.
175. Pareto principle in foreign aid allocation audits.
176. Political “renegotiation playbook” for small businesses facing Chinese tariffs.
177. DOGE micro-SaaS for government expense tracking (one-metric dashboard).
178. Extreme-ownership after-action reviews for failed DoD contracts.
179. Radical simplification of SBIR/STTR proposal writing.
180. Minimalist classified network right-sizing for contractors.
181. Fasting + discipline retreats for special operations veterans in tech.
182. One-sentence efficiency recommendations for congressional committees.
183. Pareto-based “vital few” threat assessments for homeland security contractors.
184. Political-disruption supply-chain tariff modeling tool + consulting.
185. Jocko extreme ownership for VA hospital efficiency teams.
186. Forward-deployed Anduril-style autonomy audits for legacy weapons programs.
187. DOGE “delete this program” recommendation reports.
188. Radical simplification of inter-agency data sharing agreements.
189. Minimalist war-fighter focus training using fasting + ownership.
190. Pareto principle in defense R&D portfolio pruning.
191. Substance-abuse crossover: “budget addiction” detox for agency heads.
192. Extreme-ownership crisis simulation for tariff shock events.
193. One-page DoD acquisition reform proposals that actually get read.
194. Fasting protocol for intelligence analysts facing 72-hour deadlines.
195. Political “renegotiation” coaching for small defense suppliers.
196. Minimalist classified email hygiene service.
197. Jocko-style discipline installs for joint chiefs staff.
198. DOGE efficiency bounties: pay yourself to find $10M+ in waste.
199. Radical simplification of export-control compliance for dual-use tech.
200. Forward-deployed “own the problem” consulting for billion-dollar DoD overruns — the ultimate shit-sandwich fixer that saves governments trillions while you keep a micro-lifestyle business.