MikedOut Projects

Real projects. Real systems. Real lessons.

These projects are where ideas get tested, systems get built, and useful lessons get turned into resources.

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Operations & Training

C-Store Center

Training, systems, and practical resources for convenience-store teams, managers, and operators.

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Podcast & Frontline Development

El Mandil

Spanish-language podcast and training content for convenience-store kitchen employees and frontline leaders.

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Brand, Merch & Physical Products

Johnny Mecuerdo

A character-driven consumer brand blending storytelling, merchandise, engraving, collectibles, and digital content.

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Market Intelligence & AI Community

Resonant Fringe

Mike's market-signal contribution for the ResonantOS developer community, focused on emerging technology and practical AI signals.

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Publishing & Industry Intelligence

C-Store Thrive

Industry insights, market briefs, financial analysis, and practical content for convenience-store owners and operators.

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Community & Practical AI

Build with AI - RGV

A hands-on AI community for small business owners, educators, professionals, and curious builders in the Rio Grande Valley and online.

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Publishing & Ecommerce

Sink or Swim Publications

A planned bookstore and publishing home for books, workbooks, training publications, fiction, and other written IP across the MikedOut ecosystem.

The Common Thread

Different projects. Same approach.

Each project is a working example of how I turn an idea into a system, build the pieces, test what works, and improve it over time.

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