PurpleOwl Blog

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Insights on custom ERP, CRM, and PSA software — listen to articles from the PurpleOwl blog.

Episodes

The newest 20 of 38 episodes

• Doombar: A Dashboard for the Monitor Under My Monitor4 Oct 2026I turned a 2560×666 touchscreen strip into a glanceable dashboard for Slack, email and my calendar, so my main screen stays clear. What it does and how it was built.
• What the Heck Is an MCP, and Does My ERP Need One?20 Sep 2026Discover how Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets AI assistants operate your ERP like an employee. Learn about security, implementation, and what to ask vendors.
• What PSA Software Actually Costs for a 30–50 Person Firm19 Sep 2026Discover the true cost of PSA software for mid-sized firms. Compare PSA software pricing, implementation fees, and TCO in our detailed guide.
• Customizable ERP vs Custom ERP: What You'll Actually Pay19 Sep 2026What customizable ERP and custom ERP really cost: assembled pricing, the costs no quote shows, and three tables you can check against your own quotes.
• Hey SMB: Your Superpower Is Calling11 Aug 2026Your SMB's size is a structural advantage for AI. Learn how to consolidate your business data into one coherent spec to outpace large enterprises. Read more.
• The Polish Is the Fingerprint: The Dangers of Vibe Coding23 Jul 2026Explore how AI coding assistants create 'polished' junk code. Learn why AI-generated commits look professional while hiding technical debt and redundant logic.
• How I Keep the AI Honest22 Jul 2026Discover practical strategies to keep AI coding honest. Learn how to use scaffolding, disposable chats, and verification to prevent AI rot and technical debt.
• Who Fixes It at 2 AM? The Dangers of Vibe Coding12 Jul 2026Vibe coding creates tools that work—until they don't. Learn why undocumented, AI-generated systems are a ticking time bomb and how to build a recovery plan.
• Source Control Is Not Mind Control27 Jun 2026Escape the AI entropy pit. Learn the four disciplines of vibe coding—from source control to data modeling—to build sustainable software with AI assistance.
• That Thing You Built Isn't a Portal — Here's How to Build One21 Jun 2026Stop building 'fake portals' that expose your data. Learn how to design secure customer portals using data minimization, one-way data flow, and AI auditing.
• Vibe Code the Prototype, Not the Product20 Jun 2026Learn why vibe coding is the ultimate tool for prototyping and requirements gathering, and why you must stop before it becomes your production software.
• You Can't Get More Out of an AI Than You Put In11 Jun 2026Learn why AI tools can't replace human judgment. Discover how to manage AI risks, maintain quality control, and keep experts in the loop for better results.
• Your Vibe-Coded App Is Rolling Up Everything You Own10 Jun 2026Explore the hidden security risks of vibe coding. Learn why connecting AI to your core business data can lead to dangerous leaks and how to protect your systems.
• How to Build a Real Scheduling Solver in an Afternoon with AI21 May 2026Stop losing margin to scheduling chaos. Use this step-by-step guide to build a custom AI-powered scheduling solver for your SMB using Claude Code and CP-SAT.
• Why Your 50-Person Shop is Losing Margin to a Whiteboard and a Gut Feeling11 May 2026Stop losing profit to inefficient scheduling. Learn why manual whiteboards and spreadsheets fail as your shop grows and how to reclaim your margin today.
• What Your Customers Actually Notice13 Apr 2026Your customers don't see your back office, but they feel its impact. Discover how small operational moments build trust, confidence, and long-term loyalty.
• SaaS is Dead. Long Live SaS: Why Service as Software is the Future11 Apr 2026Explore the shift from SaaS to Service as Software (SaS). Learn how AI and human expertise are making custom, high-fit software affordable for every business.
• The MSP That Asked the Right Question4 Apr 2026Learn how MSPs can stay relevant in the AI era by focusing on workflows over tools, building governance frameworks, and creating authentic client-led content.
• How a 40-Person Company Runs Like a 100-Person Company1 Apr 2026Stop letting value leak out of your business. Learn how to build systems that amplify your team's talent and help your 40-person company run like it has 100.
• We Automated Our Product Walkthrough Video. The Whole Thing.28 Mar 2026Stop manually recording product demos. Learn how to use Playwright, ElevenLabs, and FFmpeg to automate walkthrough videos with AI narration and perfect timing.