The Blog
Thoughts on filmmaking, AI, creative strategy, and building things.
Ben Alek Conner
I Built 6 Businesses on a $16/Month Server
How I replaced thousands in SaaS subscriptions with a single Hetzner server running open-source tools. The real story, the real mistakes, and what I'd actually do differently.
19 April 2026
Ben Alek Conner
Why I'm Starting a YouTube Channel at 30
I've been putting off starting a YouTube channel for years. Here's why I'm finally doing it, what the show will actually look like, and why documenting the messy middle matters.
19 April 2026
Ben Alek Conner
The Brisbane Solopreneur's Toolkit: What You Actually Need
A practical, no-nonsense guide to the tools, communities, and resources that actually matter if you're building a business in Brisbane. No affiliate links, no fluff.
19 April 2026