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Small business owners often ask

Small business owners often ask, “How do I know if my salary is reasonable?” The truth is: you shouldn’t have to guess. Industry data, task alignment, and role clarity should guide the decision. ReCo is built to make that guidance automatic.

One of my favorite parts of building ReCo

One of my favorite parts of building ReCo is designing the workflow so it feels like a conversation — not a form. When software feels conversational, people engage more deeply and make better decisions. That’s the experience I’m aiming for.

A Reasonable Compensation report should answer one simple question

A Reasonable Compensation report should answer one simple question: “Does this number make sense for this role?” But most tools don’t explain why it makes sense. ReCo’s narrative engine is built to make that clarity automatic.

I’ve been refining the benchmark

I’ve been refining the benchmark selection logic inside ReCo. It’s interesting how much nuance goes into choosing the right industry category — especially for hybrid roles. The goal: make the selection feel effortless for the user, even though the engine ...

IRS Factor Analysis

IRS Factor Analysis is one of the most overlooked parts of Reasonable Compensation. But it’s also one of the most powerful. When you align tasks, time, and industry benchmarks, the defensibility of a report increases dramatically. ReCo automates this alig...

Building ReCo has forced me to think deeply about automation

Building ReCo has forced me to think deeply about automation architecture. The hardest part isn’t the logic — it’s designing a system that feels intuitive, predictable, and calm. Good automation should feel like the work is happening with you, not to you....

One thing I’ve learned working with small business owners

Most compensation issues aren’t caused by bad decisions — they’re caused by unclear systems. When the process is confusing, the outcome is inconsistent. ReCo is designed to remove that confusion entirely.

I’ve spent the last few weeks refining...

I’ve spent the last few weeks refining the narrative engine inside ReCo. It’s fascinating how much clarity comes from simply explaining why a number makes sense. A defensible report isn’t just math — it’s storytelling backed by data.

Reasonable Compensation is one of the most misunderstood areas in small business compliance

Most people think it’s about “picking a number.” It’s not. It’s about aligning role, industry, tasks, and defensibility — and documenting that alignment clearly. This is the foundation ReCo is built on.

I’ve been quietly building something for the past 18 months

...and it’s taught me more about systems, clarity, and workflow design than any project I’ve ever done. The biggest lesson so far: When you remove friction from a process, people don’t just work faster — they work calmer. ReCo is being built with that pri...