Paul Salzman

In a world where complexity reigns, I am a visionary who foresees the power of simplicity through CreativeHydra, delivering transformative cloud and business management solutions for enterprises of all sizes, guiding them towards a prosperous future.

As co-founder of stealth automotive startup, Wheelio, I strive to revolutionize the way we perceive and interact with the locating and purchasing the vehicles that carry us through life

Embracing the profound wisdom of minimalism, I champion the less-is-more philosophy.

My fervor for automobiles, technology, and innovative business concepts fuels my pursuit of enlightenment and progress in the ever-evolving landscape of our world.

Learn more at www.paulsalzman.com

July 1, 2025

If You’re Running Your Business Like It’s the Future, Why Is Your Website Stuck in the Past?

There’s a strange gap I keep seeing with small and mid-sized businesses: The founders/managers are forward-thinking. The product is smart. The strategy is modern. But the website? It’s stuck in 2013. Usually built on a drag-and-drop builder, or a patchwork WordPress install that started as a “quick solution” and never evolved. The iron...

November 5, 2023

Lucid Motors: Is It Time to Pivot Towards a Franchise Dealer Model?

A Bumpy Road to Growth Lucid Motors, renowned for its technologically advanced electric vehicles, finds itself continually challenged for growth. Despite multiple downward revisions to their outlook, primarily due to supply chain disruptions, the market had initially shown patience. However, even in a post-supply-chain-constrained worl...

July 2, 2023

iPhone Feature Discovered

Today, I discovered a feature I hadn’t found before on iOS. I was telling someone it’s going to be 95°. I went back to edit and long-pressed the iMessage bubble. iOS interpreted that I wanted to do something with the 95°, which was underlined. Upon pressing it, this happened: How convenient! My overseas relatives are always telling me ...

February 21, 2023

Car Dealerships, Rev Your Reputation or Lose Your Sales: How Dealerships Must Embrace Review and Reputation Management to Compete

In today's highly competitive automotive industry, a dealership's online reputation can make or break its success. With the power of online reviews, customers can easily compare dealerships and make informed buying decisions. If a dealership is not actively managing its online reviews, it is missing out on sales and losing customers to...

February 6, 2023

Lifelong Dreams of Racing to the Podium - A Short Story

John had always dreamed of being a race car driver. He had spent years honing his skills, working his way up the ranks, and finally, he had made it to the big leagues. But despite his best efforts, he couldn't seem to get a podium finish. Every race, he was always just a little bit behind, always coming in fourth or fifth, never quite ...

February 2, 2023

EV Still has a Long Way to go for Multi-Family Residents

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is taking the world by storm, and for many car owners, switching to an electric car is an attractive prospect. But for residents of multi-family dwellings, such as apartments and condominiums, the lack of charging infrastructure is a major barrier to adopting EVs. For starters, many multi-family dwe...

November 16, 2022

The Interview That Got Me Interested in Steve Jobs, Apple, and Changed My Life.

https://genius.com/David-sheff-playboy-interview-steve-jobs-annotated David Sheff – Playboy Interview: Steve Jobs | Genius If anyone can be said to represent the spirit of an entrepreneurial generation, the man to beat for now is the charismatic cofounder and chairman of Apple Computer, Inc., Steven Jobs. He transformed a small busines...

August 15, 2022

IT'S NOT WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW THAT HOLDS YOU BACK; IT'S WHAT YOU DO KNOW THAT ISN'T TRUE

In 1983, a 61-year-old scrawny and socially awkward potato farmer named Cliff Young entered the Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon, which was considered one of the world's most difficult physical challenges. 544 miles (875 kilometers) of flats and hills that would take six or seven days to complete. The runners were allowed to eat and s...

March 4, 2021

I used to despise email, then I found Hey.

Email was a dark, dreaded place that I avoided as much as possible. I turned off all email notifications and told people to text me if they wanted to reach me. I hated organizing and sifting through mailing lists, junk mail, and managing mail to use as a way to track work. When Hey came along, I found a way to enjoy email again. Hey st...