S1E06 - Why 90% of Businesses Fail: Outdated Development Rules You’re Still Following

S1E06 — Why 90% of Businesses Fail: Outdated Development Rules You’re Still Following

The world moves fast—but most dev processes are stuck in the past.

In this episode, we break down why traditional development rules are one of the biggest reasons startups crash and burn. Long timelines. Rigid plans. Zero feedback until it's too late. Sound familiar? That's the “old way,” and it's not built to survive in today’s market.

Hosts Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-Founder, Tacit Edge) take a no-holds-barred look at how the slow, bloated playbook is failing founders—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to adopt faster, user-first methods that keep your product relevant and moving.

In This Episode:

• Why outdated dev methods are killing modern startups
• How to spot rigidity before it wrecks your momentum
• The shift to adaptive, feedback-driven development
• Old vs. new—what actually works in today’s startup climate

Perfect for:

• Founders stuck in long dev cycles with nothing to show
• Teams slowed down by outdated playbooks
• Anyone ready to throw out the rulebook and build smarter

Adapt fast. Build lean. Leave the old way behind.

• Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save your product.
• Listen now at taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.