Brendan Clemenzi

How do you find customers without becoming “that person” who spams everyone? We built OpenTipJar to help hotels and other service businesses accept digital tips, but I hate cold DMs and generic sales pitches. I’d much rather build relationships than interrupt people. What’s worked for you?

“The sun doesn’t care if the grass appreciates its rays. It just keeps shining”. The sun doesn’t care, it just does not care…why should you; keep shining.

If you work for tips and people don’t carry cash anymore…you might like this. opentipjar.com

Work at a pizza, coffee, or ice cream shop? Customers want to tip you. OpenTipJar.com makes it simple. 🫙 #ServiceIndustry #LocalBusiness #Hospitality

Still relying on cash tips? Upgrade your counter. OpenTipJar NFC Acrylic Signs let customers tap or scan to tip instantly. Secure. Anonymous. Takes seconds. Perfect for restaurants, salons, barbers, creators & more. See it in action 👇 opentipjar.com

Shipping two OpenTipJar.com Starter Kits today. If you run a coffee shop, salon, pizza spot, food truck, auto shop, or any business that depends on tips — this was built for you. QR code. Clean tip page. Professional setup. DM me “JAR” if you want details.

We’re building OpenTipJar.com for service workers in a cashless world. Clean tip page. Quick buttons. QR code in minutes. No clutter. Built for pizza shops, coffee spots, barbers, ice cream stands & more 🍕 If you know someone who relies on tips, I’d love feedback.

Looking for US service workers who receive tips ☕💇🍕🚚 Coffee shops, barbers, stylists, ice cream spots, pizza shops, food trucks, movers, auto shops, etc. If you use a tip jar or POS tip screen, I’d love you to try OpenTipJar.com and share feedback. Comment or DM me 🙏

The tip screen flips around: 20%, 25%, 30%. They haven’t even started your coffee. There’s a better way. Bringing back the tip jar for a cashless world. medium.com/@brendan_409...

I’ve been thinking a lot about how AI doesn’t imagine — it curates. The next era of the web belongs to creators who document, not perform. I wrote about it here: medium.com/@brendan_409... #AISEO #AIO #CreatorEconomy #FutureOfWeb #AltSnap

I love watching the time saved number. #InboxZero #InboxReal #MessagePaywall #ACEGI

Every headline. Every DM. Every email. Every image. We’re left wondering: “What’s real?” That’s why I built ACEGI — where only the real messages get through. Full article 👇 medium.com/@brendan_409...

Cold outreach feels dead. Ads aren’t much better — most of us just scroll past. So what’s next? Paid, permission-based messaging. I wrote about why the future of sales might look a lot different: 👉 medium.com/@brendan_409...

I used to juggle multiple inboxes — two Gmails, iCloud, even an old Outlook. Now I forward them all into ACEGI: one clean inbox, zero spam. We just launched Email Settings so you can control auto-replies too. 👉 acegi.info/blog/f/one-i... #InboxZero #Email #Productivity #ACEGI #BuildInPublic

Spam steals our time and focus every single day. I wanted a better way — so we created ACEGI, a message paywall and inbox filter that protects your attention. #NoSpam #InboxZero #DigitalWellness #ProductivityHack #ACEGI #BuildInPublic

2,458 unread ➝ 3 that matter. No spam. No noise. Just the messages that matter. #InboxDetox #EmailClarity #ACEGI #BuildInPublic

Your inbox shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. ACEGI’s built-in analytics shows how many emails we block and how much time you’re saving. Check your stats. Protect your time. 💬💸 #emailoverload #inboxzero #digitalwellness #saas #productivity #acegi #startup

Tired of spam and phishing filling your inbox? I just wrote about how ACEGI makes email safe again—only trusted senders, zero junk. 🚫✉️🔒 Read the article 👉 medium.com/@brendan_409... #EmailSecurity #DigitalPrivacy #SpamFree #InboxZero #PhishingProtection

Every ACEGI.io user now gets a free @acegi.net email. No spam. No random outreach. Just serious messages. 💌 #RespectInbox #ACEGI

Sick of spam and cold emails? @acegi.io just launched @acegi.net email—where only trusted senders get through. No filters. No noise. Just real messages. Auto-replies guide others to your public profile. 📖 Read more: medium.com/@brendan_409...

The cancellation of Stephen Colbert and the Late Show is a disgrace. I was looking forward to watching Star Trek’s new season this week, but I needed to cancel my Paramount+ subscription instead.

New ACEGI.io promo for personal trainers 💪 She gets the usual “quick fitness question”… But this time, it came with $5. Built for creators who are tired of giving away free advice 💬💸 #buildinpublic #creatorlife #paidinbox #saasmarketing #personaltrainerlife #digitalboundaries #supportcreators

Love the concept! So many creators giving away free advice. Time to get paid for that expertise! 👏 #creatorlife #acegi

We made this short video to show what ACEGI.io is really about: Letting everyday creators filter the noise — and get paid for their time 💬💸 This isn’t just for influencers. If you’re answering real questions, your inbox should work for you. #buildinpublic #creatorlife #startupstory #acegi #paidinbox

I wish Elon would stop making sense so I did not have to agree with him so much this week.

We’ve been having way too much fun with these ACEGI.io promo videos 😅 This one flips the classic gym thirst trap — and lands where it always does: in the DMs. Except this time…she never even saw the message. Because her inbox has a paywall 💬💸 #buildinpublic #founderlife #creatorlife #inboxboundaries

We had way too much fun making this one 😭 We’re building ACEGI.io — a platform to help creators and professionals filter out trolls, weird DMs, and “just one quick question” messages 💬💸 If you’ve ever gotten that kind of message… check us out. #buildinpublic #founderlife #indiehacker #linkinbio

Just dropped a new video for @acegi.io 👇 Tried to capture what it feels like to be overwhelmed by random DMs and vague messages—and what it looks like to take back control. Still learning. Still building. Still hoping it clicks with the right people. #buildinpublic #indiehacker #saasmarketing

It takes 12 seconds to start a real conversation. Your ACEGI.io link = your safe, intentional inbox. Add it to your BlueSky bio and let fans (and brands) reach out the right way 💬 #BuildInPublic #CreatorInbox #ProInbox #SmartMessaging #BrandFriendly #MessageGate

Brands say “DM me to collab.” DM gets lost in 500 other randoms. Creators say “Email me.” Inbox = buried. acegi.io forces people to show up with intent. And that simple shift changes everything. #creatorbusiness #respectmytime #acegi #proinbox

DMs were made for casual chats. Not real conversations. Not brand deals. Not serious inquiries. That’s why I made acegi.io — so when someone wants your attention, they put some value behind it. 💬💸 #creatoreconomy #monetize #professionalDMs #acegi

I kept seeing creators posting “DM me” or dropping their email in bios like it was 2005. It’s like writing your number on a bathroom wall. Spam. Trolls. Sugar daddies. So I built acegi.io — a profile link that gives you control. #buildinpublic #creatorlife #startup #acegi

With over 30 years in tech, “Dad” is the best job title I have ever had. Happy Father’s Day

Raised bed doesn’t mean “dog bed”…you guys are killing me.

We’re thrilled to welcome Bekah (@brbekahpod.bsky.social) to ACEGI! 🌀 She shares eclectic, holistic insights to help you reconnect with your truth. Host of Breaking Reality with Bekah—now offering thoughtful replies on ACEGI 💬 👉 acegi.io/brbekahpod #selfstudy #healing #BlueSkyCreators #linkinbio

We’re giving away $100 to one of our first 500 users. No credit card. No ads. Just a better way to handle inbound messages. Join ACEGI.io and get a “Founding Member” badge on your profile. [https://acegi.io] #IndieDev #CreatorTools #BlueSkyTech

Got followers but still feel invisible? Brands aren’t searching TikTok—they’re Googling. My new piece on why creators aren’t being found (and how ACEGI.io fixes that): medium.com/@brendan_409... #CreatorEconomy #LinkInBio

My inbox used to be chaos. AI gave everyone a megaphone — I just wanted a doorbell. Now I get fewer DMs, no spam, and still make a few bucks: medium.com/@brendan_409... #ACEGIio #MonetizeDMs #InboxRelief #BlueSkySocial

My inbox has seen things. Pitches from bots. “Hey Zaddy” DMs. Someone tried to sell me crypto and essential oils. So we built ACEGI, a paywall for your attention. Because if I’m gonna suffer, I’d at least like to get paid. medium.com/@brendan_409... #inboxzero #ACEGI #digitaldetox

Your inbox is a flaming pile of AI spam, “quick asks,” and ghosted messages. The 2025 data proves it—it’s time to walk away. We built ACEGI so you can finally set boundaries (and maybe get paid). Read the rant: medium.com/@brendan_409...

People still think about you. Still respect you. Still hope to cross paths again. But maybe they don’t know how—and maybe you don’t think they’d want to. I wrote about that: medium.com/@brendan_409... #youmatter #career #selfworth #reconnection #careerjourney #networking

Wrote about how we’ve all been tricked into feeding inboxes that don’t serve us. We built ACEGI.io to break the cycle. Stop feeding the attention machine. Take back your communication. medium.com/@brendan_409...

Why does being online feel so noisy these days? medium.com/@brendan_409...

You don't need 1M followers to be worth $1.00. You just need 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 who respects your time. ACEGI makes it easy to be available 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘥. 🧠 You're worth it. #PersonalBrand #InboxPaywall #ACEGI #RespectMyTime #MicroInfluencer

Micro-influencers: Your audience is growing—now it’s time to monetize it smartly. ACEGI helps you manage messages, earn from your time & stay authentic. Read how it works: medium.com/@brendan_409... #Microinfluencer #CreatorEconomy #Monetize #LinkInBio #DigitalTools

Recent article born from a conversation I had with a local auto mechanic; which helps illustrate how ACEGI.io can help save them precious time and money. medium.com/@brendan_409...

Email is broken and DMs are a mess. Here’s a better way to connect. #Privacy #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism medium.com/@brendan_409...

How i took back my Inbox #Freelancer #ValueYourTime #Consulting #Productivity medium.com/@brendan_409...

Life with a nine year old. #dadlife #slime