Why I Built LastPersonStanding.net (And Why I Couldn’t Abandon the Idea)
Most business ideas go nowhere.
They sit on notes apps, half-written documents, or conversations that never turn into action.
This one doesn’t.
It keeps coming back.
An Idea That Won’t Go Away
If you’ve ever been involved in grassroots football, you’ve probably seen:
- Someone is holding a “Last Man Standing” competition.
- Selections are tracked on a spreadsheet
- Updates are shared in WhatsApp groups
- Someone checks the results manually every week
- This is usually done in the name of fun – but also as a fundraising tool for grassroots teams.
It worked…until it didn’t.
Once the number of players increases, things start to change:
- Mistakes creep in
- Admin becomes time consuming
- People lose interest
However, people still do it this way.
Opportunities Hidden in Plain Sight
This is not a new idea.
That’s why it’s interesting.
The best opportunities are often not completely new; they poorly solved problems hidden in everyday processes. In my opinion, This is one of them.
Why I Decided to Build It
At some point, I stopped thinking:
“This is a good idea…”
And start thinking:
“Why hasn’t anyone built it properly?”
So I decided to do it myself.
Not perfect.
Not with a full team.
Not with months of planning.
Just… wake up.
The goal
The goal is simple:
- Delete the admin
- Makes it easier to run competitions
- Make it measurable
- Add something extra (insights, engagement, community)
Take something manual, and make it work.
Introducing LastPersonStanding.net
That’s where it comes from:
👉 Try LastPersonStanding.net
A platform designed to:
- Run a Last Man Standing competition
- Track pickups and eliminations automatically
- Eliminate the need for spreadsheets and manual updates
- Make it easy for friends, groups and clubs to get involved
This is Just the Beginning
This is not a “we did it” story. This is the beginning of a journey.
I built this publicly, sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what I learned along the way.
There will be errors.
There will be changes.
There will be things that don’t work out.
But that’s the point.
What Will Happen Next
Over the next few months, I will share:
- How I build apps (including using AI)
- What actually happens when you launch something new
- How do I try to develop it
- What I did wrong (and hopefully right)
Call to Action
If you ever:
- Run one of these competitions
- Been part of one
- Or thinking “there has to be a better way”
I’d love for you to try it and let me know what you think. Or if none of this applies to you, but after reading this, you still want to play…
👉 Try it here
Your input will determine next steps.
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