18 interactive skills built from the MFM archive. Clone the Ask Sam repo and use them in Claude Code.
git clone https://github.com/cdeistopened/ask-sam.gitDecision Skills
Bring a real situation, get a structured evaluation grounded in specific episodes and frameworks.
| Skill | What it does |
|---|---|
| Idea Vetter | Pressure-test a business idea (Thiel test, Hormozi value equation, unit economics) |
| Acquisition Evaluator | Evaluate a business to buy (PE rollups, main street, SaaS) |
| Exit Coach | Plan a company sale (timing, valuation, deal structure) |
| Negotiation Coach | Prepare for a specific negotiation (Voss, Gon, Suli Ali) |
| Pricing Optimizer | Set or fix pricing (ProfitWell frameworks, add-on strategy) |
| Cold Outreach | Get first customers with direct outreach |
| Hiring Framework | Make a hiring decision (role-specific interview design) |
| Goal Architect | Design goals (Dyrdek life accounting, Wilkinson systems) |
| Wealth Allocator | Deploy capital (Howard Marks, Pabrai, TIGER 21) |
| Gauntlet | Run all 5 evaluation stages — the “run everything” skill |
Intelligence Skills
| Skill | What it does |
|---|---|
| People Intel | Dossier on anyone in the archive — episodes, quotes, co-occurrence, relationships |
| Content Miner | Find content opportunities — topic gaps, revisit-worthy predictions, guest callbacks |
Tutor Skills
Guided learning with questions and exercises at each level.
| Skill | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Business Fundamentals | Unit economics, distribution, moats, market timing, exit basics |
| Deal-Making Masterclass | Sourcing, valuation, deal structure, negotiation, selling |
| Wealth Mindset | Wealth stages, post-exit identity, spending frameworks, giving |
| Negotiation Fundamentals | Tactical empathy, calibrated questions, accusation audits, mirroring |
Utility
| Skill | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ask Sam | Routes general questions to the right skill |
| Episode Recommender | Find episodes by topic or guest |
Example
“I have an idea for a premium dog food subscription box. Run the gauntlet.”
This runs your idea through 5 evaluation stages — idea validation, market sizing, pricing architecture, team blueprint, exit lens — each with pass/fail criteria drawn from specific MFM frameworks.