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Feb 24, 2026 9 min

Our Software Bills Are Absurd—How Do We Cut Without Breaking Things?

from Fix My Business

Emily asks: "We're doing a quarterly audit of our subscriptions and our software bills are absurd. There are features we never use but some we do at the premium level. How do we cut our software bloat without breaking the operation?" In this episode, Scott exposes the "software moat" (how SaaS companies trap you in premium plans), shares his access rules and 45-day login audit policy, and tells the Hertz cell phone story about finding zero-minute phones still on the bill. You'll learn the "cut, cut, cut—add back" mantra, how to handle vendor fear tactics (sunk cost fallacy), and why mapping your workflows is essential before you cut anything. The bottom line: Cut, cut, cut—add back if needed. Audit logins. Map workflows. Don't let fear keep you paying for tools you don't use. Got a business question? Ask Scott here: https://scotttodd.net/ask

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