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Recent content by realcoolguy

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    My Unicorn 'Don't Quit Your Day Job' Agreement

    SIDE HUSTLE SLOWLANE EXECUTION 
    Hi all, Thought I'd share this since it's actually interesting. I'm getting paid by my boss to start my own business. (It wasn't an immediate agreement, however) I had a talk with my boss a while ago (that went off the rails until he finally got on the same page as me). The long story short...
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    How to get a killer deal in front of local area businesses?

    MARKETING 
    You know you're right. The plan is to reach out, learn, then solve problems. But we have one of the early clients we converted convinced we can just walk up and down the highway and clean up. I'm taking your advice to heart though. I won't just assume everything. But I know our initial...
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    How to get a killer deal in front of local area businesses?

    MARKETING 
    The deal wins and is beyond compelling. 2 free months just to try us. That becomes 3 months free if they love us and sign up for a year. The service is very good, the price beats our competitors in the area as well. How do I get this in front of businesses? Having a debate with someone who...
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    Working at an IT shop, About to start my own VOIP biz, Boss wants it under his umbrella? Any upside?

    QUESTION 
    Sent an ultimatum email late Friday. Boss really didn't like it. Bit of a blowout fight this Monday. Pretty much took the advice of the forum here and offered it as his only options. What I eventually got really weirded me out and showed me how he thought about people. Do employers try to...
  5. realcoolguy

    How to Deal With Anxiety? Causing Avoidance of Important Tasks (Losing $$$$$)

    MINDSET 
    It's not taboo to steal from other books is it? It sounds a bit stupid, but making not sending the email more uncomfortable than sending it is the solution. I've seen some legit crazy solutions all the way to writing a contract with someone that states if I don't do X by Y date I will pay John...
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    10,000$ credit

    IDEA INVESTING EXECUTION 
    I'm terrible at giving myself advice so it's always good to ask and not just pretend you can understand everything. I think we need you to take an inventory of your skills, interests, and abilities. Think of it as a human character sheet. I find that the range of jobs often matters more than...
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    Working at an IT shop, About to start my own VOIP biz, Boss wants it under his umbrella? Any upside?

    QUESTION 
    This was the last bit of validation I needed to see. I've seen enough, I'm satisfied. Thank you again, and everyone else.
  8. realcoolguy

    Working at an IT shop, About to start my own VOIP biz, Boss wants it under his umbrella? Any upside?

    QUESTION 
    Apologies to those above for not defining my acronyms! Also apologies to my non-technical friends, I'm nerding out below a bit... I thrive on complexity and have a very high reading and problem-solving comprehension. Also really nice to see someone with VOIP/SIP experience. I'm actually...
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    Working at an IT shop, About to start my own VOIP biz, Boss wants it under his umbrella? Any upside?

    QUESTION 
    Well, I feel like I made my employer look a bit crazy. He's a legitimately GOOD guy and hopefully, he does well with his MSP/IT shop. The contract was largely just a template he grabbed and used. I'm quite familiar with all the employment laws in my state. It's not the legal side I'm worried...
  10. realcoolguy

    Working at an IT shop, About to start my own VOIP biz, Boss wants it under his umbrella? Any upside?

    QUESTION 
    My wife is over here telling me "I told you so". As she claims this was her conclusion too. I pretty much understand this is the correct answer, but it was very helpful to read it from someone else. Thank you.
  11. realcoolguy

    Working at an IT shop, About to start my own VOIP biz, Boss wants it under his umbrella? Any upside?

    QUESTION 
    I guess that'll flip the script on him pretty hard. His response will probably be a stable paycheck :happy: Based on what I know I'm already planning to not need a stable paycheck 6-8 months from now and then never again. What's really funny is he invited me to his 'business book club' and I...
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    Working at an IT shop, About to start my own VOIP biz, Boss wants it under his umbrella? Any upside?

    QUESTION 
    This is an interesting question. Is there any upside in partnering with a current employer? The business I've designed really is something I can be completely self-sufficient in. My employer doesn't provide any technical value. I don't have very deep pockets (yet) so that could limit me but...
  13. realcoolguy

    How many of you play video games?

    HOT! OFF-TOPIC 
    I love creative games that let you build/design even if complicated. I honestly plan on using quite a bit of what I learned in video games to continue my unscripting. None of my life experience is going to waste as of late. That said Factorio is a great rewarding game that will destroy all...
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