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  1. sotomo

    The Ukraine War, implications, outcome?

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    Hey, I have no idea. I'm just prepping. What you say sounds great. It's just that Putin's strategy could be conceived as old fashioned divide and conquer. This country is F*cked socially. It seems pretty clear that he wants to destabilize us, which is a pretty easy thing to not want to do...
  2. sotomo

    The Ukraine War, implications, outcome?

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    It seems more like Putin just did not want to go to war with his friend. But he was going to do it anyway. It's a lot different when nuclear weapons are involved as opposed to Churchill's time but I'm no expert at all. We have too much of everything as a species including killing ability so...
  3. sotomo

    Is it possible to find a very small workshop

    That's what I want. Although not sure how my wife would like me living there full time... Actually she might not mind that much. I'll keep looking.
  4. sotomo

    Is it possible to find a very small workshop

    Ok, organization and a game plan is the key. Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Right now I'm trying to get the old house cleaned up and ready for sale. I didn't want to rent storage, but maybe it's the only way.
  5. sotomo

    Is it possible to find a very small workshop

    Yeah I was considering that. That would be interesting.
  6. sotomo

    Is it possible to find a very small workshop

    No unfortunately we don't have land, just very small yards. The easiest thing would be to keep the current house and just keep using it. Just think a garage type structure would be more appropriate.
  7. sotomo

    Is it possible to find a very small workshop

    At this point, I'm not 100% sure, but I've got a laser cutter, welder and other tools that I could use for miscellaneous projects. I've spent the last couple years work on the lake house so haven't had time to pursue my past goals. Still working on figuring it out.
  8. sotomo

    Is it possible to find a very small workshop

    Ok thanks for the advise... I'll change my search strategy and look for an agent. I've got a little money saved up, the rest is tied up in the current house and retirement savings. Another issue is when selling the house, where to put all our stuff until the new place is found. We've got a...
  9. sotomo

    Is it possible to find a very small workshop

    This might not be exactly real estate investing, but I thought that real estate experts would be the the most likely to know the answer to this question. My wife and I downsized to a very small lake house, still have our old house, and I would like a workshop and/or garage, instead, to use for...
  10. sotomo

    Stuck on box and instructions design

    Yeah my profile pic is sorta unusual, but I took it myself. I'd love to live a simple life in a little cabin if it were possible. Unfortunately it's not right now and money is always needed all the time.
  11. sotomo

    Stuck on box and instructions design

    I've used Fiverr before and would consider it again. So far I like NZA's advise the best because it's free. Of course Fiverr is close to free. I'm having trouble deciding what do do. Looks like I have at least 3 possible routes to take from all the good advise.
  12. sotomo

    Stuck on box and instructions design

    Ok. Sound good. My new job is at a college so maybe I can get to know some people in that department. My product does have a graphic element to it so it might help to get someone else onboard.
  13. sotomo

    Stuck on box and instructions design

    Right, ok. That makes sense. Now onto execution... I've been distracted by things like getting another job and really need to get momentum going again. If I get really stuck I'll let you you. Thanks.
  14. sotomo

    Stuck on box and instructions design

    Nope, just guessing. I just used the word "big bucks" but that might not have been the best choice of words.
  15. sotomo

    Stuck on box and instructions design

    Amazingly I have a product that I think is ready to go. I have the tools and machines to actually manufacture it myself. I even found a box that it fits into nicely. I never thought this would be such a hassle, but I just can't seem to design the artwork for the box and instructions for my...
  16. sotomo

    Is it possible to select an existing size retail box to save on cost?

    Whoops... I posted this question a little too soon. Some additional researched brought up a couple different vendors including Uline who have many existing size options. I tried to delete this post but didn't see that option. Thanks...
  17. sotomo

    Is it possible to select an existing size retail box to save on cost?

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could advise me on where to go to get retail boxes at an affordable price. I see a lot of sites that make custom boxes. But that's expensive for small quantities. So is there a way to find existing boxes that are close my required box size (around 12x8x2), so I...
  18. sotomo

    Scaling a handmade item business

    I figured experts would say I'm putting the cart before the horse, but I just feel the need to have confidence in my business plan. So it seems you are saying that I should hire people. And that I should not worry about competition destroying my market. Actually, I appreciate that advice. I...
  19. sotomo

    Scaling a handmade item business

    Thanks for the advice. It's a bummer to hear that you had to transition away from it. Transitioning away to another product is actually one of my planned options. Did these widgets at least provide enough revenue so that you were able to transition into something better??? I like programming...
  20. sotomo

    Scaling a handmade item business

    As I said I'm currently designing it, so I have not started selling it. I completely admit I'm a wantrepreneur. But I have a item I created right here in front of me, so I'm not imagining this... I am still refining the design and plan to make a large number of them for next year.
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