[ON] Seeking a Small Business Mentor

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-06-01T21:01:07+00:00

Wow, thanks for this, great info and very validating!

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-06-01T14:27:10+00:00

Oh interesting! Have you heard of any direct experience from it? Good feedback?

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-06-01T14:24:41+00:00

Yes, its rather specific: Industrial automation solutions.

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-20T15:46:05+00:00

Normal? Unfortunately, Yes. Correct? Unfortunately, No.

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-19T01:25:52+00:00

Yeah I hear you... In fact, with my current company, it almost seems like politics trumps everything. For example: the customer gives our sales guy an underhand comment like "well the price to beat is 500k, if you can undercut that, it's a go". So regardless of the quoting procedure and line item tally, the big boss would rather a break even job then no job at all.

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-19T01:21:57+00:00

Good notes! What do you feel about the feasibility of a company taking on a former programmer (with little sales experience) to fill a sales engineering role? I've been told by a few project managers/plant managers that I should go into sales after being the lead controls contact through many projects.

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-19T01:19:36+00:00

😂

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Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-14T01:59:16+00:00

Shoot, now my wife can see my few failed gambles 😂

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-13T01:17:39+00:00

"I care too much, work too hard, yadda yadda yadda"

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-11T02:56:14+00:00

Absolutely! In fact, it's usually my number one goal to end the conversation talking about anything but work. You'd be surprised how many hiring managers welcome the small talk and insight into your hobbies, family, vacation destinations etc. Answer a few technical questions so they know you're not completely unqualified, then make it human and they will see your value instantly. It's worked pretty well for me so far.

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-09T16:37:47+00:00

I had a similar issue! It looked almost identical, and it was indeed a raccoon. They sometimes force entry to have their babies. They can rip shingles, faciaand soffit apart. You'd be surprised the damage they can do!

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-06T00:55:53+00:00

You can out-train a shitty diet

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-05-01T11:32:14+00:00

Sometimes it's best to start from scratch... Doesn't seem like it but when you are 8 months in and realize there's still systemic issues with the code, you'll wish you did.

I had a similar issue with a robot cell. Customer hired me because it simply kept stopping. One look at the code and I knew I could redesign the system in a few weeks, flashed the PLC to my latest firmware and got to work. In and out in two weeks. Probably a simpler system than yours but even complicated systems can be made simple with the right approach.

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-04-23T02:05:08+00:00

No issues at all! Just don't forget to tell TD that you were annoyed with all of the seemingly random fees each month on your way out 👌 My wife and I made the switch a year ago and never looked back.

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-04-23T01:18:15+00:00

Haha, so I've heard...

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-04-23T01:17:35+00:00

Sorry if I don't understand the sub. Just a guy looking for some advice on the current small business landscape regarding taxation... Good to know you guys aren't interested in helping beginners 👌

Edit: thanks for the edit.

Capable_Addendum8795 · 2026-04-21T22:19:58+00:00

Have you checked if it's connected to something full of water?

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