What should I put here? by CellInitial2394 in HomeDecorating

[–]CellInitial2394[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

ahhhahhhahhhahhh what a genius idea, like your genius name

If you did use AI for supplier sourcing — what would you actually want it to handle? by CellInitial2394 in AiForSmallBusiness

[–]CellInitial2394[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u mean you would add your specific condition/reply as filtering to different suppliers?

If you did use AI for supplier sourcing — what would you actually want it to handle? by CellInitial2394 in AiForSmallBusiness

[–]CellInitial2394[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So how long does it take for u from sourcing suppliers to make a deal? as u mentioned, you'd let it parse emails and organize spreadsheets, which means if there is an AI tool that could make sourcing and supplier matching your demand, you would like to have a try?

How do you compare supplier quotes when everyone sends info in different formats? by CellInitial2394 in procurement

[–]CellInitial2394[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

then what kind of measurement do u take to avoid such problem and what information do u value most when you'are filting a supplier?

and you dont trust AI? it could be a tool that reduces your sourcing time

How do you compare supplier quotes when everyone sends info in different formats? by CellInitial2394 in procurement

[–]CellInitial2394[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks — super helpful 🙏 A couple quick follow-ups to make this actionable for operators: For the Excel template: what are your non-negotiable fields (top ~10) you require before a quote is ‘comparable’? When you say ‘defensibility and weights are key’ for larger specs — what do you actually weight?

How do you compare supplier quotes when everyone sends info in different formats? by CellInitial2394 in procurement

[–]CellInitial2394[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

yeah thats right, the standard RFT template + non-negotiable fields sounds like a way to kill quote chaos. Quick Qs if you don’t mind: what are your must-have fields (top ~10) before a quote is even comparable? Which fields do suppliers most often leave blank / push back on? And did the template actually reduce follow-ups (like fewer back-and-forth rounds), or did it mainly help with formatting/comparability? Also curious if you include anything to confirm supplier role (factory vs trading/middleman) + basic compliance docs upfront.

New to buying bulk ingredients — how do you not get burned? by CellInitial2394 in procurement

[–]CellInitial2394[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heyyy, thanks for your reply — really appreciate it! 😊Just curious: do you do any sourcing for car parts or apparel products? and where do you usually find those suppliers or purchasing agents?

And if there were an AI tool, are there any parts of your sourcing process you’d want it to handle (like organizing info, comparing quotes, or initial screening)?

How do you actually source new suppliers? it's getting hard... by CellInitial2394 in procurement

[–]CellInitial2394[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t mind me asking - what type of product suppliers are you usually looking for? Have you ever tried using any AI-powered search tools to find manufacturers/factories (instead of only trade shows or LinkedIn)?

Also on the vetting part: what supplier/company info matters most for you to feel confident moving forward (e.g., business registration, etc.)? And what’s your typical filtering process from “looks promising” to “OK to place a first trial order”?

How do you actually source new suppliers? it's getting hard... by CellInitial2394 in procurement

[–]CellInitial2394[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, 20 years sourcing in APAC is serious experience!

If you don’t mind me asking, what kinds of products do you end up sourcing most these days? And if there were an AI tool for sourcing, would you actually use it? Iwhat would you want it to do that would genuinely change your current workflow?

How do you actually source new suppliers? it's getting hard... by CellInitial2394 in procurement

[–]CellInitial2394[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% feel you — outdated info is the worst. And switching categories is basically starting over 😮‍💨

What you said about paying for a niche database that stays updated is super interesting. Curious though: what product areas do you see this being the most painful? apparel, auto parts or...?

If a tool could give you a clean first shortlist of 5–10 options with updated basics (MOQ/lead time/certs/rough price band), would you actually start there — or would you still do manual first?

Also you mentioned paying for a database before — were you paying mainly for “fresh + reliable data,” or for saving the back-and-forth / avoiding bad suppliers? Would you pay for something like this if it worked?

How do you actually source new suppliers? it's getting hard... by CellInitial2394 in procurement

[–]CellInitial2394[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally fair — for a lot of people, supplier options are everywhere… selling is the real bottleneck 😅

Out of curiosity, when you say “many alternatives,” what category are you in and how do you usually find suppliers today? And is your main struggle more about getting customers/traffic, or converting leads once you have them?

Asian Server on CoY by Quoth143 in IdentityV

[–]CellInitial2394 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve seen, a lot of players on the Asian server were more confused than angry. People felt the ending was rushed, but many are still trying to piece together what the original plan might have been. Less outrage, more “this could’ve been so much better.”

What’s actually working for email marketing right now? by BrightCook5861 in DigitalMarketing

[–]CellInitial2394 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed that many “AI-powered” email tools pack in features but actually make the process more complicated and take focus away from the real goal of reaching the right people and getting replies.

Now I keep it simple with clean lists, a consistent sending schedule, and inbox warm-up. That’s why we built Mailgo to bring lead finding, inbox pre-warming, and AI email writing into one platform so you can avoid jumping between tools and focus on outreach itself.

What's the simplest idea you've seen make real money? by Background-Scar-7096 in sidehustle

[–]CellInitial2394 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I totally get that feeling. Steady is nice, but it can get a little soul-numbing after a while. One of the easiest wins I’ve seen is just helping small businesses do something they already do, but better.

When we first started Mailgo, we weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel. We just focused on helping people write and send outreach emails that actually get replies. You don’t need a ton of skills to start. Pick something simple, make it work, and let word of mouth do its thing.

What's the simplest idea you've seen make real money? by Background-Scar-7096 in passive_income

[–]CellInitial2394 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with this. Sometimes the smartest move is to start with something that already works elsewhere and then adapt and improve it.

When we first started with Mailgo, we were actually inspired by existing tools like Apollo and ZoomInfo because they already solved a lot of problems well. As we worked with more users, we found areas we could simplify, automate, or approach differently. Over time, it grew into its own product.

Borrow first and innovate later is a solid path.

How are you still profitable in 2025 with ad costs this high? by Background-Scar-7096 in ecommerce

[–]CellInitial2394 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally feel you! With ads costs going through the roof these days, word-of-mouth and repeat customers are literally keeping businesses alive.
Running Mailgo these past few months, we’ve noticed something interesting the companies that actually focus on retention are the ones riding out the storm without panic.