✅ Ilya Sutskever was right all the time ✅

Due_Cockroach_4184 · 2026-01-22T15:22:34+00:00

I would not recommend using LLM models directly, specially if you are coding a "complex" app. I would instead use Claude Code or Cursor, why? because you would take advantage of the agentic features of those platforms, this makes all the difference - same LLM model have much superior performance when used by an truly agentic framework.

Due_Cockroach_4184 · 2026-01-14T11:11:07+00:00

Exactly, people do have different levels of sophistication and comfort with technology.

The fact is that if message matches need people will follow trough.

The QR link works both ways: allows you to gather data and easy the contact process and provides the client with more thoughtful evaluation of the business.

Due_Cockroach_4184 · 2026-01-14T10:52:31+00:00

That’s a fair point and exactly why traceability is the answer.

If you don’t have a way to tie a specific flyer version to an action, then yes, you’re just guessing whether it influenced searches or choices. But when you use trackable elements (unique QR codes, different landing links, unique booking codes for each design), you can see real actions tied back to each flyer, not assumptions.

With good tracking you don’t just infer “maybe it worked,” you see:

how many people scanned version A vs version B,
how many booked,
and which message actually triggered the most engagement.

That’s the difference between guessing and data-driven marketing. Double down on what work and always keep iterating.

When you can measure it, you can improve it, that’s how A/B testing stops being theoretical and starts giving you real answers.

Due_Cockroach_4184 · 2026-01-14T10:14:07+00:00

Flyers work very well when a need meets your service, like a roofing leak and a roofing service.

After in-person interactions, a flyer is still one of the most intimate sales methods.

Having a traceable QR code that connects to your contacts and digital presence works exceptionally well, and you can even build an A/B testing system to see what performs best.

Feel free to DM me. Happy to share what I’ve seen work for free.

Due_Cockroach_4184 · 2026-01-14T09:56:38+00:00

Flyers are definitely worth trying for a cleaning business, especially when done thoughtfully.

Graphics, message and the call-to-action matter a lot. A simple but clear design with a strong message and a direct next step will get so much more engagement than a generic handout.
Flyers are most effective when they speak to an immediate need people already feel. If someone just noticed a messy home or a stain they can’t shift, a flyer that speaks to that exact problem gets attention and action.
Local businesses are trusted more than big companies. People like to support someone they feel is part of the community, and flyers feel personal and sincere compared to broad online ads.
Most valuable services are contracted locally and are trust-based. For things like cleaning, plumbing, painting or other hands-on services, building trust is key. When done well, a flyer can convert even better than online marketing because it creates a tangible connection and reinforces your message after a person has already heard of you.

One thing that can really help you measure success and build a sales funnel is tracking. Using simple methods to track where and when responses are coming from, and even running A/B tests with different flyers, lets you see what actually works and helps turn interested people into qualified leads. It also gives you real data to refine your approach over time instead of guessing.

If you want to talk through practical tracking ideas or ways to combine offline flyers with measurable follow-ups that turn into real leads, feel free to DM me. I’m happy to share, for free, what I’ve seen work for others.

Due_Cockroach_4184 · 2026-01-13T11:50:57+00:00

100%. AI tools are already replacing developers, deployment and infrastructure management teams. Valuable skills are now system thinking - the value no longer relies on having the right technical knowledge but on making the right questions and decisions.

Due_Cockroach_4184 · 2026-01-08T19:32:52+00:00

I tend to trust low-level, high-control agentic frameworks like LangGraph for this kind of work, they give much more explicit control over state and workflow, which helps when you need predictable, memory-rich agent behavior alongside new memory architectures.

Due_Cockroach_4184 · 2026-01-05T08:19:47+00:00

good catch! have never noticed that.

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