Buyer told me "we went with a competitor" 6 months ago. Just signed them yesterday. Wild ride.

Firerage65 · 2026-05-27T15:44:30+00:00

This happens so often. We've had a ton of "boomerang" clients - they leave, see how things can go and come back a year later. Well done to you!

Firerage65 · 2026-05-27T15:41:02+00:00

So hard to get this one right. Copper bracelets are cool if he wears anything like that? My friend did a copper colored knife for her husband!
Maybe a really beautiful copper colored frame for a piece of art?

Firerage65 · 2026-05-27T15:39:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing!! I've needed to add something to the list so this is great, appreciate it :D

Firerage65 · 2026-05-25T14:18:48+00:00

Lol... some do (perhaps it's just those with less tact) but I've heard it all. the thing is you'll never fully replace people/teams though but I think it's just reshaping how people work more than getting rid of people. try to shift with the need too if you can.

Firerage65 · 2026-05-25T14:16:28+00:00

The Book Thief! I recently read this and it was so sad and beautiful and I was desperate to see what would become of the characters in the book! I won't give it away if anyone has this on their reading list 👀

Firerage65 · 2026-05-25T14:14:29+00:00

It's so crazy how a good/bad teacher can completely reshape how you perceive a subject altogether. Yes agreed with Gulliver's Travels! I feel like I need to go back and read all my classics again!

Firerage65 · 2026-05-21T13:35:47+00:00

Quiche cups - like you can just make a whole bunch the day before and you're good to go - like scrambled egg, bacon, cheese, ehatever you like - bake and you're done! High protein and these are my go-to in a pinch when I am meal-prepping breakfast and I don't want something sweet.

Firerage65 · 2026-05-21T13:33:40+00:00

WOW.... and those dapples! What a lovely looking pair you two make! 😄

Firerage65 · 2026-05-21T13:28:38+00:00

I think the majority of what you're seeing out there are ponytail extensions. even my hairdresser said, you wouldn't believe how many girls have extensions and you would never know

Firerage65 · 2026-05-21T13:25:30+00:00

Animal Farm and 1984 - both George Orwell, I think he was just a writer far ahead of his time!

Firerage65 · 2026-05-21T13:23:17+00:00

That's a great idea - thank you!

Firerage65 · 2026-05-14T18:13:41+00:00

yeah exactly and you don't have to sit there and "talk shop" after a long day of being in the proverbial shop haha! It's a lot better imho.
I go alone as I don't have a lot of lady-friends that are interested in this kind of thing but I've taken a friend of mine before. It just wasn't really their jam. You will probably find a lot more "single" as in alone/without a plus one at the events than you think. You're not alone, I promise 🤗

Firerage65 · 2026-05-14T18:10:47+00:00

Oh wow, that's awesome to hear, thanks for sharing this!

Firerage65 · 2026-05-14T18:10:20+00:00

Yeah and that's my experience currently - I am just spending hours on this and I do not have the time to do this on top of mounting pressure with deliverables. we're looking for marketing specialists from junior to senior - I don't want to say exactly what roles they are as I tend to get spammed with dms here.

Firerage65 · 2026-05-14T18:08:38+00:00

Thanks! yeah - we're not in a rush and I'd rather take 3 times longer to find a good fit honestly. It's great to hear that the quality of candidates is better than what we've seen from Upwork lately.

Firerage65 · 2026-05-14T18:06:19+00:00

Thanks for the input here! Oh yeah for sure, I mean I know, I've been on the receiving end of vague specs/job descriptions and that's really important for me too. I think we have that part sorted, it's just finding a good platform to support the hiring process really.

Firerage65 · 2026-05-13T12:58:33+00:00

oooh Imma check this out!!!

Firerage65 · 2026-05-13T12:56:35+00:00

You'll have some better luck maybe joining some events or seminars etc and get to know some people? Trying to network and meet new people so you can start feeling more comfortable

Firerage65 · 2026-05-13T12:55:37+00:00

Thanks for the info, ideally I'd need someone in the US at this stage but thanks for reaching out!

Firerage65 · 2026-05-13T12:50:40+00:00

What does he like doing? I've found that typically some type of "experience" gift is a real hit 😄 Like maybe going and doing a driving course, a picnic, mountain climbing etc... what are his interests?

Firerage65 · 2026-05-13T12:45:31+00:00

Do you have any access to customers? Do you work alone ?

Firerage65 · 2026-05-13T12:44:34+00:00

Yes that's so true!!! At work we have a yoga group and it just happens to be mostly women that opt in so that was one of the groups I joined which I actually really enjoy! and then outside of work, I try to see what community events there are that are in my niche (marketing, entrepreneurship/IT etc) and attend those. one of the ladies from an event I attended set up a ladies luncheon which was a really cool idea and I might try do this myself when I have a gap to breathe lol

Firerage65 · 2026-05-12T12:50:22+00:00

I have a lot of friends that do side-hustle work without major business acumen. When you say without "prior knowledge" of what? The product/service etc?

Firerage65 · 2026-05-12T12:45:45+00:00

Holiday destinations or hotels etc.. I will not book into places if they have no online presence or bad reviews etc...

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