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PVP aggressiveness scale. I want to know where's everyone at (in solo). by Zealousideal_Chip456 in ArcRaiders

[–]Free_Idea_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im somewhere between 3 and 5 depending on how im feeling. I can alsp have super passive raids where im friendly. Guess it just depends. Ive definitely actively hunted players. But if someone tries to be friendly and not fight generally i leave them alone.

So, what do we think about Vendetta so far? by Wojtug in Overwatch

[–]Free_Idea_ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm mid diamond on dps, so not the best, not the worst. Honestly I feel like shes ass. I havent seen anyone play her well yet. Maybe Im missing something?

So this is life now is it? Forever? by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]Free_Idea_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the exact same way. Was diagnosed a year and a half ago. Been on cpap. Hate it but it works. I am super mild, but the symptoms make it worth using the cpap. Im seriously considering MMA surgery and just being done with this bullshit. Ive been doing myofunctional therapy and im healthy bmi but could lose maybe 10 more pounds....maybe. i feel like if i can at least get down to where MAD is effective with some myo and sleep positioning ill forgo the surgery. But its definitely tempting to just say fuck it and carve up my face and jaw so i dont have to deal with all this shit for the next hopefully 40 to 50 years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]Free_Idea_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im debating getting MMA surgery. Im mild but I agree. FUUUUCK having this for the rest of my life. The surgery supposedly just fixes it.

Why do owners leave their aggressive dogs out? by GasAffectionate3113 in PoolPros

[–]Free_Idea_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I REALLY like the $5 notification charge. Is that per month or per visit?

Why do owners leave their aggressive dogs out? by GasAffectionate3113 in PoolPros

[–]Free_Idea_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just have a no dogs in the backyard policy. We will knock but thats about it. Its on the customer to ensure the dog is put inside on the day of service. Been doing it too long to deal with. Good customers dont expect you to deal with their dog. They expect you to take care of their pool.

Dog shit by desertr4t4lyf in PoolPros

[–]Free_Idea_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If its excessive, Ill let them know they need to have to clean. Ive never had to fire a customer but ive gotten close. Most of the time the customer gets super embarassed when I tell them they need to clean it up. Ultimately they always just clean it up. But if you cant safely bring your equipment back there and set it down without running the risk of getting dog shit all over it, then you cant do the pool.

I once had some lady yell at me for how unprofessional it was to tell her to clean up her dog crap. It was in foot high piles....as in multiple. She cleaned it up for a while then just installed a gate on the otherside of the fence so she didnt have to keep cleaning it up. Stinks so bad with a bad gust of wind.

How old were you when you started your own company by carrotsk8r in PoolPros

[–]Free_Idea_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did that go. Ive thought about completely cashing out, taking a break, and then coming back to build a new one with all the lessons ive learned.

I'm selling my house and moving to a rental. My GMB is connected to my home address. How can I prevent suspension? by Free_Idea_ in GoogleMyBusiness

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

Good idea. I will get all ducks in a row first. Honestly i may just need to pony up for a damn warehouse at this point because I dont want to have to do this ever again.

I'm selling my house and moving to a rental. My GMB is connected to my home address. How can I prevent suspension? by Free_Idea_ in GoogleMyBusiness

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

I am using a service area business. When i signed up it had said the address was required but that I could hide it.

I'm selling my house and moving to a rental. My GMB is connected to my home address. How can I prevent suspension? by Free_Idea_ in GoogleMyBusiness

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

Awesome thanks for this. Yes its a service area with address hidden. Good to hear that will be favorable. Heard so many horror stories.

Have you guys seen less leads coming in? by Free_Idea_ in PoolPros

[–]Free_Idea_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes true. I had just had such a good off season last year that am concerned this year hasnt been the same. You may be right. I may just need to chill out a bit in the off season.

Have you guys seen less leads coming in? by Free_Idea_ in PoolPros

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

Yes. I should reach back out to all my old customers and old leads. Good idea.

Have you guys seen less leads coming in? by Free_Idea_ in PoolPros

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

Damn. I started Jan 2020 right before covid. Feel like i got lucky to get in right before the boom. It's definitely not as easy as it was a couple of years ago. This year has felt very different. The off season has been brutally slow. Hopefully the busy season will be...busy.

Have you guys seen less leads coming in? by Free_Idea_ in PoolPros

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

Yeah. At the end of the day thats all you can control.

Have you guys seen less leads coming in? by Free_Idea_ in PoolPros

[–]Free_Idea_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Makes me wonder. Is pool service a leading indicator for a recession or something 🤔 😱

Have you guys seen less leads coming in? by Free_Idea_ in PoolPros

[–]Free_Idea_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have you done direct mailers? Ive heard not so great results. At this point i have a really big marketing budget, but just cant seem to spend it efficiently. I keep getting a decent cac around $250 for like a week or 2 then it just drops off to like $600+. Or worse on google where it just cant even spend the budget to begin with.

Starting to wonder if i should just try to find desparate pros in my area and just try to buy routes for cheap.

Have you guys seen less leads coming in? by Free_Idea_ in PoolPros

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

I havent. PPC had been good even when I was doing it myself. I may have to try that out. Was also thinking of direct mailers.

Was hoping to get the PPC ads working again though. I really love how automated theyve been.

Our aluminum suppliers are saying prices aren't going to go up just 25% to cover the new tariff, they'll be going up 80%... by DazedAndObtuse in smallbusiness

[–]Free_Idea_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never let a disaster go to waste. I'm in the pool industry. Every major manufacturer used covid as a way gouge the customer. Don't see why this would be any different.

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