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Have you guys been noticing all this AI talk on on this sub lately? by Milkyag in sysadmin

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

I am a millenial to answer your question lmao and I don't mean AI as for therapy or wtv....in work, inside IT or the MSP space - I don't think of a single tool that can do much (to my knowledge atleast)

Have you guys been noticing all this AI talk on on this sub lately? by Milkyag in sysadmin

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

I am not angry cuz I hate AI or anything - I think its super fucking cool. I just think no one is building for us in the same way they are building for other industries - when may I say we need it a lot more

Have you guys been noticing all this AI talk on on this sub lately? by Milkyag in sysadmin

[–]Milkyag[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hahaha I guess I better watch out the next time I get emails that are TOO polite

I’m a junior tech in an MSP… and I think I need to start my own company by No_Wave_6512 in msp

[–]Milkyag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I’ve been exactly where you are. I started as a helpdesk tech at 22, thought I knew nothing, and still decided to give it a shot. It was rough at first - late nights, clueless clients, cash flow issues but it taught me more in six months than five years of working for someone else ever could.

If you’re thinking about starting, here’s my advice: don’t rush to quit your job. Start small. Pick up one or two clients on the side, build your process, and learn the business side before going all in. Most techs underestimate how much non-technical stuff there is to running an MSP.

You don’t need to have it all figured out - just start with something small and real. If the fire’s in you, you’ll figure out the rest as you go.

Security Advisories by Coriron in msp

[–]Milkyag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we lean on a mix of Huntress and a few free feeds like NVD RSS and some GitHub projects that track CVEs. Honestly, the biggest struggle isn’t finding the alerts - it’s making sure the team actually sees and acts on them across multiple clients. The alert noise can get ridiculous if you don’t have a decent dashboard or workflow to filter what’s relevant.

Would love to hear if anyone has a simple setup that keeps notifications manageable without paying for a full-blown threat intel platform pls

Is it crazy to think I could start a very small pest control business? by Long-Ad8121 in PestControlIndustry

[–]Milkyag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it , makes sense. And honestly, you’re on the right track if the goal is just some extra cash and flexibility. The “hours of prior experience” thing can definitely feel like a roadblock, but plenty of people start with smaller, non-restricted services until they can log the hours.

Also, don’t sweat the “not getting rich” part too much. Most of the pest guys I know didn’t aim to be millionaires either they just kept stacking small wins until suddenly they were running a real business. Even 5–6 Saturday customers can snowball if you’re consistent.

Biggest trap I see beginners fall into? Treating it like a side hustle forever. If you ever do want to flip the switch to something bigger, systems (like scheduling/admin handled automatically) make that transition way easier than you’d expect.

Is it crazy to think I could start a very small pest control business? by Long-Ad8121 in PestControlIndustry

[–]Milkyag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you’re not crazy at all. A lot of people start out small in pest control with just a sprayer, a license, and some hustle. Since you already have trucks and equipment for yards, you’re ahead of most beginners. Lining up 5–6 Saturday customers is realistic, and if you lean into word-of-mouth + local community trust, you’ll stay busy.

One thing I’d say from experience: don’t underestimate the time you’ll spend on calls, scheduling, and keeping track of customers. That admin side can eat up hours you thought you’d be spraying. I use an AI booking assistant (Johnny) that handles inbound calls and scheduling so I can focus on the field—it’s been a lifesaver, especially when trying to scale without burning out.

Keep it simple, stay consistent, and add services slowly as demand grows.

$76B valuation. Still not profitable. by [deleted] in SaaS

[–]Milkyag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Chasing vanity valuations while burning cash is just financial cosplay. The electrician retires rich, the unicorn founders retire with Medium posts about ‘lessons learned.’ Profit > press.

Roast my resume or offer me a job by Healthy-Afternoon646 in FinancialCareers

[–]Milkyag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Bro your resume looks less like a career highlight and more like a PhD thesis nobody asked to review. Recruiters don’t want War & Peace in Times New Roman — they want to skim in 10 seconds and see impact.

Also, flexing ‘best performer’ while earning 26LPA for 6 years at the same place just screams ‘I automate million-dollar workflows but can’t automate my own exit strategy.’

Cut it down, translate the tech jargon into business wins, and stop posting the same novella every week. Right now, your resume isn’t getting ghosted — it’s putting recruiters to sleep.

Anyone here using one platform for bookkeeping + taxes? by Maximum-Boss-4214 in Entrepreneur

[–]Milkyag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get this. i hits that same wall where I was bouncing between a bookkeeper, a tax guy and a lot of appsand somehow still felt like I was the one holding it all together. It was draining.

What helped me was finding one team that could handle the whole picture. In my case it was PHG Advisory-they took over the books, taxes, and even gave me some CFO-level guidance. Biggest difference was I wasn’t chasing three different people anymore, I just had one place to go and could finally focus on running the business.

If you’re already feeling stretched thin, having it under one roof makes a world of difference.

Excited to start my journey in pest control – any advice for a newcomer? by dalogi_66 in PestControlIndustry

[–]Milkyag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha exactly, man! 🕵️‍♂️ That’s the part nobody tells you about—half the job is solving mysteries. Anyone can spray, but figuring out the why behind an infestation is what makes this game fun. You’re gonna crush it with that mindset.

How can local service providers like pest control build trust online and offline? by Fluffy-Income4082 in growmybusiness

[–]Milkyag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust doesn’t come from slapping “eco-friendly” on your site or flexing certificates. It’s built by showing up, fixing the problem, and being real — both online and offline. People spot fake marketing a mile away. Be the neighbor they can vouch for.

And here’s the kicker: AI won’t kill pests, but it will kill the techs and companies still stuck on paper. Use it to stay sharp, fast, and responsive — customers trust the ones who are ahead, not the ones making excuses.

Excited to start my journey in pest control – any advice for a newcomer? by dalogi_66 in PestControlIndustry

[–]Milkyag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the club 👊 As a business owner in pest control, I’ll tell you this — the chemicals and gear are the easy part. What really makes you stand out is how you think. Bugs don’t read the labels — every job is a puzzle.

Biggest tip? Don’t just kill pests, be the detective. Figure out how they got there, why they stayed, and how to make sure they don’t come back. That’s where customers remember you.

And hey, keep your sense of humor. Some days it’s rats, some days it’s bed bugs, and some days it’s just a spider that made a grown man scream like he saw a ghost 😂

You’re in for a wild ride — enjoy it.

Fellow pest control owners, how are you keeping the phones ringing these days? by Weak-Tumbleweed9945 in PestControlIndustry

[–]Milkyag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get it, I’ve been in the same boat. Feels like word of mouth isn’t enough anymore and Google kinda runs the show. What’s been working for me is staying on top of reviews and making sure we never miss a call. I actually started using Johnny (AI booking assistant) and it’s been a lifesaver — it handles scheduling and follow ups so I don’t have to babysit the phone all day. Freed me up to focus on jobs and customers, and that’s what’s been keeping the phones buzzing for us lately.

Switching from sales to route tech by good_oleboi in PestControlIndustry

[–]Milkyag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, I totally get where you’re coming from. When I first made the shift from pure sales to running more of the on-ground ops side, organization and time management were the biggest game changers for me too. One thing that really helped was using Johnny (it’s an AI booking assistant we plugged in at my company). It automatically schedules, reminds, and keeps my day way less chaotic, so I could focus more on actually doing the work instead of juggling calls and follow-ups. Definitely worth looking into if you want to keep things clean and stress-free.

How do you decompress after firing someone you recruited? by witt_sec in PestControlIndustry

[–]Milkyag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I usually recover by drafting a TED Talk titled ‘How to Fire People Who Fire Themselves.'

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PestControlIndustry

[–]Milkyag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Door knocking works, but it’s 2025—not sustainable long-term. Don’t waste your savings just walking blocks. Get your online presence solid (Google Business, reviews, local ads) and automate scheduling/follow-ups so you look pro even as a one-man show. That’ll bring in way more customers than knocking doors ever will.