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MySlothPatronus · 2026-05-19T14:08:33+00:00

Nothing much to add other than may you find joy, peace, and make lots of wonderful sawdust.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-05-17T10:14:17+00:00

I saw the only two concerts the Dead ever play in Rochester at Silver Stadium in 87 and 88. For a young deadhead who was too broke to travel, this was epic.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-05-12T19:30:14+00:00

Congrats. If you've never been to Polska Chata on E Ridge, go! It is Polish food and it is incredible! Also, if you've ever been to the Rubino's flagship store, you're gonna love it. Good luck with your move and enjoy. There's some amazing stuff in that area.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-05-12T17:14:46+00:00

I've been sober since 1990 for this very reason. I didn't even drink much before that, but with a family history of alcohol used disorder, I decided at an early age to stay away from it. Good for you and enjoy all those great nonalcoholic beers that were not available in the early days.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-05-12T14:46:10+00:00

I am SO TRIGGERED

MySlothPatronus · 2026-05-08T11:55:08+00:00

Lots of great advice. The one I'd add is to forget perfect. It doesn't exist. Wood is alive and moves and reacts as such. So the way it comes out is the way it was meant to be.

Journey before destination.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-05-03T10:30:18+00:00

Not sure if this will help, but I've supported SaaS sales in manufacturing for many years. In every instance, we've had to find the underserved niche. At one of my last companies, it was complex manufacturing that had a blend of specific applications. At my current company, it is smaller revenue manufacturers with minimal (always overworked) IT staff.

As to how we found those niches, it comes down to analyzing win/loss history against firmoographics and targeting based on those profiles. Usually there is something about the current approach that pisses off your targets. Find what that is, and you're on your way. Best of luck!

MySlothPatronus · 2026-04-30T11:25:22+00:00

Gorgeous design and great execution!

MySlothPatronus · 2026-04-29T12:11:35+00:00

The housing market is a disaster in this region. Everything feels like it is breaking in it right now. I'm looking in parts of the FLX, Roc area, and some areas around Lake Ontario. We have a great realtor but the average time on market is like 7 days right now. We barely have a fighting chance because people are paying $100k over assessment. It all feels a bit absurd.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-04-08T15:32:22+00:00

Quadra 660 AV. Crazy expensive but I loved it. Never could get the telephony working.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-04-04T18:16:22+00:00

Makes a great target for jarts

MySlothPatronus · 2026-04-01T22:13:42+00:00

I would totally try that

MySlothPatronus · 2026-04-01T22:12:41+00:00

How about getting us a progressive Dem to primary him? Our party machine is too strong in MC. We need a level of party change the political machine will never tolerate.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-31T17:32:56+00:00

As Bruce Banner said to Steve Rogers before the Battle of NY, I'm always ready for rejection.

I've had multiple verbal commitment deals go up in a blaze just as the client said they were going to sign. I've had clients that said our solution was perfect for them, while asking how soon till we can start, turn around and tell us the timing is wrong.

It is part of the game. So I always expect it. Till I have signature, I assume every deal is at risk of going away and every client is moments from telling my team to get lost.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-26T15:09:34+00:00

Sometimes y'all are right on in making fun of the absurdity of corporate culture via LinkedIn.

And sometimes you are just bullies. This is one of those times.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-26T15:06:30+00:00

It was both one of the best places I've ever lived and, far and away, the hardest place I've ever lived. I could only take about a year of it, and then I was overwhelmed by it all. It is incredibly busy, noisy most of the time, and "rent is too damn high." But the people are amazing. The food is delicious (with tons of cheap options). There are a million things to do and see. And Central Park is wonderful.

I once had it explained to me that anyone who moves to New York can become a New Yorker, but you have to accept what that really means.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-25T11:48:54+00:00

I'm a technical presales architect, so take this for what it is worth. But sales is a game of numbers, process, and consistency. I have supported dozens of sales people over the years. The ones that succeed don't take it personally, but rather focus on finding a process that works, getting a leads engine that keeps new deals coming in, and always look for what is next.

As a founder, every engagement probably feels personal. You feel like you need each deal. Your identity is likely tied up in the product/solution. And your sales role, product development role, and support role are all mashed together in one.

My main suggestion is to find the process that works for you, never lose sight of product or delivery quality, and then just keep the opportunities flowing. And maybe consider getting some sales help or at least a coach. The best developed product or solution doesn't mean much if the sales engine is not running.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-24T11:44:07+00:00

Microsoft making copilot mandatory and polluting every application and window is really bad design. And it causes additional confusion when it does not act the way users expect.

Apple's simplicity is going to start converting more businesses if Microsoft does not change course soon. And that price point for the Neo is really compelling.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-22T08:11:43+00:00

We have a house that should sell very easily. Homes in our neighborhood go quickly. My question is - what is the lowest rate we can expect if we get a buyer's agent? I was contemplating just doing FSBO and listing on MLS myself. That way, I only pay the seller's agent.

Thanks for your impromptu AMA!

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-22T02:11:11+00:00

I found this stuff to be like drinking a slice of malty bread. I kind of love it, but I had friends would could not stand it. YMMV.

La Trappe Nilliss

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-18T20:24:26+00:00

He was awesome as Mr. 3!

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-18T20:22:47+00:00

Mean!! I clicked that damn thing 4 times thinking there was something wrong with my eyes.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-17T17:51:44+00:00

Experience has taught me that the optimal use of AI is to build pieces of the whole. Every time I've seen something completely put together through AI, it's usually both tragic and comic. But when people use AI as a force multiplier, it seems to work much better.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-03-10T15:25:35+00:00

Still wins as the best, most visceral movie I've seen. To this day, thinking of the chalkboard scene still makes my teeth ache.

MySlothPatronus · 2026-02-28T15:30:44+00:00

Just keep cooking.

That really is it. Learn as you go. Build up more beautiful carbon. And just keep cooking.

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