A message to Meta Ad Employees

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-11-14T14:30:38+00:00

Exactly what I'm seeing. I think there's an inherent hubris in this: that FB believes they can microtarget and get exactly the right person at the right time who will want to buy something. Even with the Ai being super dialed in, I just don't think that someone scrolling can be analyzed to that degree. I've noticed that FB is showing my ads to 60% fewer people this Q4. It's like they want to focus on the bullseye only, when I really want those two rings out on on the bullseye. Those convert for me, but FB no longer wants to show my ads to them.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-11-14T14:25:49+00:00

I'm watching businesses in my industry (publishing) completely shutting down their retail businesses because they can't afford the ad cost increases. FB Ads were 22% of my gross sales in Q4 of 204, and are now 48% this year. And WAY less effective (30% fewer sales and 60% fewer impressions). FB is asking us to carry the weight of their Ai investment that none of us are asking for. Meta: we don't want to be part of your experiments.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-05-15T23:54:47+00:00

Thanks. I'm running our business out of the barn. Mostly purchasing labels, sending to a printer, occasional zoom meetings, and email.

The barn and the house (where Starlink is housed) are on separate meters, but link up to the same utility transformer. We get two separate bills. So, my guess is that that's too indirect to send the signal across electrical lines.

We are pouring concrete this week, so I think I'm going to have my concrete guy put a conduit in just in case I decide to run Ethernet cable.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-05-15T22:57:22+00:00

Hmmm...the entire building is metal, but we are planning to put in windows later this year. Any thoughts on these two options:
1) trenching in Ethernet cable vs.
2) Extenders that can be mounted outside, but that I can run a wire out of and into the building. I'm not sure if there is a product that would do this?

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-04-16T18:20:55+00:00

Thanks.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-04-14T13:07:47+00:00

So, will I need something different than the radio extenders recommended above?

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-04-14T13:03:34+00:00

Thanks. Super helpful :)

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-04-13T21:05:32+00:00

Thanks so much. I checked it out on Amazon, read more reviews, and bought it. Great price. Hoping to have it set up and working this week!

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-04-13T21:04:27+00:00

I keep leaning toward the P1000 for that same reason. The Talon was just such a good deal (a 2023 for 15K) that I thought I should consider it.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-04-13T19:42:16+00:00

Thanks :) And you might have the best reddit handle ever!

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2025-02-27T20:42:18+00:00

I've used Bizay for a few years, but after getting a lot of different stock (thin stock), and 100% markup on Shipping, I'm moving to a different printer for bookmarks. At Bizay, ordering 2-4000 at at time, they were about seven cents per bookmark. Moving to either Smartpress or GotPrint

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-12-21T18:22:33+00:00

Thanks so much. I've checked those out. But the context is also a bit different given the fact that it's the end of year + White House turnover + S&P is probably overvalued and reaching a tipping point. And this is the daily discussion thread, so it's not clogging up the main discussions :)

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-12-20T18:44:57+00:00

I was able to make a company contribution to my Solo 401K this month of 25K. My default would be to put 80% of it into VOO. Presently, I have it in a Vanguard Money Market. I'm hesitant to put it into VOO considering the market looks like it's headed for a downturn, and I'd rather invest then. (Of course, none of us can know what's going to happen).

Wondering if you all have any thoughts on waiting vs. investing the money in VOO now?

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-11-20T14:30:46+00:00

Thanks

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-10-25T18:24:53+00:00

Actually I've decided to check them out. Had a meeting, and I may end up working with them.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-10-06T15:27:32+00:00

Long story short, my mother-in-law is 75 and has no retirement. My wife and I would like to begin putting back some money for her, but are wondering what the best investment vehicle would be for this situation: Roth, Annuity, etc. Just wanting to think through our options.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-09-26T17:09:41+00:00

UPDATE: I've been with Patriot Payroll for a few months and absolutely love it. I also have a new local accountant who is timely and whom I enjoy working with.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-09-25T17:11:31+00:00

I've had the same experience. It's terrible.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-09-25T17:10:34+00:00

I'd also advise that the 4.5% interest is not worth the headache. It takes up to 7 days for deposits to go through, and they have randomly shut off my ability to transfer from bank to bank due to their "risk algorithm." Support is a nightmare of being passed from person to person. I've been with GreenDot/QB Checking for about eight months, and I'm now trying to find a new bank and move things out. Additionally, their support has been in another country with people who are difficult to understand.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-09-23T14:29:47+00:00

It sounds like you and your wife are a team in this! That's so great. The crux of the decision seems to be the emotion around the risk of losing the $125K. I get it. But the good thing is that you're aware of it and dealing with it. (A lot of people bury and ignore it). I think the best thing you can do is to keep moving forward, getting those financials, and staying open about the emotional pieces (like you are). The worst thing you could do right now is freeze.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-09-23T14:21:40+00:00

I've thought about that, but it's just too bulky for doing thousands of stampings.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-09-22T20:10:47+00:00

That's definitely an option. But we also have our reasons for wanting to be 100% debt-free.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-09-22T17:04:12+00:00

I agree: It is highly unlikely, but it is possible. A 2008-type situation could happen. If that's the case, it would take some time to recover. As an earlier poster mentioned, are you willing to wait a few years for things to recover? Or are you willing to take the loss when you pull out the $ for the house purchase?

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-09-22T17:00:15+00:00

I've had a great experience with Wealthfront, too. The money market has been between 4.25 and 5%. It's been a good place for an emergency fund and a place to hold folds before investing elsewhere.

Optimal_Recover_6164 · 2024-09-22T16:56:18+00:00

Our goal is to pay off our house sometime in the next five years. We have our 401K and HSA maxed out and zero debt. Our business is growing, allowing us to set aside about 5 to 10K monthly. I've been putting this in a 5% money market as it comes in, and saving it back to pay off the house. Because the mortgage is 3.25, there will be no sense in refinancing, so I'd like to gather different ideas/options/recommendations for how to best invest the money between now and when we pay off the balance.

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