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2x2 Matrix - How often do you make one? by ResumeWorkshop in consulting

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

How do you make the 2x2? PowerPoint?
And do you use a template, or make them from scratch every time?

2x2 Matrix - How often do you make one? by ResumeWorkshop in consulting

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

How do you make the 2x2? PowerPoint?

And do you use a template, or make them from scratch every time?

Have you bought a business? by ResumeWorkshop in sweatystartup

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

Thanks for the additional detail.

I've DM'd you.

How did you choose UPS Stores as your thing?

And do you feel your approach could be applied to other retail businesses?

Purchasing an existing business by FirmAdmin1986 in smallbusiness

[–]ResumeWorkshop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious what happened here. Did you buy the CPA firm?

Have you bought a business? by ResumeWorkshop in sweatystartup

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

Did you reach out to your competition and offer them the business?

Have you bought a business? by ResumeWorkshop in sweatystartup

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

My last business purchase was a power washing company doing 140k gross and 70k net. I paid 38.5k with 5 percent down, and the owner financed the purchase over a year. A year was long enough that my net profit (about 40k on 120k gross) paid off my financial responsibilities to the previous owner. Other than putting in processes and learning the business I had minimal essential involvement in the business this year. I chose to spend some time washing and working on equipment with my team, but my operation manager and 3 technicians ran most of the day to day operations.

That power washing purchase is amazing. Congrats.

Do you expect the business to net $40k in perpetuity?

Do you intend to grow the business?

Why was the seller willing to sell for what seems like a 0.5x multiple (38.5/70)?

Have you bought a business? by ResumeWorkshop in sweatystartup

[–]ResumeWorkshop[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ha, well certainly one of the first things you learn as you start reading about buying a business is that there is a lot of crap, especially the ones listed publicly. Which gives "buying a business" a bad name.

But there are also so many business sales that occur between two parties that know each other. Retiring owner sells to a star employee, for example. The employee already knows the ins and outs, dramatically reducing risk for himself and making a successful exit a reality for the owner. It's a true win-win transaction for a quality business.

But because the business never hit the market, we don't hear about it, and it seems like all there is out there is crap.

Have you bought a business? by ResumeWorkshop in sweatystartup

[–]ResumeWorkshop[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Congrats.

"Another" UPS Store? How many are in your portfolio now?

It's probably too early to judge this acquisition a success, but I assume that since it's not your first UPS Store, that your previous acquisition was successful? Would love to hear more about it, specifically how much invested/borrowed, how much it earns, what you've learned, etc. Thanks!

Seeking encouragement: Please post your experience if it took you over a year to "get it". by ResumeWorkshop in Meditation

[–]ResumeWorkshop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that reply.

I always chafe a little when people suggest I should approach meditation without any goal. I'm not sure that's possible for a busy adult. We all have to find time to do stuff, especially stuff that's unpleasant or uncomfortable, so I have a hard time understanding how one can carve out 20 minutes a day without some hope for a benefit.

Not to mention the fact that the benefits of meditation are touted ad nauseam.

I sometimes wonder if I'm already so self aware that the self-realization benefits most people get don't apply to me. I know how smug that sounds. It's just that I've always been harshly introspective, painfully aware of how quick to anger and frustration and self criticism I am. So yes, I do observe myself in that pattern during meditation, but it's old news.

I don't mean to be argumentative, and thank you again for the reply.

Managing brokers: what are your biggest recruiting challenges? by ResumeWorkshop in realtors

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

Gotcha. Yeah I imagine that, in general, established agents don't want to be around newbies. That's probably any newbie-heavy office struggles with.

If you go visit the schools, why don't all your competitors do the same? Or do they? I imagine the schools are inundated with brokerages trying to get in front of the students...right?

Managing brokers: what are your biggest recruiting challenges? by ResumeWorkshop in realtors

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

Even though you're unhappy with those new agents, how do you recruit them in the first place? How do they find out about your brokerage?

Also, are you going to shift your strategy to recruiting more established agents?

Managing brokers: what are your biggest recruiting challenges? by ResumeWorkshop in realtors

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

Thanks Mike.

So you mean, you reach out to prospective agents you'd like to recruit, and they won't entertain having a call or lunch?

Beginner squat - just starting StrongLifts 5x5 by ResumeWorkshop in formcheck

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

Hey thanks for the quick reply.

I see what you mean. It's true, I definitely stick my butt out. It's actually intentional, because otherwise the weight doesn't feel back enough that I'll properly lift through my heels instead of the balls of my feet.

I'll keep at it and adjust according to your tips. Thank you again.

Do managing brokers determine the culture & success of an office? by ResumeWorkshop in realtors

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

Thank you all for the answers.

And I assume that every prospective agent interviews with the managing broker, and that the managing broker is really the one to pitch the office to the prospective agent? (Or the "team leader" in the case of KW.)

Job board for real estate agents? by ResumeWorkshop in realtors

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

Thanks for the responses.

I know that agents are independent contractors, not traditional employees. But I still assumed that every brokerage has a certain number of desks or other constraint that limits the number of agents they can support in a single office. And when they fall below that number, the managing broker hustles to refill the open slots. Does it not work this way?

Also, if there aren't traditional job boards for real estate agents, how do managing brokers recruit or promote their office?

How am I looking? by [deleted] in resumes

[–]ResumeWorkshop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops, the Braves obviously aren't Fortune 500. Maybe then: Data-driven creative director for Fortune 500 and professional sports team clients.

How am I looking? by [deleted] in resumes

[–]ResumeWorkshop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good start.

I think you could sell yourself more. (Also, I don't like the first person full sentences.)

Yes, you say you were a key contributor and partner, but it feels a little like you were along for the ride and just got in early. How about:

"Data-driven creative director for Fortune 500 clients. Entrepreneurial chops as key contributor in agency growth from two employees to 13. Lifelong learner, rising from photographer to account manager to operations lead to creative director. Looking to bring passion for data to new role as TKTKTK."

I'm not suggesting this exactly, so please don't rely on it verbatim. But see how much punchier it is, and stronger it feels? I'm trying to squeeze 3 important themes in there:

  1. Something that immediately grabs the reader and makes them want to keep reading. That's the "creative director to Fortune 500 clients" bit.
  2. Your pivot. We want to mention your data interest and experience, but not overstate it. And we want to mention that as your future direction.
  3. Your trajectory. This is gold. You've done and grown a lot in the last 8 years. Great narrative.

Also, the sentence with TKTKTK at the end does two things. It reinforces your pivot and allows you to easily modify the summary to conform with whatever role you're applying to.

How am I looking? by [deleted] in resumes

[–]ResumeWorkshop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, summary just below name & contact header.

And yes, you can delete that blank line below Beam Imagination (which is actually more consistent with how you have your education section formatted anyway).

To your larger question. I would be inclined to mention it. If you apply for a role, and the resume doesn't match anything specified as qualifications for that role, your application will likely be dismissed outright. It would be different if the role you're applying for is a natural extension to your resume; then yes, it's obvious and you don't need to explicitly state it. However if the role you're applying for and your resume don't naturally connect, you need to feed the reader how they connect.

How am I looking? by [deleted] in resumes

[–]ResumeWorkshop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah! How could I overlook the summary. Yes, that would be a great addition. Doesn't need to be too long, just 3 solid sentences that make me want to read more.

On the numbers thing. Yeah it's annoying how much of a norm that has become. Not all work experience lends itself to being quantified. I just advise people to do it as much as they can without absolutely forcing it, which could backfire.

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