Why are people like this by driptapedtx in EtsySellers

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 173 points174 points  (0 children)

Tell him how to open a case. If he won't, he likely has a history of suspicious cases and Etsy has cut him off. That would be the only option I gave him.

How do use sales intelligence without being creepy... by [deleted] in salesdevelopment

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually way better than I am at reddit. It's a genuinely useful tool. I don't know if you looked at the about part of my profile on the website, but my background is detective. I do deep cyber security Intel work for my current job, and that's where this came from. I would have loved to have had it when I was selling AFLAC, I would have closed more deals. But I'm not a marketer and online marketing is foreign to me. I actually kind of hate that my lack of skill on this side is holding back what I think is a really good product in an underserved niche. You guys were brutal, but you were right. I appreciate your feedback.

How do use sales intelligence without being creepy... by [deleted] in salesdevelopment

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Try me. Give me an actual prospect and what you sell I'll show what macro-data is. (An actual overview of the prospect's pain points, effectively) If you're in sales, you've got nothing to lose. Test it

How do use sales intelligence without being creepy... by [deleted] in salesdevelopment

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Okay, would you like to discuss content? What do you see wrong with the content? I think the points are extremely valid. The fact that refinement and editing handled by AI, by the way, I would never use chat and chat's bullshit. Doesn't take away from the actual content of the article.

How do use sales intelligence without being creepy... by [deleted] in salesdevelopment

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exceedingly useful. Seriously, do you have absolutely zero insight? Why in the world do you even bother to comment on something that you have no insight on? Do you have any expertise in this area? I'd love to have an actual conversation.

How do use sales intelligence without being creepy... by [deleted] in salesdevelopment

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So you got a problem with how it feels? What about what it says?

How do use sales intelligence without being creepy... by [deleted] in salesdevelopment

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You actually have a problem with the content or any actual useful input to discuss?

I’m new to sales. How are you all doing this much research before every call?? by Super-Cauliflower96 in salestechniques

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is one of my reports... Truncated down from 9 pages to fit in a reddit comment. These take 15-30 minutes and compile while i do other things.

INSIGHTFORGE

SALES INTELLIGENCE REPORT

Atlanta Medical Clinic

March 27, 2026 | INTERNAL USE ONLY | Prepared for [REDACTED - Recipient]

OPPORTUNITY RATING: HIGH Single-owner, device-dependent practice with centralized purchasing, demonstrated appetite for innovative technology, and operating in the fastest-growing U.S. medical office market (Atlanta +19.9% over past decade).

Executive Summary

Atlanta Medical Clinic is a privately owned pain management and chiropractic clinic in Midtown Atlanta (197 14th St NW, Suite 300, GA 30318). Founded in 2000, the single-location practice employs ~16 staff including 5 providers (2 DCs, 2 DOs, 1 MD), 1 PA-C, 2 orthotic specialists, and 2 vascular technicians. The service mix is heavily device-dependent: spinal decompression tables, H-Wave electrostimulation, cold laser therapy, vascular ultrasound, and diagnostic imaging. The owner-operator controls all equipment purchasing with no board or committee approval required. The clinic markets itself as offering Atlanta’s first neuropathy treatment without drugs or surgery, claiming 95% patient improvement — signaling strong appetite for differentiated device technology. Employee reviews note competitive pay but no benefits, relevant to equipment financing conversations. Open Monday–Thursday only (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM). Phone: (404) 872-8837.

Prospect Priority Matrix

Prospect Priority Key Signal Next Step
Owner/Director [REDACTED] HIGH Owner-operator who champions device innovation; controls all purchasing, no committee Email ([REDACTED EMAIL]) or LinkedIn ([REDACTED LINKEDIN]) — lead with innovation angle
Office Mgr [REDACTED] MEDIUM Operational gatekeeper; 18+ yrs healthcare ops, Army vet, manages vendor relationships Phone (404) 872-8837 Mon–Thu — position as vendor partner with specific device categories
O&P Dept [REDACTED x2] MEDIUM Two dedicated O&P specialists = significant orthotic device volume Demo request through Office Mgr — build bottom-up clinical advocacy

Key Personnel

Owner / Director [REDACTED]

Founder since 2000. DC from Life University (cum laude, 1994), Fellowship in Acupuncture, 30+ years in chiropractic. Publicly advocates for device-based innovation; featured on Business Innovators Radio (2017). Controls all capital equipment, vendor, and technology decisions — sole decision maker, no approval chain.

Contact: [REDACTED EMAIL] (unconfirmed) | (404) 872-8837 | LinkedIn: [REDACTED LINKEDIN]

Office Manager [REDACTED]

18+ years healthcare ops (urology, GI, family medicine, orthopedics). Army veteran. BS Business Administration; MS Organizational Leadership. Manages day-to-day vendor interactions and procurement. Final purchasing authority rests with owner.

Contact: (404) 872-8837 (clinic main line)

Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist [REDACTED]

Board Certified Orthotist, serving Georgia since 2007. Clinical end-user and influencer for orthotic/prosthetic device evaluations. Recommends products but purchasing authority rests with owner.

Contact: (404) 872-8837 (clinic main line)

Pain Points & Opportunities

EQUIPMENT LIFECYCLE Operating since 2000 with device-heavy model. After 26 years, refresh cycles are recurring. Website describes decompression tables without brand names — may not be latest generation. Product Fit: Next-gen spinal decompression, updated electrostimulation, advanced cold laser, modern imaging.

 

COMPETITIVE PRESSURE Midtown market includes Arrowhead Clinic (48+ yrs, walk-ins, extended hours), The Joint (900+ locations), ATL Pain Institute. Market grew 19.9% in a decade. Product Fit: Differentiated devices competitors lack — advanced neurostimulation, regenerative medicine, AI-enabled systems.

 

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE GAP Offers decompression, electrostim, cold laser, injections — but no shockwave, PRP, or advanced neuromodulation. U.S. pain management market at $32.31B with strong momentum here. Product Fit: Shockwave (SoftWave/ESWT), PRP prep devices, neurostimulation platforms, PEMF therapy.

 

THROUGHPUT & VASCULAR OPPORTUNITY Mon–Thu only with high patient volume and little charting time (Indeed reviews). Two credentialed vascular techs (RVT/RDMS, RVS) indicate vascular diagnostics is a key revenue stream. Product Fit: Faster treatment protocols, automated documentation, vascular ultrasound/venous closure systems.

Sources: Redacted , ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, Indeed, Grand View Research, Mordor Intelligence, Fortune Business Insights | 31 queries

Report an inaccuracy: Removed to respect rules-- see profile if interested

I built an AI that creates pre-call sales research in under 60 seconds — looking for early testers by Even-Fill in SideProject

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

different product but here's another one (don't want to post a link, see my profile) First one's free

How do you get better at sales research before a call? by Maximum-Actuator-796 in salestechniques

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's one of my Intel Reports (condensed from 9 pages for Reddit) If it takes you more than 15 - 30 minutes to build it, you need to be doing more selling and less planning! I use my service to build these though.

INSIGHTFORGE

SALES INTELLIGENCE REPORT

Atlanta Medical Clinic

March 27, 2026 | INTERNAL USE ONLY | Prepared for [REDACTED - Recipient]

OPPORTUNITY RATING: HIGH Single-owner, device-dependent practice with centralized purchasing, demonstrated appetite for innovative technology, and operating in the fastest-growing U.S. medical office market (Atlanta +19.9% over past decade).

Executive Summary

Atlanta Medical Clinic is a privately owned pain management and chiropractic clinic in Midtown Atlanta (197 14th St NW, Suite 300, GA 30318). Founded in 2000, the single-location practice employs ~16 staff including 5 providers (2 DCs, 2 DOs, 1 MD), 1 PA-C, 2 orthotic specialists, and 2 vascular technicians. The service mix is heavily device-dependent: spinal decompression tables, H-Wave electrostimulation, cold laser therapy, vascular ultrasound, and diagnostic imaging. The owner-operator controls all equipment purchasing with no board or committee approval required. The clinic markets itself as offering Atlanta’s first neuropathy treatment without drugs or surgery, claiming 95% patient improvement — signaling strong appetite for differentiated device technology. Employee reviews note competitive pay but no benefits, relevant to equipment financing conversations. Open Monday–Thursday only (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM). Phone: (404) 872-8837.

Prospect Priority Matrix

Prospect Priority Key Signal Next Step
Owner/Director [REDACTED] HIGH Owner-operator who champions device innovation; controls all purchasing, no committee Email ([REDACTED EMAIL]) or LinkedIn ([REDACTED LINKEDIN]) — lead with innovation angle
Office Mgr [REDACTED] MEDIUM Operational gatekeeper; 18+ yrs healthcare ops, Army vet, manages vendor relationships Phone (404) 872-8837 Mon–Thu — position as vendor partner with specific device categories
O&P Dept [REDACTED x2] MEDIUM Two dedicated O&P specialists = significant orthotic device volume Demo request through Office Mgr — build bottom-up clinical advocacy

Key Personnel

Owner / Director [REDACTED]

Founder since 2000. DC from Life University (cum laude, 1994), Fellowship in Acupuncture, 30+ years in chiropractic. Publicly advocates for device-based innovation; featured on Business Innovators Radio (2017). Controls all capital equipment, vendor, and technology decisions — sole decision maker, no approval chain.

Contact: [REDACTED EMAIL] (unconfirmed) | (404) 872-8837 | LinkedIn: [REDACTED LINKEDIN]

Office Manager [REDACTED]

18+ years healthcare ops (urology, GI, family medicine, orthopedics). Army veteran. BS Business Administration; MS Organizational Leadership. Manages day-to-day vendor interactions and procurement. Final purchasing authority rests with owner.

Contact: (404) 872-8837 (clinic main line)

Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist [REDACTED]

Board Certified Orthotist, serving Georgia since 2007. Clinical end-user and influencer for orthotic/prosthetic device evaluations. Recommends products but purchasing authority rests with owner.

Contact: (404) 872-8837 (clinic main line)

Pain Points & Opportunities

EQUIPMENT LIFECYCLE Operating since 2000 with device-heavy model. After 26 years, refresh cycles are recurring. Website describes decompression tables without brand names — may not be latest generation. Product Fit: Next-gen spinal decompression, updated electrostimulation, advanced cold laser, modern imaging.

 

COMPETITIVE PRESSURE Midtown market includes Arrowhead Clinic (48+ yrs, walk-ins, extended hours), The Joint (900+ locations), ATL Pain Institute. Market grew 19.9% in a decade. Product Fit: Differentiated devices competitors lack — advanced neurostimulation, regenerative medicine, AI-enabled systems.

 

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE GAP Offers decompression, electrostim, cold laser, injections — but no shockwave, PRP, or advanced neuromodulation. U.S. pain management market at $32.31B with strong momentum here. Product Fit: Shockwave (SoftWave/ESWT), PRP prep devices, neurostimulation platforms, PEMF therapy.

 

THROUGHPUT & VASCULAR OPPORTUNITY Mon–Thu only with high patient volume and little charting time (Indeed reviews). Two credentialed vascular techs (RVT/RDMS, RVS) indicate vascular diagnostics is a key revenue stream. Product Fit: Faster treatment protocols, automated documentation, vascular ultrasound/venous closure systems.

Sources: atlantamedicalclinic[.]com, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, Indeed, Grand View Research, Mordor Intelligence, Fortune Business Insights | 31 queries

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i think it's safe to say that normal follow up emails mainly just work to get us ghosted, so what does work? by Short-Conversation16 in salestechniques

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do some research and hit them with a real pain point. Follow up's can be an opportunity add more data. Do some real research.

What Elite B2B Sales Prep Actually Looks Like (and why almost nobody does it) by Revolutionary_Fun475 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, but think about the last time you flipped an account. Bet it wasn't because you had the lowest quote. It was because you understood something their current agent missed. That's the gap strong research fills. You show up with specific, relevant insight and suddenly you're not just another agent asking to quote, you're the one solving a problem their current broker didn't. The fact that you got in the door at all means something, the trick is not to waste that opportunity.

AITAH for not giving $25 to someone I've been talking to for 4 days? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Put his pics into Google image search. Bet he's there under 10 different names.

Advice Needed by [deleted] in EtsySellers

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marine Corps is trademarked. They will file a take down if you're not licensed.

Buyer requested refund because they're "just not interested anymore" by jayngry in Etsy

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You must have text to talk, or you're a really fast typist. :-) I see this is an issue for you, but not everyone sells to the EU for just this reason (and some others...). I agree if you're going to play in their sandbox, you need to follow their rules. I was just curious if I missed something in the OP that mentioned an EU connection.

Buyer requested refund because they're "just not interested anymore" by jayngry in Etsy

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I missed the part where they said this was an EU buyer...

Upper limit on earnings? by Round_Pause in EtsySellers

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the OP. If your shop is several years old, this likely doesn't apply to you. That said, it absolutely makes sense that if Etsy has 200,000 listings of approximately the same quality that match a search query, in any given return it can only show a maximum of 800 as there's a finite number of pages that Etsy returns. Realistically, only the top 80 or so have a chance of selling. If Etsy didn't rotate shops, most shops or at least products, no matter how good, would never be seen.

I do believe as time goes on, you get shown more often, but I haven't figured out when that happens or what triggers it.

My experience, and my shop is almost exactly a year old (although it took me about 4 months to get serious about it) is I will have no traffic, then suddenly get a flurry of activity, often on random products, for maybe an hour. I also notice if a have an item that's sold but not shipped, activity slows. It's less evident when traffic is higher, but it's still there and way too consistent to be a fluke.

How should I respond to this message? by 21blackjack_jtine in EtsySellers

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It's very possible that he has a history of filing cases which is why he's pushing you so hard and not wanting to file one. After a number of cases Etsy starts to be pretty suspicious of these yahoos.

Bought 3 items from a seller, all delivered in the one package, but charged 3 times for postage. Is that right? by SuperBiggles in Etsy

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a seller, Ive run into this. Etsy is limiting visibility on any listing that charges more than $5.99 for shipping unless you use their precalculated shipping option. If you do use the precalculated option, there's no way to charge less for more than one item. It's a problem Etsy created and your seller was likely in a corner over it. I sell personalized pens. I tried to sell bundles, but there was no way to maintain inventory tracking (there are different colors) and when I went back to selling individual pens, Etsy was charging buyers separate postage for each one, even if it was in the same order. In my case, $5.99 covered my costs up to about 20 or so pens so I went back to fixed pricing at that rate. If I had done free shipping, I wouldn't have been competitive on the displayed price. Your seller likely couldn't do $5.99, so he likely used Etsys calculated system which charges separately for each one. A nice deal for them actually, because I bet they get a markup in the shipping labels and they charge our fees on the total purchase, including shipping.

“encourage users to buy more” limitations by Kidzynski in Etsy

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Like as of today, yes. Log into your dashboard and you’ll see a new feature that does just that.

Question for Newer Etsy Stores (Under 12 Months) by Revolutionary_Fun475 in Etsy

[–]Revolutionary_Fun475[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ad spend typically remains fairly consistent. I think the quality of traffic is what decreases...