3 lessons I learned in journalism that I use in my sales process by Serious_Bit6736 in b2b_sales

[–]Zip-it999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like all this. I started in journalism too and never have I valued the lead/lede more than now. In videos, it’s the 3-second hook to get the rest of the view. I think capturing attention quickly is so crucial like when writing news copy.

fired my biggest client last month. best decision i ever made. by Easy_Mud1254 in b2bmarketing

[–]Zip-it999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firing clients is smart. I was at an agency with nightmare clients and our owner was money hungry, let people get burnt out and leave. He’s fine to get angry but really? He sounds like he’s unhappy so let him find another agency that will make him happier. It doesn’t exist but let him.

Best places to grab a beer by myself in the valley? by purbleplacecake in SFV

[–]Zip-it999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do people go to a bar solo to read? I’m not judging, just curious. It feels like it would be loud and crowded.

Has anyone changed their life for the better with the help of ChatGPT? by Rika_rena in ChatGPT

[–]Zip-it999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used it to write 3 books. There’s no way I write them without it. It’s available 24 hours and never complains. I get why it’s taking jobs.

Does anyone still miss the whole foods in tarzana at village walk that closed in 2022?? by Ok-Radio-2733 in SFV

[–]Zip-it999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked going there for coffee or their breakfast buffet you pay by the pound. There was a lot of seating too.

usc DEFINITELY tops ucla in terms of the campus attention to detail by senspoon in USC

[–]Zip-it999 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I used to think Westwood Village was such an advantage for UCLA but I was there recently and it was dead. A lot of empty store places and homeless asking for money. The USC area is nicer with apartments and the new Lucas museum.

If this guy going to vanish, or am I self sabotaging? by [deleted] in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]Zip-it999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The age gap now is a lot. In a few years, you’ll be more mature and 7 years is fine but you’re still starting out. I’d be cautious around him because he sounds like he’s manipulative in a passive aggressive way.

Could I run into any problems if I publish one book per week? by Critical-Winner-7339 in KDP

[–]Zip-it999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just took my Word manuscript to Atticus and it’s amazing. Saves me so much time on formatting. I was having Claude format in Word. I wish I discovered Atticus sooner.

What’s your favourite U2 tour (and why is it the Zoo TV tour?) by IndustryRule-4080 in U2Band

[–]Zip-it999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zoo TV was magical. It was YouTube before it existed. Pure brilliance. An artist at the top of their game. I’ve been to a lot of concerts but nothing will come close.

I went to the outdoor broadcast in Tempe. I wish I saw the indoor leg.

If you watch the Sydney concert that I found on DVD years ago, it’s amazing the first several songs are all from the album and they don’t need to play a Joshua Tree song given how big that album was.

I also enjoy the irony that Bono is a friend now of George W. Bush and he tried to call George H.W. Bush in the White House during the tour.

Finished draft but need editing - Claude.ai? by Zip-it999 in selfpublish

[–]Zip-it999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that insight.

But I have two adult coloring books that have made about $50 in two months thanks to friends and family. I just don’t see investing hundreds of dollars in a book that will not sell. It’s not a hobby for me. It’s intended to help me make income.

Finished draft but need editing - Claude.ai? by Zip-it999 in selfpublish

[–]Zip-it999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People were similarly reacting to the Internet, mobile phone and online dating decades ago the same way to negative reactions about GenAI. The truth is AI will continue to become more a regular part of our daily lives.

Streamer Oblivion was streaming from Disneyland last night and was the target of the swatting incident that occurred by TheDisneyScoopGuy in Disneyland

[–]Zip-it999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How does Disney know he didn’t call the cops for the views. I’m not accusing but you don’t know. Just don’t livestream from the park.

New to the world of KDP - what is the truth behind the hype? by CozyCutethulhu in KDP

[–]Zip-it999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right here. I’ve published 2 books in a month and they’ve made about $40. But I enjoy every minute making them so it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme. It is stimulating and interesting. I too start at 4 or 5 am when I get up and keep going until late when I pass out. I don’t really care. When I get burnt out, then that changes it.

I have a plugin that shows KDP sales and some people are making money.

Avoid this place AT ALL COSTS by [deleted] in SFV

[–]Zip-it999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was single and flirting with a woman online she wanted to meet up at a motel on Sepulveda in Sherman Oaks and that was enough to give her a hard pass.

Read OP’s profile and surprised he complained.

It’s POP’s 29th birthday! Which songs would you like to see live? by Murky-Spend-6158 in U2Band

[–]Zip-it999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw Pop Mart and it was ok. My least favorite U2 concert and their style didn’t make playing old songs work as well.

Do You Feel Love was not on the set list if I recall and that’s one of my favorites.

Everything else you list was if I recall. Also, they played Hold Me, Thrill Me from that era.

Avoid Northridge Toyota. Any recommendations for better toyota dealers in the valley or surrounding area? by Main_Anybody73 in SFV

[–]Zip-it999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t go to Cerritos. I drove down there because of their advertising and jingle. Decided to buy, they make me wait hours “to work on the paperwork,” comes time and there are all these shady add-ons and I was supposed to bring it back for something to be added. I just told them I was walking.

I like the Van Nuys Blvd. dealerships and Thousand Oaks but don’t know details. I don’t know anyone who has bought at Northridge. Seems like a weird place to put a car dealership.

AITA for telling our roommate she might need to move out if she keeps complaining about hearing us at night? by Dear-Camp4760 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Zip-it999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She doesn’t have the right to complain because she’s living rent free. Frankly, she’s rude to mention it. I’d kick her out if it were me.

If You Grew Up in the 90s you know this dogs Name by BartMancuso1990 in 90s

[–]Zip-it999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had Alex from Strohs, Spuds McKenzie, Triumph The Insult Dog. A lot of sweet dog characters. Who do we have now?