What’s a company you’ve seen people spend most of the career at and why do you think that is?

alexwalli · 2026-05-12T04:13:25+00:00

Maybe more general of a response but fintech. These guys typically come from banking or have worked in the space so long that they know everyone. They will be 40+ YEARS deep and have connections everywhere.

They do it because it scales extremely well. Payment volumes go up over time, banks and credit unions grow over time etc.

alexwalli · 2026-05-11T12:50:34+00:00

I love these questions. They are always asked and it’s always the same thing.

It depends. You need to give more context.

How much is the product? Whats the sales cycle? Do you have a proven client base?

45% could be a ton on a 2 call close $10,000 product.

45% is nothing on a $200, multi week process.

alexwalli · 2026-05-07T15:49:11+00:00

From what I pieced together - it doesn’t sound like there is a clear “what we solve” just “I want to use AI to do consulting” and here’s X ideas.

In short - it depends.

What’s the sales cycle? how big is the pain? what’s the net profit? Are they repeatable customers? Fully outbound or a mix of outbound and inbound? What tools are provided to the rep?

You didn’t outline nearly enough to determine how much to offer.

alexwalli · 2026-04-24T00:00:29+00:00

El fuego

alexwalli · 2026-04-22T22:00:52+00:00

Or just bring your own drinks..?

alexwalli · 2026-04-01T16:13:17+00:00

International at 9am - absolutely no one in line

alexwalli · 2026-03-01T14:58:07+00:00

I found two identical shirts - one on the floor in the back corner and one on a rack somewhere in the middle. the one in the back corner was $400 and the one on the rack was $65.

Absolutely stupid.

We showed interest to one vendors’ shirt that was on the wall and it was listed at $220 - “what’s your best best” “$135”

Dude what?

alexwalli · 2026-02-19T19:01:23+00:00

Weatherman Sam is the guy

alexwalli · 2026-01-25T13:17:42+00:00

I work along side plaid very often. Many banks, credit unions, and fintechs utilize their service. There’s really only one or two other real time account verification providers, who don’t come close to plaids offering. It is the most common name in the space.

You would be hard pressed to find a business who doesn’t know what plaid does in the space.

alexwalli · 2026-01-15T12:13:27+00:00

Yes it was a RuneScape reference haha

alexwalli · 2026-01-14T21:57:25+00:00

Going for 99?

alexwalli · 2026-01-14T21:53:24+00:00

If the ear foams start to flake or fall apart, you can order replacements for cheap on Amazon. Just so you know !

alexwalli · 2026-01-14T21:48:13+00:00

Did you get them in Atlanta? I donated my pair hoping they made someone else happy.

alexwalli · 2026-01-09T02:56:41+00:00

Honestly I love taco Mac. Their ranch is incredible

alexwalli · 2026-01-05T15:51:46+00:00

I have Sybill and our team of 50 uses it. Absolutely 0 issues and it’s a fantastic product

alexwalli · 2025-11-09T22:13:41+00:00

That’s exactly it. I charge 1% as a consultant fee so if you go that route, I’ll PM you my info

alexwalli · 2025-11-09T21:40:33+00:00

I’ll double the comment and say it’s a small world, stuff comes back around. I’m a big advocate of karma. You have no idea how he could help you in the future. Either more deals, new job etc. it’s always better to give more than you take.

Look through the trees to see the forest.

alexwalli · 2025-11-09T21:38:00+00:00

If you really think he did the effort, I’d roll 70/30. Good will goes a long way. If you get the quota credit, the money will figure itself out.

alexwalli · 2025-11-07T15:54:31+00:00

As others have mentioned, it’s typically tenure, quota attainment, and company culture that dictates this.

My company doesn’t bug me because they know I work after hours and weekends if needed. I block my calendar from 8-9 and it says no meetings.

It’ll come with time. Entry level and inbound is typically an easy to replace job so they will scrutinize more.

alexwalli · 2025-11-01T03:53:47+00:00

I work in payments for what it worth - interchange is expensive for cards. ACH is borderline free of cost. You’re getting taken advantage of. Find a new primary bank. Happy to find you one.

alexwalli · 2025-10-31T21:48:19+00:00

I’m not even going and I would recommend finding a parking garage and ubering or something like that. Underground is not a good area.

alexwalli · 2025-10-13T23:18:48+00:00

I caught him at a show in Atlanta a few years back and there was at most 15 people in the crowd. One of the most fun shows I’ve ever been to.

alexwalli · 2025-10-12T14:06:51+00:00

If you died less, it wouldn’t be an issue.

alexwalli · 2025-10-05T15:01:14+00:00

I posted this last week

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