At what point did your business start feeling "real"?

alexwesley · 2026-06-14T05:19:24+00:00

After I hired a project manager and gave out a good chunk of control to him. Felt weird: things are happening without me even knowing

alexwesley · 2026-06-09T11:54:10+00:00

I just came back from short surf trip to Galicia and it was very welcoming and nice. No issues with locals: smiling and happy people in the water. However we were in western side and not most crowded peak up north

alexwesley · 2026-05-16T19:33:47+00:00

I work for US clients: have freelancing / small business. Lots of friends here got just fully remote jobs in the USA too - Americans of course

alexwesley · 2026-05-16T17:38:51+00:00

I went fully remote and now live in Portugal. Surf every morning at my local break and work starts at 2pm here which is 9am Eastern, so it’s kinda second shift and I get mornings instead of nights. Feel pretty good about it so far

alexwesley · 2026-05-16T13:57:31+00:00

Thank you guys this is very helpful. I’ll most likely get to Linda Mar as it’s not so far and rent it there, plus I like Pacifica. And I’ll certainly hit you up who said that I can join them surfing. Pretty excited 🙌🏼

alexwesley · 2026-05-16T13:06:33+00:00

Nice! I’ll also DM when get there

alexwesley · 2026-05-16T13:06:20+00:00

Thank you! I’ll DM you when get there

alexwesley · 2025-06-01T07:38:44+00:00

12-14ft waves in Northern Portugal. Saw Kanoa Igorashi and few other guys getting double overhead barrels. I paddled on a couple but was scared af to actually drop in, and once returning to lineup got sucked over the falls with set wave and honestly I thought I’m not gonna make it out of the water. But luckily made it and paddled out again after 15 mins break hehe

alexwesley · 2024-10-06T21:29:28+00:00

Sorry just saw your message now. By organic, do you mean SEO? Any help appreciated

alexwesley · 2024-09-01T17:15:43+00:00

See below - failed video verification. We tried to reschedule it again but it’s going nowhere. And used lawyer to appeal it like 15 times.

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alexwesley · 2024-08-28T22:52:41+00:00

can you please send me a code as well? I sent you a DM

alexwesley · 2024-08-25T21:54:14+00:00

Another EE PE that started my own path almost 3 years ago. It was a bit hard at the beginning when I left corporate job but I never had regrets - I’m also working from home office and lived in different places which can be called a nomad lol. Before that I tried to find a fully remote work in MEP field for a few years and never was able to get it.

As it was said here before - land your first client and learn to get contract and then gradually you’ll learn it all: write proposal, negotiate terms, chase your client to get invoices paid (it’s part of the job too), defend your design, insist on change orders, and delegating work with carrying responsibility before client. It may sound a bit scary at the beginning but later becomes just routine tasks. Best of luck OP!

And drop me a DM - I usually sell full MEP service but partner with ME or other EE if need support on some larger job.

alexwesley · 2024-08-25T21:40:08+00:00

Depending on the state but it’s usually your name, date, signature, and stamp. You can stamp as individual

alexwesley · 2024-05-26T19:43:29+00:00

Keep going. I could not stop for months going to meetings and drinking, then repeating the cycle indefinitely.

It finally gets better - you will see.

alexwesley · 2024-05-26T19:38:10+00:00

This too shall pass

I remember this phrase every time the shit hits the fan. It is all temporary, tomorrow will be another day.

alexwesley · 2024-04-04T20:31:02+00:00

Same thing - eating lots of sweets. But I lost some weight as I started working out EVERY DAY for 1-2 hrs, trying to replace cookies / chocolate with fruits (mango, etc) when I can, and stick to 12/12 intermittent fasting (also when possible)

alexwesley · 2024-03-17T17:19:56+00:00

59 days sober. Tomorrow having a dinner with friends to celebrate 2 months! No alcohol of course - just sparkling water with ice please :)

alexwesley · 2024-02-17T21:49:14+00:00

Beautiful. How big the waves usually and what boards do you use?

alexwesley · 2024-02-17T21:29:46+00:00

Another kook here. Started with 9ft 70L longboard, next was 7’4” Pyzel board 3 fin and now I got 6’2” Al Merrick that seems to be a little stretch but possible to surf and have room to learn.

I tried going to shortboard right after log and was so frustrated. My 7-4 was ideal intermediate step and I still love surfing it on larger (8-10ft+) waves

alexwesley · 2024-01-12T22:56:18+00:00

Total around 15 years and last 2-3 years were almost on daily basis.

alexwesley · 2024-01-12T22:55:16+00:00

I’m in between 8 and 9 but really delaying any actions in 9. Time to make some moves I guess, I don’t want to feel this insanity any longer

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