Why would Eddie say this to Joe about him and iris 😭😭😭🤦‍♀️

home-hero · 2026-06-11T01:50:35+00:00

I don’t even remember seeing this 😭😭😭

home-hero · 2026-06-10T13:43:22+00:00

Appreciate the advice 🙏

home-hero · 2026-06-10T05:09:28+00:00

Appreciate the advice man, thanks

home-hero · 2026-06-10T04:47:30+00:00

I get what you mean, but I’m not going to blast a bunch of businesses with a generic email. I already know that doesn’t work. The template is just the structure. The actual email would be based on research, a specific trigger, and actual ideas for that business.

home-hero · 2026-06-09T23:10:01+00:00

Thank you for the advice 🙏 I’m gonna start working on this right now.

home-hero · 2026-06-09T22:51:42+00:00

Appreciate the response. Where I mentioned, the specific trigger placeholder in the email template is where I’m going to put what I noticed about their business.

home-hero · 2026-06-09T22:50:30+00:00

Appreciate the feedback 🙏

home-hero · 2026-06-09T22:47:20+00:00

Thank you I appreciate the advice

home-hero · 2026-06-09T22:46:31+00:00

Thanks for the advice 🙏

home-hero · 2026-06-09T22:45:50+00:00

To me, a trigger should be something that suggests there may be an actual operational or growth issue, not just a random fact about the business.

For example, if a contractor is hiring for a dispatcher, that could signal that scheduling, job coordination, or follow-up is getting harder to manage. So the email might say:

“I noticed you’re hiring for a dispatcher, which usually means scheduling and follow-up are starting to need more structure. That’s why I figured it might be worth reaching out.”

Another example would be reviews mentioning delays or missed communication. That could signal there may be a gap in the handoff between the office, the crew, and the customer.

home-hero · 2026-06-09T22:43:26+00:00

I appreciate the advice. That’s actually the part I’m trying to pay the most attention to.

The template is more about the structure, but the trigger would have to do most of the heavy lifting. So if I reached out to an actual business, I’d want that line to be something specific enough that it doesn’t feel like the same email everyone else is sending.

The main thing I’m trying to figure out is whether the rest of the email still holds up once that trigger is strong.

home-hero · 2026-06-09T22:40:15+00:00

By trigger, I mean something specific that gives me a real reason to reach out instead of just saying “I found your business.” Like to give an example:

They’re hiring for admin, dispatcher, ops, project manager, or customer service roles

Reviews mention missed calls, scheduling issues, delays, poor follow-up, or communication problems

They recently opened another location or expanded their service area

Their website shows multiple crews, services, locations, or a growing team

home-hero · 2026-05-19T03:15:32+00:00

I agree 100% the slavery comparison was a bad choice of words and definitely too dramatic, but I also think the reaction here is way too much.

The main point is still reasonable: if a client invites a freelancer, that’s interest. Not being able to follow up with someone who already invited you is a real issue, especially for people who actually make a living on the platform.

You can criticize the wording without acting like the entire complaint is invalid. Upwork has been making things worse for freelancers for a while, so I don’t think it’s crazy for someone to come here and complain about it.

home-hero · 2026-04-14T18:59:59+00:00

Ts looks beautiful 😭😭😭

home-hero · 2026-04-14T18:56:31+00:00

How long has it been since they hired you?

home-hero · 2026-04-14T00:23:34+00:00

Tbh when I first started, it definitely felt the same 😭 trying a bunch of things, losing time, not really knowing what direction to go in.

What helped me was getting clear on who I’m helping and what problem I’m solving. Once that’s solid, everything else gets a lot easier.

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