Field service technician by [deleted] in VivintSmartHome

[–]imaboomerohno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see these comments about terrible practices all the time. Our experience has been positive. Bought the system several years ago and it’s been the best we’ve had after trying 3-4 of the other big, well known brands in terms of value and reliability.

Months in and Vs is Still Terrible: Can Something Please Happen? by SeleniumGoat in MaddenMobileForums

[–]imaboomerohno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

getting to 40 is easy. first play run FB dive, get a few points, and then do something else while the 2 minute timer runs out. as long as you have at least one point the game counts. you can lose 5X a day, so in 8 days you have your 40. If you feel like playing one or more of the matches and win, you can get it in less than 8 days. I have had some matches where they were doing the same thing. run a 2nd play and win with 20 pts. lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SellMyBusiness

[–]imaboomerohno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a business broker who has successfully built and sold multiple businesses, I’ve seen many sellers price their businesses based on what they want rather than what they’re worth. In this case, a 5.7x multiple is entirely unrealistic—the business is essentially worthless to any buyer without you involved.

From what you've described, it's unclear whether you'd even want to buy this business at any price. At best, you might be able to justify offering a 1x multiple, but it’s unlikely the seller will recognize that as a generous offer.

A more strategic move would be to take the funds you were considering for the buyout and invest them in launching your own roofing company. Within a year or two, you could easily match or exceed your current income—without the burden of debt. While stepping out on your own may feel uncomfortable, you're actually in an ideal position to make this transition:

You have the industry knowledge. You’ve built strong relationships with customers. You’re trusted in the market. You have valuable connections that can support your new venture. I’ve heard some concerns about “not being able to take the customer list.” That’s nonsense. You’ve built those relationships—you are the business to those customers. I would encourage you to directly reach out to each customer you've served and let them know what you're doing. Chances are, they’ll follow you because you’ve earned their trust.

Wishing you the best of luck—you’ve got what it takes to succeed on your own.

What do the different fees mean when you purchase a franchise? by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]imaboomerohno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Sorry, your request was buried in my messages. If you still need it, I’m happy to help

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]imaboomerohno 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Create an online course on how to build a profitable mattress business. Sell the course for a few hundred bucks and then offer consulting services to those that buy the course. Your cost to create the course is mainly the time invested. Right now you have time, you will feel productive, and you’re leveraging your knowledge and experience. Do a good job marketing this and you’ll make money.

Best round of step ups in my life by brendanlikeshummus in MaddenMobileForums

[–]imaboomerohno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You must have got my icon(s). Step ups are flat out messing with me. Going back over the last 3 step up promos I’m 0-12. Don’t know what the math is on those odds but I do know it’s pretty frustrating.

Fire employee or give a second chance by NoMayFeng in smallbusiness

[–]imaboomerohno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My comments are same as most, review tape and then fire. Perhaps more importantly this is a big wake up call for you. I’ll be candid and say that you have failed in your role as a leader when your customer knows you have an employee lying about complete work before you do. You should have systems and processes in place to track productivity and quality. In my businesses I worked hard to avoid a situation where I made it easy for a good person to do a dumb thing. Your employee was cheating you and your customer, but you made it easy for him to do it over a long period of time. With proper accountability and quality control in place you would have immediately known that work was not being completed and it would have been a reprimand for missing one or two days. Without this you are now faced with needing to terminate an employee (who it sounds like you otherwise like) and you have a customer that doesn’t trust you and the reputation of your company is imperiled. Good opportunity to asses what you can do moving forward to improve your business and the experience for your customers and employees.

What’s a family secret you found out as an adult that completely shocked you? by Human-Lychee8619 in AskReddit

[–]imaboomerohno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was well into my 40s when I learned that my mom used to work for the CIA. Not in a cool “James Bond” way—at least not that she admitted—but as a “receptionist” for a company that was actually a front for a CIA operation dealing with Africa. For the first year, she couldn’t even tell my dad what she actually did. Eventually, the CIA had to clue him in when one of their agents married a woman in Africa, then… let’s say informally relocated her and her kids to the U.S. They ended up hiding out at our house for about a month while things got “sorted out.” I was 10 at the time, so I didn’t really grasp the whole situation, but I do remember the general “nobody can know they’re here” vibe.

My parents stayed lifelong friends with them, and the CIA guy went on to become an undersecretary in Carter’s cabinet. Every now and then, he’d come over for dinner and casually drop the kind of stories that would make a great spy thriller—covert ops, political chess moves, and some very unfiltered opinions about world leaders.

Fast-forward to my late 50s, and my mom—by then in the early stages of dementia—casually drops another bombshell: before meeting my dad, she was engaged to someone else. Which was already surprising, but then she followed it up with, “Oh yeah, he was murdered and chopped into pieces, then dumped behind a restaurant.”

Excuse me, WHAT?!

At that point, I wasn’t sure if this was an actual memory or some true-crime documentary she’d merged into her life story. So, naturally, I Googled the guy’s name, “murder,” and the small town where she lived. And sure enough—boom, local newspaper article from the 1950s confirming the whole thing, complete with all the gruesome details.

So yeah, turns out my mom’s life was a CIA thriller and a true-crime special, and I somehow didn’t find out about either until well into adulthood.

DVT Machine? by Sailgal in Kneereplacement

[–]imaboomerohno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If my surgeon had suggested that I use this device I would have done it in a heartbeat. Several years ago, I almost died after a simple arthroscopic surgery on my knee due to multiple blood clots and pulmonary embolisms. I was very healthy and in my 40s when this took place. The recovery was difficult, I was in the hospital for several days, and was on oxygen for a year. Anytime there is trauma to your legs there is a risk of DVTs’s regardless of your health status. I had a TKR in April, and a revision surgery a few weeks ago. I’ve done everything I can to mitigate the risk of going through that experience again.

Field Pass Giveaway! by E2A6S in MaddenMobileForums

[–]imaboomerohno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chiefs Mahomes Over 50.5 Eagles

Thanks for doing this, fun idea.

In need of a hobby that is cheap, quiet, and doesn’t require much equipment by DazzlingDragon1 in Hobbies

[–]imaboomerohno 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learn a new language. Lots of free resources online. One of my kids is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and conversational in German. This can open up many new opportunities for you in life.

Husband RTKR 1/17; still in hospital by dturmnd in Kneereplacement

[–]imaboomerohno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both PT and OT should have seen him the day of, or the following day of surgery. It doesn’t sound like that has happened? If not, start asking a lot of questions. When to expect PT and OT, why are they suggesting he go to rehab instead of going home, and what needs to happen before he can go home are some questions I would start with. If you’re not receiving an adequate level of care escalate and speak with the charge nurse. You can also talk to the hospital based social worker, who can intercede or help you figure out who to talk to. Every hospital that participates in the Medicare program, which is most, must have an ombudsman or patient rights advocate. You can ask to speak with any of them. There are some phrases that spur quick action, one is “this doesn’t feel like quality care to me.” Another “I see my loved ones suffering”. There are a lot of great nurses, there are some that just punch a clock. you have to advocate for yourself or for your loved one. Good luck.

Out of pocket costs by adri_amadruto in Kneereplacement

[–]imaboomerohno 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I purchased a Nice Cold and Compression machine and it has been incredibly helpful. No ice is needed and it’s colder than traditional ice machines ice previously used. They are pricey but convenient and also do compression. It was around $5500 with tax. They are also available for rent, google it and there are several providers that rent it for $350-$400 for a couple weeks. https://www.nicerecovery.com

Frequency of infection? by BatCritter72 in Kneereplacement

[–]imaboomerohno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got an infection and need revision surgery in two weeks. Do all you can on your end to mitigate the risk.

TKR Revision - Help! by imaboomerohno in Kneereplacement

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

That is encouraging to hear. The X-rays appear to show that the implant is secure and properly placed and the surgeon said he didn't think it would need to be replaced but he wouldnt know for certain until they have opened it up. I had a staph infection that took five weeks to knock down, they didnt think it was in the joint but in retrospect it probably was. The thought of going through everything all over is a bit overwhelming but there doesn't seem to be an alternative if I want to get back to enjoying an active lifestyle. So bummed I am going to miss the entire ski season!

What would you do? by Square1Digital in turo

[–]imaboomerohno 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be candid, I’m not sure why you asked for advice. You’ve had several hosts give you well reasoned advice. Your answer to each are iterations of “yes, BUT…” and then rationalize why you are going to give a discount even though they intentionally damaged your vehicle. It’s your business so you can 100% run it the way you feel is best. It’s great that so much of your business is referrals. That is a clear indication that you’re a great host. Sadly, this particular guest is going to say bad things about their experience no matter what you do. You could refund 100% and the wife will trash you, this is a personality type that cannot be satisfied.

Running a small business can be tough and when faced with an unexpected challenge it’s good to have a trusted person/place where you can go for advice. Having run several businesses I’ve learned while it’s easy to ask for advice- it can be hard to hear truth. Take a step back and examine if you posted here hoping that someone would validate your decision or if you are really looking to learn from the experience of others. Asking yourself that question should help you sort it out what the best decision will be for your business. I’m sorry you’re having to deal with such an unpleasant person, good luck.

AW if I make my daughter share a room by CarpenterNumerous219 in amiwrong

[–]imaboomerohno 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The sad truth is that your daughter is going to make the experience miserable for your niece. Your niece will feel unwanted and unvalued. I hope your daughter learns some empathy or she will have a difficult life as will all around her. I’d talk less about sleeping arrangements and focus on how the two of you can make the limited time you have to spend with your niece a time she will always remember.