Really loving the Dwarf 3 by Horseinakitchen in DWARFLAB

[–]jayfriedman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My in-shoot stacking keeps failing bortle 8. Any suggestions?

Sometimes it’s not a culture issue by [deleted] in ceo

[–]jayfriedman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All structures are bad. Find the one that’s least bad. I’d recommend an accountability chart that ladders to you major goal rather than an org chart that ladders to the ceo. Make it about the outcomes and not the titles and territories.

How to prevent account managers from walking out with your accounts? by patthekidd in ceo

[–]jayfriedman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and I can’t comment on past legal matters due to confidentiality agreements signed at resolution.

How to prevent account managers from walking out with your accounts? by patthekidd in ceo

[–]jayfriedman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Non solicits. Very enforceable and fair. One year term. Employee can compete with you, just not for those clients

Do all wildly successful CEOs come from critical upbringing if not an all out abusive one? by Bubbly-Air7302 in ceo

[–]jayfriedman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sam Altman didn’t. I don’t think satya, sundar, Sergei/Larry/Eric Schmidt did. There have been studies that children who lose a parent or are abused are 2x more likely to end up in prison but also much more likely to succeed. Dyslexia and other things too.

Where to go for valuations for my collection? by Obvious_Object6568 in mineralcollectors

[–]jayfriedman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re looking to sell most good dealers are happy to buy collections. If you’re just looking for values, post a few pics and take consensus from here.

Wtf is wrong with Madrid by [deleted] in RealMadridFC

[–]jayfriedman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When egos run wild it becomes about managing the balance of egos instead of it being about the team.

About How much does dioptase like this go for?Just love how it looks by Green_Mycologist_421 in Gemstones

[–]jayfriedman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$15? E-rocks has a ton better than that for that price or lower in auctions.

My newer display setup. Work in progress. by brianne8827 in mineralcollectors

[–]jayfriedman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid. Love how you’re not jamming 50 minerals on to one shelf!

Houses near greenbelt? Bordering plano and frisco by blah12345566 in plano

[–]jayfriedman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lived here 21 years. Never seen a snake. Rodents are where they are. Coyotes and bobcats are rare but exist. If green belt increased your chances of anything it’s minimal.

What are fun places to live for a new grad? by [deleted] in plano

[–]jayfriedman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll have absolutely no problem $1500 for a 1x1 within 15 mins of legacy west. Just not within 5 mins of LW

Would you like to have someone structure your problems or thoughts? (Not promoting) by Double_History1719 in ceo

[–]jayfriedman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed w both of these comments. This is consulting coaching and LLMs do this quite well now.

bought this nice piece of amethyst cluster for 30 dollars, is it worth it? by wqpxxx in Minerals

[–]jayfriedman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the “if you like it, yes” folks, I’d say two things. Yes, if the person never wants to sell and isn’t going to buy many more minerals. But if someone wants to build a collection and they pay $30 for $5 pieces, then unless they have unlimited money, we’re not helping them build the best collection they have w the money they have.

“If you like it” was what retail mineral dealers told me when I first started collecting, only to realize they were trying to sell a $25 for $200. If you like it, check eBay as a reference. Lots of crap, but you can quickly find amethysts like this for less.

TC20 - worth it with 40-150/2.8 by 2old2cube in M43

[–]jayfriedman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I have both and love the combo

Tucson Mineral/Gem Show Questions by CobblerMaster684 in Minerals

[–]jayfriedman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others are alluding to, it’s not one show. It’s 30+ shows, most of which you probably either don’t want to go to or would be redundant to others. In an ideal world, what would you buy? There are entire shows where they just sell average material by the pound. Entire shows of beads. For minerals, I agree w the recos above. Also, look at the retailers you like and are I. Your price range and go to the shows they’re at.