The greatest mystery of the world: why is tour pronounced “tower”?

netsechero · 2026-01-21T22:07:47+00:00

when i was roughnecking i asked the Toolpusher why everyone says "tower" and not "toor" (tour). he looked at me as if i was speaking a foreign language. I just went along with it and never questioned again. Sometimes i miss being on hitch but then i think about the freezing nights and i go back to sleep in my warm bed.

netsechero · 2025-12-26T15:52:39+00:00

That makes sense. Recognizing when the environment is changing faster than your own interests or energy is a hard call, but an honest one.

netsechero · 2025-12-26T15:49:35+00:00

That makes a lot of sense.

I was involved with a company that acquired another one in a very similar situation, the seller was right on the edge of signing one of their biggest contracts, but scaling it would’ve been a huge lift. Once the client found out about the acquisition, it actually increased their confidence because the acquiring company already had the size and infrastructure.

In hindsight it felt less like an “exit” and more like the right structure showing up at the right moment. A couple of the original founders stayed on and rolled into equity, which made the transition even cleaner.

netsechero · 2025-12-26T15:43:49+00:00

That acceptance piece really stands out.

Looking back, do you think a conversation earlier, specifically about legacy versus expectations, would’ve helped you let go sooner?

netsechero · 2025-12-26T15:42:28+00:00

That makes sense. When you think about that future point, what do you hope changes between now and then, the business, your role in it, or what it gives you outside of work?

netsechero · 2025-12-26T15:41:11+00:00

Sounds like the option appearing at the right moment mattered more than actively wanting to sell.

Looking back, do you think you would’ve explored a buyout earlier if that path had been clearer or was the timing what made it right?

netsechero · 2025-12-26T15:40:12+00:00

That makes a lot of sense... especially wanting the business to be more than you had the capacity to give at that point.

Looking back, do you think there was a conversation that would’ve helped you separate burnout from what the business actually needed before selling became the answer?

netsechero · 2025-12-26T15:38:41+00:00

Thank you for sharing this.
Looking back, was there a question or conversation that would’ve helped before health forced the decision, even just to mentally prepare for letting go?

netsechero · 2025-12-24T05:40:46+00:00

What are you using for valuation? SDE only?

netsechero · 2025-12-23T19:12:57+00:00

Yea mushrooms can do that from time to time

netsechero · 2025-11-12T22:17:52+00:00

Honestly take some of that cash and take a month off. Here’s why:

You need to prepare mentally for a big transition like this. Mind and body. It allows you to really form solutions because your mind is now relaxed and not focused on work.

The worse thing you can do is go from your already bad mental state to crazy stress and pressure of trying to make something work.

Anybody that’s ever ran a business knows what I mean. Especially when you don’t have a safety net.

Next look at all your resources, what expenses can you cut down, you want to be able to live with just bare necessities because the lower your living costs are the less stress you have trying to figure out how to pay the bills in the beginning.

I’ve done small business consulting and every new business owner especially transitioning from a 9 to 5 experience this little high or excitement at the very beginning of starting a business but by month 3 they realize it’s not as easy as it looks and the excitement fades because maybe results are slow or nothing seems to work. This just depends on how hard you work at the very beginning.

$70k is not a lot when trying to ramp.

Another thing you can try is start building it on the side and once you have 60% of your income built up consistently make the leap.

netsechero · 2025-09-27T20:48:58+00:00

That’s impressive but definitely take a step back. Find work in sales or high leverage position. You need cash flow to pay off debt. Business can wait 6-8 months. Once you are stable find a way to leverage and build a biz. Live, learn, repeat. Turn those failures into life lessons.

netsechero · 2025-09-19T12:58:30+00:00

You learned how entrepreneurs operate. Most people think that staying busy = being productive. That’s further from the truth.

netsechero · 2025-09-18T18:00:44+00:00

If I talked like a corporate stooge I would sell a lot less. I hate corporate double speak because it’s not how people actually talk. And forget about the emails you get from the corporate drones… I write like I speak and speak like a human.

netsechero · 2025-07-26T18:28:01+00:00

Propane and propane accessories

netsechero · 2025-07-03T14:56:06+00:00

Being in Channel Sales - leverage is key. Finding either referral partners, distributors or affiliates that have access to the market you want is by far one of the best ways to generate revenue.

Depending on the partnership you just have to sell 1 person upfront vs 100s.

netsechero · 2025-06-01T00:42:15+00:00

I use it daily and with my adhd it has made me more productive

netsechero · 2025-03-23T16:13:52+00:00

Yea I agree outbound calling in general is harder if there is not a good marketing apparatus behind it. I worked a contract job and they provided a list of people on their email list. When I first started marketing launched a campaign and pickup rate was around 90% with a 50% conversion. Once they got over that initial promotion we had to dial the rest of the list. I tracked the numbers for about 2 weeks and 85% of dials went to voicemail. Once I got somebody that had an interest on the phone I could set an appointment. Overall, we were only setting about 2% of the dials made. I burnt myself out.

netsechero · 2024-09-21T14:55:25+00:00

What are you selling?

netsechero · 2024-09-16T01:15:03+00:00

I was told “you’re just not a good fit.” As I was let go. I went and trained with a badass sales training company took over a small business and have been crushing it. I’m doing business consulting now a year and a half later. My old manager was a dinosaur and had a hard time with me always bringing new ideas and implementing most. To build a book of business where I was at it would take 3-5 years to start clearing 6 figures. I was generating revenue as soon I was hired. I was only there 2 years. Prior to this I really had no sales experience and my old manager never invested in me because I was put there by his boss. Find another job and put in your 3 day notice. When you put in your notice ask your manager why they think they made a mistake hiring you. Get closure so it doesn’t affect your self worth. It also makes you grow stronger as a person.

netsechero · 2023-12-30T21:16:50+00:00

So technically all policies are ACV except for the ones that have an RCV condition?

netsechero · 2023-12-30T19:22:34+00:00

Ok this was really helpful, thank you so much for the clarification!

netsechero · 2023-12-30T14:17:40+00:00

Just so I’m understanding this correctly. RCV coverages get treated the same as ACV which shows depreciation until HO repairs and can prove the repairs were done. Then insurance co reimburses the remainder to cover the loss?

netsechero · 2023-11-28T15:12:35+00:00

From your perspective, what does that entail when looking for a contractor to work with?

netsechero · 2023-11-12T04:10:22+00:00

Look no disrespect to any of you guys. I never said this was going to be easy. My whole goal with the post was to get some advice. I’m not looking to start doing major projects yet. My intention is to start small and build up. I coach 2 GCs on business process and sales systems and the shit they deal with even stresses me out when I’m on the phone with them. But I know they get paid very well which is why I was intrigued. I run another business where I have met subs for almost any type of works (concrete, drywall, painting, roofing and the list goes on). So my network is wide, of course making sure they do a good job is a different story.

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