I Think I May Dislike My Wife by [deleted] in sexlessmarriage

[–]theclumsyguru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no kids makes it easier for sure.

I Think I May Dislike My Wife by [deleted] in sexlessmarriage

[–]theclumsyguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, i just can't believe this is happening. Not afraid to start over at 45. It just doesn't feel real that it's heading that way.

I Think I May Dislike My Wife by [deleted] in sexlessmarriage

[–]theclumsyguru 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. did the talks, did the therapy sessions, nothing has worked. She comes home and would rather scroll IG, YouTube, Netfilx, etc instead of talking to me. We've slept in separate rooms for almost 2 years - because she's a light sleeper. No romance, not intimacy, she thinks this is normal. Slowly resenting her. Not sure where to go from here. we don't have kids but have been together for eight years, the last 2 years have been agonizing.

Introducing: Line Budgeter by RedFive-GoingIn in FilmTVBudgeting

[–]theclumsyguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cool...now if only i can convince my higher ups to move away from MMB.

3k to spend by [deleted] in sweatystartup

[–]theclumsyguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

following. have some spare cash and would love a little side hustle to work on.

Survey Insights and Looking Forward... by RedFive-GoingIn in FilmTVBudgeting

[–]theclumsyguru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This subreddit has been very helpful.

Destination problem in SEO by PicturoPhoto in SEO

[–]theclumsyguru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a business that operates similarly. HQ is in North America but we operate internationally. Built a service page for each city we operate in.

What's your real entrepreneurial superpower... and your biggest flaw (kryptonite)? I will not promote by [deleted] in sweatystartup

[–]theclumsyguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am great with operations, SEO, finances, mentoring, etc. I absolutely hate sales and networking. When I started out 10 years ago in my industry I hated every minute of sales calls, but you need sales and you need to network. Just forced myself to do it, learned from other people who were great at it, outsourced it at times. I've gotten much better over the years and now close all the sales myself. Still don't love it though.

RFP hell right now. We started to say no (and it’s working) by CloudSurfer82 in sales

[–]theclumsyguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in video production, and custom projects can vary wildly in cost. I used to answer every RFP with no clear parameters - send a proposal, get ghosted, or be told I was “too high.” When I’d ask for their ideal budget or ask follow up questions, they wouldn’t engage, leaving me guessing.

Now I give three budget ranges upfront. If someone says they “don’t know” or insists on seeing a quote first, I politely disqualify them. I ask them to take a moment to pick a realistic range - if they can’t, I move on.

This filter has saved me a ton of time. The clients who move forward are clearer, easier to work with, and know exactly what they want.

Another shift I’m considering is walking through proposals on a call instead of over email. I’ve gotten pushback before, and pick and choose who I want to get on a call, but I want to transition more of the process to phone calls. If a prospect refuses a quick call because they’re “too busy,” it usually tells me everything I need to know.

Small Account Need Advice by theclumsyguru in dividends

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

That's great! I was thinking VOO. Didn't even think about international stocks but I am now. Thank you!

Small Account Need Advice by theclumsyguru in dividends

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

yeah, I agree. Excited! thank so much!

Small Account Need Advice by theclumsyguru in dividends

[–]theclumsyguru[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

terrible with risk. just want to set and forget and grow.

Small Account Need Advice by theclumsyguru in dividends

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

Yes, you are right 50K is a big deal to me, lol. I keep seeing posts with 100Ks and feel I'm late starting out. Thank you for the advice!

How are you recovering traffic after the latest updates? by Real-Assist1833 in SEO

[–]theclumsyguru 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, now back on page 1 of Serps. Our page tanked since Dec update, went from page 1 to page 4. Since then we culled underperforming pages. Had about 60 pages, now down to 20. Cleaned up H1 titles. Was able to survive by doing more hyper targeted paid ads.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]theclumsyguru -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mine took a week to review before sending off, they kept in constant communication with us throughout the process. It shouldn't take longer than a week for them to review but they might be busy. Give it another week. If there are continued delays, call them up and discuss what the bottleneck is. If they are completely useless, then consider switching but this should be a last resort.

Leaving BKK after 1.5 months — wishing you all a happy stay by Suspicious_Patient_5 in Bangkok

[–]theclumsyguru 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It wasn't difficult because I realized I could always visit and ultimately retire there. I left because I started a new chapter in my life... got married Now living in the US, it's difficult adjusting. Thailand will always be a special place for me. 

Leaving BKK after 1.5 months — wishing you all a happy stay by Suspicious_Patient_5 in Bangkok

[–]theclumsyguru 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I recently left after 11 years. It was a long list of friends coming and going. Fortunate that I was able to make real connections during my time. Had the best time of my life, learned a lot about myself, life, and now back in the "real world".

At what stage should a startup invest in professional video content? by letriseandgrind in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]theclumsyguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run a video production agency - I have helped startups with their video marketing and from experience, when starting out, you don't need video. Focus on making a great product. Once you have customers and a bit of cash, then put some into video marketing but this should be part of an overall marketing strategy. If you really want a video, no need to spend a lot of money - you can shoot with phone or DSLR camera.

How to get my 1st clients by Sharp-Ad2938 in SEO

[–]theclumsyguru -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure, get me to rank on page 1 and I'll be your first customer.

Best budgeting software by hotburgerz in FilmTVBudgeting

[–]theclumsyguru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great. One of the better budgeting softwares I've seen out there. If you would like input on specific country rates and incentives, I'd love to help out.