SMM Guy

We spent $25k in Facebook Ads for our social media management agency. The findings are quite interesting. Here's what I found:

@resetbasis Was thinking the exact same thing. I'm in a few different FB groups for tradesmen and they CONSTANTLY make fun of people selling AI services. It's like 20% of the posts.

If you told a Boston plumber you were going to be his "AI guy" and charge him 2-3k per month, he would beat the shit out of you with a pipe wrench. Don't take trades advice from software people.

@CharlestonArchi Nowadays, it's nuhthin but cahpet-baggahs in Chahls-tun

Charlestonians pronounce the name of this kind of room as "poach," and the device you use to get onto it is a "dō." But you will not hear them pronounced this way when you visit Charleston, because you will meet no Charlestonians.

@BasedTorba Since when was Atlanta a white area?

The Whites are balkanizing and moving to the White areas of the country as the rest of it becomes a third world dump, it's not rocket science.

@ankurnagpal QSBS

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@AbdiwahabSheik7 “Somali civilization” lmfao

Mr. President Trump, let me give you a brief but necessary history lesson. The United States is about 240 years old, yet Somali civilization stretches back more than 2,000 years. Long before Christopher Columbus ever crossed the Atlantic, Somali cities were thriving centers of trade, culture, scholarship, and maritime power. Mogadishu itself is over 550 years old older than the United States once standing as one of the great commercial hubs of the Indian Ocean world. History shows that empires rise, fall, and change, but nations with deep roots endure. Many Somalis believe that U.S. policies, together with those of its allies, have kept Somalia weak, divided, and unable to rebuild its full potential. If you see that as exaggeration, then here is the simplest test: allow Somalis to rebuild with genuine freedom. Let Somalia choose its own partners China, Russia, Turkey and BRICS, or any nation it wishes without interference. Give Somalis ten peaceful years of self-determination and watch them build cities as vibrant as New York ,Los Angeles Washington DC and many more. And when that day arrives, we welcome you to visit and experience true Somali hospitality.

@GJarrosson YC

🚀 YC F25 is HERE — and I just published the full breakdown you’ve been waiting for. After weeks of 1:1s with founders and deep dives into the batch, I pulled together: 🔥 The entire YC F25 startup list 📊 Category breakdowns + % share 🤖 Theme analysis (spoiler: AI is still everywhere) 🧠 Insider look at which YC partners backed what ⭐ And our top favorite companies of the batch If you’re an investor, founder, or just YC-curious, this is the most comprehensive look at F25 anywhere. 📩 Want to read the full analysis + download the complete list? Comment "YC" and I'll send it to you ⚡ Curious what surprised us most this cycle? Why certain founders are breaking out? Or which categories YC partners are really leaning into? Drop a comment!

what’s the highest you guys got to on the divergent vocabulary test

@paolo_scales Depends on the multiple, your age, how much you have saved, and if you think you can grow it. Just sold my agency and I’m super happy with the decision.

agency offered to be acquired for $600k not 100% sure what to do any advice or questions I should ask?

@JulieChangRE I’m not questioning the new owners’ right to demo and rebuilt. I’m definitely questioning their honesty and morality.

What’s your opinion on this LA home sale, demo, new build?

@PatrickJBlum Do casino restaurants count?

why have I never seen a Native American restaurant?

@elonmusk This was the last straw for me. Cancelled my subscription

WSJ is so broken

@conorsen Even though I run a remote business, it makes me want to work for Jamie Dimon 😂

This is really illuminating in a CEO zeitgeisty way and I encourage you to listen to it.

@austin_rief Chat GPT is an awesome trip planner. Traditional travel agencies have been dying for years… now, they’re just dead.

If you are worried about AI taking your job just know that chatGPT made me an itinerary for my upcoming trip and included a full day of activities for February 29th.

@girdley Yep… swag is fun and can help build a culture but won’t make people stay. Solid pay, bonus opportunities, and respecting employees goes a long way.

Worst ways to keep your top employees: - Swag - Retreats - “Company values” Best ways to keep your top employees 👇

@mattyglesias Yeah, I can’t stand Warren but her net worth isn’t a huge shock.

@TheSalonDon Worker was just doing what she was told, and the customer was probably a Karen. But the worker definitely shouldn’t have ignored the customer. In my experience, you can’t expect much creativity from people making $15-$25/hr. (Not sure what your employees are getting paid).

It’s so hard to implement a customer first culture In my view the worker is in the wrong here. Just let them wait inside for you to finish opening up

Well, that’s enough Reddit for tonight

@9mmsmg Check out Lugano Switzerland on your way to Italy.

Planning a long stay in Italy next year. What would you add? Week 1-2: Rome Week 3-4: Florence Week 5-6: Venice Week 7-8: Cinque Terre Week 9-10: Tuscany Week 11-12: Amalfi Coast Week 13-?: Up in the air, but plan to head north then tackle Austria and Switzerland after.

@BraddrofliT Where the hell are you shopping where eggs at $10? This is just a total lie 😂

I don’t get it. In Mexico eggs are $2.30 In Canada eggs are $4.35 In the United States eggs are $10.00 Trumps economy.

@collin_ruth89 Edinburgh, Paris, Strasbourg, Lauterbrunnen, Lisbon, or Porto. Edinburgh prob takes the cake for us.

My girlfriend and I are "location independent". In 2023-24 we did a North American "tour". We lived for ~1 month in: - Denver, CO - Phoenix, AZ - Fort Worth, TX - Houston, TX - St. Petersburg, FL - Jacksonville, FL - Charleston, SC - Nashville, TN - Buffalo, NY We're considering an international tour this fall. Where should we go?