Wiardgroup

Here are important lessons I think both Grant & I have
learned (still learning?) from the last couple of
years.

1) there is nothing more rewarding than to have
somebody you know and respect (Gary Chang/Robert Rich)
not only *say* they like your modules, but actually
*use* them in a manner so that millions (Gary) and
thousands (Robert) of people are exposed to the glory.

2) there is nothing more disheartening than to have
total strangers post whatever comes into their heads
in public Internet groups about your stuff. Especially
if they don't *own* any.

3) there is nothing more depressing to discover the
Internet is, for a small group of people, their only
medium to have a 'voice' in the world. Sadly, they
have decided to pick THIS tiny little world.

4) We all dream of having a 'real' company, where
there are say 4 assemblers, a materials/purchasing
manager, a R&D tech, and then us. Orders roll in like
rainstorms in Texas summers. Not only that, we don't
piss off *anybody*, we have 100% customer
satisfaction. In fact, customers NEVER say a bad word,
offer to pay in advance, and NEVER complain about
delivery dates :) We pay so well even the employees
love us more than the customers. We have to put Keith
Emerson on hold to take Wendy's call.

I think there was a little 'digging in the heels' on
all sides. But I agree: ancient history. Me, I'm
raising prices July 1st, got to a longer lead-time
schedule, and farming out over 75% of the work. My son
enters middle school in the fall, and we are taking up
golf and rec league basketball. Maybe a little bowling
thrown in for good measure.

And everyone stop squabbling over painting versus
sculpture :(




		
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