Hey Mike - I have been in sales, technology and marketing - my own companies - for 33 years, so is nice to meet someone that goes way back.

My main observation of IM is that it is so easy to enter, that all normal successful business practices are totally ignored.

In the bricks and mortar world proper business discipline is crucial to survival, even then it is tough - very tough.

IM is too easy.

I know that might upset some people, but the truth is that the lack of entry barriers mean that people start IM businesses with no clue how to run a business - which is what it is all about - and many inevitably fail.

As I have said before - most entering IM treat it more like a casino.

Nice to have someone onboard who can bring real world experience to the table. That said I have only been here just over a week myself.

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