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0Clearing the cache of my life - Deep South Ventures
2025-04-23 •
The author reflects on the idea of clearing out the unnecessary clutter in their life, both digitally and physically, and starting fresh.
The text discusses the idea of not needing specific goals to accomplish things, using examples from nature and music. The author emphasizes the idea of following one's inner nature and enjoying the process.
The text describes the author's experience working in his brother's carpet business, including cleaning up remnants, driving a forklift, and handling used carpet padding. The author reflects on how this experience led him to disco...
The text is about the author's journey from being laid off to becoming an entrepreneur. It describes how the author started generating revenue online after being laid off multiple times and how he learned to code and build website...
0Now. That's what's next - Deep South Ventures
2024-01-06 •
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The text describes the author's internal struggle with the presence of a homesteading hippie vagabond within him, who influences his decision-making efforts and project preferences. Despite the challenges, the author acknowledges ...
The text is about the journey of the author in acquiring and developing the domain name DudeRanch.com, and his experiences in the dude ranch industry. It details the process of acquiring the domain, developing a business model, an...
The text is a conversation about the author's work as a domain investor and project overseer, using the analogy of managing hot tubs instead of spinning plates to describe the work. The conversation also touches on the idea of foc...
The text is about the author's journey of entrepreneurship and the importance of encouragement from his brother in pursuing his ideas.
0My life is a litmus test - Deep South Ventures
2022-08-12 •
The author describes their approach to life as a litmus test, trying new pursuits and studying the outcomes. They have learned that preferences change over time and have trained their brain to go with the flow and embrace randomne...
The text is about the author's journey from being laid off multiple times to becoming an entrepreneur. It details the various jobs and experiences that led to the author's decision to start his own business. The author reflects on...
0Going up the hill - Deep South Ventures
2021-06-18 •
The text describes a walking path near the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta, focusing on a challenging hill that serves as a metaphor for life's challenges and resistance. The author reflects on overcoming discomfort and uncertainty...
The text is a follow-up to a previous post about selling Vidalia onions on the internet. It discusses the challenges faced during the 2020 crop, including weather-related issues and the impact of Covid-19. The author also shares u...
The author reflects on their shift from asking unnecessary questions to surrendering to the building gene inside them, allowing them to start doing and living from a place of surrender. They share their experience of bidding on ex...
The text is a guide to the carpet pad recycling business, explaining the process of collecting old carpet padding, baling it, and selling it to carpet companies. It also includes tips for dealing with carpet layers and cross-selli...
The text discusses the importance of simplicity in business and the advantages of focusing on doing one thing well. The author uses the example of selling Vidalia onions and emphasizes the need for controlled growth and a strong c...
0Let go, then go - Deep South Ventures
2020-08-23 •
The text encourages letting go of the past and starting anew, using the analogy of a bird building a nest. It also references Taoism and the idea of inner nature.
The text is about the author's experience with developing and managing a job board focused on the ranching industry. The author partnered with David McCollough to develop the website RanchWork.com, which became successful over the...
The text discusses the use of profanity in a positive and uplifting manner, questioning why cursing is associated with negativity and anger. The author reflects on the cathartic nature of cussing and its potential to release posit...
0Give me grunt work - Deep South Ventures
2020-01-15 •
The text discusses the author's enjoyment and pride in doing grunt work, such as data entry, online research, and low-level graphic design, as a solo builder. The author feels that outsourcing such tasks is unnecessary and prefers...
0I sell onions on the Internet - Deep South Ventures
2019-04-22 •
The text is about a web developer who bought the domain name VidaliaOnions.com and started an online business selling Vidalia onions. He partnered with a farmer and grew the business through customer service, marketing, and brandi...