I’ve used both, and I keep going back and forth.
Straight tubes feel like they hit harder and are easier to clear, but beakers seem more stable and hold more water, which can make the smoke feel smoother.
If you could only keep one, which would it be and why?
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Every friend group has one person whose mission is to make everyone question reality.
We’re in a pretty niche B2B industry, and for a while, our content strategy wasn’t doing much. We were publishing blog posts regularly, but traffic was inconsistent, and most of it wasn’t converting into leads.
What finally worked was shifting our focus to content based on the actual questions potential customers were asking before they bought.
Instead of writing general articles, we started creating content around high-intent search terms.
Our process was pretty straightforward:
The posts that consistently brought in qualified traffic were:
Nothing happened overnight, but after a few months, we started seeing:
The best-performing content wasn’t the most creative.
It was the content that answered the exact questions people were searching before making a purchase decision.
If your content isn’t generating leads, try focusing less on what you want to say and more on what your customers are already asking.
What type of content has delivered the best ROI for your business?
For retailers, margins vary significantly depending on the product category. Here is a general breakdown from what I have seen.
Higher margins do not always mean higher profits. Fast-moving products often outperform slower items with bigger markups.
What product categories deliver the best profit for your store?
Over the last 30 days, we tested a few changes on our wholesale e-commerce website.
We were getting traffic, but not enough visitors were turning into leads or customers.
Here are the three changes that had the biggest impact:
Instead of listing every product category, we used one clear sentence that explained exactly what we offer.
We replaced vague buttons like “Learn More” with more direct options such as:
Shop Wholesale
Apply for a Wholesale Account
View Best Sellers
We featured the brands we carry, customer testimonials, and photos from trade shows we’ve attended.
This helped build trust right away.
Results after 30 days
The main takeaway for me was pretty simple:
Clear messaging almost always beats trying to say too much. Sometimes small tweaks can make a much bigger impact than a full redesign.
What’s one website change that had a surprisingly big effect on your business?
I’m not looking for generic advice like “post on social media” or “run ads.”
I’d love to hear real examples, such as
What was the tactic? What industry are you in? And what kind of results did you see?
When high, I'm the funniest person alive and could walk on stage and crush a Netflix stand-up special.
Packaging compliance can be a headache in cannabis. Between child-resistant requirements, labeling rules, and state-by-state regulations, even a small mistake can lead to costly delays.
For those working in cannabis packaging or retail:
• What compliance issue causes you the most trouble?
• Have you ever had to redesign packaging because regulations changed?
• How do you stay updated on new requirements?
Would love to hear what challenges you’re seeing and any resources that
When we first started, getting customers felt harder than building the business itself. We didn’t have a huge budget, a big audience, or brand recognition.
Here’s what actually helped us land our first 10 customers:
• Reached out directly to local businesses instead of waiting for leads
• Focused on relationships instead of trying to sell immediately
• Posted consistently on social media, even when engagement was low
• Asked early customers for honest feedback and referrals
• Showed products/services in action instead of only talking about them
• Responded quickly to every inquiry, even small ones
• Stayed patient and kept improving little by little
The biggest lesson? The first few customers usually come from effort that doesn’t scale. Networking, conversations, follow-ups, and consistency mattered way more than fancy marketing.
Curious how other small businesses got their first customers. What worked for you?
One of the biggest mistakes we made early on was focusing too much on looking like a big company instead of actually helping people.
We spent way too much time:
Meanwhile, the content that actually brought customers was:
Another mistake was believing good content would automatically get reach.
It doesn’t.
Distribution matters just as much as the content itself.
Things only started improving once we became active in communities, focused on SEO, posted consistently, and actually interacted with people instead of treating social media like a billboard.
Also learned that follower count means almost nothing in the beginning.
A smaller audience that trusts you is far more valuable than thousands of inactive followers.
Curious what marketing mistake taught you the biggest lesson?
I keep running into the same issue with edibles… either I barely feel anything, or it hits way harder than I expected and there’s no going back.
Feels like there’s no in-between.
Mine was searching for my lighter… while holding it in my hand the whole time.
Please tell me I’m not alone. what’s yours?
Curious to hear real experiences from people in the industry.