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Anyone worked with a business that's still shockingly old-school despite making real money?
Been digging into small/mid businesses ($500k-5M rev) that are still stuck on spreadsheets, WhatsApp, and paper — trying to find something worth building software for, but I keep landing on HVAC/landscaping/auto repair, which are already crowded with tools like ServiceTitan or Shopmonkey.
Anyone here worked with a business that surprised you with how outdated it still is, despite making real money? What's the actual daily pain — is it scheduling, chasing payments, tracking inventory, compliance paperwork? Genuinely curious what's still being run on Excel and duct tape in 2026.
u/DiscussionExtra1456 — 7 hours ago