u/grayskiesss

I have a few local lead gen sites with GBPs that still get calls. One of them received about 45 calls in June (49 in July so far which is odd)

I don’t have a client anymore, so I started calling back a sample of the #s to see if they were real people or spam. The results were mixed: few personal VMs, businesses, disconnected #s, auto hang-ups, etc.

I also tried Whitepages, but it marked #s I know (from my personal phone) are spam as low spam risk, so I don’t trust that method.

How do you determine whether your inbound calls are actually legitimate leads? At what point would you decide to keep trying to monetize these versus just shutting them down?

If only a few are legit, I’ll take these down. I’ve wasted so much time being indecisive about this.

I use Avid for tracking #s & noticed I have more calls on the call logs than calls directed to my phone so idk if they suck.. idk!!

With all these renewal delays, I’m scared how long it may take to get mine. Mine expires in May 2027. I usually would renew around Nov but may do it earlier. But still I’ve seen ppl who renewed way earlier and still ended up losing their jobs.

I feel like I should start working on some side hustle. I have in the past but Didnt make money. But with $0 savings, I’m scared what will happen if I didn’t get it in time.

($0 savings isn’t bc i haven’t tried. I don’t make enough & I’m the bread winner)

I know this isn’t a job search sub but im ask in here in case someone with DACA has any referrals.

DFW area—anyone know who is hiring? If your company has openings, DACA friendly..? Not positions that require specific high education or experience. Basically a regular office job, easily trained kind of job.

Thanks.

I know I’m not Gods favorite and I don’t see my personal prayers answered but I need prayer for a different job. My current one for multiple reasons is messing with my mental health. I feel like my life has declined for like 10 years working there. I’m the bread winner so I couldnt just leave but it’s getting to a point where I really can’t take it.

I’d prefer a remote or hybrid. I don’t have any major qualifications so that’s hindering me in what kind of job to look for.

Maybe if God answers this, my mental health can get back on track and my relationship with him can get better.. idk.

I’m stuck trying to decide if I should shut down my GMBs. They’ve been live for like 5-6 years but I have no clients. But before I make that final decision, I want to know if the calls im getting are legit.

Is there a service or site i can use to check if the callers are spam? If they’re are mostly spam then I won’t feel bad shutting them down.

Ive googled each number but nothing comes up. Even checked in Zelle, Cash App to see if it belongs to a real person. Didnt work.

Not sure if this post is allowed. It’s fine if it’s not.

I need someone who can sell the leads/calls from my sites/GMBs. I have some getting a good amount of calls. Some could be spam calls. Not sure. But either way, I need clients and selling isn’t my strength.

I can DM you the niches, cities & a rough estimate of the # of calls.

Or does anyone know of a specific FB group or similar where ppl are interested in taking over a whole site?

What would you do in my situation? I have no desire to stay in the lead gen business. It’s just not for me.

I have some sites/google listings that get calls. I don’t answer them so I think most are real customers calling.

Idk if I should sell… may not get what they’re worth. Or just shut them down and move on? Or any other ideas.

I wish I had the motivation to continue. I googled this question & i see posts saying you aren’t allowed to sell but what if I’m literally selling my lead gen business?

If I’m to sell, whats the best way to get in contact with buyers? I don’t mean Reddit because in the past someone just asks for the listings and never follows up.

You know how ppl say their current home may end up being their forever home b/c they got it at a cheap rate or price and we may never see those numbers again.. well do some of you feel the same way about your job? Like your pay is decent & you
got the job when the market didn’t suck

In my case, I have a desk job, not hard, paid a little over $26. Even though my coworkers annoy me, the workplace isn’t bad. Manager is nice. I could go on but compared to other peoples workplaces, this is way better.

I’d like to get a better job but the market sucks. I have no skills that stand out. I don’t want to go back to school. I deal with mental issues.

Ive browsed job postings and the jobs that don’t require much experience are like $16-22. I’ve seen some requiring a lot of experience or education paying what im making. I’d like to work for myself but zero ideas.

So im worried that this may end up being like my forever home/job

Shipped 2 separate eBay orders may 8. Saturday evening, they’re closed so just dropped off in lobby. Filled out missing mail search request on may 16. Even called usps last week but they couldn’t give me more info. This happened in January with another item & was never found.

Ive had my acct since 08, zero negative reviews. Don’t want to risk someone leaving one. So I get anxious lol like I want to refund to stay on their good side but idk if the item will arrive. Blouse-$15, athletic top-$14. So not expensive but still… I hate USPS!

I’m in TX where spring summer fall are all hot! Our compressor isn’t working and it costs like $1500+ to fix it. Thats if they don’t find other issues. I don’t have that $. Hard to function in a house burning all day. My 6 yr old niece starting end of may when school ends will spend all day at this house and worse for her being a kid. Anyways we don’t know what to do. Fans dont help much. Older house with probably no insulation.

I have a job that I strongly dislike. Company is about 300 employees. Non profit so not I’ve never experienced that corporate America type of office. Dont want to. But besides working for myself, my dream is to work for a very small company. Like 10 or less ppl. What do you search to find those? Starting to feel like i need connections to get one.

Or a remote job lol to get away from these ppl!! But small office is my main question..

For those of you who are Christians, how do you deal with your faith in believing God will make a permanent status change for you?

My faith has been declining for the last few years so I have zero hope. It’s almost laughable to think in this political climate, we will ever see something for our good so the little hope is waiting for another admin. But the past has shown thats not that helpful either.

Anyway, not making fun of anyones faith or belief but I’m curious if you’re a Christian, do you actually think God will ever help? Soonish and not in 20 years lol

Also not referencing marriage bc not everyone wants it this way. I mean a change in policy that can help everyone.

And if you’re not a believer & all this sounds stupid to you, I don’t blame you. I’m headed down that path

Anyone else the breadwinner (bc of having DACA) in your family? How do you deal with the stress? I don’t mean being married with kids. I mean like taking care of a parent, sibling.

Idk maybe this is a silly prayer compared to others but I need a miracle in finances to be able to fix our house ac issue. Cost almost $1000 maybe more and I have $0. The heat inside is unbearable. Sometimes I get frustrated when God doesn’t hear small prayers b/c why ignore something like this.

I know most people are waiting for the decision but has anyone already moved? Specifically because of this not another reason. If so, where did you move? Did you find a job?