Congratulations Patrick

#1

Post by JacobAldridge » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 8:58 PM UTC

If previous blog posts and memory serve me, today is a milestone day for patio11 (aka Patrick McKenzie) - his last day as a Japanese salaryman before stepping full time into his 'MicroISV on a Shoestring'.

There are others in the HN community that have been there before, or built much larger businesses, or taken the plunge without first having built a successful side project. But since patio11 is a valuable member on this site, and a contributor I greatly admire, I felt it was worth noting and creating a space for others who might also want to pass on their best wishes.

So Congrats Patrick. I wish you every success. If the adage 'Give and ye shall Receive' were ever to hold true, then you will be the recipient of much happiness.

(And if you don't know patio11, I recommend his blog http://www.kalzumeus.com/)

Re: Congratulations Patrick

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Post by gridspy » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 9:09 PM UTC

Congratulations Patrick. I hope you enjoy your new-found freedom. Remember not to work _too_ hard ;)

Re: Congratulations Patrick

#3

Post by hockeybias » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 9:21 PM UTC

beST OF LUCK!

Re: Congratulations Patrick

#4

Post by davidw » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 9:26 PM UTC

What I'm curious about: patio11 seems to have developed some formidable experience in the non-bullshit aspects of "SEO" (running actual A/B tests and iterating as a result). The odds are good that that's actually worth more, on a consulting basis, than selling bingo cards. Maybe he'll add some products? Best of luck in any case!

Re: Congratulations Patrick

#5

Post by kilian » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 9:30 PM UTC

Congratulations, remember full time is just 40 hours (think of all the free time!) and Go Kick Ass! :)

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Post by shafqat » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 9:33 PM UTC

Patrick - congrats. You represent all that is good about this community!

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Post by scott_s » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 9:37 PM UTC

davidw wrote: post #4

What I'm curious about: patio11 seems to have developed some formidable experience in the non-bullshit aspects of "SEO" (running actual A/B tests and iterating as a result). The odds are good that that's actually worth more, on a consulting basis, than selling bingo cards. Maybe he'll add some products? Best of luck in any case!

That may be true right now. But I bet he'd rather see if he can push his business further and make it not-true in the future.

Re: Congratulations Patrick

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Post by die_sekte » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 9:37 PM UTC

davidw wrote: post #4

What I'm curious about: patio11 seems to have developed some formidable experience in the non-bullshit aspects of "SEO" (running actual A/B tests and iterating as a result). The odds are good that that's actually worth more, on a consulting basis, than selling bingo cards. Maybe he'll add some products? Best of luck in any case!

I think he wrote that he has amassed a big amount of experience, enough to write a book, but that he would rather spend his time writing actual software.

Re: Congratulations Patrick

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Post by glen » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 9:41 PM UTC

Congrats! Thanks for your valuable posts. Indeed, remember to take care of yourself now that you can work anytime you want -- tho your last job sounds like it was quite demanding.

Re: Congratulations Patrick

#10

Post by abstractbill » Tue, Mar 30, 2010, 9:43 PM UTC

Awesome, good luck Patrick - can't wait to see how things work out for you.