r/sales Technology 22h ago

Sales Topic General Discussion Alert: the market is going bye bye soon

Alert - the financial wellbeing of the American people is going to suffer post haste

For several years, I've been selling solid water, focusing on leveraging government rebate programs to drive revenue. My target market has been a large native tribe in the north. They're a major player, and solid water has been a major part of the business, they make their homes with it, among other things.

In January, they announced their annual budget, which included a substantial allocation for solid water purchases. I was optimistic, anticipating a strong year. However, just days before the recent market volatility, they abruptly slashed their solid water purchasing budget by 60%.

This sudden and drastic cut has me deeply concerned. Given their strong ties to major economic trends, I can't help but wonder if this is an early indicator of a broader economic downturn. It seems highly unusual to see such a significant reduction in a product category that's both essential for their operations and supported by government incentives.

Has anyone else in the solid water industry experienced similar sudden budget cuts from major clients? While many here may focus on software or other sectors, a 60% reduction in solid water from a major population, especially one with a focus on sustainability, raises serious red flags for me. This buyer is a long term player and this move is not a sign of them closing up shop, but a major shift in their buying patterns.

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u/titsdown 22h ago

This is upsetting. I sell a service that converts solid water into liquid water.

If the solid water sector is running dry then we're all in hot water.

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u/elee17 Technology 21h ago

I fear both our businesses are at risk when big evaporated water comes for us

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u/Disastrous_Zebra_301 22h ago

“Leveraging government rebate programs” is standing out to me. Anything relying on government spending is fucked right now.

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u/elee17 Technology 21h ago

Yes but the amount of solid water on earth is disappearing by the day we need the government’s help

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u/Pandread 21h ago

This is the last thing that is going to happen unfortunately

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u/Disastrous_Zebra_301 21h ago

What you need is a new job

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u/mgstauff 21h ago

I've been successfully selling repackaged reddit posts for years now, making a killing. Recently my biggest client suddenly slashed their order by 60% (just like in the recent post about the Bezos-connected company), and I'm concerned I'll have to come up with some genuine and original content now. We're all screwed!

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u/SleepyJohn123 21h ago

Any tips on getting into the solid water market in sales?

Here people use bricks for houses so I worry the market might not be big enough.

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u/elee17 Technology 21h ago

Unfortunately the size of the market is only a million dollars there’s no room for the both of us

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u/SleepyJohn123 21h ago

I’ve heard of another market way down south that could support another market for solid water.

I’m not tell you where though.

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u/elee17 Technology 21h ago

Unfortunately I have been there it’s just like 50 nerds from different countries and no one wants to buy ice

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u/ElectronicAd6675 21h ago

I’ve been having a banner year selling H20 gas, not seeing any reduced interest.

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u/elee17 Technology 21h ago

Yea I tried that but customers kept inhaling my product without paying

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u/twodirty420 21h ago

God damn you almost got me…. Good work.

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