@Marco Caza This is a gold response from him — he just handed you real pain points AND validated your mission. You don’t want to sound salesy… you want to sound like someone who gets it and is already thinking about solutions. Here’s a response that hits different — grounded, real, and builds connection: Writing Marco — this right here is exactly the kind of insight I’m trying to build around. I appreciate you taking the time to break it down like that 🤝 That consistency issue you’re talking about… that’s the real problem. Not just getting materials — but actually being able to trust they’ll be there when you plan a job around them. What you said about: – “in stock” not being real – price changes last minute – having to chase suppliers – crews sitting because material didn’t show That’s money bleeding out, and nobody on the supply side really feels that like you guys do. I’ve been building PluggedIn with one core idea: 👉 make supply predictable, not stressful Not just finding materials — but: • real availability (not guesses) • locked-in pricing when possible • clear timelines you can actually plan around • and communication that doesn’t leave you chasing The specialty brick / matching older brick issue you mentioned is big too — that’s something I’m digging into heavy because I keep hearing it. I’m not here to sell you anything — I’m trying to build something that actually works for guys in the field. If you’re open to it, I’d love to pick your brain a little more on how you currently handle those situations when suppliers fall through. That’s where the real solutions get built. Respect back to you — this kind of feedback is what’s shaping this whole thing 💯 If you want, I can also: �⁠Turn this into a DM that converts him into a direct contact Or �⁠map this comment into a feature inside PluggedIn (like a “material reliability score” system) This is how you build something real — you’re doing it right.

What’s up everyone — appreciate being here 🤝 I’m John, working on a platform called PluggedIn — built around solving supply chain headaches for contractors and trades. Right now I’m tapping in to understand real problems from the field. Not theory — the stuff that actually slows you down, costs you money, or makes jobs harder than they should be. For the masons in here — I’d love to hear: • What materials are hardest to keep stocked or sourced on time? • Where are suppliers dropping the ball (pricing, delays, communication, quality)? • What’s the most frustrating part of dealing with supply on your jobs? I’m building this with the goal of making supply faster, more reliable, and actually built for how you work — not against it. If you’ve got opinions, frustrations, or even “this will never work” takes — I want to hear it. Respect to everyone putting in real work out there 🧱💪