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  1. Michael Raphael

    I'm new but not new-new

    INTRO 
    When I was 17 I read TMFL and like many readers I joined this forum hoping for inspiration and guidance. I did chronicle the start of my journey but like all bloggers, after a few posts I eventually gave up on my dreams of becoming a millionaire forum writer. But recently I've had a sense of...
  2. Michael Raphael

    A step into Virtual Reality

    EXECUTION 
    As always, when I start a new company I like to come back to the site that made everything happen. A little background for those who don't know me and/or do know me and want an update. I came on here in 2014 when I was trying to rapidly grow my web development company. Since then we've...
  3. Michael Raphael

    The Baby Sitter - Execution not working as planned

    HOT! MARKETING 
    As some of you may know me or have seen an occasional post of mine, you may know that I own a few businesses and was in the process of launching a new company (www.thebabysitter.co). Prior to us launching our company we had lots of promise, potential sales, etc... (need a bit of backstory). 1...
  4. Michael Raphael

    Is Pinterest Profitable? Should I invest in it more? Please help.

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I've been working diligently on Instagram, my next source is Pinterest. I was curious if anyone has had success with Pinterest, knows the % of sales that is driven by Pinterest (on average), etc... 1. I just want to know if it is worth my time to invest in this part of social media or not? 2...
  5. Michael Raphael

    Instagram Brand Development

    SOCIAL MEDIA WEB/DIGITAL 
    I hate to be that guy who posts something that can be searched, but the truth is I just cant find the post. I am trying to build up my following for my niche, it's mothers, baby showers, babies, and even (yes I know it's going to sound strange) but fitness. My question is how can I get...
  6. Michael Raphael

    Happy Halloween

    OFF-TOPIC 
    I know some of you may think this is childish but hope each and everyone of you have a great weekend and enjoy some unforgettable event(s). We all are working so hard so we can live a lifestyle that allows for childish freedom. What better day than today to express the freedoms we sought after...
  7. Michael Raphael

    Harassment from a Slowlane in Education

    SLOWLANE 
    So some of you may have read my other post regarding the failures of educators in the system. However, nothing holds a candle as to what I have experienced in the past 24 hours. As some of you may know, I am the owner of a business called The Baby Sitter, an infant development cushion...
  8. Michael Raphael

    What the f*ck are they saying

    HOT! 
    Contrary to popular belief, being forced to wake up at 9:15 is actually a terrible, terrible experience. Especially on a Friday! But every week for the next two months I will be forced to do this. Can you take a guess as to why? It isn't a job per say, but rather school. And I am just so bloody...
  9. Michael Raphael

    IT Developer Needed

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Over the past week I had a conflict with my developer and I am placed in a terrible predicament with the work load I have just received. Are any of the members here able to assist me with IT and software engineering. A client I just signed needs a central database (SQL, Java, PHP, Objective-C)...
  10. Michael Raphael

    Gardening as Self-Motivation

    I am not entirely sure whether a majority of you or not work from home, but unless I am on the road taking sales calls or visiting factories, friends & family, etc... I am home. So I started picking up gardening as a hobby to work on concurrently with my business. It has personally helped me...
  11. Michael Raphael

    Nooby Real-Estate question(s)

    REAL ESTATE 
    I am starting to look at real estate a lot more recently. I wanted to accumulate at least 50k in savings before touching it, and I have done that. It took me about a year/half to do it, and now with some consistent passive income of at least 3k-5k I am confident I can get this adventure going...
  12. Michael Raphael

    The Donkey and the Carrot

    EXECUTION 
    Just read an amazing analogy from a great book. I am sure most of you have read this, but for those whom haven't or the few that forgot here it is; Picture a donkey, dragging a cart, with its owner dangling a carrot just in front of the donkey's nose. The donkey's owner may be going where it...
  13. Michael Raphael

    Advisor/Partner requesting Swear Equity

    PEOPLE 
    So I have recently been in a predicament with someone whom originally was going to invest 100k for 3% and this was contingent on if he did XYZ. Today he is asking for 3.5 for just sweat equity, meaning no contingencies nothing. I would have to trust that he can do the job. I did contact some of...
  14. Michael Raphael

    Insider

    I apologize if this has been answered or what not, but I cannot find a quick solution. 1. Is there a simple 1-month subscription so I can see how it is. Almost a trial run so to speak?
  15. Michael Raphael

    The Baby Sitter

    EXECUTION 
    * I don't know if I am in the correct thread, if I am I apologize It's been a while since I have posted, but that is because I have been super busy. I am working with someone on a product. I have learned so many lessons and literally a different person since I started. In january, my...
  16. Michael Raphael

    Email Marketing... going back to the classic Direct Marketing tactics.

    MARKETING 
    I know this forum isn't meant for advertising your products, but over the past few weeks (months) our developers have been working on a method to improve email lists and what not and I wanted to give back to everyone in this community in some way. We have all heard of the big name email listers...
  17. Michael Raphael

    Raphael Edwards - I Want Nips

    Fastlane Community, I seek advice. I am trying to start a clothing company for young adult males and have hit multiple speed bumps on the way and need advice/mentor. First and foremost the product: 1. I have 4 different lines. I need patterns, markets, CAD, and Techpackages. Do you have any...
  18. Michael Raphael

    SEO for dummies - A thread that can help everyone!

    MARKETING 
    Sure sounds like a walking cliche title but here is something I try to do for every (marketing) client I have that will boost your page views and help your SEO rankings a lot. Rule #1 It is simple and requires no effort but Google loves it, why because its run by google. So what better way to...
  19. Michael Raphael

    Countries to Publish Ebook and other publishing questions

    PUBLISHING 
    Should I publish my books in every country on KDP (Amazon) or just english speaking countries. Just curious. I don't think it hurts to have in all, but I may be wrong. Also I want to publish my book on the Nook (Barnes and Noble) is this a bad idea? Lastly, are there other major...
  20. Michael Raphael

    To lease or not to lease...

    So I will be moving back to Tampa soon for school and I want to be able to work, however, my job requires that I drive. With that said, do you think it is a smart investment or not to lease a 20k car? For anyone interested it is the Scion FRS or a Jeep Wrangler Sports. I believe I need a car to...
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