Zane Staples Introduction!

[Zane Staples]

<div class="bbWrapper">Hi all! I have recently been reading through the The Millionaire Fast lane book and decided to join the forum! I have been taking steps towards beginning a laser engraving side business, while although not incredibly feasible as a fast lane I am hoping to gain a lot of experience and have some great ideas (not wooden engraved coasters don&#039;t worry <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" />. My senior year will be starting soon at San Diego State University and I am currently working a sales summer internship for an onsite security guard company called Signal. Through this internship I have been gaining a lot of hard skills with B2B sales. After the internship I will have enough savings to come out of college debt free and will have the full school year to pursue the fast lane. <br /> <br /> I have already registered as a LLC and will receive the confirmed registration in about 3 weeks. I am currently fully committed to the internship M-F 9-5 but it pays well and ends in 4 weeks. I will then fully pursue business ownership and the fast lane. I have already created social media accounts and have the same handle for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc (Ace Engravings) and will begin work on setting them up over the coming weeks. I have also began studying html coding so as to assist myself in web design skills for my business, although am currently struggling and wondering if anyone has recommendations for good web design courses to assist me in the process. If anyone has any other tips or whatnot please let me know!<br /> <br /> I am excited to learn from you all and will gladly take any advice you have <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-smile2.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /><br /> <br /> -Zane Staples</div>

 

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[Gypsy Soul]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 145062" data-quote="Zane Staples" data-source="post: 1128683" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1128683" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1128683">Zane Staples said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Hi all! I have recently been reading through the The Millionaire Fast lane book and decided to join the forum! I have been taking steps towards beginning a laser engraving side business, while although not incredibly feasible as a fast lane I am hoping to gain a lot of experience and have some great ideas (not wooden engraved coasters don&#039;t worry <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" />. My senior year will be starting soon at San Diego State University and I am currently working a sales summer internship for an onsite security guard company called Signal. Through this internship I have been gaining a lot of hard skills with B2B sales. After the internship I will have enough savings to come out of college debt free and will have the full school year to pursue the fast lane.<br /> <br /> I have already registered as a LLC and will receive the confirmed registration in about 3 weeks. I am currently fully committed to the internship M-F 9-5 but it pays well and ends in 4 weeks. I will then fully pursue business ownership and the fast lane. I have already created social media accounts and have the same handle for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc (Ace Engravings) and will begin work on setting them up over the coming weeks. I have also began studying html coding so as to assist myself in web design skills for my business, although am currently struggling and wondering if anyone has recommendations for good web design courses to assist me in the process. If anyone has any other tips or whatnot please let me know!<br /> <br /> I am excited to learn from you all and will gladly take any advice you have <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-smile2.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /><br /> <br /> -Zane Staples </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote> <br /> Howdy Zane. Welcome to the team. You sound like you have all the tools you will need to grow a business. That is truly amazing as you are still in University. What a great start. Look forward to following you progress to your millionaire businesses.</div>

 

[Zane Staples]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 144827" data-quote="Gypsy Soul" data-source="post: 1128685" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1128685" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1128685">Gypsy Soul said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Howdy Zane. Welcome to the team. You sound like you have all the tools you will need to grow a business. That is truly amazing as you are still in University. What a great start. Look forward to following you progress to your millionaire businesses. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thanks!</div>

 

[MJ DeMarco]

<div class="bbWrapper">Welcome Zane, although I wish you would have waited on the LLC. California will charge you yearly rent on the application, no matter how much $$ you make.<br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 145062" data-quote="Zane Staples" data-source="post: 1128683" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1128683" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1128683">Zane Staples said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> laser engraving side business </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/13831/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="13831" data-username="@Lex DeVille">@Lex DeVille</a> - didn&#039;t you have a business like this? Or thought about it?</div>

 

[ZCP]

<div class="bbWrapper">Welcome <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/145062/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="145062" data-username="@Zane Staples">@Zane Staples</a> . I&#039;ll assume you are not named after me? <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-smile2.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /><br /> <br /> Don&#039;t have a business or any nexus in CA. Find posts by <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/2781/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="2781" data-username="@GlobalWealth">@GlobalWealth</a> .<br /> Loved your post. Nice work. DM me. I&#039;d be happy to do a call and help you in any way!<br /> <br /> From a fellow Zane.</div>

 

[Zane Staples]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 1128745" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1128745" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1128745">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Welcome Zane, although I wish you would have waited on the LLC. California will charge you yearly rent on the application, no matter how much $$ you make.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/13831/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="13831" data-username="@Lex DeVille">@Lex DeVille</a> - didn&#039;t you have a business like this? Or thought about it? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thanks MJ! Yes I know about the annual cost with LLC, I am confident in my business model I have come up with utilizing the laser engraver to make specialized products for varying organizations which is why I decided to LLC. Although I finally made the leap I have been researching and studying business/LLC related topics as a passion for many months now so I am feeling prepared and excited for the long windy road ahead <img src="/community/imgs/emoticons/em-smile2.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></div>

 

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[Lex DeVille]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1" data-quote="MJ DeMarco" data-source="post: 1128745" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1128745" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1128745">MJ DeMarco said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Welcome Zane, although I wish you would have waited on the LLC. California will charge you yearly rent on the application, no matter how much $$ you make.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/13831/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="13831" data-username="@Lex DeVille">@Lex DeVille</a> - didn&#039;t you have a business like this? Or thought about it? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Yes, my thread about that is here:<br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/lex-devilles-how-i-bought-a-4k-laser-and-started-an-engraving-side-hustle-for-free-super-easy.88070/" class="link link--internal">NOTABLE! - SIDE HUSTLE - Lex DeVille&#039;s - How I Bought a $4k Laser and Started an Engraving Side Hustle for Free (super easy)</a> <br /> <br /> One idea I REALLY like with the laser engraver is making signs for businesses, especially if you can scale it up into larger signs, plaques, donor walls, etc. With just a laser engraver, you can cut acrylic or wood signs or name placards and sell them to businesses for a high price. It&#039;s easy to start small with these, and also easy to contact small business owners who might be interested.</div>

 

[Zane Staples]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 13831" data-quote="Lex DeVille" data-source="post: 1128780" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1128780" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1128780">Lex DeVille said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Yes, my thread about that is here:<br /> <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/lex-devilles-how-i-bought-a-4k-laser-and-started-an-engraving-side-hustle-for-free-super-easy.88070/" class="link link--internal">NOTABLE! - SIDE HUSTLE - Lex DeVille&#039;s - How I Bought a $4k Laser and Started an Engraving Side Hustle for Free (super easy)</a><br /> <br /> One idea I REALLY like with the laser engraver is making signs for businesses, especially if you can scale it up into larger signs, plaques, donor walls, etc. With just a laser engraver, you can cut acrylic or wood signs or name placards and sell them to businesses for a high price. It&#039;s easy to start small with these, and also easy to contact small business owners who might be interested. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Awesome that is a great idea thank you Lex! One thing I see a lot of laser engraving related businesses on Etsy or wherever doing is just posting general things ie custom coaster tell us what you want and we will make it. My approach is more so mass emailing campaigns of specificed products. Ie frats and sororities reaching out and offering them customized water bottles with their frat logo and name of member. The more B2B approach of using the engraver to create a product and eventually potentially create a branding from there. I have been purchasing sample products off of Alli Express and Alibaba if there are any manufacturing sites you recommend for products I am all ears! <br /> <br /> Thanks!</div>