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  1. MattThomas

    Trump on CBS Wed night 7pm Central

    Thanks for the heads-up. Can't say I am a big fan of the guy though. While I admire him on the account that he is a master at branding, I just can't bring myself to like him, especially after what hes doing to Jones Beach (not far from my house).
  2. MattThomas

    Morality of profiting through non-profits

    If you are a charitable, NPO, desiring actual profits really brings a question to your motivations and priorities, doesnt it? Who would want to donate to an "NPO" that really is just looking to maximize shareholder value and not benefit those stated in their mission? As other users said, Social...
  3. MattThomas

    advice needed

    REAL ESTATE 
    Go to another source and check condo prices in the area, just so you get a more objective idea of what prices should be for these condos. Also consider how much rent you would get for renting out the property, and how much a manager would cost. Once you have a better idea about these costs...
  4. MattThomas

    Documentary - profitability / funding?

    I couldn't recommend anything in particular, but if you are asking if documentaries can be profitable, I would say they certainly can be, but since they can be very cheap to make, the content has to be very interesting and relevant. Considering some of the popular documentaries out...
  5. MattThomas

    Citibank Tries to Buy Plane with TARP Money

    I just can't believe that the greedy culture of our big business sector hasn't changed at all even after all that has happened. Citi's board was whispering about a sale just a few months ago before they were given bailout money, and now they want to buy an executive jet? Is it any wonder that so...
  6. MattThomas

    What is the optimal conversion rate?

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I think it really varies from industry to industry and advertising medium to advertising medium. If you are talking about PPC ads and landing pages, I'd say a ballpark attractive rate would be 2-5%. Again, that is broad and might be different depending on your industry.
  7. MattThomas

    Losing sight

    MINDSET 
    Spending might not be such a bad thing to keep you motivated. If you save every last dollar and never treat yourself, it is going to be difficult to keep working without any kind of reward. I think instead of saving as much as possible for five years, maybe you should start your business ideas...
  8. MattThomas

    Lunch of a Lifetime

    REAL ESTATE 
    I would ask: "What are your most tried and true techniques for moving big projects forward as fast as possible" and "Where do you go for help, resources and to learn more about your craft? Do you have any learning hacks that you could share?" These questions would probably help to discover...
  9. MattThomas

    Nick Vujicic, No Arms, No Legs, No Worries

    MINDSET 
    Nick's stuff is really going viral, it's all over the place. Very inspirational!
  10. MattThomas

    Lessons learned since becoming an entrepreneur

    Wow, great post. Very useful I will keep these points in mind! I'm sure many would probably agree with this lesson, but would you say that another important lesson is to get started on an idea right away, before you lose interest or motivation?
  11. MattThomas

    Focus and experimentation in web publishing

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I really enjoyed what you have had to posted in this thread. I think this can often represent a problem for a lot of us, not just as entrepreneurs but individuals who have a lot of passion for a lot of different interests. I'm glad to hear that you are moving in a positive direction, but I am...
  12. MattThomas

    Copy written, so don't copy me?

    If this is true, then "respinning" seems to have worked quite well for you in honing and mastering your art. Why would this be any different with personal development? I think committing yourself to learning and keeping an open mind to what others have to teach you is what makes someone a real...
  13. MattThomas

    Help me find the friction! (New site)

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    How many hits have you, in fact gotten from your PPC campaign? How much experience do you have using Google AdWords? I know campaigns require some time to test and tweak before there can be any sales, let alone profitable. Be patient but also persistent in testing and tweaking your ads and...
  14. MattThomas

    Copy written, so don't copy me?

    Exactly, your interpretation of the ideas that you have read is your own thinking, based on your own experiences. This is original. Tony Robins was not the first personal development guru, just like Einstein wasn't the first scientist...and science is all about testing the ideas and theories of...
  15. MattThomas

    Fastlane or slowlane

    MINDSET SLOWLANE 
    Some believe that paying off your debt early is a bad financial move. I read this article here, it might make you think differently about paying off your mortgage super fast. Of course, this decision is up to you and your own risk tolerance, but you should definitely consider both the pros and...
  16. MattThomas

    Taking over the business!

    It is comforting to hear that you have that close relationship with the clients, so it is less likely that they will leave when you take over. However, should you decide to take over the business, one thing you should really do to insure that the business is saleable, and a much more valuable...
  17. MattThomas

    Need your opinions on domain name and tagline

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    MyQpons isn't bad. I like mecoupons too. I think your first tagline: Search Promotions - Print Coupons - Shop Local - Save Money is okay. It's concise and it states the purpose of the site, but maybe it could be a little more creative and catchy? Good luck!
  18. MattThomas

    Now is the Time to Shop Local Banks

    Excellent post! Thanks for the tip. Its interesting just to observe what banks are doing now to manage the crisis. I'd imagine they were willing enough to lower rates because they would prefer lower payments than no payments at all. Even if there is barely a profit margin on the mtg, banks...
  19. MattThomas

    Barack Obama How do we capitalize?

    In that case, maybe short-selling some stock or buying some Put Options would be a good way to capitalize? :D
  20. MattThomas

    Hello from New York

    Lol, thanks for the input everyone. I look forward to the future discussions!

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