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What was your biggest sacrifice?
MINDSET@KingWing26 Sacrifice comfort for growth.- Marc B.
- Post #29
- Forum: Mindset and Self-Development
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What was your biggest sacrifice?
MINDSETI quit my dead end, low-paying 9-5 and moved halfway across the country, away from half of my family, a roof over my head and two guaranteed job opportunities on the east coast. I was scared shitless, had reasonable amounts of doubt, but was determined to follow through. I felt like I was...- Marc B.
- Post #22
- Forum: Mindset and Self-Development
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CADa Dia
EXECUTIONI found a better way to get capital while gauging demand: pre-orders. I'd been bootstrapping this entire time using savings and profit from each project. It works, but it’s slow, and you can’t get your next product out fast enough if you’re still waiting for other pieces to sell. I started...- Marc B.
- Post #42
- Forum: Process and Execution
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CADa Dia
EXECUTIONFebruary 2016 Update I iterated. I made little changes to existing products. Modified old products by hand, redesigned them, and then ordered more of the updated units, so I wouldn’t have to waste time fixing them by hand anymore. Tried a few new things too: new materials, new fasteners...- Marc B.
- Post #41
- Forum: Process and Execution
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CADa Dia
EXECUTIONIn post #38, I brushed on the difficulty I had with my manufacturer. We ironed out the kinks, but I decided to find someone new because I was done. You can't compromise on quality. The projects were taking too long. It just wasn't worth the headache. I didn't burn my bridge with them...- Marc B.
- Post #40
- Forum: Process and Execution
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CADa Dia
EXECUTION9 months since the last update. I have to summarize my notes. I'll do my best to make them as actionable and informative as possible. If you have questions, ask away. In the meantime, read @Vigilante's thread...- Marc B.
- Post #39
- Forum: Process and Execution
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Interview with the CEO of Real Social Dynamics - Nicholas Kho
I was introduced to RSD in 2007, and I've found very few systems that can improve your confidence and perspective as quickly or as effectively. RSD is honest. If you don't walk-the-walk, you don't get the results, and each coach's story reflects that. Nicholas and his biz partner, Owen, are...- Marc B.
- Post #2
- Forum: General Business Discussion
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Holiday Stock
Place the order if you can afford it. Can confirm. I've kicked myself for not ordering enough inventory twice, and I told myself, "Never again." It cost weeks of lost sales during the most promising seasons of the year.- Marc B.
- Post #9
- Forum: Product Development, Importing, Sourcing
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Where I have been this time... and why I'm famous at Wells Fargo
GOLD! MINDSETThanks for exposing the scam. You and Kak have saved us a lot of grief. Rep+- Marc B.
- Post #68
- Forum: Mindset and Self-Development
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Where I have been this time... and why I'm famous at Wells Fargo
GOLD! MINDSETI hope that's not something you learned first hand.- Marc B.
- Post #65
- Forum: Mindset and Self-Development
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Do you regularly make smoothies?
I've been making the same shakes every day at 12:30pm since 2008. Earlier if I know I'll be busy in the afternoon. 1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries 1 small, ripe banana (too green makes the shake frothy) 1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Natural Whey Protein 1 tbsp natural peanut butter...- Marc B.
- Post #8
- Forum: Ideas, Concept Feedback
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Pokemon Go Game Discussion - Opportunities?
HOT!You can, at the "gyms." Rumors say that the future updates will allow trading of Pokemon between trainers and battles outside of the gym, player versus player (PVP) style. The game is only using 150 creatures from the first 3 versions of the Gameboy games, but you can see in the app (on your...- Marc B.
- Post #71
- Forum: Off-Topic Threads
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Ask me anything about eCommerce (Ongoing)
GOLD!Bookmarked. Thanks @Walter Hay! I'm glad @biophase phase called you out! I heard back from my manufacturer, and the price came down $0.80-1.20. I think there's room to negotiate when this happens more frequently, but I don't want them cutting corners on the quality of my product--it's...- Marc B.
- Post #832
- Forum: Business Models, Niches, Industries
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"Emotional Intelligence"
MINDSETEQ must be trending because a few months ago, I never heard the phrase. Now I hear it mentioned a few times a week. You need to have strong communication skills, no matter who you are or what you're doing. Training to improve my EQ has taught me humility. I'm an engineer, and I used to...- Marc B.
- Post #16
- Forum: Mindset and Self-Development
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Ask me anything about eCommerce (Ongoing)
GOLD!My price for <1000 units is $15/pc. I know there is a price break at 1000pcs, so I'm waiting on that number from my supplier. I think you're right. It may only drop $2-3 at most until I'm ordering at this volume more often.- Marc B.
- Post #830
- Forum: Business Models, Niches, Industries
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Ask me anything about eCommerce (Ongoing)
GOLD!Hey Bio, What is a fair wholesale discount for customers if they buy 1000-2000pcs? Let's use made up numbers. My landed cost per unit from my supplier is $15. My retail cost is $45. I'd like to find a price that works for both of us. I've never negotiated a bulk discount as a seller, so...- Marc B.
- Post #826
- Forum: Business Models, Niches, Industries
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What would you be looking for in a cleaning service?
MARKETINGAdd "attention to detail" to your list. I want to know that a professional cleaning service is going to get the job done right every time. No cutting corners.- Marc B.
- Post #26
- Forum: Marketing Strategy
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Am I wasting my time?
Definitely right about this. Give it more time if you've only been in business two months. Top-selling cases for the smart phones you listed are around $10.00. Can you afford to drop the price a little more? ...at least for a short while, so people can start talking about your product. We...- Marc B.
- Post #3
- Forum: General Business Discussion
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Unique advice from a successful business man
His advice is sound, par for the course. That's not a bad thing. You hear the same advice over and over again because it's true.- Marc B.
- Post #3
- Forum: General Business Discussion
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Stop Complicating it.
MINDSETCan you validate why you feel that way? You need a metric to measure your progress. Number of sales/dollars earned, feedback points, likes, comments, shares, visitors to your website, subscribers, SOMETHING. Look at a block of time. Let's say 1 year. Ask: What's the trend? Are those...- Marc B.
- Post #13
- Forum: Mindset and Self-Development
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