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  1. James90

    How to structure B2B pre-sales deals in-person?

    MARKETING 
    Hi There, I currently have a manufactured product in production and is ready for ocean freight (40HC) Many thanks to @Walter Hay for his sourcing thread and book. I’ve navigated the sourcing, custom, and freight forwarding process thus far! Now I must focus my attention to sales :eek: So...
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    Not happy at my current job (Electrician, NY)

    You've got 5 years experience, knowledge, and connections in your industry. Think how you can leverage that if you were to do something else. Example: Marketing: Market for other electrical contractors Import/Wholesales: Source/sell electrical work materials/equipment Service - IF you can...
  3. James90

    What do you think about a vegan shoes brand for Men

    -I love nature -I like stylish shoes -I don’t compute wearing vegan/eco shoes as a contribution to “preserve” the environment. Perhaps explore this thread https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/a-guide-to-validating-your-business-idea-in-a-weekend-or-less.80019/
  4. James90

    Digitizing the bulk documents (marketing ideas)

    IDEA MARKETING 
    My background is in Commercial Aviation tech ops and Real Estate. You can approach mid level-small level Airlines/charters/cargo operations that hasn't adopted being fully digitalized yet. They have a TON of back dated maintenance documents that would definitely would benefit from your...
  5. James90

    How difficult could it be when dealing with Manufacturers.

    RANT 
    I’m currently going through the same motions as you. I’ve been sourcing a product that the technology exists, but no suppliers so far has it stocked off the shelf. It’s a numbers game. Thus, it’s been a constant back/forth email with over 60 suppliers/manufactures. Found 2 solid leads. This is...
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    Marketing: digital menu for restaurants/bars/other locations with physical menus

    MARKETING 
    Hawaii, USA
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    Marketing: digital menu for restaurants/bars/other locations with physical menus

    MARKETING 
    Has restaurant’s in your area not forced to have digital menus yet? Due to covid, 99% of restaurants where I’m from already have QR coded menus. QR codes are placed on tables, and we simply scan them via mobile for the menus. Join restaurant industry/owners/employee groups on facebook, and add...
  8. James90

    Question for founders or anyone that works with a startup?

    Start now. If you fail you learn If you succeed you learn Can't take back time... As for the getting clients part... Nothing comes easy... You might as well start now.
  9. James90

    learn coding vs outsource

    I have zero knowledge in programming, and decide to out-source the work to build an app/software. Are there any auditing provisions out there to tell if they performed a solid job in the back-end?
  10. James90

    LAZY STRATEGY TO COLD EMAIL YOUR WAY TO PROFIT

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    Newbie question: When testing email copies and sequences do you email the same people again or get an entire new list?
  11. James90

    Anyone thinking of buying real estate in 2021？

    I'll be looking at an investment/vacation home in Vietnam. I anticipate to be traveling there more often, once borders open and would have my own place and rent it out on Airbnb while i'm away. Also keeping an eye out on 2nd & 3rd tier cities in the U.S. for investments.
  12. James90

    Are patents worth it?

    In your experience, how effective are NDA's with mfg'ers? It's my first time contacting mfg'ers to develop a product. It's a technical product, so it's time-consuming vaguely describing the product to receive accurate feedback. Because the majority of mfg'ers that I've communicated thus far...
  13. James90

    Is it possible for very rich people to hang out with poor/working class people?

    HOT! PEOPLE 
    This reminds me of a funny quote by Trump. Take it for what it as I suppose. :rofl: "Successful people love losers. Some of my best friends are losers. I go out with successful people and I come home with a headache. We’re all sitting around talking about ourselves, ‘I did this, I did that.’ If...
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    Are patents worth it?

    Just curious.. you couldn't sell a lot because you had to increase prices due to higher royalties?
  15. James90

    Website for Car Enthusiasts - Anyone do similar?

    Perhaps begin building a brand and presence in the "scene"? I recently purchased my first street bike. Entirely new to the scene, I began youtubing potential mods for my bike. I came across a video showcasing a sick a$$ project bike build by a parts distributor brand. What I thought was cool...
  16. James90

    I've finally quit gaming.

    MINDSET 
    Congrats. I've also played excessively in my teen years. Haven't played for over 10 years, and still got that itch to return to playing when I look at the eneromous leaps and bounds video games have gone through over the years with unreal graphics, performance, and fine tuned online...
  17. James90

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    Walter, I'm hesitant on the quality of the samples I've received from the supplier, due to being the complete product is too large be sent over as a sample. Would I be overreaching if I asked my supplier to provide me one of their customer's contacts so I could get a review of their product...
  18. James90

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    Walter, I have decided on a supplier and is currently receiving quotes from various freight forwarders. Besides judgement by price and ETD, is there thing else I should pay attention to when deciding on which freight forwarder to go with? Thank you in advance!
  19. James90

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    A lesson learned today. I was in the process to import plywood from China into the U.S. Before they were about to send samples, I was made aware by the suppliers of an “anti-dumping” duty which I've never heard of. I was just aware of the duties via HTS codes With a bit of research, it’s a...
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    Anti-China Sentiment

    "Not buying anything from China" - Sent from iPhone

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