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  1. ChickenHawk

    Uh Oh! 2 Months, 2K Site Visitors, 32k FB Ads Reach, Only TWO Sales

    HOT! MARKETING 
    It might just be my computer, but when I pull up your site, the top banner (the part in black) takes up almost half of my computer screen. I know others have mentioned that the site could use some improvement, but when you tweak it, i'd consider making sure the top banner is thinner, so you can...
  2. ChickenHawk

    23 and own shave ice shack, coffee shop, yet stuck

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    Oh wow, that's actually pretty cool! If my mom was still doing coffee, I'd probably buy her one of these for Christmas. That sounds like a perfect solution for the customization thing!
  3. ChickenHawk

    23 and own shave ice shack, coffee shop, yet stuck

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    Oh hey, one additional thought... When we owned our coffee-shop, one really chilly day, I made up a huge bunch of mochas, put them in little sample cups (with lids), and delivered the free samples to the employees of nearby businesses, along with some coupons (like for half-off mochas). Some of...
  4. ChickenHawk

    23 and own shave ice shack, coffee shop, yet stuck

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    The shop is really beautiful. Some random thoughts about what's been said so far... IMO, unless you're looking to build a brand and/or expand, I doubt custom-printed cups or napkins would help. Probably, it would only increase your expenses and time-investment with very little, if any, payoff...
  5. ChickenHawk

    Ideal Length For Erotica Books?

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    Oh man, I loved Held for Ransom's thread. Some inspiring stuff there! I can relate to the 70% commission challenge! Sadly though, I think that $2.99 for 10K words might be on the high side, unless you're seeing plenty of 10K books in this price range? Doing the math, you're looking at charging...
  6. ChickenHawk

    Hi, everyone!

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    Welcome to the forum! Funny, I'm pretty sure I've listened to the Millionaire Fastlane audiobook about three times, too. Come to think of it, I'm probably due to listen to it again. :) Good luck as you move forward!
  7. ChickenHawk

    Ideal Length For Erotica Books?

    IDEA 
    How short are the short stories? I don't write erotica, but I've been noticing quite a few decently ranking books in the 30K-35K word range, priced around $4.99. But those books consist of one story, as opposed to a compilation of several short stories. Please keep us posted on which route you...
  8. ChickenHawk

    Imminent Threat Survival

    NOTABLE! 
    These "mellow" leaders, along with their families, enjoy 24-hour protection from armed guards. Until they give up their own protection, their stance is laughable and the height of hypocrisy.
  9. ChickenHawk

    Imminent Threat Survival

    NOTABLE! 
    In France, the victims weren't merely killed. They were tortured and toyed with. Many were castrated and had their eyes gouged out, apparently while still alive. The victims, all unarmed, had virtually no chance of fighting back. The terrorists had guns. The victims did not. Castration is...
  10. ChickenHawk

    How to find FB audiences?

    MARKETING 
    Respectfully, I disagree. You're selling a book on how to create and sell ebooks. Amazon/kindle is the largest ebook seller in the world. As such, what's on Amazon/kindle is highly relevant to your entire sales pitch. How else would prospective readers judge you? Not being trying to be abrasive...
  11. ChickenHawk

    How to find FB audiences?

    MARKETING 
    Welcome to the forum! Since I'm assuming you want honest insight, looking at your book on Amazon, it doesn't appear that you've sold many books. I'm not sure there's a good way to market a book on how to write, format, and sell books, when you haven't actually sold many books yourself. A few...
  12. ChickenHawk

    23 and own shave ice shack, coffee shop, yet stuck

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    I can relate! The shop is still running (not so much as a coffee shop, but as a different kind of retail outlet), but happily, I'm no longer involved. Because it involved family, it was complicated, as I'm sure you know firsthand. In the end, I lost some money and time, but was able to...
  13. ChickenHawk

    23 and own shave ice shack, coffee shop, yet stuck

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    I feel your pain. A few years ago, I also opened a coffee shop with my Mom. Not good. Not good at all... Fortunately, once you read "The Millionaire Fastlane," you'll better understand where you went wrong in your choice of business. I had so many "lightbulb" moments reading it, and I think you...
  14. ChickenHawk

    Introduction - and a request for advice

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    Very true! Plus, you'd be getting material for your next novel, not even kidding.
  15. ChickenHawk

    Introduction - and a request for advice

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    Very true! Happily, I now make a nice living from novel-writing and focus exclusively on that. But before that, I worked for a looooong time as a writer in the private sector, mostly on the public relations side. I wrote my first seven books on the side while I was employed, and I think that...
  16. ChickenHawk

    Introduction - and a request for advice

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    Drat! I should've clarified something: Great editing, a terrific cover, and extensive advertising, alas, can't guarantee a book's success. You probably realized this already, but I only mention this so you don't get discouraged if your first effort doesn't pay off. I didn't see any real...
  17. ChickenHawk

    Introduction - and a request for advice

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    Awesome!!! Already, this puts you way out ahead of most aspiring novelists. This is a really good sign. Very true!
  18. ChickenHawk

    Introduction - and a request for advice

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    Welcome! As far as writing novels, here's a thought, for what it's worth... If that's your eventual dream/goal, you can get started regardless, whether you're still in school or holding down a challenging job. If I were your age, and writing novels were my ultimate dream, I'd probably do what...
  19. ChickenHawk

    Health Insurance Plans

    HEALTH 
    Wow, that sounds exactly what we're looking for. THANKS for the additional info!!!! It's been a real frustration these past couple of years, because cost aside, I've had issues with the whole system, and hated the idea of supporting it in any way. I just didn't see a good way around it, not...
  20. ChickenHawk

    Health Insurance Plans

    HEALTH 
    Thanks so much for the info! They were on my list to research, but I didn't know anyone personally who'd used them, so I was a bit hesitant. Coming from you, this is a high recommendation, and I'll definitely check them out.

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