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  1. NMdad

    Red pill, down the hatch

    INTRO 
    Agreed. So what can you do to start replacing your current income--while keeping your current job?
  2. NMdad

    A more modern Percy Ross?

    Me too! That's because we used to read newspapers that were actually made from paper. :)
  3. NMdad

    Red pill, down the hatch

    INTRO 
    So, way way back when I was a PhD clinical psych student, we grad students received a stipend of like $5,000 per year. We joked that we should apply for food stamps; I did, was approved, & was on food stamps while I stayed in grad school. Point is, my hunch is that your PhD stipend is probably...
  4. NMdad

    Help me with my conversions! Big traffic, no sales

    You might consider higher-quality photos of the products. Also, how does your 0.1% conversion rate compare to similar sites? That conversion rate is only 1 sale per month, since you're getting 1,000 visitors/month. What do your current visitors look at (products, pages, articles, etc.)? Can...
  5. NMdad

    From zero to 15$ in one year or less

    MINDSET 
    What other channels can you get traffic from? Test out different channels & platforms to see where you get the most & best traffic, ideally where you aren't at the mercy of some random algorithm shutting you down (like Facebook).
  6. NMdad

    Hello, Everyone I am New Here

    INTRO 
    Welcome to the tribe! How can we help you?
  7. NMdad

    Red pill, down the hatch

    INTRO 
    Many ages ago, I too was a clinical psych PhD student. Many mind games being played by profs, giving grad students random hoops to jump through to complete their theses/dissertations. I get it. Welcome to the tribe! You're on a path that's far more under your control.
  8. NMdad

    Hello from Adam in Cleveland, OH

    INTRO 
    Welcome to the tribe! Yes, switching horses in midstream--especially if you're on a good horse--can sabotage yourself.
  9. NMdad

    I’ve decided to jump off a cliff into the Abyss.

    MINDSET 
    Welcome to the tribe! Ah, yes, busywork--we call that "action faking" here. Basically, doing tasks that make you feel like you're taking action, but which don't move you forward. E.g., making business cards instead of talking to prospective customers. How are you evaluating your business ideas?
  10. NMdad

    Launched my first web app but...

    EXECUTION 
    You might still be able to monetize via lead capture and/or ads, depending on how much traffic you can generate. For example, if only 1% of visitors convert to a lead, or if ads will generate $X per 1,000 pageviews, etc. Another idea: you could license the tool to local realtors, RE investors...
  11. NMdad

    Habits v Mindset

    MINDSET 
    Chicken or egg question. What action can you take today that will move you toward your goal? What belief do you need to be able to take that action?
  12. NMdad

    Manufacturing process

    EXECUTION 
    How have you validated the market? Can you make it yourself to test/prove the market before outsourcing the manufacturing?
  13. NMdad

    Unsexy Startup.

    EXECUTION 
    This does NOT answer @ZCP's questions. Also, that way of thinking--while it might be helpful to determine whether a business can support your lifestyle--belies a "me" perspective. Far better to think about who you can help & how many people you can help.
  14. NMdad

    What Jay Abraham Concepts Have You Used?

    Agree--he's phenomenal at spotting opportunities. One thing I did that grew my (slowlane) consulting business ~50% was to partner with others who have access to my market. I've been working with 2 software vendors, and the stuff I do helps them sell more of their stuff. So, now, I basically...
  15. NMdad

    Need feedback on first attempt at starting seed launch

    How much traffic are you getting? You may not have enough traffic & subscribers to obtain meaningful data & thus conclusions. Also, your request in your email is a big one--sit down for a 1-on-1? Instead, send a standalone email with a good subject, where the whole point of the email is to...
  16. NMdad

    A New Journey - Launching My New Brand Separate From Amazon, After Failing Previously with FBA

    FTE EXECUTION 
    Welcome to the tribe! Bummer on how your experiment turned out, but you're in the arena taking action instead of sitting on the sidelines. And all learning has a price of tuition. Based on what you know now, what's your next action?
  17. NMdad

    Sure, just click the Inbox, then Start New Conversation, and message me that way--otherwise I...

    Sure, just click the Inbox, then Start New Conversation, and message me that way--otherwise I probably won't see the message if it's on my profile page.
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  18. NMdad

    I need external advice for my future...

    RANT 
    I develop software for an ERP accounting system for attorneys, but I'm not a software developer, attorney, or accountant. My degree is in psychology. And I've been self-employed doing this for a bunch of years, making 6 figures. My clients never ask for a resume or certifications. People only...
  19. NMdad

    Get Rich or Die Trying in SAAS Land

    SAAS / APPS EXECUTION 
    What's the specific problem your SAAS solves, and for whom? Do NOT spend any time on building an MVP unless you've gotten at least soft validation from your target market. Otherwise, you're wasting time on something no one wants.
  20. NMdad

    Small Wins

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    Reminds me of the MF CEO podcast & how Andy Frisella talks about "test days" (and test moments)--how you win & build inner strength when you do hard tasks even though you'd rather do anything else.

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