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    Great apps, tools, software... What do you use?

    NOTABLE! HOT! 
    LastPass has been hacked. Look at 1Password instead.
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    - redacted -

    ASSERTION 
    MJ, It's sad that we need policies for this kind of shit. It should've just been labelled #landfill and purged IMO. Just goes to show that some people are able to help themselves and appreciate the guidance they are given along the way. Others are too arrogant to see the value they've been...
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    Customers trying to low ball me.

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    What does this mean? Did they say 'no' meaning they wouldn't pay more? Or does 'no' mean they don't want you to do the work? Your post isn't clear. A quote is a quote. If the scope changes, so does the quote. If they don't agree, then they can keep shopping. Otherwise, upsell them. "That work...
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    Best place to be around like minded people? Willing to pay money. Insider question

    MINDSET 
    I've highlighted some pieces from your post. "From now on"... "willing to go" In other words, you aren't "100% committed" either and aren't taking the actions that you hope to find in a peer group. "I only want to associate with those who are super serious" Then get serious yourself first...
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    Let's start the war. (But lose the battle with dropshipping)

    INTRO 
    And you're surprised by this? $5 on FB ads isn't enough to get any decent data If you did get a sale, it wouldn't prove anything with so little ad spend Drop shipping isn't as cost effective as you have been led to believe. Despite doing this backwards, if you've found products that solve...
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    I'm better than everyone around me, but not enough to become successful

    OFF-TOPIC 
    From your post it sounds like you're a student in college and these are other students you're doing a group project with. Is that right? Here are a few thoughts to consider: Practice Empathy: As @msufan said, remember that everyone has different strengths and areas of expertise. While you may...
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    My mindset is suffering

    HOT! MINDSET 
    It sounds like you have a plan for getting your feet back under you but hopefully my (late) post can also help with some things to consider. Your Book: Who is your target market and where can you find them? Instead of blowing money on advertising, can you knock on some doors and try to get some...
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    Starting my journey to 1 million$ in less than 2 years by following these principles.

    INTRO 
    Congrats! It takes a lot to listen to the criticism, absorb it, and make positive changes. It would have been much easier to dismiss it all and keep going blindly down the path you were on. "Deserving" is a tricky thing to unpack. At the root, deserving implies that someone has to give you...
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    I wonder why (most) Americans don't do this.

    OFF-TOPIC CHAT 
    It may be free for nationals but I doubt it's free for intentional students. In Canada international student fees are about triple the normal rate for Canadian citizens the last I checked.
  10. LateStarter

    How long does a typical one-on-one coaching session last?

    CHAT 
    F*ck MJ, it took all the restraint I had to not be a troll, then you go and do it. LOL
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    How long does a typical one-on-one coaching session last?

    CHAT 
    This is not a question anyone here can answer. It takes as long as the people involved allow it to take. It's a bullshit question. What exactly does "one of the coaching sessions" mean anyway? What coaching are you referring to? Best advice anyone could give you is to take control of your...
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    Intro / Seeking advice on product launch

    EXECUTION INTRO 
    The new release may be more relevant(?) but I haven't read it. I used the 2014 version to launch back in 2017. No regrets. I sure that smart people could understand some of the fundamentals from the 2014 version and apply it in a modern environment. Go with what you've got.
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    Intro / Seeking advice on product launch

    EXECUTION INTRO 
    Congrats! You've made a lot of progress and it seems like the universe is definitely lining things up to make this a success. The beverage category can be a hard one to break into and get shelf space but I know there are a few people here on FLF that are active in the category. Unfortunately I...
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    I started my garage "business" at 22 with no experience working inside a garage or being a mechanic.

    IDEA MINDSET EXECUTION 
    I think you over/under estimate a lot of people here. Not everyone has made it yet. And even those that have, some still prefer to do things themselves. I just read this thread. Must have missed it earlier. Perhaps I'm the only one here but I think you're missing the opportunity that's right in...
  15. LateStarter

    Pulling The Trigger: Dropping Out and Moving to Austin

    MINDSET 
    Yeah we have a number of companies like that here in the Toronto area. Some focus on liquidations others on e-commerce returns. Most operate subdomain on a common auction platform. If there's nothing like it locally that's great for you. Here, the market is flooded and there's not much of a...
  16. LateStarter

    What's your motivation to do things if you don't need to make money.

    NOTABLE! HOT! MINDSET 
    Thanks for the reply. My wife says we have enough because she wants a more simple life. We're still highly involved in our businesses and she's tired of the stress, the backlog of work, and daunted by the idea of taking on another business. She's really looking forward to working less and...
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    Helping the elderly, disabled, and their families

    IDEA 
    I'm not sure that I completely understand what space you're working in, but when it comes to elderly and disabled, think about their caregivers and family members. Most of the time these are the people you need to target since it will make their lives easier and give them piece of mind that...
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    How do I overcome fear when building a business?

    MINDSET 
    It's about 'smart' decisions. Risk what you can. You won't get 6 figures in debt unless you make a choice that puts six figures at risk. Grow your business over time. If you fail, you have plenty of time to regroup and start again. That's the great thing about being young; you have lots of...
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    Finally getting started!

    SIDE HUSTLE EXECUTION 
    Have you looked into renting a commercial kitchen instead of doing this from home? It won't help with your ingredient storage, but it will certainly help with throughput, batch sizes, and consistency. Normally you can rent these by the day or hour.
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    How to print branding, ingredients etc on glass/plastic cylindrical bottles

    QUESTION 
    Look up "pad printing".

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