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  1. wilddog

    What can I do to make my website sell?

    HOT! MARKETING 
    I find this thread absolutely fascinating. Most people are on point that the T-shirt market is saturated. However, that doesn't mean you can't find a USP. Look at teefury.com They sell a unique t-shirt for 24-hours only. They do VERY well. If you're set on not giving up, find your Unique...
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    Sustaining Great Energy Levels?

    HOT! 
    Takes the edge off caffeine. You get all the focus and energy without the shakes, anxiety and heart pounding.
  3. wilddog

    Sustaining Great Energy Levels?

    HOT! 
    Caffeine + L-Theanine = Awesome
  4. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    He doesn't even need the cross-border account for shopify payments. The US currency account should be good enough. HOWEVER, if you want to protect yourself from liability, I recommend a TD business US-dollar account. It's like $30/mo with ~30 transactions a month.
  5. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    For Shopify payments you just need a US dollar account. TD and RBC offer decent accounts.
  6. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    Vick, I had a discussion this week with an Ontario Safety Councilor and he told me an interesting story. A distributor in Windsor was buying hoisting rings from a Chinese manufacturer that were "Certified to CSA/ASME/ANSI standards" Well, a few days after they started selling them; 1 broke...
  7. wilddog

    Nootropics? Anyone familiar with them?

    HEALTH 
    Do you find that the l-theanine takes the edge off the caffeine? I know a few people that do this stack and am thinking about it myself since I don't like coffee.
  8. wilddog

    Fastlane Parents - What are Your Tips, Tricks & Secrets to Help Balance Family Life?

    PEOPLE 
    Curious how other parents help balance their family time with their fastlane endeavors. Any tips and tricks that have helped you besides staying up late after the kids go to sleep? My best trick: Moved my office to the play room. I can work and in an instant can be playing with my daughter. I...
  9. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    That's if you want permanent resident status. I think you need over $50k as an investor and just renew every 5 years. I've heard from multiple sources that once you have the visa, you're pretty much guaranteed renewals. Try this site for more info canadiansinusa.com
  10. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    I'm sure eskil has better insight. But if I recall correctly, you'll be looking into the E2 business visa. Which requires a certain amount of capital to apply.
  11. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    My wife and I are in the same boat. Specifically California or Texas. Cheapest bet would be a business visa since it applies to all family members.
  12. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    Too true. That's RRSP for Vick and us Canadians.
  13. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    Damn, that's gorgeous! What theme is that, if you don't mind me asking? Keep killing it!
  14. wilddog

    Yea, somebody had to calculate that shit

    OFF-TOPIC 
    I work in aerospace. Most people would lose their fear of flying if they knew how much science/development/testing goes into commercial aircraft engines. It's mind boggling.
  15. wilddog

    "The 50th Law" by 50 Cent and Robert Greene

    BOOKS 
    He's a marketing genius. He was one of the first celebrities to push his brand into media, featuring it in many of his and other musician's music videos. It was after his tremendous success that other celebrities took noticed and replicated. ie, Beats, Vodkas, etc.
  16. wilddog

    New Purchase

    EXECUTION 
    Congrats! Having spent my teenage years assisting my parents with their residential properties, I promised myself I would never deal with that BS ever again. But commercial, Very Appealing!
  17. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    Wow, Amazing return. Are you just contacting the account owners directly and how do they set the price?
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    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    usaddressinc 50 minute drive from Toronto and they hold your packages for $5. I do tons of ordering in the states and always use them to hold my shipment for pickup.
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    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    Is FBA as convenient/low cost as some fulfillment houses in the US?
  20. wilddog

    8 Eyewear: From Idea, to Launch, to Growth (And Quitting the Job)

    IDEA 
    Seriously! I hate having such a massive market south of the border and getting hammered on shipping/duties. Did you know that if your US customer doesn't pay the duties, Fedex back charges you? And even if you mark up front that you'll pay the duties, sometimes Fedex still charges the customer...
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