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  1. Oztrepreneur

    B2B Sales Question

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    AWESOME info Blueskies, thanks for that. This is the exact sort of info I am also chasing. How to approach cold calls for problem finding and product offering. So many experienced guys on here say 'get on the phone'. I understand the reason but no idea on how to approach, what to say, how to...
  2. Oztrepreneur

    Diary of Opening A New Business

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    J I get what you are saying. In my mind I face the same and other barriers, although I suspect these are very real and strong barriers. Not insurmountable, but large enough without a large initial investment. My previous example in the post was engine coolant. Mechanics go through many many...
  3. Oztrepreneur

    Diary of Opening A New Business

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    Thanks Jack. Agreed there seems to be opportunity there, I just need to figure out angles to get a foot into these markets. Hope your business is still exceeding expectations. Appreciate all your answers too.
  4. Oztrepreneur

    The "Astonishing Secrets" Thread

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    I still struggle with the abundance mindset, but one thing is for sure, I know after all I have learnt in this thread my mindset is changing! New neural connections are being made and strengthened that is for sure. Look forward to the sales aspects to come. Thanks again ICK and to all who ask...
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    The "Astonishing Secrets" Thread

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    I know you are right. It sounds so logical. Ask for a problem then provide a solution! I can't imagine doing it practically...walking into a dentist for example...and ask what?! I think im making this more difficult or overanalyzing....action needs to occur. All roads lead to Rome....and for...
  6. Oztrepreneur

    Diary of Opening A New Business

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    Agreed Zen, but is there opportunity outside of IT, SaaS and Apps? Guess I will need to go and ask!
  7. Oztrepreneur

    The "Astonishing Secrets" Thread

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    Ice Cream Kid- firstly its so great to see another top notch poster on here, along with the likes of jackedwards....very inspiring, almost makes me think it may be possible to break out of these shackles of a normal boring life! The part I quoted from you is what seems to stump me and maybe...
  8. Oztrepreneur

    Where would I start?

    Thanks 100K. Hence my question. Alot of these boring industries are only competitive by price. I mean something as basic as coolant, doesn;t really conjure too much emotion....but if I were a mechanic and could save a few thousand a year just on coolant, and increase my margins...is that not...
  9. Oztrepreneur

    Where would I start?

    @KRothschild thanks for the insight. I suppose I do come across pessimistic, normally because I have this ingrained self limiting belief that, why the hell would anybody pay for that service...is there really that much value? Obviously there is. I just need to find a manufacturer who is willing...
  10. Oztrepreneur

    Where would I start?

    Ok I am stuck in the veritable wantreprenuer stage and I need some advice. Advice can be positive or negative as long as it is constructive. I am nearing my wits end with chasing ideas and want to execute or start a process. So going from my gut feel and also advice given by @JackEdwards, I...
  11. Oztrepreneur

    Good idea to aply to USA Market

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    How do you handle the ongoing property management side? Essentially you are a virtual (cloud based) property management company? I can see the value here.
  12. Oztrepreneur

    Diary of Opening A New Business

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    Hmm so to me we have gone from selling a self imported/branded product and setting up as a B2B distributor to essentially becoming a reseller/affiliate for another company/distributor... Just when I think I get it the whole thing is flipped on its head!!! Well at least im learning!!! This...
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    Diary of Opening A New Business

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    Jack, there are a few people asking this same sort of question about how you evaluate the idea in the first place. Most of these boring industries seem well and truly tied up by old players and large existing companies with huge turnover, contracts and logistics frameworks......how does someone...
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    Diary of Opening A New Business

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    Xmartel, excellent insights, really appreciate them. Each additional post on this thread makes me feel like i'm not too far from solving some sort of puzzle.... Your first paragraph mainly provides hope I guess. I have this feeling that there has to be markets in many items we come across...
  15. Oztrepreneur

    Diary of Opening A New Business

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    Jack, I really like your thinking and I am looking for something like this but how do I know it would be feasible. Take for example, engine coolant. Every mechanic store across any country will go through 100's-1000's of litres of this a year doing services. Now how do I find out if there is...
  16. Oztrepreneur

    Every Idea that pops into my Mind seems worthless...How to get on the Track

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    Good to hear Zorro. Look forward to hearing how you go.
  17. Oztrepreneur

    Every Idea that pops into my Mind seems worthless...How to get on the Track

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    Zorro I can't offer any insight but I too struggle with identifying opportunity. I think in my mind I am self limiting. My biggest problem is automatically dismissing an idea because 1. To me it seems there are too many competitors in an area. 2. The product or service seems that insignificant...
  18. Oztrepreneur

    Need Niche Ideas? Get One A Day Here!

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    Interesting Thomas. I had a look at Babolat and they are huge and sponsor a host of top tennis players. Are you suggesting creating a brand of tennis racket to compete with juggernauts like this?
  19. Oztrepreneur

    Diary of Opening A New Business

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    Jack you certainly are an inspiration. Where there times when you felt you had 'opportunity blinkers' on? Some seem to recognise opportunity so effortlessly (granted th hard work to take that opportunity to fruition is anything but effortless), I on the other hand cannot recognise real...
  20. Oztrepreneur

    My 1000th Post.. LOSE THE JOB, NOW!!!

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    Amazing guy. I'd be interested in this too Jack. Understand your busy. I don't want spoon feeding but I struggle with identifying opportunities. What are the signals in your mind that scream opportunity. Most that leap out are in saturated markets...well at least it seems that way. Thanks
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