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  1. StevieB

    A small taste of freedom (what it's like)

    You are 100% correct. There's also been a mindset difference at work (which I believe is the key to success, change your thoughts from your previous results to get different results, albeit it has to be for the better). I look around when I come in, particularly at older people. People that are...
  2. StevieB

    Do Any Of You Guys Think Apple Are Starting To Show Signs Of Falling?

    RANT 
    If this thread is any indication then yes there's people moving off iphones. A lot of people will keep using them primarily because they're used to the interface and Android will seem confusing. Personally I have no love for IPhones. *EVERYTHING* has to go through apple. When I first got one, I...
  3. StevieB

    Do Any Of You Guys Think Apple Are Starting To Show Signs Of Falling?

    RANT 
    Yes I'm aware of what they're doing and it pisses me off. Disposable toothbrushes are $10, as opposed to an $800 - 1k smartphone with a shelf life of 2 years before you have to constantly keep it plugged in for battery life. If I didn't use it so much for business needs like an AirBnB app I'd...
  4. StevieB

    Do Any Of You Guys Think Apple Are Starting To Show Signs Of Falling?

    RANT 
    Apple has turned into Microsoft. They have so much money and market share and their technologies are so entrenched they will be around for a long time to come and make money for a long time to come. They also have the same problem as Microsoft. Instead of listening to what the market wants they...
  5. StevieB

    In my 40s and stuck

    HOT! MINDSET 
    Always hate to hear these types of stories, but at least it sounds like you've taken the first step which a lot of people can never take. It's taking 100% responsibility for your own situation. In a consumption society that everyone likes to 'buy things' they naturally think that 'external...
  6. StevieB

    A small taste of freedom (what it's like)

    Airbnb pays way more than long term. Long term I'd be looking at a profit of 3-400 / month. Airbnb profit is upwards of 1k on one unit, and the beach rental in peak season is closer 6k. It's more work because you have to schedule cleanings but you can get someone to manage it if you want for...
  7. StevieB

    A small taste of freedom (what it's like)

    Yup you see this is a perfect example -- Were I live you can't get anything for under 1 mil and rent it out! This type of thinking is what always confines us into small boxes. I know many area's, even now you can grab some real estate for the 250k range and make 350/night.
  8. StevieB

    A small taste of freedom (what it's like)

    You're missing the point. This isn't about how I did it, but the mindshift.
  9. StevieB

    A small taste of freedom (what it's like)

    I can give a ton of advise on real estate, but my next investment is in the internet world (I have a progress thread if you're interested). Real estate is tried and true, but it takes a lot of money and is very slow if you don't have a lot capital. However in small numbers it's very easy to...
  10. StevieB

    A small taste of freedom (what it's like)

    Yup. I could even go further, I could almost retire if I would be satisfied with around a slowlane yearly salary (because that's what my rentals make combined). I was talking to my friend who was like, dude you could retire now... no not really. Yes *I could* but would live off an under 100k/yr...
  11. StevieB

    A small taste of freedom (what it's like)

    Thanks! I'd also like to add -- that during this process, there was tremendous pressure on me to 'buy stuff'.. All of my friends were buying boats. They even went a whole season of not inviting me to parties because I didn't have a boat. They literally said to me, dude you use our boat when we...
  12. StevieB

    A small taste of freedom (what it's like)

    I've been a lurker here for a long time, and a 'wantchapreneur' for much longer. Until just over a year ago I had a F*ck it moment. I broke up with my long term girlfriend, and her and all of the dogs moved out so it was just me in a 4 br 2 1/2 bath house that I bought just as the housing...
  13. StevieB

    Ads that don't sell anything

    EXECUTION 
    My primary focus will be on getting the website up with valuable content, that should only take 3-4 weeks (or less). Adding all of the functionality that I envision is going to take upwards of 3 months, but yes I do plan on having a functioning website much sooner so I can start capturing...
  14. StevieB

    Ads that don't sell anything

    EXECUTION 
    Progress update : Total estimate cost for the website (heavy programming involvement due to unique functionality and website flow). This took longer than I wanted due to time differences, thankfully I found someone willing to talk on weekends (really, some contractors on upwork take off...
  15. StevieB

    How I realized 'I don't have time' is bullshit

    INTRO 
    The only people that "don't have time" are people that are dead. Every single person on the planet has exactly the same amount of time. The difference is priorities. Priorities are made either consciously or unconsciously. If you chose to go to the Gym every day after you, you chose to make...
  16. StevieB

    High Risk Merchant Accounts

    Yeesh this thread has turned into an advertising thread. Anyways, CCBill charges 5.9% and .55 cents per transaction and will do high risk accounts. They don't charge a setup or monthly fee either, not quite as good as low risk accounts but good for high risk accounts. edit : Also found a good...
  17. StevieB

    $100k 2017

    EXECUTION 
    Congrats on the sale. I think you would benefit a great deal from this progress thread. You aren't lacking effort, but I think you need to channel it into the right thought process. It seems like you're just tossing up a bunch of random things and hoping something sticks. Work smarter not...
  18. StevieB

    What are your thoughts on "Privilege"?

    HOT! MINDSET 
    This video doesn't demonstrate anything except how well some people are at making up excuses. I mean just listen to some of the things they define as "privilege". Paying for college? Had a personal tutor? Had a father figure? Completely scripted thinking that these types of things are what...
  19. StevieB

    Going for it. Ecommerce.

    NOTABLE! 
    I don't sell on Amazon, if it's just 1 bad review I'd ignore them and move on and focus on providing more value and satisfaction to your customers. Let them waste time worrying about the competition and throw a tantrum about other peoples products.
  20. StevieB

    Should I factor in the customer acquisition cost into my product retail price?

    I'm confused why you would only be willing to spend .50 on acquiring new customers when you're making $10.50 profit. Unless it takes significant amount of your time getting each product ready you could spend much more getting new customers and still turn a profit. You also have to consider...

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