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    2016 Fastlane Summit, Official Event Thread

    MEETUPS 
    That's AWESOME! After hearing your story more outside of the presentation, I know how meaningful this is for you. Having that support at home can be a real game changer. While I shouldn't speak for everyone, I think it's safe to say that you have our complete support. You've got this!
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    Stripe's new business - International Entrepreneurs

    Only as a payment gateway. They were good for my e-commerce needs; didn't charge a fortune and no monthly subscription fee.
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    Stripe's new business - International Entrepreneurs

    As a Canadian that struggled to set up a US-based business in the past I was really excited to see this! Stripe just made starting a US business a whole lot easier. Introducing Stripe Atlas! But do you want to hear the best part? What am I saying; of course you do! Ok, here it is. Atlas will...
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    2016 Fastlane Summit, Official Event Thread

    MEETUPS 
    Also, for those of you Chrome users that need some travel porn for your cubicle (while working towards @Sean Marshall's lifestyle)... Check out the Momentum extension. It replaces your default homepage with travel shot from around the world. You can also add daily primary focus as reminders...
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    2016 Fastlane Summit, Official Event Thread

    MEETUPS 
    I'm sorry you couldn't make it as well. It would've been nice to put a face to your stories and contributions. Maybe next year? Or should that say, 'Definitely next year!' :)
  6. LateStarter

    2016 Fastlane Summit, Official Event Thread

    MEETUPS 
    My brain is still spinning with all the Knawledge from this event so this will be brief and likely incoherent. I hope that over the summit and from my posts I've been able to contribute back to this community somewhat to help people prosper and grow. I thank you all for your advice and...
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    Brain dump - What's stopping me!

    MINDSET 
    If you were me...I'd 1) Write down all the ideas. 2) Apply the CENTS/NECTS rules to them and start filtering each 3) [Since this is your first business] Prioritize the ideas with the lowest barriers to entry. Lower barriers mean you can't make excuses and you're more likely to start. 4) From...
  8. LateStarter

    2016 Fastlane Summit, Official Event Thread

    MEETUPS 
    I'll take one, but only if you sign it MJ.
  9. LateStarter

    A Business is Born

    EXECUTION 
    Dude, with all due respect, you're letting your ego get in the way of seeing the valuable advice given to you in your thread. I get it. It's a natural reaction but you're seriously discounting the value you've been given. So before you get defensive and start feeling attacked, LISTEN. This is...
  10. LateStarter

    Re-Introduction (And Attending the Meet Up)

    INTRO 
    I see copy writing is your strong suit. ;) Mine too. Look forward to meeting you.
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    Need a business idea? Here's one!

    IDEA 
    If anyone is in the HR/Recruiting space, there was a great article in HBR listing the current disconnects between Industry and Recruiting. They detailed a lot of areas for opportunity. Fix even a few of these areas and you'll have clients beating down your door...
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    2016 Fastlane Summit (Room Shares, Ticket Exchanges, Etc.)

    MEETUPS 
    I'm landing at 1pm on Thursday. If anyone wants to split a ride to the resort, send me a PM and we can exchange details. Who's up for some networking as soon as we hit the tarmac?
  13. LateStarter

    2016 Fastlane Summit (Official Ticket Sales, Speakers, Etc.)

    MEETUPS 
    Well said and highly applicable in many situations @Vigilante.
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    VR will probably flop

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    It's in it's infancy still. Improvements will come. Regardless, I see: VR = Gaming and specific applications where virtual immersion is necessary. AR = Rest of the world applications, including online retailers, virtual presence support and meetings, etc. There's a lot more opportunities for...
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    4-Plex for sale $640k 8% cap rate... have I entered the Fastlane?

    INVESTING 
    Just be careful looking at properties outside of areas you live. You need to be intimately familiar with what's going on in the local market. It's a challenge to do this remotely. If you don't live in the market you're looking to buy, then take an extended trip there and talk to a bunch of...
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    4-Plex for sale $640k 8% cap rate... have I entered the Fastlane?

    INVESTING 
    Honestly I just learned by being in the space. My wife was a new agent at the time and when McGillvray's 'Income Property' show first came out, I simply said "We can do that!" The GTA market is going up and has been for years. It's highly unlikely that you'd lose money on the sale if you had...
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    4-Plex for sale $640k 8% cap rate... have I entered the Fastlane?

    INVESTING 
    If you've never had a rental property before, get your feet wet in a smaller multi, gain experience, build some equity, and network to get contacts in REI. If REI ends up being something you enjoy then you can always dump the smaller multi to get your equity out, or leverage it for other...
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    4-Plex for sale $640k 8% cap rate... have I entered the Fastlane?

    INVESTING 
    I'm in the GTA and have some smaller multi-units (1-4) in the area. I'm guessing from the price that this isn't in the city boundaries or in any of the neighbouring boroughs. I also didn't see it on MLS. So the question is, how far out is it and what's the current equity build like now for...
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    2016 Fastlane Summit (Room Shares, Ticket Exchanges, Etc.)

    MEETUPS 
    If I recall you guys bumped up the attendance numbers this year which may have had an impact on the ticket turnover. Regardless, this gerbil is stepping off the wheel and onto a plane bound for Phoenix. :)
  20. LateStarter

    Hardcore idea validation + getting the first clients

    IDEA 
    My experience has been that Facebook will target your audience like a mother and get you the page likes/clicks you target, but converting those people to buy is much harder. I suspect buyers are a different demographic that those targeted for the Lead Page ads. With over 1B people using it, it's...

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