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  1. OldFaithful

    Hustle or utilizing network?

    MINDSET 
    I agree with @Omega. I'd suggest that you not ask anyone for any $$$. First you need to get back to school and get a high school diploma. (You asked for opinions!) Then BOOTSTRAP. Get a job and save every penny. You need the highest paying job you can land. The high school diploma will help...
  2. OldFaithful

    Welding/Motorcycle Shop

    EXECUTION 
    Welcome to the forum. I'm a brick & mortar guy as well. I appreciate your willingness to put in the hours to build the business up to the point at which you can finally separate it from your time. I have the same challenge ahead of me. That's a great goal. Best wishes, and please keep us updated.
  3. OldFaithful

    Deaf and Daft, getting my first sale

    EXECUTION 
    Man I love your attitude and determination! You have my respect at accomplishing so much without letting a physical challenge get in the way. I had an acquaintance some years ago that was deaf and he used it as a crutch in every aspect of life. It always bothered me. He claimed that was the deaf...
  4. OldFaithful

    Could really use some guidance. What should my next step be?

    You've got a lot of good feedback thus far. @Interesting Life & @devine both provided some simple, clear direction. I like those. The question I'll address is about working full time vs quitting, so that you can "be there full time". Sounds like you don't yet know how the market is going to...
  5. OldFaithful

    My situation. Self thoughts. And eager to hear your opinions.

    MINDSET 
    https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/pages/do-i-go-to-college-dropout/ https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/sorry-but-the-forum-cant-make-your-life-decisions-for-you.33485/
  6. OldFaithful

    How to get invited to vacations, clubs and get other stuff for FREE

    PEOPLE 
    Let's not scare off the OP just yet. I'm still waiting for the step by step tutorial on how to get invited to 5 star vacations with millionaires for free.
  7. OldFaithful

    Thank You MJ DeMarco, Commandment of Time

    OFF-TOPIC 
    Get back in line, slave!
  8. OldFaithful

    Executing Every Day

    EXECUTION 
    So...how is it that you don't have to work for the foreseeable future?
  9. OldFaithful

    Mixing Business with Friends

    PEOPLE 
    What happens if in the mean time, 1 of the guys gets married & no longer wants to give his free time to help, 1 of the guys has a kid and wants the security of a 9-5, and the other just turns out to be a slacker. You will go "all in" and they will sit on the sidelines and enjoy taking 75% of...
  10. OldFaithful

    Mixing Business with Friends

    PEOPLE 
    My question is: What did you ask them to be/do when you asked them to join your venture? Employees, Investors, Advisor or Partners BEST CASE SCENARIO: If you haven't specified to them what their roles might be, then tell them immediately that you are seeking employees & advisors (even the...
  11. OldFaithful

    What do I do if my product uses another...

    I'll share with you my experience from my old slowlane jobs in engineering. I'm not a patent attorney, nor do I play one on TV, so do not consider this legal advice. PURCHASE If you are planning to purchase the bite valve, then there's no need to worry about being sued. Just buy the bite valve...
  12. OldFaithful

    Built a prototype exercise machine. Progress

    EXECUTION 
    Yes, the patent appears to have been applied for, but not granted. If this is the only patent that has shown up in your search, you might still be ok. I'd recommend talking with a patent professional (attorney) and ask them to do the search...if you think the product has sufficient value to...
  13. OldFaithful

    Executing Every Day

    EXECUTION 
    Well there is your problem! Either by your own savings, an insurance payout, a lottery ticket, or more likely by the gift of some family member, you have no reason to want it...to REALLY want it! There is no dream of owning a Lamborghini Gallardo, no mortgage payment looming, no 20 years of...
  14. OldFaithful

    Business Card Experiment

    EXECUTION 
    https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/why-all-the-secrecy-heres-why.50174/
  15. OldFaithful

    Business Card Experiment

    EXECUTION 
    One easy way might be to take out multiple email accounts and link each type of business card to a distinct account. Or you can give different contact names for the business, so that the LIG calls and asks for Joe, while the HIG asks for John. I had an acquaintance that gave out variations of...
  16. OldFaithful

    How to buy a house

    REAL ESTATE 
    Save your money until you have at least 20% in cash, which in this case is $160k. Then come back to us. Don't even think about it until then.
  17. OldFaithful

    What to ask a manufacturer before placing an order?

    EXECUTION 
    That's the game, exactly. Your understanding is correct. They are trying to size up the potential profit on this project. I'd use the response of @Walter Hay This supplier may not be a good fit, or they may just be playing the game, but don't fall into this trap.
  18. OldFaithful

    What uncomfortable thing did you do this week?

    HOT! MINDSET 
    I drove 6 hours round trip to pick up a piece of equipment that I bought on ebay, in a truck that is starting to make me a bit nervous about long hauls with freight. That was a bit nerve wracking...not knowing if I'd be stuck on the side of the road (with the equipment to shield from the...
  19. OldFaithful

    Grass roots plan

    Hi @Goldman snacks, I'm just going to provide another alternative for your consideration. It's common knowledge that there are cash jobs available in agriculture and construction, at least here in the US midwest. If you have the skills, there's much better $/hr in either of these fields than in...
  20. OldFaithful

    Are most Fastlane businesses middlemen activities?

    EXECUTION 
    @zeitgeist almost anything can become a "Fastlane" business, if properly structured. Have you read the book, "The Millionaire Fastlane" upon which this forum is based? It might help. The most common business model on the forum today, seems to be eCommerce. Yes, much of eCommerce could be...

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