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  1. Ronak

    Buying a already profitable business, now to due dilligence

    Interesting-- Sounds like you have some hard learned lessons to share that members would love to hear, you should start a thread. Were the issues industry specific, or can the lessons be applied to any business?
  2. Ronak

    Imagine the Possibilities: Real Numbers from 7 figure PROFIT businesses

    MINDSET 
    For those of you craving specifics on businesses and their numbers, you can gain a lot of insight by looking at businesses that are being offered for sale. It's quite shocking to see the variety of boring industries where people are making real money. Note the absence of the latest and greatest...
  3. Ronak

    Lex DeVille's - I Deleted My Upwork Account...

    NOTABLE! SIDE HUSTLE 
    So, out of the blue, a former client messages me frantically for help. I didn't really want to do it, plus I'm actually on vacation, but at the same time wanted to help. I quoted triple my last time's rate for what she estimated would take 2 hours. Of course, it needed much much more than 2...
  4. Ronak

    People or Processes: Which Comes First? (Facing Scaling Issues - Need Help)

    Create the systems to run your business, then hire the people to run your systems.
  5. Ronak

    TAMPA BAY, FL Fastlane Meetup

    MEETUPS 
    Guys, Unfortunately, I had a last minute trip to China come up-- I won't be able to make it to the meetup. We still have a the reservation available at Seasons 52, please let me know whether you want to keep it there or not, so I can put down the deposit. @Scot , if you or someone else wants...
  6. Ronak

    TAMPA BAY, FL Fastlane Meetup

    MEETUPS 
    If everyone is fine with the same location as January, I made a tentative reservation. If not, we can do someplace else (closer to the water or something) Seasons 52-- Chef's Table 204 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 Sat Jul 15, 6:00pm onwards I also had idea for another cool venue nearby...
  7. Ronak

    How to Source Cheap Printing for Your Business

    I still have my trade account from my print marketing days, it's amazing how cheap the pricing is compared to retail. 1000 business cards for under $15 delivered, 5000 for $40. Could be a nice little side gig for anyone if you have a good customer source.
  8. Ronak

    TAMPA BAY, FL Fastlane Meetup

    MEETUPS 
    I would recommend a Saturday night, less busy than Friday, and it gives plenty of time for out of towners to drive in vs having to battle Friday rush hour traffic.
  9. Ronak

    Ask me anything about eCommerce (Ongoing)

    GOLD! 
    I just got back from visiting one of my suppliers from China to find out that, yes, they have been selling the same item direct on Amazon for a few bucks less! They even copied my box design. Needless to say, we will be switching suppliers, which may end up being a blessing in disguise. I ended...
  10. Ronak

    Thinking about moving to Florida - any advice?

    OFF-TOPIC 
    All major FL cities are ranked in the top 20 best job markets right now (Money Magazine, this morning) The 25 Best Cities for Job Seekers Right Now Most are also on the top places to live.... Plus, where else can you get twice a year meetups with cool fastlaners like @Vigilante ? Do it, your...
  11. Ronak

    TAMPA BAY, FL Fastlane Meetup

    MEETUPS 
    DAMN! I'm in Hong Kong/China for a sourcing trip...can't make this one, but very generous offer from @Vigilante . Let me know if you want me to bring something back from here, and to those taking advantage of the meeting, absorb every last drop and implement like crazy!
  12. Ronak

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    Good to know...I will be checking out live samples at a trade fair first before considering a visit.
  13. Ronak

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    Hi @Walter Hay, In your experience, is it better to stick to the factories in the major provinces of Guangdong, Jiangsu, etc, or is it worth exploring factories in the non major locations? On my lass trip, I spent considerable time and money to visit a factory outside those provinces...
  14. Ronak

    A Complete Meal in a Bag of Chips? Is my idea a flop?

    NOTABLE! IDEA 
    Nice design...I echo the comments on wanting to know nutrition info and ingredients. Is this fried? If so, that may be an issue if you're aiming for the health conscious. What's the pricepoint at retail? For sampling, you can consider having smaller sizes made, maybe partner with a gym chain...
  15. Ronak

    How I (didn't) become a millionaire at 19

    HOT! 
    Here's a detailed interview: How a 17-year-old dropped out of high school to “burn his ships” and become an entrepreneur - with Chris Kelsey - Mixergy
  16. Ronak

    Found a top selling product on Amazon that I can sell for less

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    1) It sells for $15 and you get it for $7, what do you plan on selling it for? Have you taken into to account your shipping costs inbound as well as to Amazon? What about their fees? 2) The larger issue-- even if you can supposedly source an item at lower cost, never compete only on price...
  17. Ronak

    Lex DeVille's - I Deleted My Upwork Account...

    NOTABLE! SIDE HUSTLE 
    For those complaining about saturation, I just read a post from the perspective of a person doing the hiring on Upwork-- they got 74 bids for a simple editing job on Upwork. He shortlisted 3 for the same reasons described by @SinisterLex You're not competing with the 70 other guys doing cut...
  18. Ronak

    Lex DeVille's - I Deleted My Upwork Account...

    NOTABLE! SIDE HUSTLE 
    1) Who says you have to sell copywriting? Pick anything you're good at and do that- web design, programming, PPC, graphic design, whatever. 2) The very things you have to do to convince the client are the same things you have to do for a copywriting job-- research, articulating the problem...
  19. Ronak

    Lex DeVille's - I Deleted My Upwork Account...

    NOTABLE! SIDE HUSTLE 
    I never posted about it, but last year, I experimented with Upwork just for the heck of it. Fresh account, no portfolio, etc. Just glancing over your posts and roughly applying your guidelines, I submitted a handful of proposals over about 30 mins or so. Without really trying made over $500...
  20. Ronak

    TAMPA BAY, FL Fastlane Meetup

    MEETUPS 
    Nothing like an in person meetup... @Vigilante lit the fire under all of us to take some action. I've already made my target list for licensing and will start making those calls this week.

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