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  1. RightyTighty

    Introduction: Building my personal brand and my fastlane business

    INTRO 
    I’m curious about domain name investing; what are you typically selling them for? I’m old-school, but the process seems distasteful to me, like ticket scalping. I’ve only had one experience has inquiring about a name for sale - they replied $15,000. I said, “uh, no”, and bought a very similar...
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    Please help me get unstuck between computer science and mechanical engineering.

    IDEA 
    Lifelong engineer here. I vote THIS: Software skills provide more opportunities to move beyond selling hours for dollars.
  3. RightyTighty

    Am I silly for changing careers from Engineering to Sales?!

    INTRO 
    Another engineer here. Following 10 years of corporate slow lane I founded a consulting firm that experienced 25+ years of steady growth. It was a great run and a very good living and I was considered “successful”. But it was still slow lane and followed the script. The ONLY way to move from...
  4. RightyTighty

    Newbie Entrepreneur

    INTRO 
    Very well-written and informative post - I learned a lot about a business I know absolutely nothing about. The general business model does sound similar to consulting, which I do have a background in. I struggled for years trying to figure out how to leverage the business beyond selling time...
  5. RightyTighty

    Selling Businesses

    QUESTION 
    I am not a heavy hitter here but from what I’ve learned so far you are way out over your skis and a change in mind set is needed. It’s laughable to be concerned about the considerations involved in selling a business that doesn’t yet exist. You appear to be looking for a magic formula - well...
  6. RightyTighty

    meet me.

    MARKETING INTRO 
    Congratulations on your journey so far! I am an engineer myself (electrical/mechanical) and while the technical education at college was good, I was amazed at how little practical information was taught. The bottom line is that a degree in engineering only gives you a foundation and prepares you...
  7. RightyTighty

    Practicing CENTS - My first business Idea.

    IDEA 
    When I read your post it made me think of the Zeer clay pot refrigeration system. Perhaps a ceramic filter system could be manufactured locally utilizing readily available materials, something similar to this...
  8. RightyTighty

    An impressive business thread, for new FLs to steal ideas!

    NOTABLE! EXECUTION 
    One of the most unique business models I’ve seen is kids’ dance competitions. When my girls were young and taking ballet/jazz dance classes they were always excited about upcoming competitions. They would want to compete in multiple categories, and an expensive outfit had to be purchased for...
  9. RightyTighty

    Getting Started In Product Development?

    IDEA MINDSET 
    The answer to this probably depends on the results of your testing, the complexity of the product, and your personal business plan. My situation leads me to pursue licensing. If you have a product that tests well and can be replicated cost-effectively in a short production run, I would encourage...
  10. RightyTighty

    Off topic Idea - Might be interesting for you?

    IDEA 
    I’m somewhat familiar with hydrogen fuel cells but am certainly no expert. But a simple question to ChatGPT yielded the following. This would be quite an undertaking……. Why aren’t vehicles fueled with hydrogen? What are the hurdles associated with hydrogen as a fuel? There are several hurdles...
  11. RightyTighty

    My Story...I am not a Success Story (yet)

    INTRO 
    Not necessarily. There are plenty of gadgets which have not yet been invented that can be prototyped with a 3D printer or an Arduino (or both). That depends on where your skillset and passion lie. The advantage of digital services or selling existing products is a quicker ROI.
  12. RightyTighty

    16, middle class and trying to be a millionaire, specifically, the first in my family

    INTRO 
    No, you don’t have to do this. In fact, it’s a path that might never end. How would you ever know when you have enough armor? Be a PT boat, fast and agile with big torpedos. And if you get blown out of the water, becoming a new PT boat is a low investment. You are at the age of enthusiasm...
  13. RightyTighty

    My Story...I am not a Success Story (yet)

    INTRO 
    You already have an advantage over most product innovators. Instead of leaving all forms of tech behind for blogging, consider using your specialized education/skill set to improve or create a less complex product or process. I try to look at everything through my engineering glasses and look...
  14. RightyTighty

    TFLF Call - The 3M's of Marketing

    MEETUPS 
    Excellent meetup. Thanks much!
  15. RightyTighty

    How to validate if this thing is future?

    IDEA 
    I’ve read a few threads recently where young inventors with little money have a huge idea for a complex product. Unfortunately, without tons of money or credibility, developing such a product is particularly daunting. It took Eastman three years to perfect a prototype for his process, at which...
  16. RightyTighty

    Dead-End Sh*t Jobs ... Yours?

    NOTABLE! 
    My first job was pulling weeds for a dime an hour at a family-owned nursery business, participation mandatory. At age 6 I may have had the youngest FTE ever.
  17. RightyTighty

    Mental health affecting my business

    IDEA MINDSET HEALTH 
    When I get really down, l try to look outside myself by volunteering a few hours at the soup kitchen or the animal shelter. The engagement takes my mind off of my negative internalizing, and the service aspect always make me feel better. It’s hard to snap out of a deep funk when you feel like a...
  18. RightyTighty

    Crowdfunding: How do I get pre-campaign traction?

    MARKETING QUESTION 
    Did you do your market research before investing the modeling time? Potatoes are ubiquitous; unfortunately, so are potato peelers. There are numerous automatic potato peelers, starting at $19.98 on Amazon. The technology you’re talking about is akin to that of a 3D printer and would definitely...
  19. RightyTighty

    I need a pat on the back.

    MINDSET PEOPLE EXECUTION 
    Fair enough; I’ll be more succinct. Sounds like what you really came here for is validation. I doubt you are going to find it; this site isn’t FB or Reddit. You didn’t give us any specifics, but perhaps what you call “being disrespected” is what most people would call “doing their job”. I don’t...
  20. RightyTighty

    I need a pat on the back.

    MINDSET PEOPLE EXECUTION 
    I recommend you seek counseling ASAP. Before you pursue anything else you should address your own well-being and stability.

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