What's new

Search results

  1. CPisHere

    Retailers + Distributors + Small Shops :: How Are You Getting Your New Products Out There?

    Retail owner here. Would an independent retailer sell your product? If yes, go visit them in-person. Many times owners will be there in the store. Bring a sample. If you don't have any proven traction, retailers may require you to put it on consignment - so they don't pay you for the goods...
  2. CPisHere

    Making 100k Per Year: Easy or Difficult?

    HOT! 
    I think this is a very valid question. Here's why - it's very hard to not be trapped by what you view as possible in your current circumstances. If you make $50k/year and don't see any way you could double that in your job/business - then the thought of making $100k/yr seems impossible. A few...
  3. CPisHere

    fastlaners into retail, critique this free help piece to death.

    MARKETING 
    I own a retail store. I have no idea if this is for me or not. I have to wonder what type of store this is for, and whether this would be a good fit for me - rather than you spelling it out (as you should). Further, I see no reason to believe you or think you can do anything for me. You...
  4. CPisHere

    Brick and mortar start-up

    MEETUPS 
    I don't think so. Put it in the Brick & Mortar Business section.
  5. CPisHere

    New business idea - how do I proceed?

    IDEA 
    If you have someone in retail you trust you can run the product by them, maybe even let them put it in the store for a week to see what kind of interest it gets before pursuing patents, etc. I'd be happy to help, though I am not in the home goods business. EDIT: Didn't realize this was a VERY...
  6. CPisHere

    Fnding a Distributor for my produts.

    Definitely change your e-mail, try phone, etc. But beyond that, try taking a reverse approach. Find competitors, reach out to their retailers to see about selling direct and/or see what distributors they are using.
  7. CPisHere

    Starting a brick and mortar business

    I own a B&M business. Gyms are very difficult to profit in. They generally require a TON more members than actual users, and the break-even point is VERY high - especially if you buy all the equipment brand new (which, as mentioned, is easy to find used since these guys go out of business all...
  8. CPisHere

    AMA: New Supplement Biz, Profitable in Month 1

    AMA 
    Awesome thread, thank you for sharing! Where did you find your Shopify designer? Aside from some forum posting and podcast appearances, have you done much SEO and/or Social Media? From an 80/20 perspective, what have been the most important decisions you've made to get where you are? What...
  9. CPisHere

    Buying a Stretch Limo?

    Thanks to MJ, I ended up not buying the limo. If the limo had been half the price, it may have been worth it as an accessory to my current business, but as is it, it was going to have to be it's own business and I realized I didn't want to be in the limousine business.
  10. CPisHere

    Buying a Stretch Limo?

    Haha, appreciate the thought JackEdwards. You know, there are some unsaid factors here in how I can use the limo to market my other business and vise-versa, but I'm very grateful to know that it sure sounds like being a limo company is not a business I want to be in. Also, I'm outside of New...
  11. CPisHere

    Buying a Stretch Limo?

    Thanks MJ! I was hoping you would respond! The current owner pays $13k/yr for $1million insurance coverage, so I assumed $1.2k/mo for insurance - even though I'll likely drop down to a half or quarter-million in coverage. I definitely need to look more into regulations/permits/licensing.
  12. CPisHere

    Buying a Stretch Limo?

    Hey gang! I have the opportunity to buy a 2008 Hummer Stretch Limo for a very fair price that could be a good compliment to my current business. This was bought by someone I know as a toy for themselves though they rented it out some. It already has five licensed drivers established. Doing...
  13. CPisHere

    Anyone familiar with Appsumo's "How to make a $1,000 a month business"

    I previously invested in I Will Teach You to be Rich's Earn1k Program, which is similar but focused on freelancing rather than web-business. I've read a bit about this program, and I honestly believe that if you spend the money & commit to these programs they are definitely worth it (assuming...
  14. CPisHere

    Houston Meetup

    MEETUPS 
    I just saw this thread. Houston is a 5 hour drive for me - I want to try to make the next one!
  15. CPisHere

    Currently paying $500/mo for 4 links + 1 Press Release

    MARKETING 
    I'm currently paying $500/mo for an SEO Agency to build 4 links & 1 press release to be written & distributed via PRWeb each month. This seems really high. I'm not trying to do all the SEO myself, but what are my options for high quality white hat SEO services with much more bang for my buck???
  16. CPisHere

    Please, I need help to turn around a failing business

    I own a retail store. I'm going to be very honest with you. If your conversions are low, you have a real problem because no matter how much marketing you do, you won't convert enough sales to be profitable. You absolutely HAVE to get this fixed ASAP for the business to have any chance. With the...
  17. CPisHere

    Opportunity to Buy B&M Biz for $575k

    Thanks for the input guys. At the asking price, the #'s just don't work for me - I would be too cash poor to make any of the investments necessary to really grow the business, like biophase said. I still really believe the business has a lot of potential (could crack $1M pretty quickly with...
  18. CPisHere

    Opportunity to Buy B&M Biz for $575k

    It's been in business 14 years and fits well with my retail experience. The owner is also willing to stay on and transition it.
  19. CPisHere

    Opportunity to Buy B&M Biz for $575k

    I am meeting with the owner next week and will be able to get a copy of the past 3 years financials. I also have plenty of ideas to improve revenue/operating profit. The employees are subpar, the product assortment can be expanded, very little advertising has been done, and they are missing a...
  20. CPisHere

    Opportunity to Buy B&M Biz for $575k

    Hey guys, I have an opportunity to buy a local B&M business. It's a concept that has a TON of potential for franchising as well as other growth. It would probably require me to quit my job and do this full-time (so I need at least $4k/mo from it to live on) I haven't reviewed detailed...

Welcome to an Entrepreneurial Revolution

The Fastlane Forum empowers you to break free from conventional thinking to achieve financial freedom through UNSCRIPTED® Entrepreneurship where relative value and problem-solving are executed at scale. Living Unscripted® isn’t just a business strategy—it’s a way of life.

Follow MJ DeMarco

Fastlane Resources

Get The Books that Change Lives...

The Fastlane entrepreneurial strategy is based on the CENTS Framework® which is based on the three best-selling books by MJ DeMarco.

mj demarco books
Back
Top Bottom