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  1. TheWiseGuy

    17 year old entrepreneur lost on relationships

    MEETUPS 
    I'm 24 and this is so relatable. And in this modern world, I say that people like me and you have "Factor-X": The ability to use our imagination to develop a drive 99% of people don't possess. Even when I tell my girlfriend about trying to get a new job, her eyes light up. When I tell her about...
  2. TheWiseGuy

    Finding a Manufacturer

    SIDE HUSTLE SOURCING QUESTION 
    Find low MOQ to start with. Chinese prices are low, but double check shipping. In my experience, shipping was like 10x the manufacturing price. Then again-- I probably didn't look hard enough.
  3. TheWiseGuy

    Starting a youth training business

    EXECUTION 
    Had a quick skim through this thread. I have to commend you, you followed through and updated the thread for almost 2 years. I was half expecting to see you've ghosted the forum! Other than that, I can't comment on anything business wise (it's late in Europe!) But just wanted to let you know...
  4. TheWiseGuy

    Finding the (right) supplier, and MOQ

    SOURCING QUESTION 
    Manufacturers are a nightmare when negotiating MOQ. Most of these people have zero imagination and expect you to order as if you're an already established enterprise. The last thing you want to do is have 20,000 bars laying around with a decreasing shelf-life. If you're starting out, this is...
  5. TheWiseGuy

    I went to a shopping mall today... and I don't understand the world

    OFF-TOPIC RANT 
    From what I see, we're in an echo chamber full of entrepreneurs. Moreover, when you think like a producer, certain choices by the consumer sometimes don't make sense. For example: I was watching Shark Tank last night. A lady came on with some stupid accessories for water bottles. They were like...
  6. TheWiseGuy

    Gettting rid of group think and knowing which ideas are good or bad?

    MINDSET 
    You should do your own research (as you would with an investment) when it comes to any type of mainstream information. The pandemic showed me 99.9% people buy into any and all ideas without question. A funny story: on my work computer, it automatically opens up to the Microsoft News homepage...
  7. TheWiseGuy

    Looking to Work with Imaginative, Irish Entrepreneurs

    MEETUPS 
    Definitely not just for Ireland-- it can be used anywhere. It's definitely something suitable for home gyms/commercial gyms, but it's not very compact. And yeah, it's been sitting in the darkest corners of three different houses for almost two decades. It's actually a pretty interesting story...
  8. TheWiseGuy

    Looking to Work with Imaginative, Irish Entrepreneurs

    MEETUPS 
    Hi all, I'm looking to have some preliminary discussions with other, like-minded entrepreneurs from Ireland regarding a project I'm working on. I know posts like this can seem like the ramblings of a "wantrepreneur", especially the "oh I have a secret project worth millions bla bla" jargon...
  9. TheWiseGuy

    Is it over for me ? People who once lost it all - how did you cope?

    MINDSET FAILURE HEALTH 
    You're dangerous to your opposition. Why? Because a man who has seen and walked through hell is a force to be reckoned with. But if you stay there and weep, hell will swallow you up. You need to open your mind. Calling Tony Robbins a charlatan isn't going to help you. I get it, when...
  10. TheWiseGuy

    Fact or fiction: Do entrepreneurs and business owners ACTUALLY have a “self-improvement-esque” routines?

    QUESTION 
    Most of it is mental masturbation and comprised of hours of action faking. Eat good, workout and sleep well. There's absolutely no need for ice baths or Pat Bateman-esque morning routines. Speaking of ice baths, I think they're absolutely stupid. Humans are warm blooded creatures for a reason...
  11. TheWiseGuy

    How was your quarter?

    QUESTION 
    My first quarter was extremely productive. I've had a bias for ACTION in all regards. Although my financial statement for this quarter is awful, I've learned a heap of new stuff and delivered value to people-- fulfilling my promise. Additionally, there's a super project I'm working on with...
  12. TheWiseGuy

    Rant: My Audience Resides in Ghost-Ville

    RANT 
    Thank you for the feedback everybody. I've been busy balancing another project; I'll be incorporating some of your ideas today!
  13. TheWiseGuy

    Share me some of YOUR favourite finance youtubers that helped you so far!

    GURUS 
    Most of YT/IG finance gurus follow the same bullshit plan of "don't buy coffee for 1 years and it'll be €388338 in 50 years!" Even Jordan Belfort was sprouting the same nonsense. "Hold the S&P for 50 years", that's great advice if I want to have the fanciest wheelchair. No thanks.
  14. TheWiseGuy

    The Revival of My Father's 18 Year Old Invention

    INVESTING PEOPLE QUESTION 
    Update: Received the original documentation from the Patent Office today. It was originally filed in 2006!! Reading through the description and looking at the sketches was fascinating. I'm going to print the documents and present them to my Dad. It was honestly like hopping back in a time...
  15. TheWiseGuy

    Rant: My Audience Resides in Ghost-Ville

    RANT 
    I agree. I've tried everything except phone calls, even going as far to personally email them. And yup, I usually operate assuming the customer has a "what's in it for me" mindset. However, it doesn't excuse not responding to basic feedback. If I help you with a problem, at least tell me if it...
  16. TheWiseGuy

    Rant: My Audience Resides in Ghost-Ville

    RANT 
    That's a good point. I'm going to offer them something in return for their feedback. Aside from customers, even simple polls on my Instagram go unanswered. I asked them if they'd be interested in a new feature I'm researching, and I got one person who answered. Sometimes, it feels like I'm...
  17. TheWiseGuy

    Found an Interesting Clothing Brand with Good Marketing? Thoughts?

    MARKETING SOCIAL MEDIA QUESTION 
    Like most clothing brands, I feel like I've seen this particular product 1000x times. And I highly doubt they're selling at this prices. $75 for a tank top? I don't even think Nike prices their tanks at this price. Last time I bought one it was maybe $40. I think it's a money-chasing venture...
  18. TheWiseGuy

    Why Do I Keep Getting Stuck at a Few Hundred Bucks a Month?

    IDEA 
    Are you telling her to get a job to hone her skills and find pain points or telling her to quit entrepreneurship altogether? Because if it's the latter, then MJ should of quit after his failed supplement business. Or how about when his girlfriend left him because he couldn't scrape a penny...
  19. TheWiseGuy

    Rant: My Audience Resides in Ghost-Ville

    RANT 
    Calling them is a possibility, but due to time-zone differences it could be hard to catch them when free. I try differentiate my style of communication by personally reaching out to them. Moreover, it's not automated or full of ChatGPT garbage. I totally get that most people aren't bothered...
  20. TheWiseGuy

    Rant: My Audience Resides in Ghost-Ville

    RANT 
    Okay. Hear me out-- Getting simple feedback from my audience is like pulling teeth from a bear. Now, let me say this- I've made every effort to engage through the form of educational content, giveaways and follow ups. My TA is Women from the ages of 35-65, and they're extremely engaged with...

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