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  1. SlimTycoon

    Commercial janitorial franchise.. Anyone doing this???

    Cleaning companies are not different than any other business. Not all CPA's are good nor are all cleaning companies good. It most certainly is fastlane. I know of a gentleman that built a janitorial services company to just under $1billion in annual sales in under 10 years. He did it by buying...
  2. SlimTycoon

    Have a steady income, help me enter the fastlane to one million!

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    Hi again, sure, I'll start a thread but to be honest success is simple. Seriously. People over think and complicate the process. Tycoons become tycoons by doing more of the same. Sam Zell started buying single family rental homes in the 1970's, now he owns apartment/office high rise buildings...
  3. SlimTycoon

    Have a steady income, help me enter the fastlane to one million!

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    Yes, 1-800-G-J is a franchised concept. Your point is true........but isn't that true for most service businesses. Also, not everyone wants to start a business. You'll have those that do that and you'll also have those that moon light and make side money but overall, that concern is MINUTE...
  4. SlimTycoon

    Commercial janitorial franchise.. Anyone doing this???

    What kind of insight would you like? I have extensive experience in this business.
  5. SlimTycoon

    Have a steady income, help me enter the fastlane to one million!

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    http://Hands-OnSolutions.com/consulting.php You're on the right path..............you can reach that scale with your current business. I'd stick with what you have now. You can build a massive company from buying all of the smaller(and mid-sized) landscaping companies. Waste Management was...
  6. SlimTycoon

    Nice Read: The Definition Of A Tycoon

    Life is too short to live as a slave just to be able to pay your mortgage and car loan. by Thomas Bolther The Definition Of A Tycoon- What really defines a tycoon is that he will never give up. A tycoon is a born fighter who will keep on fighting until he wins. He will fail and people might...
  7. SlimTycoon

    YOUR 2012 - In ONE Sentence

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    Development or already built?
  8. SlimTycoon

    Books on Cold calling

    Good luck G, those will keep you busy. Study and apply. You're going to be great man. I'm excited for you.
  9. SlimTycoon

    niche searcing

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    Hi Halli, Are you doing Adsense, affiliate products( digital and/or physical products)? Knowing what what you're trying to accomplish would help more. You can always send me a private message if you're trying to keep your niche guarded. Slim
  10. SlimTycoon

    Books on Cold calling

    Cold Calling Techniques: That Really Work Closing Techniques (That Really Work!) Both by Stephan Schiffman. His boooks are great and they make a hell of a lot of sense. This one is a MUST read. It's good old fashioned sales. It digs into some powerful stuff. This book should required...
  11. SlimTycoon

    A Hustler's Guide To Opening an Online Store.

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    Yeah Ryan, I boils down to working like hell and making no excuses. PERIOD. Take time out to figure out your game plan and work like hell until you get your desired results. Most people can have massive success, but they need to come down off of "cloud nine" and get busy. If that means working...
  12. SlimTycoon

    I Went To An Exotic Car Store

    The point is, the op IS NOT on the market for an exotic. He's trying to stayed motivated. Big difference. "Sizing customers up by their "worth" is not only a terrible sales strategy, but often backfires. A retailer recently lost my several thousand dollar order a few months ago because I was...
  13. SlimTycoon

    Thinking about buying a Used Luxury Car

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    If you want a 325i and you can EASILY handle the expense. Go for it. To be honest $10k isn't a lot to spend so that's fine. Take care of it and it will last, that goes for any car. Oil, tune-up's,etc..will keep your car alive for years. Enjoy the new Beemer! ;0)
  14. SlimTycoon

    Thinking about buying a Used Luxury Car

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    You might feel great for about 4 months. Than it'll be just like driving a Buick after the newness fades. Is a 325i what you really want?
  15. SlimTycoon

    I Went To An Exotic Car Store

    You were going to waste his time and he knew it. Correct? I mean, you were not going to buy anything anyway. The sales guy works on commission. He has no time to fool around. He's not there to help you stay motivated. If you want that, go to a car show or buy the current issue of Robb Report or...
  16. SlimTycoon

    Thinking about buying a Used Luxury Car

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    Affect your motivation in what way? To help you to become more motivated or cause you to be less motivated?
  17. SlimTycoon

    YOUR 2012 - In ONE Sentence

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    Some businesses are great for starting from scratch. Assuming that it is innovative. I would not start a business from scratch especially if there are similar businesses available to buy. That includes e-commerce. MOST businesses that people want to start are not innovative. I like going...
  18. SlimTycoon

    Can a business be profitable right away?

    Here are your questions: "Is it possible to create your own source of income right away, without a job? How fast can you make your own business profitable? What does it take to implement this kind of solution?" (To be 100% honest, if you have to ask the above questions, it's best that you get...
  19. SlimTycoon

    YOUR 2012 - In ONE Sentence

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    Hey Cparsons, thanks for the question. Buying them. Just a FYI, I've spent that last 12 years of my career as a Mergers and Acquisitions adviser. My background is Finance-Leveraged buyouts, mergers, acquisitions and private equity. Once you get a taste of how deals get done, starting...
  20. SlimTycoon

    Where Do You See Yourself 5 Years From Now?

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    Business: I would have sold my FIRST business for over $100 million dollars(after taxes). Looking for new ventures and industries to consolidate. At this point, I may not own a private jet, but I'll most certainly be flying private, moving forward. Personal: Involved with a wonderful young...

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