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  1. GuitarManDan

    How is this idea

    IDEA 
    I think if you could pull it off (actual product, testimonials from real patients, and a sign off of no harmful side effects/unwanted results) it could be seen as a quicker/easier alternative to using shampoos or other topical products. Have you done any research if a product like this exists...
  2. GuitarManDan

    The best decision you ever made ?

    HOT! MINDSET 
    A few months ago having a discussion with a friend about how I didn't like my job or the work culture of investment banking. Found out she's making 6 figures doing website design + SEO for local businesses and working very few hours. Really blew my mind and a lot of lights went off for me that...
  3. GuitarManDan

    From Lurking to Doing (Private Label)

    SOURCING EXECUTION 
    Awesome stuff man! Looking forward to seeing the updates you make. I'm currently just lurking on here as well too, I'm still working a slowlane job and busting my a$$ after work / weekends to read and learn as much as possible before I take the leap.
  4. GuitarManDan

    New to the Fastlane Forum

    INTRO 
    Welcome man! I'm also from the NY area (currently NYC). I'm also in the ideas phase and just trying to read and learn as much as possible while I work on my plan to escape the job. What resources are you using at the moment? I've currently been learning the basics of coding, reading some of...
  5. GuitarManDan

    You're from where??

    HOT! INTRO 
    I work in NYC and live in the surrounding area
  6. GuitarManDan

    The most efficient way to consume books: Audio + Visual

    Looking into entrepreneurship and self improvement has really gotten me back into reading lately. I've never tried that method before but I'll have to give it a shot! I've started to use evernote to actually take notes, as in the past I'd just read books and the knowledge would be diluted...
  7. GuitarManDan

    Uber is self-destructing from within

    It's a fascinating case study to see how Uber's competitors (Lyft, for example) are responding and trying to capitalize on the bad press around the former industry leader. To MJ's point above, I think the benefit of making your own schedule will always keep a consistent pool of drivers, as...
  8. GuitarManDan

    Greetings from Philippines!

    INTRO 
    Hmm I haven't come across that yet but I'll have to check it out
  9. GuitarManDan

    Greetings from Philippines!

    INTRO 
    Hey man, I'm 26 and have been working at a few big investment banks in NYC for about 4 years now. I was blown away after reading TMF by MJ and now I'm working on looking into fastlane business ideas to escape from the toxic culture that I currently work in. At the moment, I'm doing a lot of...
  10. GuitarManDan

    Greetings From NY --> CO --> AZ

    INTRO 
    Welcome to the forum! How long did it take you to write the ebook and does it actually provide a decent amount of passive income? I'm very new to entrepreneurship so I'm really trying to explore multiple avenues and figure out a few ideas that might interest me.
  11. GuitarManDan

    Greetings from Philippines!

    INTRO 
    Welcome man! I finished reading the book a few weeks ago and I agree with your main takeaway about focusing on the need for a product/service that you're offering. This is the one item that really stood out in my mind to explain why so many small businesses fail (pursuing their "passion" instead...
  12. GuitarManDan

    Anyone here? (Lurker, finally decided to sign up!)

    INTRO 
    Hey Raaa, Welcome! I'm still getting acquainted to the forums here as well. I also found @Fox 's advice extremely helpful, as a few weeks ago I knew nothing about HTML/CSS, but now know the basics after working on a udemy course. I'm in a different boat than you as I'm currently working an...
  13. GuitarManDan

    Need to Escape the Slowlane of Investment Banking

    SLOWLANE 
    Thanks for the response here. Reading this made me even more committed to my decision. 1. Agreed, the culture is very toxic and everyone is stressed out / miserable beyond belief in my department. 2. I would absolutely never want to do what my boss does. He basically gets hounded 24/7 by the...
  14. GuitarManDan

    Need to Escape the Slowlane of Investment Banking

    SLOWLANE 
    Hey Radagast, Right now I'm making very very low 6 figures before tax (way less than $120k after tax) for total compensation, so nowhere near 300k/year or 1 mil in savings. For #2, yes, there's a global policy for all employees that you agree to when you sign your employment contract...
  15. GuitarManDan

    Need to Escape the Slowlane of Investment Banking

    SLOWLANE 
    Hey Adam, I saw this advice somewhere else here on the forums, but it's actually amazing. If you google "[random industry] + [your city]" you can scroll down and see what year their website was created. So many companies by me with a lot of money have websites that are 5-10 years old that look...
  16. GuitarManDan

    Need to Escape the Slowlane of Investment Banking

    SLOWLANE 
    Hey Adam, I'm definitely going to spend the afternoon today reading a lot on here and just trying to get ideas and get inspiration for what I could go into business in. If I'm organizing freelancers and selling their services, I can do this without setting up an LLC or any kind of business...
  17. GuitarManDan

    Need to Escape the Slowlane of Investment Banking

    SLOWLANE 
    Hey man, I feel very fortunate to be honest that this new job is so miserable because it led me to learn about an area I would've never normally checked out (entrepreneurship). I re-reviewed the policy they have at a global level for all employees and it says obvious facts about financial...
  18. GuitarManDan

    Need to Escape the Slowlane of Investment Banking

    SLOWLANE 
    Hi Man, I'm on a team of 12 people and was rated as the highest rated team member the past year and have gotten nothing but good feedback since I've been working in IBanking. I really don't know what the consequence is if they find out I started a business and didn't disclose it, but I really...
  19. GuitarManDan

    Need to Escape the Slowlane of Investment Banking

    SLOWLANE 
    Hi Richard, I recently turned 26, graduated college and have been working in IBanking for almost 4 years so I have a good amount saved up in purely savings. I live in NYC so everything is stupidly expensive though. I honestly see it as a blessing that I absolutely hate this new job / new...
  20. GuitarManDan

    Need to Escape the Slowlane of Investment Banking

    SLOWLANE 
    I really like this idea. And trust me I promise you I won't be one of those people who just dabble in these ideas, I'm committed and determined to escape the 9-5 grind. How do you vet the freelancers (skills, background checks,etc) if you aren't aware of the specifics of web design and SEO? I...

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