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  1. mikey3times

    Supplement Entrepreneurs: Exercise Caution

    This Frontline episode is scary: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/supplements-and-safety/. It seems like supplements aren't the hot new thing they used to be, but if you are getting into supplements please be sure you protect yourself. Don't trust your supplier. Get proof! And make sure...
  2. mikey3times

    Twitter on the Deathwatch

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I don't have any predictions but do have some observations: Twitter: The only thing I use it for is local breaking news. Like if I see a bunch of fire or police vehicles and I want to know why or if I want to know what is going on with late trains on the subway. Facebook: Useful for keeping up...
  3. mikey3times

    Ask me anything about eCommerce (Ongoing)

    GOLD! 
    Bio, thanks for this thread. How do you handle sales taxes? My products end up all over the place and it changes from month to month. With all the state paperwork and remembering when to pay each state, I am about to give up since I only pull in $300-$500 per month. How do you handle all...
  4. mikey3times

    What's the fastest way to learn of common problems in a community?

    Talk to people. Ask them what problems they have.
  5. mikey3times

    Should I doubt a fastlane method if there are many information sellers?

    If you keep coming up with excuses you will never start. If you never start you will never get to your destination. Rarely does the first idea lead to success. More often, it is an iteration of an idea that turns into something, but you will never iterate if you don't start. Stop looking for...
  6. mikey3times

    I have an audience, but not a product to sell.

    EXECUTION 
    You say you have an audience. Why not let other companies sell to your audience? What if you set up a directory and let organizations and colleges list services? A simple listing is free, a more detailed listing costs $xxx per year. You provide the study-abroad students and the organizations...
  7. mikey3times

    Why do stories about idea validation sound so easy sometimes?

    IDEA RANT 
    I feel like this a lot. You aren't the only one. I'm often amazed at what people will pay for. And also at what they won't pay for.
  8. mikey3times

    Is the Fastlaneforum a distraction?

    MINDSET 
    It is a huge distraction for me. However, lately I have been living by a few rules... 1. I only look at it on my commute, at lunchtime, and at the end of the day. On weekends, I let myself slip (like now). 2. I no longer try to incorporate every bit of great advice into my venture. I tend...
  9. mikey3times

    First eBook Release: advice appreciated

    PUBLISHING 
    Agreed...kind of. This is great copy for the About This Author section, but if you want people to buy the book then tell them what the benefits are. People will also read about the author so don't completely ditch this content. They will work together to be extremely powerful.
  10. mikey3times

    Struggling to find good paid leads

    How about offering a free security audit? You go to their place, talk about their vulnerabilities, how to fix them, and by the way you can buy that from me.
  11. mikey3times

    Resources about eLearning businesses

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Here is the Quora article. https://www.quora.com/How-did-Udemy-get-5-000-courses-online-so-quickly It is an interesting read. While I am not building an eLearning website, I did find this quote incredibly helpful.
  12. mikey3times

    Looking For Turn Key Real Estate Investing

    INVESTING 
    @Investfourmore
  13. mikey3times

    Need a Wordpress Theme/Plugin

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    This is close, but not quite what you want. Might give you an idea for further searches. http://www.edirectory.com/features/deals-and-offers.php
  14. mikey3times

    This $600 Billion Dollar Industry Continues to Grow

    Lots of opportunity here. Construction is so old-school. Figure out how to disrupt it and you have your fastlane. Build some shovels, people!
  15. mikey3times

    about Email Marketing & Optimization

    MARKETING 
    Thanks for doing this, Mark. Here is my situation, which I assume a lot of other folks just starting out also have. I have a list of about 600 people. 450 from my newsletter website signup and 150 from a lead gen (printable version of a physical product). I haven't tried to upsell the 150...
  16. mikey3times

    Sharing my lifetime experience in export/import. Product sourcing specialist.

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    I hope this wasn't asked elsewhere...its been a while since I read the thread. I sourced a customized product from a USA manufacturer. When I asked them to put Made in USA on the product they said they couldn't because this particular product is made in Taiwan. I went through the order with...
  17. mikey3times

    24 Years old: QUIT six-figure Job, Launched two Businesses, Over $25M+ Sales

    GOLD! 
    Nice work. If your 25% profit margin still holds, then you have (almost) made more PROFIT this year than you made in REVENUE last year. That is huge. Congrats and keep pushing!
  18. mikey3times

    Am I Just F%^cking Kidding Myself? Or is this value?

    HOT! 
    This thread has sent me down the rabbit hole...I've been reading about newsletters all afternoon. This is an interesting article about a pay-for newsletter in the baseball niche. With so much baseball news to read, I can see this being of value to hardcore Fantasy Baseball managers or just...
  19. mikey3times

    Am I Just F%^cking Kidding Myself? Or is this value?

    HOT! 
    Why in the hell would I use a website to order a limo? I don't travel! Why in the hell would I buy a piece of plastic to cover my paint brush? I buy cheap paintbrushes and throw them away when I am finished! Why in the hell would I buy an anti-rape device when all it does is make a loud...
  20. mikey3times

    Had website built but lost passion for it.

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    Check out http://www.plaxo.com. This demonstrates that there is a market for your service. It isn't a bad idea. Now figure out how you are better and get to it!

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