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  1. jcvlds

    I would say a good idea is 5% of the equation

    IDEA MINDSET RANT 
    I agree. Can't fully tell if you are inferring that what I am saying is to do that: come up with a ton of ideas and one will make you an instant millionaire. That is not at all what I am saying. I don't think I've even said anything close to that. Just wanted to clarify. As for your scenario...
  2. jcvlds

    I would say a good idea is 5% of the equation

    IDEA MINDSET RANT 
    I think the context in which the idea is applied matters. It may not be a new idea in the world, but it may be a new idea/or a way that idea is implemented for a specific problem/market/niche/customer/etc
  3. jcvlds

    I would say a good idea is 5% of the equation

    IDEA MINDSET RANT 
    I like this. I think I touched on the same with my above post. In my mind, it's the same for Uber. When people say, "I wish I could have come up with Uber.. what a great idea!" I don't think they are seeing past the most abstract top-level idea that is 'Uber'. Uber was not a single idea. Nor...
  4. jcvlds

    I would say a good idea is 5% of the equation

    IDEA MINDSET RANT 
    Cool. I think if you are succeeding through strong execution, meaning you are carrying out the core functions of your business more effectively and consistently than your competitors, you should stick with it and keep out-performing the rest. What I view as the underlying factors beneath your...
  5. jcvlds

    Any Influencer Marketers Here?

    MEETUPS 
    Hey Man. What kind of influencers are you looking for? Which space? My gf is an 'influencer' (lol, I hate that term) and the blogger/influencer space is very tight with FB/Whatsapp/etc groups to collaborate and chat with each other about brands and the likes. Depending on their audience size...
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    I would say a good idea is 5% of the equation

    IDEA MINDSET RANT 
    I really find this interesting and exciting. I have wondered a lot about how profitable businesses who compete on operational efficiency can be and the level of success they can achieve. Your story proves it can be very lucrative. I think there is still a lot of opportunity in operating...
  7. jcvlds

    I would say a good idea is 5% of the equation

    IDEA MINDSET RANT 
    Precisely! You mention that all of these things you are thinking about are part of the idea generation process for you. You also mentioned above that what I am referring to as 'strategy' is fundamental to the idea. Let's look at this way: Your idea is not a single, standalone thought. It is a...
  8. jcvlds

    I would say a good idea is 5% of the equation

    IDEA MINDSET RANT 
    The debate in this thread is around what is more important to the success of the business. Not around balance. The way you are phrasing it is from a matter of 'time allocation'. You are referring to how much time should be allocated to the 'idea', your business strategy vs the execution part to...
  9. jcvlds

    I would say a good idea is 5% of the equation

    IDEA MINDSET RANT 
    Shit. Thank God this thread got bumped. Such a good read and mental stimulation. I will add my 2 cents around this debate and would like to invite @JScott and @eliquid to re-visit this topic, about 2 years later, to hear how their view on this has changed (or not). Here's why separating 'idea'...
  10. jcvlds

    When e-commerce is not fastlane?: E-commerce in-bounding and fulfillment

    I actually have it in my plans within this month to look for one myself. I won't be needing it for now and will operate out of my apt. just like you, but I want to begin doing the due diligence on finding one so that when the time comes I am ready to just outsource it to them and not be rushed...
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    When e-commerce is not fastlane?: E-commerce in-bounding and fulfillment

    Do some searches in your local area or near-by areas for fulfillment centers. These fulfillment centers can do all that work for you ranging from labeling, packaging, shipping, and other services depending on what you pay for. Shop around to get quotes from different vendors and if you can...
  12. jcvlds

    From Affiliate Marketing To Importing And Ecommerce

    MARKETING 
    Thanks a ton! I will be using this strategy. Get my product sample in a week :D Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. jcvlds

    How Do I Properly Conduct A Market Research Survey?

    EXECUTION 
    Digital Marketing is the broader practice, which includes web design and of course marketing. Your site should be a piece of the overall Marketing system and be leveraged nicely with the rest of your marketing methods/tactics/channels. You can use it to showcase your value prop, differentiators...
  14. jcvlds

    From Affiliate Marketing To Importing And Ecommerce

    MARKETING 
    Bro. I just want to say thank you for sharing all this with us. I read your other thread fully yesterday and finished this one today. I am in the process of waiting for some sample for 2 suppliers in China and was looking for what I should be thinking of and doing in the meantime. Your threads...
  15. jcvlds

    Figuring Out Instagram

    SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTION 
    Makes perfect sense, love that approach
  16. jcvlds

    Figuring Out Instagram

    SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTION 
    Very nice journey Andy, thanks for sharing it with us. Will be looking at your findings and insights. I saw you mentioned you had a lead capture, what are you offering in exchange (if anything)? What are they signing up for? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. jcvlds

    Being in Business and still being "Scripted", it's possible!

    INTRO 
    Nice to have you on board and good luck on your journey! Feels so liberating when you learn about the Fastlane and develop a plan on how to switch over :)
  18. jcvlds

    My Journey To A $100M eCommerce Empire

    EXECUTION 
    Sounds excellent. I will probably do the same :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  19. jcvlds

    My Journey To A $100M eCommerce Empire

    EXECUTION 
    Hey. I've been pondering about this question as well for myself. I am a bit behind in the process compared to your progress and where you stand today, but I've been thinking about the website/domain thing for shop vs product. I had chosen to go the shop/brand name route for the domain and...
  20. jcvlds

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

    GOLD! SOURCING 
    Hey Walter- I'm now in the process of payment and terms with my selected supplier(s). I have re-read over your chapter on payments to reduce my risk as much as possible. One of the suppliers offered payment over Bank TT (which from your book, I think is safe), Western Union (from your book, I...

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