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    And what exactly is wrong with Passion?

    Yes. Because at that point it becomes a fantastic head game just as I do now with my family's overstock store. People come in asking all the time for breaks on the price and even below our cost. I give them the sappy story of how much Id love to give them the item at an even better price than...
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    HOW TO: Increase customer survey responses

    PEOPLE 
    Im so tired of doing reviews, but a simple button like that would actually make me click on it. NJ!
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    Repercussions of firing bad customers?

    PEOPLE 
    Im going to use the one word that is the biggest problem with clients/customers. Sheep A customer will not get what they want, leave a bad review, the sheep will read the review, and now we have an uncertainty of how this review(s) will affect future business. Some dont even read the reviews...
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    And what exactly is wrong with Passion?

    Ah gotcha. Well South Florida's mass transit system is pretty horrific. You can almost call it nonexistent. It is very difficult to get around without your own wheels here. In the beginning I will have to start with low budget commoner cars, and people gobble up the small crossovers/wagons...
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    And what exactly is wrong with Passion?

    Im glad to have realized I am on the same page. :smile2: TY
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    And what exactly is wrong with Passion?

    Ive never understood how salesman/owners do not understand this. How can you succeed without providing what the customer needs? The only thing that matters in the end is customers buying your product. I just dont see the wrong in letting a bit of passion plow this forward as long as you always...
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    And what exactly is wrong with Passion?

    I convinced a decent amount enough to give a holding down payment while they collected the rest. Or is your point that I should be able to sell anything to anyone even if a tangible product does not exist and sell purely on an idea?
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    And what exactly is wrong with Passion?

    Ive been warned and read several times already - dont go by passion. So what happens when you have passion and a clear goal how to make things better for consumers? My goal: Enjoy the buying experience when buying a car. Why? Because too many salesmen look like they have zero enthusiasm with...
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    Any Used Car Dealership Success/Fail Stories?

    EXECUTION 
    The 2 search pages of Car Dealership only brought up people hating working at one or or trying to find a great deal buying something. :playful: I have one real life success story, and that is my high school friend who has had her used dealership for over 7 years. And this monster her and her...
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    Can Feeling Happiness make you richer?

    EXECUTION 
    I think it can for many reasons. 1. Who wants to deal with people in a bad mood? Being happy and having a great smile helps to network, build relationships, sell products, etc. I firmly believe being happy shows enthusiasm. And if you dont show enthusiasm for your goals, then why would...
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    Why do SO MANY startups fail?

    HOT! 
    Even so shouldnt one at least recognize the fault in order to not do it again in the future?
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    Why do SO MANY startups fail?

    HOT! 
    #7 is what has me worried at the moment as I mentioned in my thread about how much is enough to start a business with to cover a lease if you plan for zero sales Opening up the doors - how much should you have saved up for the lease? How long are you even supposed to plan for if a zero sale...
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    Opening up the doors - how much should you have saved up for the lease?

    Its a small warehouse based used car dealership. Depending on the quality/quantity of the cars I purchase, I could have between 2-4 months of lease payments made if I sell zero cars. But I dont see myself not at least selling 1-2 cars a month to start with. Im a car guy that knows what to...
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    Opening up the doors - how much should you have saved up for the lease?

    Hi all, When opening up your shop for the first time, how much cash do owners usually have to pay the lease for x number of months if there is zero income? I find it hard to think I would have zero sales for a few months since I know the product and have done so for another, but Id like to...
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    What can I do on a daily basis to grow as an entrepreneur?

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    What I have learned is spend more time implementing and less planning. Im not saying planning should not be done, but there comes a point where one needs to actually get up and do something. Planning for every possible scenario will never yield any results without an action.
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    How do you guys deal with bad/slow months in Entrepreneurship?

    THIS The most important thing Ive learned from people with money is they DO have multiple sources of income. Finding the balance to ensure each are successful will be the most difficult thing to do, but use your time wisely, and I believe it can be managed. And it eventually comes to the...
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    How do you feel about running 2 local businesses?

    Makes sense. Or Cents ;-) I know money can most certainly be followed with a dealer. I consulted a friend who has had a dealership for over 7 years, and I even worked practically by myself at a car dealer for over 2 years! I did everything from initial drive to final paperwork since it was...
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    How do you feel about running 2 local businesses?

    Alright. Ill take the silence as a sign that its not a great idea to not concentrate all your time on a new business.
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    How do you feel about running 2 local businesses?

    Im currently running a family member's business just started less than a year ago. It is an overstock store selling new clothing, ACs, appliances, etc. It pays for itself and 1 employee, but not much is left for myself. Its really a 2-3 man operation because of the size of the store. The store...
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    Greetings Entrepreneurs!

    INTRO 
    Hi all. My story is simple. I'm tired of working for corporate america. Ive been laid off multiple times due to my department being outsourced to another country. Ive been part of companies who laid employees off just to make investors happy for the 1/4 then turn around and seek new...
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