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  1. DavidofMN

    The Most Motivational Minute of Your Life Guaranteed!

    MINDSET 
    He's got a point you know. Was waiting for the F-Bomb but it never came.... So what are we all waiting for? JUST DO IT!!!! Here is the transcript of the video since reading it is a little less distracting: DO IT! JUST DO IT! Don’t let your dreams be dreams.... Yesterday you said “tomorrow”...
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    This is how you do it!

    Check out this blueprint of how to buy a site, re-brand it, market it better and make bank: http://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/2h1mlt/the_inner_workings_of_a_subscription_box_company/ Good stuff!
  3. DavidofMN

    A Product Centered Business Is The Best Marketing Strategy There Is!

    MARKETING 
    I read this article today: How to Build Your Brand and Make Your Mark (the most effective marketing strategy on earth) and low and behold someone else we know has been preaching this for a couple of years! MJ talked about this 2 years ago at B&P and on the Insiders Call about self publishing...
  4. DavidofMN

    Seth Godin Gets It - He Must Have Read The Book

    Seth Godin had a great post on his blog today: Could have titled it: The Difference between a Wantratprenuer and a Entreprenuer. Good 1 minute read. How many of those characteristics do you have and what are you doing to change if you do have them?
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    She's generating millions in sales "selling shovels" NOT drilling for oil.

    EXECUTION 
    This lady saw an opportunity to make money off of the oil shale boom. Like during the gold rush, the people that made a lot of money were the people selling shovels NOT those mining for gold. She saw an opportunity to sell things to the workers that are going to need clothes, gear and items...
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    What is your ONE thing that you are doing today?

    BOOKS 
    I recently read this book: The ONE Thing - The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. I know that the author sells real estate and owns a real estate company but I think that the principals that he lays out in the book apply to any business or any goal that you have...
  7. DavidofMN

    This Data Confirms that Indie Authors are the Future of Publishing

    PUBLISHING 
    Pretty interesting article on the current state of who's writing and publishing and who's making money. E-books are the future! Quote from article: The article is written by Hugh Howey (Wool) Author Earnings
  8. DavidofMN

    Fastlane example on Yahoo - I can't believe it!

    EXECUTION 
    Instead of the usual doom and gloom, slowlane drivel that Yahoo has in their financial section, today I saw this: Retire at 27 I know the article is from Entrepreneur mag but it is totally Fastlane. And the comments on Yahoo - jealously, haters, "he was lucky" - are sad to read. Very cool and...
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    Go to college? Get a good job? Live in basement forever?

    HOT! 
    You have to go to college to get a good job! Everyone's doing it! Student Loan Slavery: Paying More in Loans Than I Make Each Month Oh wait. That didn't work out to well. We at least she learned some personal responsibility.... Oh wait. That's right... those silly student loans took...
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    Nasty Gal - Not Porn but making OBSCENE amount of money

    EXECUTION 
    I came across this great story while researching women's fashion businesses (don't ask - see www.thefashionmobile.com). Started it when she was 22. Used eBay to get it going. Now doing $100 Million in sales. See this: She's killing it. Just an example of EXECUTION being the king. Do you think...
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    Can you "steal" an idea that is already out there?

    IDEA 
    I met this lady who is offering this: www.mydaycase.com It is basically a iphone case with a clear back panel that has interchangable inserts so that you can change the look of your phone without buying a new case. I am getting some to sell in The Fashion Mobile as a test because I thought they...
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    Starting a Franchise (Selling one NOT buying one)

    Has anyone here actually taken an idea/business and developed it into a franchise that they then sold to other people? So in Fastlane speak they were the ones selling franchises not buying franchises. IF you have I would to speak with you or have you answer questions here for everyone to learn...
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    Observations of a Fastlane Forum Lurker and my idea/plan.

    IDEA 
    Warning! Long Post Ahead! So I have been lurking on the forum for about a year (Actually a year today funny enough!). I’ve posted 32 times not counting this one. Thanked 6 times. Almost all of the posts I’ve made suck. Really just lame stuff like “Is this Fastlane?†and other links...
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    Online Fastlane Business - Great Marketing Video

    MARKETING 
    How about a monthly service that delivers razors to your door? Check out this marketing video/commercial: www.dollarshaveclub.com Funny video! Takes something boring, puts a funny spin on it, makes it easy to buy. Could this be his Fastlane? Maybe Gillette or Bic will buy him out... He took a...
  15. DavidofMN

    Good Fastlane Business Advice

    Here is a good blog post talking about a lot the things discussed on this forum: Good Start Up Advice Nice list at the end. Good stuff. David
  16. DavidofMN

    He found a market for his Fastlane...

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    This guy found an under served market and made a website to service it: Dorm Co.com Build the site and sales for several years then cash out. Fastlane in action! David
  17. DavidofMN

    They were Fastlane before it was called Fastlane

    EXECUTION 
    The company these teens started just sold for $100MM. Can you say Fastlane? myyearbook sells for 100MM Could they have gotten more a few years ago? Who knows. Not a bad start for their first sale.
  18. DavidofMN

    Is a College degree worth it? Ask these people.

    Here's a Yahoo article about whether College is worth it or not. College Debt Article Makes me think about what I am teaching my kids about going to college if they want to.
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    Lady buys Townhouse for 16K, Selling for 1.89MM...

    And it only took her 45 years! Slowlane adviser advice in action. Lady Selling Townhome. Do you think at 89 years old she will out there living it up like she could have been when she was 30 or 40 years old? Go for the Fastlane and save time...
  20. DavidofMN

    A Fastlane Question for MJ and others.

    EXECUTION 
    Group, If you develop a Fastlane business, do you have to sell? In other words, is the liquidation event mandatory for the Fastlane business to be considered a success? Could someone hold on too long and have the business/economy/market turn or disappear? Just curious. David
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