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  1. vinylawesome

    Fighting CV19: Please send thoughts and well wishes to Greg B (Runum)

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    Praying for you. Keep fighting the good fight!
  2. vinylawesome

    Buy Vacant Lot and Sell to Drive-In Restaurant?

    I'm not sure where this is located but buying a lot for $250 doesn't seem like a terrible risk. Just keep it quiet and buy it. Worst case scenario you can sell it to someone else for more than $250. Perhaps keep the lot and lease it out for RV/Boat parking, etc? I don't know the zoning but...
  3. vinylawesome

    Podcast Suggestions?

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    The My first Million Podcast is good. My First Million | The Hustle from the founder of the successful The Hustle newsletter.
  4. vinylawesome

    ROOTER RANGER - Got my plumbing fixed for $47 last night.

    MARKETING SUCCESS! 
    Thought this was an interesting interview with the owner. He claims to be doing $25 million in revenue. Which isn't unheard of in the trades. Plumbing, HVAC, etc. View: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3610346512308845
  5. vinylawesome

    Multiple subway franchise?

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    Thanks Walter. I appreciate your response. I am a big fan of master franchising. The Janitorial industry has been successful with that model for very little capital outlay. ie. Jani-King, Coverall, Vanguard, etc. I looked into helping a friend utilize a master franchise/franchisor model to...
  6. vinylawesome

    Multiple subway franchise?

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    Thanks for the reminder. I had forgotten I had posted that as it was posted over five years ago. What resource's would you recommend someone utilize to do more research if they were interested in purchasing a franchise and/or multi-unit franchise? I personally don't have any interest in owning...
  7. vinylawesome

    The #1 Book You Need to Read If You Want to Retire Early

    Very Cool @MJ DeMarco . Shout out to Rachel Richards who recommended the book for the article! Well deserved recognition.
  8. vinylawesome

    Selling a business?

    I know someone who buys property out in the rural areas of Texas: Central all the way to west Texas. If you're serious about selling I will send you his information. @StartupsRFun In regards to your situation, 5 months isn't a lot of time to show a track record for a more conservative buyer...
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    I started a business and now I'm doubting it

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    Equipment purchases would be Section 179. Therefore, after tax.
  10. vinylawesome

    I am on boarding now!

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    Welcome to the forum @Chris Lee
  11. vinylawesome

    The Exact Pitch I Used to Close an $8,000/month Contract

    Nice work @SEO Guy!! At a recurring revenue contract of $8,000 per month that's $96,000 per year. Estimated 20% to 50% net margins if outsourcing most or all work. = $19,200 to $48,000 per year. 2 to 4 X Business valuation multiple on a "Web Agency" business model based on SDE. (Sellers...
  12. vinylawesome

    Post your product opportunities at Amazon

    This 100% Whenever I hear the conversation of idea vs. Execution I think of the Millionaire Fastlane as well as the following post from Derek Sivers. Ideas are just a multiplier of execution 2005-08-16 It’s so funny when I hear people being so protective of ideas. People who want me to sign...
  13. vinylawesome

    So you want to flip used items and make cash? Cool!

    NOTABLE! SIDE HUSTLE 
    I heard this podcast the other day that I thought was relevant to this discussion. http://www.tropicalmba.com/artofthedeal/ They do a good job going into the psychology of dealmaking in this buy low sell high "Craigslist" manner. I Thought it might be useful for folks that would like to do...
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    Dark Factory: The robotics revolution is changing what machines can do. Where do humans fit in?

    Autonomous trucks built and operated by the startup Embark have been shipping refrigerators, with a human in cab, from a warehouse in TX to CA since October. Source: "Since early October, autonomous trucks built and operated by the startup Embark have been hauling Frigidaire refrigerators 650...
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    Dark Factory: The robotics revolution is changing what machines can do. Where do humans fit in?

    The solution I keep hearing about is some sort of a universal basic income. This would be paid for by a tax on automation. For instance there was a BCG perspectives report that stated that a human welder today is paid around $25 an hour (including benefits) versus the equivalent operating cost...
  16. vinylawesome

    Dark Factory: The robotics revolution is changing what machines can do. Where do humans fit in?

    A. “As technology is making the work faster, more efficient, and more environmentally sound, the products are being created with far fewer workers. “Companies are obviously not sending out press releases saying, ‘We’re not hiring more people,’ but that’s what I hear on the street,” Kirkbride...
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    Achieve Laser FOCUS + PRODUCTIVITY With The System Legendary Fastlaners Use...

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    I thought this was a cool add on for Trello when utilizing Gmail. I've been utilizing it for a few days and it has been helpful to me. Essentially this Chrome add on allows you to do the following: With the new Trello Add-on for Gmail, that’s all about to change. With the Trello Add-on for...
  18. vinylawesome

    Thank You MJ For..............(Add your reason here)

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    Teaching me that "Monogamy must precede polygamy," which in turn gave me focus.
  19. vinylawesome

    $15'000 a Month by Doing...

    We are both citing a post from another forum. I would imagine that is possible with a no-doc mortgage. :cool:
  20. vinylawesome

    $15'000 a Month by Doing...

    Great Post. Great story of entrepreneurial hustle. @Almantas . @Vanderbilt I think this is the thread you were looking for. Great bootstrapping thread - how to create money.
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