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  1. natopotato

    Think Big, and Then Think Bigger Than That.

    GOLD! 
    @Kak your original post and the subsequent posts have been invaluable to me, I've been able to take an idea that had always seemed too lofty and put it in terms that it is achievable. I don't need $50 million in the bank to start it. As long as I break it into manageable chunks, and take...
  2. natopotato

    How to get more leads in a construction industry?

    This idea may or may not work for your products: If you are focusing on the Austin area, reach out to Matt Risinger, a relatively high profile contractor in the area, who works with some awesome concrete contractors. If you had an innovative use for your cable products, you could probably talk...
  3. natopotato

    What I would do if I started today... And Why...

    AMA 
    Awesome topic Kak! I know everyone will have differing opinions on whether or not to dilute your percentage of ownership to take on investors, but have you ever found yourself regretting taking an investment (and all the constraints that come with it)?
  4. natopotato

    The coming recession

    INVESTING HOT! 
    This isn't the Pebble Mine is it?
  5. natopotato

    Hello from Detroit!

    INTRO 
    Welcome, I just moved to Detroit!
  6. natopotato

    Diary of a poke shop startup?

    Hey all, I remember seeing the diary of a guy who started a poke (raw fish bowl) restaurant, I was wondering if anyone else had seen it and can help me find it again. It was either on here, an entrepreneur group on facebook, or possibly reddit, but I have searched high and low to no avail...
  7. natopotato

    Wildfire suppression foam service for homes

    Putting this idea out there has helped me think of a few solutions to things I saw as roadblocks. -Install a standalone power system to power the pump and mixer in case of power outage. (battery bank or small generator) -Offering both install of fire suppression systems and last minute foam...
  8. natopotato

    Wildfire suppression foam service for homes

    Good point. Maybe even do installs, and have a couple trucks on hand to sell the last minute foam coating service for people who hadn't planned ahead or couldn't afford the installation.
  9. natopotato

    Wildfire suppression foam service for homes

    The foam last for several hours, Type 1 protein based foam can last 12 hours or more. Type 1 and 2 foams have long drain times, meaning the bubbles do not burst and give up their water quickly, and long duration. Wet foams, such as type 4 and 5, drain more quickly in the presence of heat...
  10. natopotato

    Wildfire suppression foam service for homes

    A service that comes to your home when a wildfire is encroaching on your house and sprays your home and surrounding area with fire retardant foam. -Charge a (low-ish) membership fee to homeowners to keep them on the fire suppression list (this membership fee helps you maintain equipment outside...
  11. natopotato

    Your Fastlane Rocket Fuel - Compounding Action Power

    GOLD! 
    This is a great thread and very timely for me. Nearly a year ago I started the same business (home services) after realizing my white collar job was a death sentence for me. Things took off quickly, and I hired some help in the summer, but I am still doing most of the hands on work. Lately I...
  12. natopotato

    Office furniture in Switzerland

    EXECUTION 
    Hi Ben, I have a small niche furniture business and have quite a few furniture designer friends who work in the 'furniture capital of the USA' so I might be able to help with specific questions you have. I have a pretty good guess at what it is you want to sell, if I'm correct, then it is...
  13. natopotato

    Chicago Meet Up...

    MEETUPS 
    Sounds great, see you all then!
  14. natopotato

    Chicago Meet Up...

    MEETUPS 
    Ditto. I'm in
  15. natopotato

    On how to take advantage of biggest real estate gold rush in 20 years.

    REAL ESTATE 
    As a general contractor in downtown Chicago, what should my company be doing to take advantage of the commercial real estate runup? We work with individual investors on the West Coast to flip houses for them in the city, but would like to ramp it up to the next level. Thanks for taking some time...
  16. natopotato

    My 1000th Post.. LOSE THE JOB, NOW!!!

    GOLD! MINDSET 
    The most perfect story for me this week, Jack. Struggling to pay my student loans with crappy jobs all the while having ideas that I know would make money so that I can pursue my dream. A life without adversity isn't a worthwhile life to live, I'll never be truly happy if I cant overcome my...
  17. natopotato

    What am I doing wrong?! -contacting overseas supplier

    Thanks guys, but like I said I searched near and far and only found one supplier for this product. I was wondering if there was a better 'script' that resulted in more replies (I used a mixture of andviv's and Vigilante's scripts) It's a special kind of bicycle, I suppose my next step would be...
  18. natopotato

    What am I doing wrong?! -contacting overseas supplier

    I have, over the past month, emailed a supplier I found on Alibaba three times to request the rates on their product and inform them of my intentions to sell them. I haven't received one reply! I am thinking that because I said I would like to order one unit at first, to test the product, this...
  19. natopotato

    love it when opportunity comes by and drives in your neighbourhood..

    Congrats! What does your store sell? (having trouble deciphering that article... :smx8:
  20. natopotato

    Heated bath mat/heated rug?

    As a guy, I decline any offers of gifts from family, not sure why. Must be a guy thing. Buuuutttt, I'm not too put off by them declining and it's awesome that you asked! I'm going to spend the weekend trying to answer my two questions above to see if these could be done in a non-tacky way.
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