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  1. Yanezez

    My List of Failures: Looking Back (Part I)

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    What's this About and Why I want to write about all the attempts of making a business or sometimes just a few extra bucks I have undertaken. I want to write what I tried to do, if it worked, why it worked, and most importantly, why I think they failed. Spoiler alert, none have been successful...
  2. Yanezez

    Marketplace through Smart Sheet

    EXECUTION 
    Hello all, I've taken a few courses and have even heard of a real company -marketplace- that began with a normal Google spreadsheet. It made say 'interesting' but I cannot wrap my head around how it works in practical terms. How would one start a marketplace using only a spreadsheet? cheers...
  3. Yanezez

    (Lawyer Services) Marketplace: Doable as a Startup?

    IDEA 
    Hello Fastlaners, I am wondering how is a marketplace of services doable. Let's say of Lawyer-related services. - Would it be doable as a startup (not a full company to back you up)? - Is it even possible without the clients going around? - How would you charge a commission on services so...
  4. Yanezez

    Couldn't Market to My Niche

    MARKETING 
    Hello all, Wanted to ask advise on how some of you would solve this problem. I don't mean this to be a 'solve my issue, I don't want to do the work' sort of deal. I just finished Unscripted and wrote down a lot of mistakes I've done. I am trying to sell some politically-themed shirts in...
  5. Yanezez

    Setting Up a Bonus Structure in Painting Comp.

    PEOPLE QUESTION 
    Hello all, Our painting/construction company is now passing through another scary phase where we don't have the capacity to oversee projects and at the same time keep up with prospect meetings. It's a good issue to have as our projects are increasing. We are thinking of hiring a person, who...
  6. Yanezez

    Which Platform Allow Most Detailed Targeting?

    MARKETING 
    Hello all, I'm thinking of giving X (Twitter) a try in ads. I'm trying to find a correct audience for politically-themed clothing, for a very niche ideology. Facebook Ads has not been good in this regard. The AI confuses laughing emoticon and not so nice comments as positive engagement and...
  7. Yanezez

    Start-Ups Using AI to Deliver Value?

    QUESTION 
    Hello all, I've seen quite a number of companies which now design and have some sort of AI tool, from design to writing platforms. All well. I am trying to find companies that have hired the services of some of these companies, let's say ChatGPT, and then made a business with it. What are some...
  8. Yanezez

    Inventing a New Gadget/Item/Tool: Worth the Process?

    IDEA 
    Hello all, I've been reading on the whole process to undergo if you think you have an idea of a new product. I am still researching so hopefully someone here knows more than me (very likely). It seems that inventing a new product is very risky from a legal point of view, as; a) Even if you...
  9. Yanezez

    Critique My Website: Political-themed Clothing

    IDEA FEEDBACK 
    Hello all, This is one of the first sites I made with various tutorials. I am not an expert. This is actually my second site. The first one was much easier and less advanced. This is using WordPress and Woocommerce. It is in Spanish but I guess the Chrome (or any) translator on top would work...
  10. Yanezez

    G-Ads Keywords for Political Themed Clothing

    MARKETING 
    Hello, As the title suggests, I am trying to start a version of a very popular american political company that sells politically-driven shirts and clothes but in my home country. Granted it's a waaaaay smaller market but at least it should generate something if done correctly. I am having a...
  11. Yanezez

    Idea Stress Test from You Fastlaners (boring idea)

    IDEA 
    Hello all, First, thank you in advance for any critique / feedback. Instead of trying to come up with the next revolutionary idea, I thought of the following ‘back to basics’. I noticed in my home country that there is a growing trend for container homes/offices/bathrooms etc. However, very...
  12. Yanezez

    How to Grow Brand (Painting/Construction Company). What Would You Do?

    EXECUTION 
    Hello all, and thank you in advance for the tip. We are a tiny tiny company. After a hard 2 years, I've finally been able to help my dad's painting/construction company get a good foothold using G-Ads and other things I've learned along the way. Most debt is paid and client prospects are not...
  13. Yanezez

    Site Marketplace (Sends you to external store): Doable? examples? profitable?

    IDEA 
    Hello all, I'm ping ponging an idea that I found while living in France (still am). I usually try to buy made in France products so I google 'sneakers made in France' , or 'wallets made in France' and most times one of the top 3 choices is a French site that lists and describes different...
  14. Yanezez

    Piece of the Puzzle: Dynamic Contracts with Seller?

    REAL ESTATE QUESTION 
    Hello all, I'm doing research for a potential idea to implement in Chile. I'd figure first it will be invented in USA or Europe. Does the following concept exist and if so, if anyone knows a company that can do this? So in Chile, the seller also pays a broker fee, usually 2%. Let's say I...
  15. Yanezez

    Stuck on 'Inactive Conversion Tracking' (Google Ads)

    MARKETING 
    Hello Ads, I'm trying to start a second campaign for my dad's construction company. However, it does not start since it needs the setup to be done on the fourth step, conversions. I attach a photo image of what I see. I had a previous campaign that started without this step so not sure what to...
  16. Yanezez

    Does this Campaign Have Enough Data to Analyse/Improve?

    MARKETING 
    Hello all, Bit of context. Last year I started taking courses on a bunch of stuff. Started with website building. I am ok at it now so now I am moving to the marketing aspects, specifically Google Ads. I made a simple website to learn. It's a tiny tiny niche so it can't even be considered a...
  17. Yanezez

    Finished E-commerce Site. Products almost ready, what can I do in the meantime?

    QUESTION 
    Hello all, I made a website after a lot of learning, tutorials, etc. I got product (shirts) almost ready. Set up Google analytics and search console as well. Is there anything I can be doing in the meanwhile? Cheers
  18. Yanezez

    Made First Site (Feedback Needed)

    IDEA 
    Hello all, I made my first simple e-commerce site, selling digital books. This site is mostly used to learn all the basics of development, google analytics and Google Ads. I'm using Carrd and Gumroad as the payment processor. Any feedback would be appreciated www.bestlibertarianbooks.com cheers
  19. Yanezez

    Is this Legal? Selling Bundled Essays/Opinion Pieces

    QUESTION TAXES | REGS 
    Hello all, This is not my business nor am I suggesting to violate copyright laws. I was wondering, I've done my research around public domain books which one can use and sell. What is the process (legally) for example on essays or short short stories which are not really books. For example, if...
  20. Yanezez

    Selling Digital Products in the United States (from abroad)

    IDEA 
    Hello all, I assume this can be done via Paypal but im 101% i'm missing a lot here. What would be a better way to have a site that operates in the United States and sells digital products. The most difficult (or key) would be the payment system. Think Paypal can be set up, and Stripe. Any...
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