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  1. dompie85

    Why does my mind go blank when its actually time to do the hard work?

    MINDSET 
    Im sorry if this was asked before, but i attempted to search and my search yielded various results, including query too long. So, I get all hyped up and know that "this is what i have to do, and that, and that as well", but when its time to sit down to actually "do the hard work" my mind just...
  2. dompie85

    1% in escrow to receive funding??

    EXECUTION 
    Been seeking funding to keep our Oil and Gas startup (Not a SaaS) alive. 1% skin in the game? Never seen anything like it. Waiting to see terms, and spoke to our attorney. Attorney said thats not really typical but some people are more comfortable seeing you have skin in the game (Our skin in...
  3. dompie85

    Let’s talk about this steel and aluminum tax

    Some of you may recognize me as the person who started the thread about being blind to opportunity but something recently (yesterday) has sparked my interest (opportunity?) Most of you are probably aware of this new Steel and Aluminum import tax right? If not, just google it real quick; it’s a...
  4. dompie85

    Im either blind or opportunity avoids me

    Being stuck in an 8-14hr a day 5 days a week job; Ive been forced out of the "entrepreneur mindset/loop" for a little while now. Recently (like 5 month ago) been making a solid effort to get myself mentally primed again. At work, i've been able to educate myself on new topics (oil and gas in...
  5. dompie85

    Who here is in Oil and Gas Industry??

    I just recently moved to Houston Tx and have grown quite an interest in the O&G industry. I do not work in the industry but would like to learn a lot more and network with people in the industry. My interest in particular is in Upstream and Midstream. Anyone here I can connect with or learn...
  6. dompie85

    The Exit Strategy??

    I am putting together a presentation for investors and I have heard that most feel more "at ease" if provided with an exit strategy. Im not really sure how to structure an exit strategy as the business has the potential of creating massive amounts of RMR. So why would I want to leave or sell it...
  7. dompie85

    Will be in Chicago for 2 days. Anybody free??

    PEOPLE 
    hey everybody! I will be in Chicago for 2 days. i am there to check out the city. To see if its right form me and my wife. She is from Poland, Im born US and speak Polish, I think its best we move to Chicago. We will be there the 19th and 20th. Maybe even the 21st.
  8. dompie85

    Lost all faith in freelance sites!

    WEB/DIGITAL 
    I just recently hired a freelancer on those e-lance websites... Upwork/Odesk to build an MVP for my app. I thought to myself, he's cheaper than what I have been quoted by others. He's has presented work, his bio seems believable, lists extensive experience, and what not. Things seemed to go...
  9. dompie85

    is this RMR risk worthwhile?

    I would like to eventually offer my future clients with an easier financial option. but does it work out for me? I currently sell camera systems to clients. A lot do not like the option because of its price tag. I don't like this option either because once the sale is done. Its done. But, I...
  10. dompie85

    Will trademark do the trick?

    I've tried to find the answer to this question on the forum and google, but cannot find a definite answer. I build and app. Lets call it, XYZ. But the domain name(s) XYZ.com and XYZapp.com are taken. Same with social media. fb.com/XYZapp and twitter.com/XYZapp. -The social media pages for...
  11. dompie85

    Who can I trust? I need a dedicated team

    I have a concept with a potential to be fast lane. Every aspect of the business is helping somebody no matter which way you look at it. Unfortunately, it's only me, the concept, and very little capital. I've done a lot of "pre-development fine tuning" mainly to have a solid foundation on what...
  12. dompie85

    I need to start writing a journal

    MINDSET 
    I started to write a new thread and halfway through I answered my own question. Obviously, I did not post that thread; which brings me to this thread. I need to keep a daily journal. Write down everything I did that day, write down any progress, negative and positive things that I did or...
  13. dompie85

    Struggling to find good paid leads

    Selling security camera systems can be pretty tough, especially starting out. Not giving up though! Cold drop-ins are eating up a ton of my time and have had very little success. My cold dropins have lead to some follow ups, but they seem to lead to "Yea, not now, come back in a month or so"...
  14. dompie85

    Northeast Florida (Jax) meetup

    MEETUPS 
    Anybody in the Jacksonville area around here? would love to start a meetup!
  15. dompie85

    Lead (Sharing) Groups... Why have I never heard about these?

    Just this past weekend, I was speaking to a person (high ranking sales professional) I had met through a friend. Naturally, I was seeking advice on how to beef up my sales as I have been running very dry. He then mentioned leads groups. HOW HAVE I NEVER HEARD ABOUT THIS ANYWHERE!? This seems...
  16. dompie85

    How to generate Warm Leads B2C Sales

    I am still learning to perfect this, but I would like to share what I have learned in the past few months when it comes to generating warm leads. In my case, new businesses, which will most likely need a security camera system. Know your area- Find out what shopping plazas have vacant spaces...
  17. dompie85

    Where did I go wrong?? Lost a huge sale

    HOT! 
    Hey guys. Seems like everything was going well. Both parties seemed to understand what was needed. I think I know where I went wrong, but is that the only factor? I dropped in to this new restaurant going up and told them about how we install cameras. The owner was very cool and down to earth...
  18. dompie85

    Just got married... Now I feel restricted and powerless

    MINDSET RANT 
    2 Weeks ago, my wife was yelling at me to go get a job Yesterday, after finding a job and being fired, due to inexperience, within a week of working, Wife was yelling at me "We can't support ourselves with pay like that, let alone the baby thats on the way" We are currently living at my parents...
  19. dompie85

    The music to listen to to calm your thoughts

    OFF-TOPIC 
    I have a tendency to overwhelm my brain with soooo many thoughts on sooo many different topics that I cannot focus. Which, in turn, leaves me with little work actually ever getting done. Lets call this the chill pill. Aside from stepping away (Which I like to call just run away for a little...
  20. dompie85

    Should I sell a service first and then get licensing?

    I'd like to provide a service to doctors offices, but I have not spoken to the company who offer these service about licensing agreement. Should I attempt to negotiate an agreement first and promise them clients? Or should I obtain some clients and promise the service for them? I am currently...
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