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  1. Gary

    Zero sales, clothing brand...

    NOTABLE! HOT! MARKETING 
    I'm with Zane. Two things will forever go together for teens: music & clothing. Put the time into making your presence at local concerts, festivals, street events. Get high-quality pics of them wearing them AT THE EVENTS. Offer them them a discount to put on the garment immediately and...
  2. Gary

    How long to look for a brand name?

    I just went through this. Hired a branding specialist (and my good friend),Sean, to guide me through a very systematic process. He has worked as an exec in advertising & branding for a couple of decades so I trusted his approach. It was basically two very involved phases: 1) Brand Strategy...
  3. Gary

    Raising Pre-Revenue Angel Cash Is A PITA

    HOT! MARKETING 
    @Vigilante any updates you can share with us?
  4. Gary

    Don’t lurk, do this instead

    GOLD! HOT! 
    This was needed. Thank you, @Andy Black
  5. Gary

    Moving from rural Hawaii to Southern California in pursuit of entrepreneurship

    Whoa, Nellie. Everyone above is signing the death warrant for Southern CA. @Toddo I hear what you're saying about the regression of your social skills and wanting to regain them. The singular most powerful weapon I have as an entrepreneur here in San Diego is my network. I'm bringing new...
  6. Gary

    Raising Pre-Revenue Angel Cash Is A PITA

    HOT! MARKETING 
    @Vigilante , I wanted to thank you for posting this topic, and everyone for your stellar replies. This thread really stands out on the forum. I'm developing a line of products in my industry. Development is fully funded, as is the first run of production. However, from the get-go I have been...
  7. Gary

    Delaware Registered Agent

    Hi Lisa, I've used DELAWARE REGISTERED AGENT $45/YR Free Mail Forwarding Included for about 6-7 years now. Price is right and their system works flawlessly.
  8. Gary

    Vigilante's "Mind Your Business" Radio Show

    EXECUTION 
    Just listened to the prequel on Spreaker. Ready for more!
  9. Gary

    Self-Promotion: Post Your Offer, YouTube Channel, Your Service (May 2020)

    SELF-PROMOTION 
    Skin Care Product for that Someone that's wearing the effects of the Quarantine on their Face. Because of the quarantine my businesses (a nightclub and an outdoor event space) have been shuttered since March 15. My wife's business, a day spa, has been closed for almost the same amount of time...
  10. Gary

    Am I just action faking? (Trying to grow my digital marketing business)

    MARKETING 
    You're trending in the right direction, but travel and tourism is still entirely too broad. Paint a picture of your ideal client. I've done this several times over the years as my business evolves. Tell a story if you have to. For example, my target client for one of my businesses: She's...
  11. Gary

    Am I just action faking? (Trying to grow my digital marketing business)

    MARKETING 
    Couldn't agree more with Zane's rebuttal that you get SPECIFIC.
  12. Gary

    [C0VlD-19] Forgiveable SBA Loans For Small Biz and Freelancers

    HOT! 
    It'll happen for you. My PPP dropped today into my business checking. As I mentioned previously, I was told April 24. However, I got a nice surprise this morning when checking my accounts.
  13. Gary

    [C0VlD-19] Forgiveable SBA Loans For Small Biz and Freelancers

    HOT! 
    Congratulations! I signed my PPP loan docs this past Saturday night, with funding supposedly to be in my account on April 24. I realize we are now a few days after the money ran out, so I'm not confident that it will happen. However, I got my application in early, and it was a long process of...
  14. Gary

    [C0VlD-19] Forgiveable SBA Loans For Small Biz and Freelancers

    HOT! 
    I applied on March 27, the day the program opened, I believe. Funding happened on April 14. I have 17 employees.
  15. Gary

    [C0VlD-19] Forgiveable SBA Loans For Small Biz and Freelancers

    HOT! 
    Both Discover and Capital One send me alerts if anything impacts my credit score.
  16. Gary

    [C0VlD-19] Forgiveable SBA Loans For Small Biz and Freelancers

    HOT! 
    Kenric, did you also get into the PPP program? I've been approved for PPP and waiting on loan docs. However, since the program is now out of money I could be getting nothing at all from it. I went through Kabbage since I didn't trust my main bank, Chase, to really give me any decent...
  17. Gary

    [C0VlD-19] Forgiveable SBA Loans For Small Biz and Freelancers

    HOT! 
    My $10,000 from EIDL is pending in my business account. My credit was run yesterday and the money deposited today. I haven't had one email or phone call from the SBA since I applied weeks ago, so I thought I was not close to getting any funds. Then Bam! There it is.
  18. Gary

    Introducing... WEALTH EXPO$ED, A Short Story By MJ DeMarco

    HOT! FEATURED! 
    Purchased, read and reviewed. Who doesn't need to hear this tale? Thank you, MJ.
  19. Gary

    Photos from the Bunker (Our Fastlane Photo Journal)

    HOT! 
    Both of our businesses are closed so we are alternating our quarantining between our home and our other property in Palm Desert. We're completing deferred home projects on each, and we are having a blast with the kids in between the home-schooling. Honestly, not having to see anyone other...
  20. Gary

    IS COVID 19 THE TIME TO FORGE AHEAD?

    HOT! 
    @Walter Hay , this is the dominant discussion in our house. Both mine and my wife's businesses have been closed by the authorities. But we are entertaining all off the wall ideas that come to us for new enterprises. When this is over, nothing dictates that we have to do the same thing we were...
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