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  1. ItsAJackal

    Sources for Finding Smaller and Up and Coming Software Companies?

    SAAS / APPS 
    I know new companies pop up all the time, but for example if you are looking for smaller ERP solutions instead of just the massive ones. Where would you look? Are you looking at crunchbase and researching places that are getting funded? Or is there another source you use? And not necessarily...
  2. ItsAJackal

    How do you keep current with new trends/technologies?

    SAAS / APPS 
    I always considered myself current with technology, but I’ve realized in the last month or so I’m actually way behind on big data and how scaling/deployment is being handled these days. I had never heard of kubernetes but have started listening to some YouTube videos to explain it, and it's an...
  3. ItsAJackal

    What ideas have you seen in the Gaming (Video, Board, etc) niche?

    IDEA 
    I found these stats on a random tech site, and even if they aren't exact I know this definitely shows the trend: The global gaming market is set to reach $256.97 billion by 2025. More than 2.5 billion people worldwide play games. Players spent $4.5 billion on immersive games until 2020. Sony...
  4. ItsAJackal

    Creating the MVP with minimal Coding Experience

    If this is the wrong sub let me know and I can delete and move this elsewhere. How do you move forward with an idea if you aren't exactly sure what the correct solution would be? I have worked in the same industry (HVAC commercial/industrial equipment) for about 15 years and I've had a...
  5. ItsAJackal

    Area with the Most Demand?

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    I've dabbled in several programming languages (HTML, CSS, Java, C++) over the years, and I had two questions. The first, and I think I will probably get a lot of different answers, but which language gives you the most bang for your buck? Is there one that is absolutely worth taking a Udemy...
  6. ItsAJackal

    Staring a Business while Depressed

    MINDSET 
    Not sure if this is the right section to ask, but I wasn't sure where else it fits. Have any of you been able to successfully start a business while depressed? I've mentioned a few times throughout the site but I am in a soul crushing slow lane right now and I desperately want to get out. I...
  7. ItsAJackal

    What's your favorite off-hours side hustle?

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    For those that have a 40-50+ hour a week slowlane, what is your favorite night/weekend hustle to try and get something going?
  8. ItsAJackal

    What do you do if you find a need but don't know how to fix it?

    In my industry I've seen a glaring need for a specific type of software solution. I searched all over the internet/reddit/forums for a solution, and even called some friends at other companies that have a similar group to mine. Most of the response is "we just figure it out in excel, it's not...
  9. ItsAJackal

    How do Third Party Companies Purchase Digital Products at Discounts?

    I'm curious how companies such as cdkeys.com can purchase things at such a low discount and resell them for a profit? For those that don't know, cdkeys is a site that you can purchase the digital code (aka cd key is what they were called 15 years ago) for platforms such as PS4, PC, Xbox, etc...
  10. ItsAJackal

    Draw.io

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    How could I learn to program a site like Draw.io? Well, formally draw.io, it was purchased and is now Flowchart Maker & Online Diagram Software. Or is that something that it would be more worthwhile to try and hire a developer to do? I'm looking for that drag and drop functionality with a...
  11. ItsAJackal

    Where's the time to start something?

    RANT 
    I get so mad at myself every day at how tired at I am night. I've been getting up at 4:30 so I can exercise and try and be heathier. Then I get the kids ready and am off to work by 7:30. I don't leave work until around 6, then get home and spend time with family until they are asleep around...
  12. ItsAJackal

    If you know how to sell, what would you learn next?

    MINDSET 
    If you were already well versed in Sales, Marketing and Customer Service but had no other marketable skills, what would you focus on? Is it worth learning a new skill? Or would you find an existing person without that sales ability and attempt to partner with them? I had someone ask me the...
  13. ItsAJackal

    What are your favorite highly specialized skills OTHER than coding?

    MINDSET 
    I think it's pretty well known that coding is the "go-to" when it comes to the skill to learn through udemy and to start something on the side. I'm curious what are some of your favorite lesser known ones? There are entire subreddits dedicated to learning web design and plenty of people doing...
  14. ItsAJackal

    Taking an Existing Product and Marketing it More Effectively

    MARKETING 
    What do you do if you find a product that you think is a great idea, but the marketing seems to be terrible? There is an idea I had for a product that I think would be extremely helpful in a specific niche. After some internet search...crap. It's already been done....but wait. It's been...
  15. ItsAJackal

    Anyone Code to Automate Tasks for Clients?

    I've dabbled with web development and done a few html/css courses but it never really seemed to grab me. The one time I really get motivated and excited about a project is when I'm automating a task. Just small things like writing batch files to automate folder creation, or creating a script...
  16. ItsAJackal

    Running a business 100% during off-hours

    Is there any type of business out there you can run 100% during off hours? If you only ran it in your spare time (late night/early morning) how would you handle customers? Would it knock out most service based businesses and force you more into a product creation/delivery type business?
  17. ItsAJackal

    Flipping Land

    Has anyone ever toyed with this? Back in the day I used to listen to the Land Geek podcast and also read a good amount on REtipster. The Land Geek was a bit over the top with his character and was more interested in selling his course than teaching, but it was interesting. REtipster started...
  18. ItsAJackal

    How did you finally decide which business to pursue?

    MINDSET 
    I've always noticed that people say if you have an entrepreneural mindset you are constantly seeing problems to solve. Maybe you have an idea journal. Maybe you have a notepad with annoyances scribbled on them. But everyone has a running "list." How did you finally decide it was time to move...
  19. ItsAJackal

    Subscription Model for Online Support

    Have any of you successfully figured out a subscription model if you want to offer digital support on a product? I've looked at other sides such as wordpress support focused ones (e.g. WordPress Support Pricing Starts from $49/hour | Get a WordPress Support Plan for your Website) and it appears...
  20. ItsAJackal

    How is coding a fast lane venture?

    SIDE HUSTLE WEB DESIGN 
    I know I'm going to get slammed for this, but I'm just curious. So many threads are people rushing to learn code. But why? I completely understand that coding is a valuable skill. But isn't it just another skill for a slowlane venture? If you spend months learning code on the side, and you...
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