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  1. DragoonDB

    How I Turned $2k Into $10,000,000 in Less than 1 Year, Lost Most of it 2 Years Later, and my Plan Going Forward to make it all back X10 — MY STORY

    INVESTING INTRO 
    My goodness, man. I really want to write something encouraging, but you're inviting all the wrath from the forum. Claiming you turned the money into $10M is like saying a lottery winner turned their $5 into $500M. You got lucky in an 'investing' space with no fundamentals. Enough has been said...
  2. DragoonDB

    how to handle financial stress from previous business failures

    MINDSET FAILURE 
    I haven't been in this situation, but I do want to ask a few questions. Do you have a clear view of your income - both that which may be stable and that which is not? Do you have a clear view of your expenses? Have you put these together in a budget to figure out how to allocate all of your...
  3. DragoonDB

    I feel lost and high school is giving me PTSD. For real.

    MINDSET 
    Risk identification and minimization. That's the simple way to look at this whole thing (and for some of the responders as well). Do you have a reliable, sufficient income stream to focus on now? (I'll answer this for you and most people that would ask this question in school - NO). If not, you...
  4. DragoonDB

    Is Andrew Tate Legit Or Not?

    MINDSET 
    Legit or not isn't the question - especially when it comes to the internet. Look for what you find to be valuable, and discard the rest; and understand that whatever bias you have on a person/topic have will govern that decision. First always: Always be diligent about opening your wallet (and...
  5. DragoonDB

    Mowing lawns, washing cars, and cleaning houses(to fill the snowy winter months). All rolled into a business?

    HOT! 
    PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Please stop responding to this thread. It's a waste of time - he asked for feedback when all he wants is an argument. @DavidL41: You're received plenty of good feedback and have taken issue with all of it. I'd be listening to @Johnny boy pretty closely; if I ever...
  6. DragoonDB

    Need Excel or Process Help?

    Like many others, I'm several weeks into working from home in the wake of C0VlD-19. While I'm fortunately staying busy with my work, and that of my team, I'm looking to help support others. Perhaps you're taking the time to look for efficiency. Perhaps your business or work has been impacted and...
  7. DragoonDB

    [Request] Online Course

    SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 
    I emphasized part of your post in bold. That part of your comment is a red flag. I know it's easy to say, but if it's something important you need to make time. There have been a lot of good responses asking for clarity on your goal. You say you don't have time, but you're wasting the time you...
  8. DragoonDB

    Do these claims make sense to you?

    Call me skeptical, but: 1. You have one post on this site. 2. It appears this is a not-so-thinly veiled attempt to try to get others to join your team. You don't ask for feedback on your document, only ask for guesses on what it is and then make a comment about "give you the advantage to get on...
  9. DragoonDB

    An Excel Course?

    HOT! EXECUTION 
    Agreed on the above; I work with Excel almost daily, and have coached a number of people in this area as well. These are some of my thoughts (they work for me, but may not work for you): 1. Know what you're trying to solve before you start putting anything in Excel. If you don't know where...
  10. DragoonDB

    Who here makes $10K a month?

    What's the next question your coach is going to have you ask? There are plenty of people making more than $10K per month - through slowlane, fastlane or a combination of both. Just Google the Forbes billionaire list if you want to really crash those limiting beliefs. Getting this confirmation...
  11. DragoonDB

    New Product

    INTRO 
    There's a saying that roughly goes "The quality of your life is a reflection of the quality of your questions." Your question is presently too large, and you're not going to get appropriate answers. An alternative may look something like: "Guys: After some research, steps X, Y, and Z look to...
  12. DragoonDB

    Are you "that guy"? Great! The door is over there...

    IMPORTANT! 
    Another helpful first pass on whether you're that guy...
  13. DragoonDB

    Where to find business problems (B2B)?

    @Neighbour: @MrStoic is completely right - your mindset is NOT in the right place. I had to stop reading through some of your posts because they drip so much pessimism. When you're reaching out to people (here, consulting firms or potential customers) you sure better not be more negative than...
  14. DragoonDB

    Amazon is not worth it, I've failed and therefore, it works for NOBODY. Yes, NOBODY!

    HOT! EXECUTION RANT 
    The serious: I happened to be listening to Jim Rohn, and he was talking about a list he kept of all the things that prevented him from being successful. At one point, a mentor said, "But I don't see you anywhere on the list." A lot of good commentary already, but I see a lot of blame, and not a...
  15. DragoonDB

    What Business to start 2020

    @sparechange: I completely disagree. Cat socks were obviously 2019; I really think that kitten mittens are 2020. However, you'll need to license this from the Sunny crew. Still, it's a slam dunk.
  16. DragoonDB

    How to create a team and how much pay them

    PEOPLE 
    I'm responding to this, but also the other instances I've seen this raised here and elsewhere over the past week or so. Is equity truly a silver bullet? If I was being offered equity: (1) I'd want to know about as much information as someone looking to buy the company - and that's a hell of a...
  17. DragoonDB

    Am I crazy? (Slow Lane Idea)

    IDEA 
    This is a great question, and taps into my day-to-day (oversee US supply chain for a global CPG). First off, I applaud the fact that you've identified a problem and have a solution in mind! Much better than people I've seen who sit on it, or identify the problem only. Second, when discussing...
  18. DragoonDB

    Viral Marketing (RACISM)

    HOT! MARKETING 
    It's probably an unnecessary gamble. I'm not one to much care about everyone's sensitivities, especially with the rise of victim mentality and SJWs; but to know I may have to endure listening to the grievances of these groups is not something I'd willingly do - unless that was my desired result...
  19. DragoonDB

    Faulty mindset

    MINDSET 
    There have been a lot of good responses, and it's been good to see you interact and listen to the comments that have been provided by others. I think you're in a place that others pass through at least occasionally - I know I do. I assume most of the members here are on their way and...
  20. DragoonDB

    Fastlane NCAA Tourney Bracket, Win 1 Year Insider Subscription

    OFF-TOPIC 
    I'm in as (surprise) DragoonDB. I have NO informed basis for any of my picks, but let's throw this gauntlet down. Enjoy and good luck.
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