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  1. JayODC

    $6M in Revenue / $1M in Profit - My Fastlane Path to Freedom

    GOLD! HOT! EXECUTION 
    Yeah, I was wondering if it was too closely related to the other poster, but thanks for answering all the same! The extra detail could help those who have had several failed attempts and are wondering where they went wrong. Sometimes it's just a case of stepping up at the plate repeatedly...
  2. JayODC

    $6M in Revenue / $1M in Profit - My Fastlane Path to Freedom

    GOLD! HOT! EXECUTION 
    Some great lessons in this thread, thanks for sharing the journey! The highlight for me was the gradual wins and step-by-step approach. Starting from a single table, then refining the product, gradually increasing sales, then onto large chains and hundreds of distributors. Question: Was there...
  3. JayODC

    AI is going nuts w/ online shop fakes - WTH is this? WHY??

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    That's right, generative marketing will become the new hot topic in coming years. Data privacy, especially in EU, may put a halt to this, but who is to know. They could find ways to predict your most likely preferences then build gen ads based on this.
  4. JayODC

    Made $400k as a sales rep this year at 19 and want to expand to my own business

    INTRO 
    This is a great point and also why sales needs the backing of the commercial department to not tank a good offer before it's even out the door. I've worked across both departments so I know the struggle! Also great points - when I first starting looking at joining a startup, first place I...
  5. JayODC

    Following your passion isn't always bad

    MINDSET 
    There's a lot of good discussion in this thread: https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/i-have-a-problem-with-mj-demarco-follow-your-passion-gets-a-beatdown.73965/ Essentially it comes down to two opposing approaches: 1. Build the domain expertise (specialized skill) and the...
  6. JayODC

    AI is going nuts w/ online shop fakes - WTH is this? WHY??

    OFF-TOPIC 
    I guess they are just waiting for technology to catch up and getting ahead of the curve!
  7. JayODC

    Ex-Sales Guy Trying to Decide on First Service-Based Biz

    SLOWLANE 
    This is helpful - as someone with enterprise sales experience, we can often get caught up with the technical aspects of launching a SaaS or software solution, rather than focusing on what we know best, sales! Not sure where this limiting belief comes from, or if it's just a consequence of...
  8. JayODC

    Social entrepreneurship and financial freedom?

    INTRO 
    There is significant overlap, the fastlane philosophy is pretty much agnostic to the specific industry being explored. As long as it provides value and fits within the CENTS framework it can be fastlane. That's what i'm interested in, certain industries like waste to product (upcycling), small...
  9. JayODC

    AI is going nuts w/ online shop fakes - WTH is this? WHY??

    OFF-TOPIC 
    I can see why it grabbed your attention - may seems foolish at first, but it's a sign of what is to come. How we use the internet and what are verifiable sources of truth may be on the cusp of changing as we know it. Best for us to anticipate these changes and adapt accordingly.
  10. JayODC

    Learning to Program is STUPID! (or SMART?!)

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    Indeed, with no-code tools and LLM support, the line between the technical and non-technical continues to blur. This goes for coders also, it's never been easier to pick up marketing and sales skills from free resources.
  11. JayODC

    Don’t lurk, do this instead

    GOLD! HOT! 
    Very true and a good reminder that value comes in different shapes and sizes. It's also a reflection of the bigger picture - some of us get caught up in delivering a particular type of offering in a business context, rather than just putting something out there and allowing the market to decide.
  12. JayODC

    Long time reader, first time poster

    INTRO 
    Well naturally the progress and execution thread is for those progressing and executing on fastlane businesses, so I'll provide my update here instead. Also will open up a mindset thread, since that is where there is some resistance right now. Resistance stemming from the main question I'm...
  13. JayODC

    Transform Your (Entrepreneurial) Mindset With Insights From Derek Sivers

    MINDSET 
    Good summary, thanks for sharing! I've also followed Derek Siver's work since reading one of his earlier books, believe it was Hell Yeah or No. What stood out was his ability to break down his mental models into very simple instructions, applicable to a general audience. Will check this new...
  14. JayODC

    Professional Mountain Biker's Fastlane Journey

    EXECUTION 
    What an introduction! You are primed for Fastlane success with a background like that. I've just got into MTB for the first time, so your title caught my eye. Not much to add other than I'll be following along and wish you luck with your SaaS launch!
  15. JayODC

    Intro + My "business" is just a 20k/mo job

    INTRO 
    Yes i hear you on that, I also went down the Tony rabbit hole, only to figure out that the product was in fact me! Have you put any of your ideas through the CENTS framework and what are your goals?
  16. JayODC

    Long time reader, first time poster

    INTRO 
    Hi Fastlaners, A quick intro from me, before I move over to the progress thread and start posting there. Read TMF about ten years ago while I was still in college, shared the good word with friends over hushed tones. After we all went our separate ways, what followed for me was pretty much a...

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