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  1. funkj25

    Prototype vs. Validation vs. Patent. What to do first?

    @NataliaO - This looks like a matter of product/founder fit. We talk a lot about solving problems on the boards to grow your business which is product/market fit, but I don't know how often we talk about product/founder fit. For instance I can find problems within industries I have very...
  2. funkj25

    I cocked-up despite reading TMF 3 times! Any advice?

    HOT! 
    I'd agree in general the clothing selection is underwhelming for what I'd imagine as a saree western clothing style fusion. The nice thing is your order was only 100 units. I was trying to help a lady the other day who ordered something like 10,000 units of a clothing item that wasn't moving...
  3. funkj25

    FCC is about to repeal Net Neutrality

    HOT! 
    Yes, more competition would eliminate the issue because consumers would be able to vote with their dollars. However, if you're trying to resolve the problem with government breaking up what are essentially mini-monopolies how is that going to be accomplished when that same government is unable...
  4. funkj25

    Imported product was sealed tight !!!

    I used to import a fragile product. They would cover entire large boxes with tape like that I always assumed to increase stability alongside the sheets of foam inside the box. In any case, it's nothing to worry about.
  5. funkj25

    Selling on Amazon? The MEGA Step by Step Guide to Get THOUSANDS Reimbursed (in 3-5 days)

    GOLD! 
    Just got $300 back from damaged inventory reconciliation. Now to dig into other stuff. Thanks for the handy guide @amp0193
  6. funkj25

    Can i copy an idea that will be on Kickstarter but not yet on the market ?

    HOT! IDEA 
    Okay OP, I've got an idea for you to riff on this product if you really want to without straight out copying it. Smaller market, but passionate people and affluent generally speaking. Swimmers. I was actually trying to dream up a device like this recently that would help me focus on my core...
  7. funkj25

    Violinist seeks fastlane

    INTRO 
    The nice thing about the internet is that it's democratized (Mj talks about this in Unscripted I believe). I'm not saying you should pursue violin as your fastlane, but I'm not saying you shouldn't. Will you be like Josh Bell, Hilary Hahn, Perlman, Hefeitz? Probably not. However, look at the...
  8. funkj25

    I will help you find a product to sell on Amazon

    GOLD! 
    I tell my family and friends that my dream is to own an industrial machine lube factory. I wait for their eyes to glaze over as I envision my simple yet essential operation churning out cash year after year.
  9. funkj25

    I will help you find a product to sell on Amazon

    GOLD! 
    Really depends here. I took a product that is rated 4.8/5 stars with around 500 reviews at the time and made it better because of a glaring error they have in their product. Also made a few more tweaks to improve it and update it for today. Now a little over a year later my improved product...
  10. funkj25

    I will help you find a product to sell on Amazon

    GOLD! 
    @A1roller If you want to see a value add in this space check out Rollga. There's a bunch of different foam rollers out there, but they actually improved their design to fix the problem of compressing your vertebrae while rolling your back out (and other things). My coach swears by them and I now...
  11. funkj25

    Our Kickstarter Is Live! Follow Along!

    EXECUTION 
    Gave the campaign a shout out on my FB business page. Only 110 impressions (about 3k fans), but it did get shared once. Looks like you've got the steam engine turning on your own though. Really cool to see you doing well with this.
  12. funkj25

    Those Of You Who Ship Physical Products...

    Ecom Man beat me to it here. That's almost my method to a T here. In short, educate the customer about all the steps you can take together to find it, don't accuse anyone of theft. This should help get rid of most of the rif raff and only leave genuine customers who've not received packages...
  13. funkj25

    Amazon FBA is dead?

    RANT 
    @biophase already made a thread to address this. Start here to get an idea GOLD - Do you want to do it the EASY way, or the HARD way?
  14. funkj25

    House Hacking Book - Launching in a month

    HOT! REAL ESTATE 
    Not a big digital book fan, so I just ordered the paperback. I've actually been trying to work through a strategy like this numbers wise in various locations. So I'm hoping your book will speed up my mental clarity here. Cheers.
  15. funkj25

    I've Read UNSCRIPTED!

    GOLD! HOT! 
    Just finished the other day. I think a lot of the book encapsulates a lot of things I've already got in my head, probably from hanging around the boards here for the last 5 years. As with TMF, will probably head through another read-through eventually. It always takes time to get everything...
  16. funkj25

    Higher matematics and business

    I have an undergrad degree in math. Straight applicability to my business? Zero. However, the practice in building logical systems via proofs is good mental exercise for putting together logical systems in your business. At least it helps me know whether I'm really clear on how something...
  17. funkj25

    Health Insurance Plans

    HEALTH 
    Just ouch. Mine's going from 175 to 250 and I'm complaining about that... (I'm currently 27, super healthy, but obviously get no benefit for that). Which actually has me contemplating just lapsing the coverage period and paying the penalty. It isn't that I can't afford it (I'm doing fairly...
  18. funkj25

    Amazon Made Changes To Review Policy

    HOT! 
    It starts... (see picture) Can I get an amen?
  19. funkj25

    Amazon Made Changes To Review Policy

    HOT! 
    It looks like they may be in the process of this already. I've seen some people report already losing 200+ reviews on products that they "incentivized." Honestly I've been watching the fallout of this situation on various websites and Amazon selling groups on Facebook (The Amazing Seller...
  20. funkj25

    How Many Businesses Must a Man Fail...

    HOT! 
    ZCP beat me to saying this. What's glaring from your list is that you seem to be doing the same thing over and over, but they listed as features/products instead of as solutions to problems (although your last one is a step in the right direction). If you're like me when I started you may be...
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