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  1. RicardoGrande

    "How do you die after being #1... having captured the entire market?" - Dollar Shave Club, a business' lifecycle, and piss-poor planning

    SCALING 
    Thought about sticking this in the random chat thread but IMO there's too much juice here to let this get lost amongst the hundreds of pages. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35ExeVMzuqk So, we've all seen brands live and die within our lifetimes, you can probably take a quick peek in...
  2. Jimpix

    House Flipping Bookeeping

    SCALING CHAT FEEDBACK 
    I am building my house flipping business and it is becoming VERY apparent to me that in order to scale and also keep my sanity, I need a bookkeeper. In the past I always did things myself but not the best. I am changing things this time around (Sold my assets in the business years prior) but I...
  3. LordMarcipan

    The Love Boutiques in Central Asia

    SCALING STORY 
    Hello everyone! I don't know if this is the right topic to discuss here, and I apologize in advance if I do, but the company I'm thinking of has a very good chance of putting me on the fast lane. A little context. Since the company is planned for Central Asia, the market is still developing...
  4. Adriatic

    Built DivorceNavigator.ai – Looking for Brutal Feedback Before I Invest More Time & Money

    FEEDBACK 
    Hi! I’ve been a long-time follower of the Fastlane philosophy and finally decided to build something instead of just thinking about it. I recently launched DivorceNavigator.ai, an AI-powered platform designed to help couples navigate the divorce process more efficiently while also supporting...
  5. ausername22

    32 years old, quit my job, making the jump -- what would you do?

    INTRO 
    I have ~$200k and want to build business(s) that generates enough to retire in my 30s. Background: I've been doing fire since mid 20s, primarily as a software engineer, learned about fire early on, saved, invested, bought houses, house hacked, index funds, etc. doing that for 8 years at this...
  6. Texxip

    Is my supplement business a failing project?

    HOT! QUESTION 
    I think this is about the 6th or so post I've made here in the past 2 years. Admittedly, I haven't been apart of this community as much as I should be, I've been making posts, seeing replies to learn, then going off and trying to apply said things. Now for where I'm at in my business. I'm 22...
  7. Saucepan Steve

    Meeting a Big fish, seeing if it bites

    SAAS / APPS EXECUTION 
    Hey all, I'll cut right to the chase. I'm Michal, I've been on this forum for a while but didn't start posting until now. In my Uni they run an entrepreneurship course, where they get successful entrepreneurs (100mil acquisition types) to talk and teach us what they know and to force us to...
  8. theone007

    Startup ideas that follow the millionaire fastlane philosophy?

    ASK THE AI 
    i was wondering .... what are some great start up ideas that would be good to get me thinking in the millionaire fast lane way?
  9. AlexisAutotte

    Roblox Game Forge A Sword

    HOT! EXECUTION 
    Hey Fastlaners, it's Alexis here in the forum so in the last few months I've built a Roblox game called Forge A Sword basically Forge A Sword has a similar style to Grow A Garden with the huge success of Grow A Garden on Roblox I decided to try my shot and follow the trend and capitalise on it...
  10. Texxip

    What options could I have for funding my Protein Powder Startup MOQ?

    SCALING 
    I've been gathering valuable feedback from potential customers about my protein powder mass gainer concept. To put it simply, I'm working on a product that provides ~500 calories with 25g of protein per serving. The key differentiator is that I offer higher-quality carbohydrates compared to most...
  11. justusmunene

    I (honestly) need help with my business model and/or business...

    IDEA MARKETING EXECUTION 
    I don't know if this actually belongs to the "IDEA" prefix but... Some background, I had made a post awhile back on a new business we had started with a friend on providing roadside assistance service as brokers - connecting drivers with roadside assistance service providers. Fast forward to...
  12. MJ DeMarco

    Entrepreneurial Origin Story: Orgain fitness supplements...

    ASK THE AI 
    Can you give me the origin story of the Orgain, the fitness supplement company? I'm particularly interested in how the founder uncovered the idea for the products, tested it, and grew the company. Also give me an estimate on what the company is worth today.
  13. markussbaltais

    SaaS $1K+ MRR | How to Scale? | Advice Needed

    MARKETING SCALING SAAS / APPS 
    Hey! For the past few months, we have been building a B2B SaaS. It is is a subscription-based product and we provide our clients with weekly curated insights on their competitors from layoffs and new hires to market entries and changes in pricing. Our key advantage is that we use 80+ data...
  14. Texxip

    How Necessary is a Business Plan, Really?

    HOT! QUESTION 
    I am amidst the process of forming my first ever business legally and am stuck. I've read all Demarco's books and I've read and agreed with the times where he would not advocate for business plans saying that they're a waste of time and what not. But being a college student who has $400 to their...
  15. LeonMS

    Scaling other businesses or starting my own ?

    IDEA 
    Hello, I'm quite new here and i need some advice. I do have a big skillset and knowledge of optimizing processes and scaling small businesses. I practiced these skills at the company which I am currently employed in and a small local business in my area for free. In the past few months...
  16. WealthyKyro

    Spent my last $100 buying a stranger TMF Book

    im 17 years old and when i heard the unfortunate backstabbing event that happened to a 30 year old man i just met , i couldnt help but tell him the 3 levels... sidewalk , slowlane, fastlane , and when i seen a smile on his face because his soul agreed , i couldnt help but spent my last $$ on a...
  17. Fred Petersen

    I quit my job and now working for myself. Struggling, but I believe that's part of it. Tips and tricks on how to improve my business?

    FTE 
    I'm 26 now, I worked as a salesperson, casino dealer, loan administration specialist, key account manager, customer support and various administration postions like sales coordinator, operations coordinator etc... My last boss handed me TFM to me, hoping I would find some ways to improve his...
  18. stefanoesposito

    After Months of Dedication, I Fulfilled A Dream: MyGigz is Live and Already Receiving Its First Accolades!

    SAAS / APPS EXECUTION 
    In these days, I have fulfilled a dream that I have cherished for years: I launched MyGigz, a multi-user platform dedicated to musicians, artists and live event organizers. Its purpose is simple yet powerful: it serves as a centralized hub for live gig updates and allows the sharing of dates...
  19. Rikz

    How do I find saas startups to work with?

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    I am a self-taught full-stack web developer about to complete my masters and am looking for saas startups who are looking to hire so I can work to improve my collaboration skills. I have already built quite a few MVPs for founders but now looking for some long term opportunity. Currently looking...
  20. KJBe

    Product based business queries

    FEEDBACK 
    Hello everyone, I’m asking for any and all advice surrounding my product based business. Here’s the structure without dipping into what my business actually does. The product is a perishable good similar to tea where it keeps for a very long time. I sell only to the UK market and my audience...

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