Entrepreneurs! Is this worth $20-40k?

[Deleted48496]

Yeah man, with my current business model, if i can put in the work i can easily make 10k a month, if not like 50k. I'm only at a few grand at the moment, but this is with literally zero overhead other than internet, computer, time, sales skills, skills related to my biz.

I didnt, and MANY others didnt have to go to a super high cost type deal like this to learn/finally succeed/finally make money.

This kinda seems counter intuitive. Id rather pay someone the, what i thought of as high price, of $5k or something to have someone whos done similar before, mentor me.

Someone doing the advanced version of what im doing now asked for $3k to mentor me and while I'm not doing it, it's probably a good idea and i'd probably make a ton more money. Haha

That's great, man. I just checked your thread about your digital agency progress. Good luck with it!

 

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[100speed]

Seeing as I know of one of the alumni, I thought it might be interesting to share.
If you've been using Snapchat, or Youtube you've likely seen a video by YesTheory, a youtube channel funded by Brother with over 1 million subs in which a group of friends do 'challenges' with a theme of saying 'yes' to more things. Here's one of them

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tATgj6bHwg8
- where they ask people with houses in Beverly Hills if they can swim in their pool.

More to the point, here is the video where one of the guys, Thomas talks about meeting Elon at Draper University

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uvzimVM7n0&t=21s
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And yeah, I agree with the comments earlier about 'hyped' sales copy - I highly doubt that Elon has spoken more than once at the university / bootcam - so I would advise to take some of the website copy with a pinch of salt.

 

[The-J]

My friend went through Draper University, came out with a $500k investment in his business which later got acquired.

Your mileage may vary.

 

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[Deleted48496]

My friend went through Draper University, came out with a $500k investment in his business which later got acquired.

Your mileage may vary.

That's amazing! Kudos to your friend!!

Though, I'm still final with my decision of not to attending the program.

 

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[Deleted48496]

Why not apply to the Y Combinator program, so that THEY would pay YOU to spend a summer in Silicon Valley getting mentored til you make your pitch?

I heard that program is VERY VERY selective, but i'll give it a shot too. Thanks!

 

[TKDTyler]

While it is not college, this is relevant: Do I Go To College? Dropout?

 

[Deleted48496]

I think you made the right choice. Also, shameless plug a few forum members here that have provided massive value have come out with some great courses on those types of service skills. You may want to consider checking out the following:

Relevant section of forum, basically the Internets best source of free info on getting started making money ever:
Hustles, Freelancing, Bootstrapping

@Fox course for web design and selling:
Fox Web School - Is your web design business struggling to stay alive? We can help.

@SinisterLex freelancing, upwork and copywriting
Advanced Upwork Proposals: How To 10X Client Responses Fast
Start a Freelance Business: Take Back Your Freedom Now!

@Andy Black for adwords:
MARKETPLACE - Andy's AdWords Course - Get found by the people already looking for you

Thanks, man!

I might get my hand on SinisterLex's or Fox's course because I've been following them for quite some time and both of them seem to provide huge value!

 

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[AdamMaxum]

Just thought I'd share...there was a tv show about this program.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJF_FfhFQ_w


and this review is very detailed - although could be biased.

My Blunt Honest Review Of Draper University – Tam Pham – Medium

 

[Deleted48496]

Are you living in India?

$40K in India is a lot of money compared to the US. Another thing to consider.

Yup, that also!

 

[Deleted48496]

Seeing as I know of one of the alumni, I thought it might be interesting to share.
If you've been using Snapchat, or Youtube you've likely seen a video by YesTheory, a youtube channel funded by Brother with over 1 million subs in which a group of friends do 'challenges' with a theme of saying 'yes' to more things. Here's one of them

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tATgj6bHwg8
- where they ask people with houses in Beverly Hills if they can swim in their pool.

More to the point, here is the video where one of the guys, Thomas talks about meeting Elon at Draper University

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uvzimVM7n0&t=21s
.
And yeah, I agree with the comments earlier about 'hyped' sales copy - I highly doubt that Elon has spoken more than once at the university / bootcam - so I would advise to take some of the website copy with a pinch of salt.

Thanks for the heads up! I have decided not to go for the program.

 

[Tommo]

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