First move with a bit of cash saved up but no skills? What is the absolute first step to allow you to provide value?

[Gubolo]

What should be the first move to get you started making ENTREPRENEURIAL money? Is it coming up with an idea? Just learning a skill?

If you already have a decent bit of money, and you have your basic necessities (food, shelter, clothes, etc) taken care of, what is the first step to start making money through entrepreneurship? Should you focus on developing a skill? If so, what kind of skills are we talking about? Should you start somewhere and just adjust as you go? How do you distinguish good endeavors from bad ones?

Personally I have tried starting faceless instagram profiles. I grew my first one to 36.8k in about 2 months time. I got an offer for 400$ for it, but I turned it down (stupid mistake). The account is currently losing followers. I could probably have gotten more than $400 if I sold it at the absolute peak. I have now started another account since I now know which mistakes to avoid. But I'm doubting whether this is a worthwhile endeavor.

I am 15 btw.

 

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[Rarehelge]

What should be the first move to get you started making ENTREPRENEURIAL money? Is it coming up with an idea? Just learning a skill?

If you already have a decent bit of money, and you have your basic necessities (food, shelter, clothes, etc) taken care of, what is the first step to start making money through entrepreneurship? Should you focus on developing a skill? If so, what kind of skills are we talking about? Should you start somewhere and just adjust as you go? How do you distinguish good endeavors from bad ones?

Personally I have tried starting faceless instagram profiles. I grew my first one to 36.8k in about 2 months time. I got an offer for 400$ for it, but I turned it down (stupid mistake). The account is currently losing followers. I could probably have gotten more than $400 if I sold it at the absolute peak. I have now started another account since I now know which mistakes to avoid. But I'm doubting whether this is a worthwhile endeavor.

I am 15 btw.

Hello Gubolo, fellow 15 year old here

I'm just as far as you when it comes to progressing in entrepreneurship. Although, i'm not an expert at this, that Instagram account of yours is truly impressive. Maybe you could offer a service for others who needs to grow their instagram account? Maybe you can experiment with some cheap ads to grow further? ( Visit @Andy Black for the best google ads content)

I'm sure there are small businesses who might need your help. If you know a few good ways to make a following on instagram, then thats a high value skill for sure.

Please keep me updated on your journey, good to see other 15 year olds here

 

[SnowLava]

What should be the first move to get you started making ENTREPRENEURIAL money? Is it coming up with an idea? Just learning a skill?

If you already have a decent bit of money, and you have your basic necessities (food, shelter, clothes, etc) taken care of, what is the first step to start making money through entrepreneurship? Should you focus on developing a skill? If so, what kind of skills are we talking about? Should you start somewhere and just adjust as you go? How do you distinguish good endeavors from bad ones?

Personally I have tried starting faceless instagram profiles. I grew my first one to 36.8k in about 2 months time. I got an offer for 400$ for it, but I turned it down (stupid mistake). The account is currently losing followers. I could probably have gotten more than $400 if I sold it at the absolute peak. I have now started another account since I now know which mistakes to avoid. But I'm doubting whether this is a worthwhile endeavor.

I am 15 btw.

Hey. Another 15yo here. This thread seems like a meeting place for 15yo s lmao.

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These posts have helped me.

If you have made 36k followers in an account , thats great. You definitely know how to attract customers. Why dont you use the skills that you have here in helping others attract followers as well? The businesses that have 500 followers, for them 36k would be a lot. You never know when you may be valuable to someone.

The main 'learning' that I have got out of this forum (thanks @Andy Black ) is to develop your 'problem solving muscle', in other words - it is to help someone.

 

[Andy Black]

What should be the first move to get you started making ENTREPRENEURIAL money? Is it coming up with an idea? Just learning a skill?

If you already have a decent bit of money, and you have your basic necessities (food, shelter, clothes, etc) taken care of, what is the first step to start making money through entrepreneurship? Should you focus on developing a skill? If so, what kind of skills are we talking about? Should you start somewhere and just adjust as you go? How do you distinguish good endeavors from bad ones?

Personally I have tried starting faceless instagram profiles. I grew my first one to 36.8k in about 2 months time. I got an offer for 400$ for it, but I turned it down (stupid mistake). The account is currently losing followers. I could probably have gotten more than $400 if I sold it at the absolute peak. I have now started another account since I now know which mistakes to avoid. But I'm doubting whether this is a worthwhile endeavor.

I am 15 btw.

Focus more on helping people than what you can get. Reread your opening post to see what I mean.


Then read this:

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And watch these:

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[Trismigistus]

Pretty cool a bunch of 15 yr olds are starting at the time they are. Keep it up guys and I'm sure you will find success.

 

[Gubolo]

Hello Gubolo, fellow 15 year old here

I'm just as far as you when it comes to progressing in entrepreneurship. Although, i'm not an expert at this, that Instagram account of yours is truly impressive. Maybe you could offer a service for others who needs to grow their instagram account? Maybe you can experiment with some cheap ads to grow further? ( Visit @Andy Black for the best google ads content)

I'm sure there are small businesses who might need your help. If you know a few good ways to make a following on instagram, then thats a high value skill for sure.

Please keep me updated on your journey, good to see other 15 year olds here

Focus more on helping people than what you can get. Reread your opening post to see what I mean.


Then read this:

GOLD! - IMPORTANT! - The definitive Fastlane guide for teenagers...

If you have been linked to this page, it is because you mentioned you are a teenager (17 or younger) and have posted questions on The Fastlane Forum seeking advice for wealth, business, and life in general. First, let me say congratulations on being a proactive investor in your future. The fact...

www.thefastlaneforum.com

And watch these:

GOLD! - HOT! - From Flat-Broke to Financial Freedom: How to Get Started When You Have No Money

I see this question a lot here, and posted in a lot of introductions. How do I get started when I have no money and no skills? I made a video to answer... Also there's an update on my next book near the end of the vid! Enjoy, and if you're broke with no skills, I hope it helps you!

www.thefastlaneforum.com

NOTABLE! - MEETUPS - [TFLF Call Replay] - For teens & students getting started

Hi all. @Lawtiti (who changed his forum name to @Chet Shen) created a Meetup Thread a few days ago and had a Zoom call with @ZCP who gave advice on getting started etc. I offered to do a Zoom where I'll go through some of the main things I think holds people back when getting started, and how...

www.thefastlaneforum.com

I'm not THAT good at it yet. That is why I have started another page too see if I can also grow that one. I'm thinking of it as a skill I'm practicing (growing short form social media accounts) than each of the accounts being an individual business. Then when I can grow accounts really fast an I'm confident in my skill, I'll start providing it as a service to other people. Sound like a good plan?

 

[Rarehelge]

I'm not THAT good at it yet. That is why I have started another page too see if I can also grow that one. I'm thinking of it as a skill I'm practicing (growing short form social media accounts) than each of the accounts being an individual business. Then when I can grow accounts really fast an I'm confident in my skill, I'll start providing it as a service to other people. Sound like a good plan?

yes, sounds good

What type of videos are you currently posting? Do you re-post other peoples videos?

 

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[ZCP]

@Gubolo first challenge: Turn $1 into $2. Can you get that done in the next 24 hours?

Create an opportunity. Buy something, clean it up, sell it. Make a connections. Birddog. Get a commission.
Get used to finding and making deals.

 

[Andy Black]

when I can grow accounts really fast an I'm confident in my skill, I'll start providing it as a service to other people. Sound like a good plan?

My issue with this is you're going to "learn" first before helping people.

What if you can help someone today? What if you can make a sale this week?


Did you watch the 8 minute video here:

MINDSET - Start Faster. Stop "Learning".

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[ZCP]

2nd task: get $1k US saved up in an investment account
we will use it to invest in yourself to get smarter / faster / stronger

3rd task: identify a need / potential business / opportunity / hustle OR identify someone to work with / for to do so

4th task: do that better than it has ever been done

 

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[Kevin88660]

What should be the first move to get you started making ENTREPRENEURIAL money? Is it coming up with an idea? Just learning a skill?

If you already have a decent bit of money, and you have your basic necessities (food, shelter, clothes, etc) taken care of, what is the first step to start making money through entrepreneurship? Should you focus on developing a skill? If so, what kind of skills are we talking about? Should you start somewhere and just adjust as you go? How do you distinguish good endeavors from bad ones?

Personally I have tried starting faceless instagram profiles. I grew my first one to 36.8k in about 2 months time. I got an offer for 400$ for it, but I turned it down (stupid mistake). The account is currently losing followers. I could probably have gotten more than $400 if I sold it at the absolute peak. I have now started another account since I now know which mistakes to avoid. But I'm doubting whether this is a worthwhile endeavor.

I am 15 btw.

Learn skills or test ideas?

Do both.

Have an idea and learn the skills needed to execute it along the way.