Hello Fastlaners!
Some Background: I'm a 19 year old aspiring entrepreneur. I decided to forgo college as I feel that college has no use for me. My income is between $500-$1000/month and all of that comes from doing private guitar lessons, chess lessons, tutoring, babysitting etc. It's a means to cover my expenses and support myself.
I've had an idea for a while (my boyfriend actually gave me the idea. He's the one that got me to read a bunch of business books including TMFL and introduced me to this forum.) and I've made flyers and distributed them and listed my offline service-based business on all the major local business sites. I've gotten a couple of calls (by couple I mean 3-4) as well. It's a unique idea and this actually doesn't exist (which can be a good or bad thing based on my execution!) and I've supplemented it with a service that does already exist (Kind of like the saying, "Give people what they want, Sell 'em what they need.")
The Situation: I've been working from home all this time, however I just feel like I'm not doing everything up to my full potential. I'm currently working on mindset and fitness and I'm working my way towards the point where the ideal entrepreneurial mindset will be second nature to me. But anyways, I'm seriously thinking of getting an office.
I saw an amazing and cheap office about a year ago and tried to convince my boyfriend to rent it with me at the time, but not only did he not agree, but he talked me out of the idea too. Once again, the same office is up and I've talked to the guy and he's willing to be flexible with me on a lot of terms (Eg, monthly lease, discounted security deposit) and I've set an appointment with him for tomorrow.
I feel like if I get an office, I'll automatically work harder and make it work since the pressure will be on me to recover the money which will initially come from my savings. I talked to my boyfriend and he put doubts in my head again and I'm just looking for some advice regarding this move from some fellow fastlaners.
What do you guys think? Should I go all in and get an office? Do you think that's a good move? I would really appreciate all input! I apologize if my post was too long. Thanks
Some Background: I'm a 19 year old aspiring entrepreneur. I decided to forgo college as I feel that college has no use for me. My income is between $500-$1000/month and all of that comes from doing private guitar lessons, chess lessons, tutoring, babysitting etc. It's a means to cover my expenses and support myself.
I've had an idea for a while (my boyfriend actually gave me the idea. He's the one that got me to read a bunch of business books including TMFL and introduced me to this forum.) and I've made flyers and distributed them and listed my offline service-based business on all the major local business sites. I've gotten a couple of calls (by couple I mean 3-4) as well. It's a unique idea and this actually doesn't exist (which can be a good or bad thing based on my execution!) and I've supplemented it with a service that does already exist (Kind of like the saying, "Give people what they want, Sell 'em what they need.")
The Situation: I've been working from home all this time, however I just feel like I'm not doing everything up to my full potential. I'm currently working on mindset and fitness and I'm working my way towards the point where the ideal entrepreneurial mindset will be second nature to me. But anyways, I'm seriously thinking of getting an office.
I saw an amazing and cheap office about a year ago and tried to convince my boyfriend to rent it with me at the time, but not only did he not agree, but he talked me out of the idea too. Once again, the same office is up and I've talked to the guy and he's willing to be flexible with me on a lot of terms (Eg, monthly lease, discounted security deposit) and I've set an appointment with him for tomorrow.
I feel like if I get an office, I'll automatically work harder and make it work since the pressure will be on me to recover the money which will initially come from my savings. I talked to my boyfriend and he put doubts in my head again and I'm just looking for some advice regarding this move from some fellow fastlaners.
What do you guys think? Should I go all in and get an office? Do you think that's a good move? I would really appreciate all input! I apologize if my post was too long. Thanks
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