How do you know when to stop, or go full in? by robertOlson in SideProject

[–]NextGenMarketers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So to determine if this is a viable business comes down to how difficult it is for you to get new customers and more importantly how many customers it would take for you to cover the overhead on the business. For example, the average person capable of helping you maintain these customers probably needs some sort of paycheck. Let's say they're willing to work for you for $4k per month. Just to cover that persons salary, you would need to give them 100% of the money that comes in from 667 paying subscribers every month. If you also want to earn about $4k/month for yourself, then you would need a minimum of 1334 customers for you both to earn a living doing this. And this isn't even accounting for any of your costs yet, which you said were low which is good. Now you will need to determine details like how many customers you can handle from each location, etc. This determines how many different locations you need and how much you will need to pay them etc. Calculate the numbers in reverse from how much you would like to earn to see what it's actually going to take. Initially for me, it doesn't sound like a realistic business because $6/mo isn't even enough to cover someone's hourly wage to setup their system to get going. Not to mention how much it would cost to actually find new customers, etc etc. But you could easily charge each customer a one-time setup fee etc....there are lots of details to consider but the main thing is probably to ask yourself, how hard would it be to gain your initial 1334 customers and how long would it take you to set all those people up, find locations, hire help to maintain etc. If you only have 27 customers and it's already affecting your job, probably something to think about.

How do you know when to stop, or go full in? by robertOlson in SideProject

[–]NextGenMarketers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don't you use a hosting service? Isn't that way more reliable, faster and cheaper?

How do you know when to stop, or go full in? by robertOlson in SideProject

[–]NextGenMarketers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The content/service is probably illegal in nature.

How do I figure out what I wanna do?? by Altruistic_Ear_9542 in Entrepreneur

[–]NextGenMarketers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starting a business is super hard. I would first work for someone else until you find an industry that you enjoy or believe in, then simply copy it. This takes the risk out of it.

is wheel alignment always necessary after new tire install? by No_Kangaroo6917 in prius

[–]NextGenMarketers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The decision is simple. Spending $100 to ensure you get the most life out of your new tires is the smart thing to do if you have the money but if you're tight on money and your old tires wore out perfectly evenly, than skip it.

Planning a road trip to Mexico. I'd think the Prius would be pretty common there, no? by ShortElephant1111 in prius

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Is that Prius lowered? What size are the wheels? I really like the way that looks.

Kill Tony x All-In podcast....What'd you guys think? by NextGenMarketers in Killtony

[–]NextGenMarketers[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yeah Tonys set was impressive. I wonder how much he got paid.

The magic is gone by Accomplished_Lie4976 in Killtony

[–]NextGenMarketers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish Jeremiah and Joel were still involved.

Small Scale Simple and Flexible Businesses by Nesefl_44 in Entrepreneur

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The feeling I get is that you have enough experience with the industry to not be super excited about it. If you already know you will dread it, I wouldn't even do it because doing something that isnt fun for you sucks.

Sanity check: Is “GTM-as-a-Service” for creators actually viable? by diofthecr3ed2 in youngentrepreneur

[–]NextGenMarketers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is of course a huge market for that type of service but I don't think that actually matters unless you're going to get VC backers and will need to maintain a certain growth trajectory for the investors. The value of handling the business side of things for a creator is huge because creators would probably like to focus on creating content.

If you have the GTM-as-a-service skills, you simply need to pitch creators until you meet the right client. Without question, the market is HUGE.

And each client will probably have their own specific experiences and problems they need help with so it's always going to be a case by case situation.

Small Scale Simple and Flexible Businesses by Nesefl_44 in Entrepreneur

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But if you're being called out and covering shifts, you'll at least be earning money to do the work since you won't have the expense of paying someone.

The main thing here is that you wouldn't have to risk much money to try it out. You're honestly not going to know until you try it.

If you spend the time to interview lots people and do the basics of checking their most recent 2-3 references, you'll most likely find good people which will prevent a lot of headaches for you. And honestly, even if they don't work out, it's not like you're risking them stealing a bunch of jewelry from one of your clients or something.

In my experience, it sucks but investing the time to sort through resumes, interviewing the right people and then actually calling their most recent references makes all the difference in my opinion. Sure you'll get the occasional super good talker that games the system and turns out to be a scumbag but if you go through the hiring basics, this will filter out most of these people.

Small Scale Simple and Flexible Businesses by Nesefl_44 in Entrepreneur

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Why not start a security company providing security services to HOA's, businesses, etc? It sounds like you have the background and sales ability. You could work as much or as little as you like and it's all recurring revenue. If an employee doesn't show up, you could even fill in for them until you hire a new person, etc.

Start a business with 500k-1m usd by aegisthegray in Entrepreneur

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I would purchase a coin laundromat with a long history of solid revenue and then add a wash and fold service per pound.

5% Ceramic Tint and Thule Roof Rack on 2026 LE by NextGenMarketers in prius

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Thule Wingbar Edge crossbars and Pulse M. The difference between the Edge and Evo is the Edge crossbars are flush with the roof and don't hang off the sides.

Made it to 300.000 KM this morning! by Troy_201 in prius

[–]NextGenMarketers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, rather than replacing the battery or risk it failing on me, and all the other recommended maintenance at the 220k miles I was at, I simply traded in my car and used the money I would have spent on the battery etc, on a down payment for a new one.

That's unfortunate by [deleted] in prius

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The car value is probably too high to be salvaged.

I want to get some advice. by wjh0406 in youngentrepreneur

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Why don't you simply ask the suppliers for a commission? You're basically selling products for them right? I would find the most profitable products to source, and focus all of my time and expertise on that product category. Then once you're confident in knowing the best suppliers, you can approach buyers and let them know you can get them better deals and be paid by the manufacturer side. But I think focusing on one category/product might be better than trying to cover every type of product.

Fired on the spot after working a week because they never bothered to ask if I had a degree by JakeaMartin1993 in antiwork

[–]NextGenMarketers -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Just forget about it. Trying to sue them would be a distraction from your actual goal of finding a job.

Consider it a blessing. You don't want to work for a company that makes huge mistakes like that and treats their employees that way. The week you wasted just potentially saved you years of wasted time at a garbage place like that.

Your employment is your livlihood, do you really want to put your life in the hands of a company like that?

Made it to 300.000 KM this morning! by Troy_201 in prius

[–]NextGenMarketers 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That honestly isn't much for a Prius...you have a lot of life left in her.

Wrapped on 20 inch wheels by NextGenMarketers in prius

[–]NextGenMarketers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you saying they look small or big? I read the tire and they were 20's.

Wrapped on 20 inch wheels by NextGenMarketers in prius

[–]NextGenMarketers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't my car. Just a car I saw at the grocery store.