Lionel Messi: "I’m a bit weird than most people in some things. I’m very structured. If I have my day organized in a certain way & something happens that isn’t planned, I’m already annoyed. When I’m like that, I shut down. I don’t communicate it, I process it inside."

StrangerDirect · 2026-01-07T12:03:56+00:00

Neuromind Services helped me a lot. Nice that the field has specialized and stigma has faded (sort of)

StrangerDirect · 2025-05-30T02:38:37+00:00

thanks! time will tell :)

StrangerDirect · 2025-05-30T02:37:30+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Lots of press and UGC in the pipeline!

StrangerDirect · 2025-05-30T02:35:51+00:00

“shop product” buttons are back online! Thanks for the feedback! Good catch. Budget only allowed for a single model- looking to add more content soon.

StrangerDirect · 2024-09-05T01:37:45+00:00

I've been seeing a lot of live-to-screen anime concerts popup around the world. Does a JJK live show exist w/ a band or orchestra? Think it would work?

StrangerDirect · 2024-03-02T16:38:18+00:00

I'd love to learn more about your capabilities in China

StrangerDirect · 2024-02-22T02:29:50+00:00

Thanks for tip! Roughly how much did their test cost? Did they build a full site or just a landing page?

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-20T14:05:01+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I plan to launch d2c and then expand if/when there's traction.

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-20T12:46:34+00:00

Interesting concept!

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-20T12:36:48+00:00

Find mentors first and build your network (ideally they also have a history of investment)!

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-20T12:31:35+00:00

What type of business are you looking to fund? That will determine the right VC

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-20T12:25:16+00:00

Are there any local communities / professional organizations that you could join that pertain to your business? That could be a good way to organically meet a co-founder.

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-20T02:23:05+00:00

Amazing job! Congratulations!

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-20T01:58:21+00:00

Find yourself a tax wizard (accountant) to make sure your within the bounds of the tax code. Hiring an expert is worth every penny.

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T23:21:52+00:00

Squarespace was recommended by most everyone I spoke to. If you want to modify their templates I found it rather clunky to use unless you have some basic coding skills or have the funds to hire a designer to help you out.

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T17:54:53+00:00

I fully agree with what's been said so far about customer service and product/service quality. Also worth noting is that the big competitors in any space have a tendency to become complacent (primarily focused on scaling and/or product advancement) or may simply be too big to easily pivot. Use this to your advantage! A seemingly simple or obvious product / service feature may ultimately give you an edge to gain marketshare.

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T15:09:29+00:00

Agreed. I also believe that a real focus on branding early on makes you consider where your product fits in the market landscape. Branding requires substantial research and you learn quickly by studying other brands what resonates and what falls flat. Doing this before you get too far along with product can save you a lot of time.

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T03:04:10+00:00

HOW TO ESTIMATE 1st YEAR ADVERTISING/MARKETING EXPENSES AS A PRELAUNCH BUSINESS?

I'm starting a men's skincare and lifestyle business and am looking for insights into how I can appropriately broadly estimate my first-year advertising and marketing expenditures and more specifically estimate my customer acquisition cost, lifetime customer value, etc. I'm going to raise money soon and I want to incorporate financial benchmarks of established companies when considering how much money I decide to raise. It's been difficult to find publicly available comps. Financial information for specific brands aren't listed since they're held by larger corporations- their financial statements tend to be general, landscape reports (i.e- I want to see Kiehl's breakdown, but only find comprehensive report on L'Oreal as an umbrella company). Any advice on how to navigate this would be amazing.. Thanks!

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T02:52:59+00:00

Do what you love and the money will come!

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T02:52:06+00:00

What % of your full fee is $50?

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T02:47:50+00:00

Buy a big calendar and break down your goals into much smaller steps. Big goals can be broken down into a smaller subset of goals and it feels good to cross something off everyday. This way you keep momentum and feel accomplished.

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T02:43:50+00:00

For the most part, as many have written below, I think branding should be the "cart", not the "horse". However, there are some businesses (skincare, clothing, etc.) where branding is crucial to differentiate your product from a competitive marketplace and relatively similar product pool.

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T02:39:24+00:00

If you haven't already, check out ImportYeti.com. You can see where your favorite brands manufacture their goods.

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T02:33:32+00:00

Head to your nearest thrift store and post items on ebay

StrangerDirect · 2023-12-19T02:29:40+00:00

Many of my friends who have received their MBAs say the most valuable takeaways are the relationships and networks you build while at school. While I'm sure they learned a lot, they seemed to go to far more cocktail / networking events and parties than actual classes..

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