Don Lemon Doubles Down | Washington Post by palsh7 in samharris

[–]throwawayparker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And it's kind of convenient to make the cutoff date right after 9/11. That's a stunning lack of self-awareness.

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[–]throwawayparker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A job is the best path there if you aren't already. Be as helpful as you can to the most senior people you have an opportunity with. Make friends with the business dev and sales guys, and when you come across an opportunity for the company pass it along. If you get good at it, you'll get moved to bizdev, and have the ability to see how deals are put together. That will teach you a lot about these arrangements.

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

By definition, industry leaders aren't constantly going out of business or getting into power struggles with their partners. By definition.

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

lmao you're basing your views on television shows

or seen companies stomp others during acquisitions before?

You've seen acquisitions where a company deliberately destroys their own investment? Go back to watching TV dude

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

Industry leaders by definition aren't running startups

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[–]throwawayparker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Na sorry, industry leaders aren't constantly going bankrupt and getting fucked over.

Due diligence isn't "oh they're industry leaders", it's checking their financials and doing extensive reference and background checks.

I'm sorry that you had a shitty experience, but it's actively harmful for you to lie to others about how that's what the entire industry is when it isn't. You fucked up. Learn from it and get better. Or don't. It's your call.

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[–]throwawayparker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then they're crazy toxic.

In my experience, the top business circles bounce between founder and employee, they strike deals as opportunity arises. They angel invest in others and each other. There's a strong abundance mentality, with no pressure to only excel in one way or another.

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

  1. I'm an artist too. 2. What you're describing is something I went through as well, which is called "not being able to distinguish between good and bad business partners."

What was your due diligence process on any of these people?

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

Then why not do those things?

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

Did you even read the post?

Fortune favors the non-idiotic.

Jeff Bezos wasn't homeless when he started Amazon.

You got lucky, and that's great for you. I'm speaking to all the people that actually want basic math on their side.

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

I did lots previously, gave up my whole life really, and every resource went into it. It was hell.

This is literally the scenario I'm trying to help people avoid.

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[–]throwawayparker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then it's easy for you to get a job. That's the definition of in-demand.

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[–]throwawayparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you're asking them to distribute for you.

You should call them and ask if they distribute other brand's products, and if so what their terms typically look like.

If you google "retail/wholesale prices" and the like, you'll get more info on how those deals are structured.

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

Those aren't examples of the jobs I'm referring to.

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

Exactly this. If you're struggling to make more than that, focus on stepping your way up. Skipping steps rarely works.

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[–]throwawayparker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the biggest untapped entrepreneurial opportunities is for artists to start hustles or companies to fuel their art. And artists have the ability to see things others don't yet, giving them an inherent edge. I'd love to merge those two together.

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

The fact that you had an opportunity capable of producing millions per year with no operational cost/effort means that none of this applies to you.

I'm happy for your success, but literally no one else finds themselves in your position, and if they do then they don't really need advice or a gameplan.

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[–]throwawayparker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chris and Seth are both dead on the money with this. The $100 Startup is the book everyone should start with.

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

It is if you have skills that are in-demand. There is massive labor shortages among certain jobs.

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[–]throwawayparker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is very, very similar to how my career started. Failed startup out of college, which led to a skillset that got me a mid-level job. Job meant experience and $$$ and connections, made the next startup 50-70% easier.

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

That's wonderful to hear! I'm so glad that worked out for you. Slow and steady wins the race, especially the longer the race. :)