Managing Your Expectations Is Everything! Expectations.. An Integral Piece To Your First Million In Sales.

Managing Expectations While On Your Entrepreneurial Journey

Preface: I'd consider myself relatively successful now that I've built up a company that's generating over $1 million in ARR and I'm finally able to reap my rewards via fat dividends checks. I’m writing this from the perspective of someone who is building an...

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YOU HAVE NO CHOICE

YOU HAVE NO CHOICE
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What am I talking about? We like freedom round these parts. We choose what we want to do & when. No boss breathing down our necks. We always have options. We're not beholden to anyone.


Ah.

There it is though.

The first of the unfinished sentences we pretend is complete.


We're not beholden to anyone... else.


Once busyness & distractions & all the nonsense has stopped - even if it takes being laid up ill in bed to do it - we all eventually...

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Dive in, with family

Hello everyone!
I would like some advice of those that haves experience with business and family.
I am dad of a 5yo boy and have a wife. But both haves personality of being with people and calling for attention(mostly includes being with me). But I am more the cave guy, can sit in front of computer or in workshop, and I am fine with that for a long time.

The thing what happens since we met is that my wife calls for my attention so much, and sometimes we get to big fights. It doesn't...

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Mr. Trash's journey to shakeup Private Equity (Trash Panda Capital)

Hi all,

I have been debating posting this thread for a few days, but here it goes.

I've been an Ideapreneur/Wantpreneur for a while. I'm 27 and have worked in the Salesforce ecosystem for about 5 years on and off (More about that here). After spending time at Non-Profits & PE owned companies running a single Salesforce organization, I took a leap into Consultancy late last...

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Does anyone know about ippei kanehara? Is he legit?

I've been interested in the lead generation and seo stuff for a while, and most of the things I see popped up related to it on google, he pops up as well. Just wondering if anyone has also come across him lately as well.

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Recommendations for Learning Accounting Basics

Hey everyone.

A goal of 2021 is to really dial in my business finances and cashflow.

I do have an accountant for the last few years (really good) but I still feel there is a lot I should/could learn to help run a business better.

I remember at the summit @MJ DeMarco was able to give a quick look at some financials on a slideshow and spot a bunch of trends/insights right away - those are nice skills!

Does anyone have any courses/books/programs they would recommend for...

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Rank and Rent SEO - thoughts and resources?

I've been really curious about "Rank and Rent" Lead-Gen lately. I've found a course on it but from what I could find online it's 6,000 F*cking dollars!

For the uninitiated:
Create a website for a local business niche eg "Louisville Locksmiths"
Rank the Site on Google
Fwd calls from the landing page to the business owner and charge them on a per lead or monthly basis. There is software that will do this and track things.
Profit -- do it again.

I'm sure I probably sound uninformed because...

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The Only 3 Beliefs Holding You Back Right Now

Twice per day, I scroll through the forum. Occasionally I recognize patterns of thinking or behavior and I go through a little internal struggle: "do I respond to this question with a heartfelt response" or "should I just keep scrolling" -- I'll admit, I've been scrolling a lot more than responding lately so I figured I'd take a minute to give some unsolicited advice.

Your current results are a direct reflection of your belief systems.

That means the amount of...

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From Copy To Commerce - The Journey

Hi guys!

I am really excited today. A small win, but a win indeed.

This execution post was due last week, but I didn't want to come here with nothing.
I decided that I will take the path of freelance copywriting, and after taking the first step of going on upwork and mustering up the courage to send various proposals.
I am proud to say, I finished my first $5 gig three days ago!

Wew...

What an accomplishment. (please dont laugh first lol)

It is for me though. The first step is always...

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This is me

Hello,

As i always believe it is a good courtesy to say hello and introduce myself getting into a new place.

I am a 46 year old man from Norway, in search for more inspiration and also share with what i might have of ideas, tips and knowledge when i can. I have been self employed since i was 22 and could never have a boss electrician is my trade, also had an ecommerce saas business. Along with online stores. So tried alot up in the years. Boring to do only the same all the time, its all...

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Dealing with a mans greatest distraction.

Distractions.
The things that can lead to procrastination and eventually cause the downfall of your business.

Social Media
Video Games
Movies/Entertainment
Friends
Family
etc etc...

During my journey of starting a business, I noticed that when I cut all ties off my focus becomes extraordinary. It's almost like I've gone into monk mode.
But,
There's one that gets into my head and is extremely hard to manage.
One that can alter and wipe out my set future timeline


Women.


How do you come...

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TFF CONSISTENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY COLLECTIVE TRACKER

Oh yeah.. It's about to get real..

I am making this thread because I personally believe every person (myself included) struggles with consistency and accountability.

Therefore, this thread will be for members of the forum to stay accountable and consistent through tracking whatever metrics they want about themselves and/or their business ON A CONSISTENT BASIS.

Why is this important? Because consistency is...

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How to become a better writer?

I want to learn how to become a better writer. In fact, I think it will be one of the most useful skills for me. I don't know how to make to make my sentences sound better. I would love to hear from MJ. Do you just read, read and read and you become better writer? My sentences sound like crap and I want to know how to get started. Thanks.

See? My sentences really sound like crap.

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Opinion: The intelligent investor by Benjamin Graham

Hello,

Has anyone read "The intelligent investor" by Benjamin Graham?
Would you recommend the book?

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Quote of the Day - QOTD

I noticed MJ changed his avatar and it displays the following quote.

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Friedrich Nietzsche

That's gold.

I figured a "Quote of the Day - QOTD" thread would be a good thing to start. It might...

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