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  1. Sterling729

    Anyone move to dubai to start a business or get a high paying job?

    MINDSET 
    Canada is pretty f'd at the moment. I was thinking about getting a job at Dubai as a software engineer, but that's pretty tough without a contact. Dunno if going there and setting up some sort of business is better than attempting it here. Still not sure exactly what type of business to start...
  2. Sterling729

    Cloud Computing or ETL consultant?

    FEEDBACK 
    I've been a software engineer for nearly 5 years. I was let go last August. I've been taking some time off and reflecting. So far, I've had some hustles, and the one I stuck with most has made my 250 USD over a year (advanced soccer techniques ebook). Honestly, I don't really see myself making a...
  3. Sterling729

    Anyone recommend networking groups?

    business seminars? church groups?
  4. Sterling729

    Getting a sales role a good step towards fast lane?

    FEEDBACK 
    I have 5 YOE as a software developer. I don't know if being a sales rep and trying to learn the ropes, and perhaps bridging it with sales in the technology sectore is a way into the fast lane. I was thinking that it would be a useful tool to have for aquiring a company or joining a startup and...
  5. Sterling729

    Suggestions on how to message a potential mentor to work under?

    This is related to a previous post Networking Company where I was planning on potentially buying a one man networking business. I've realized it's probably better to work for myself or work under this guy for equity while he prepares for retirement. I'm a bit socially retarded, (found the...
  6. Sterling729

    Put ad to offer IT installation services (I have no experience)

    IDEA 
    This is based on a previous post I made Buying IT installation Business But I think it's better just to see if I can land 1 client even though I have no experience. I have been a software developer for the past 5 years however so that can translate in the software side of things rather than...
  7. Sterling729

    Farmer's Eggs: marketplace and delivery??

    IDEA 
    Personally, I get an upset stomach from grocery store eggs, even free range ones. What people recommend is getting them at the farmer's market which not only go down easy but taste great. I was thinking, not many people have time to go to the farmer's market or even know which supplier to...
  8. Sterling729

    Buying IT company: good or bad deal?

    SAAS / APPS 
    The owner says they are retiring and they only have one admin assitant with a salary of 40k/year. They claim you can work from home doing this and they are willing to provide 3 months training plus consultation after the purchase. With a profit+owner salary of 600K, their asking is 1 million...
  9. Sterling729

    Most successful entrepreneurial environment in the US? (should I move from Canada to US?)

    PEOPLE 
    I live in Canada, I find it way easier to even make small talk with strangers whenever I'm in the US. Does depend on the state though, some more than others. I was told that in terms of environment or culture, the Bay area is the best, followed by some others like Austin, NY, Chicago. Problem...
  10. Sterling729

    Tried meeting with a successful aquaitance, not sure right personality type for me

    PEOPLE 
    This aquitance has his own fund where he invests in tech companies. I did seek some guidance from him before about doing a SAAS, which he advised against since he said in a few years many SAAS can be made with AI. Not completely sure about that, but I do appreciate his input. Having said that...
  11. Sterling729

    Starting to make drinkable yogurt protein smoothies

    IDEA 
    Hey guys, just came back from my trip in Spain. One thing I found great was getting Protein Yogurt at the local grocery store or cafeterias, which had 25-30g of protein conveinetly packed in a relatively small bottle. As with lots of protein shakes I find at the convience store in Canada, I was...
  12. Sterling729

    Started a useless product to see if I can actually turn any sales

    IDEA 
    I've been inrigued with models that try and get sales first, before expanding on product development. Took inspiration from South Park, I want to see if I can actually get any engagement or even sales on my product that does nothing for you. ZenFund It's essentially a pdf that thanks the buyer...
  13. Sterling729

    $65 made selling an eBook online. Now what?

    EXECUTION 
    eBook I released for about 6 months now. Did advertising on google and facebook, but they don't really seem to work. Only when they watch my instagram, youtube, or tikotk videos and like the content, then they'll go to my about page and click the link and buy. Don't really see this scaling...
  14. Sterling729

    Finding SAAS problems (not a quick google search): networking the key?

    SAAS / APPS 
    I'm trying to find B2B problems to find and build a SAAS solution. But they're not exactly a quick google search. I think other than being in the industry itself, it may be best to try and network and find problems certain businesses face. I'm considering trying to find convetions to see if I...
  15. Sterling729

    Getting SAAS ideas for B2B?

    IDEA 
    Recently, I was advised against trying to build a SAAS direct to customer. Instead, they told me it was better to find a business problem and find the solution that way. Other than having direct industry experience, can anyone advise how to find these B2B problems to create a solution for? I'm...
  16. Sterling729

    Whent to know to stop business idea and move on? What do "failures" look like?

    EXECUTION 
    It seems like a lot of successful entrepreneurs who failed describe their failures as something like "I made $100K, but the market dried up and my supplier ran out". For me (and I'm guessing many others) my failures are more about never getting it off the ground. For example, dropshipping (tried...
  17. Sterling729

    Recommended platform to hire AWS cognito integrator/developer?

    SOURCING 
    I mentioned in a previous post with my webapp that I made. For now, I'd like to test the need and if it's worth continuing by actually getting paid customers (i'm thinking like 5 bucks for each month for however many months they want). But, I need a login and token setup on my backend to give...
  18. Sterling729

    How to get feedback for prototype of webapp I made?

    SAAS / APPS EXECUTION 
    From this post webapp I made a webapp (OChemCoach) for chemistry students to practice exams. I posted on reddit and discord groups I found catered to students. The discord group had some positive feedback, but I couldn't really pinpoint what features the app needed next. Should I reach out to...
  19. Sterling729

    Your thoughts on a chemistry study web app I made in a week

    SAAS / APPS EXECUTION 
    Following the CENTS model, I decided it would be best to put my coding skills into making something unique to the market rather than sell junk from aliexpress. I made this in a little over a week. I remember the only way I got really good marks in organic chemistry in college was when I...
  20. Sterling729

    Trying to scale eBook, primarily used to learn not earn

    SCALING 
    Right when the pandemic started, I decided to start a youtube channel about soccer. It's 90% about Messi since that's what seemed to draw viewers the most. It's mostly about technique analytics and trying to provide insights and using me as a sort of experimenter and sharing with the viewers...

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