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Recent content by Greg Black

  1. Greg Black

    Dealing with negative thoughts

    MINDSET 
    Recognizing that you are doing this is a major breakthrough to solving it. I was the same. Looking back I can see that my Mum was really negative, so I had that mindset from a child. I also think it could be partly genetic. You may not fully overcome this, but, everytime you catch yourself...
  2. Greg Black

    Clarifying my purpose, goals, direction

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    I would find a way to use your IT skills, on your own terms. Use that to fund your passions.
  3. Greg Black

    Is Amazon FBA dead in 2022 for starting a business?

    HOT! QUESTION 
    On Amazon, you have a ready pool of buyers, looking to spend money. Your job is to put great well positioned and targeted products in their way. On Shopify, you are doing so much more, you have to drive traffic, convert that traffic, build a brand, manage fulfilment, do you own customer...
  4. Greg Black

    Is Amazon FBA dead in 2022 for starting a business?

    HOT! QUESTION 
    Plus, if you are serious about starting don't jump straight into private label, start by sourcing and selling whatever you can get your hands on, learn the process, see if you enjoy it, plus its a good way to get a feel for the market and products ideas. Someone mentioned getting a course. I...
  5. Greg Black

    Is Amazon FBA dead in 2022 for starting a business?

    HOT! QUESTION 
    I recently sold an Amazon business for 7 figures and I know a lot of Amazon sellers. It is absolutely possible to succeed at Amazon, but it is way harder than it was, as has been pointed out, competition is high, especially the influx of Chinese sellers. To put the odds in your favour you need...
  6. Greg Black

    The Metaverse

    INVESTING 
    The full fat Metaverse is still a long way off, I invest in the rails it will run on rather than the current projects as most projects will die, as with most early internet companies / projects. Maybe look at gaming as that is leading the way. Regarding NFTs, I don't think most people...
  7. Greg Black

    The Rat Race - Chased the Cheese Right into the Trap

    INTRO 
    If you want to get started fast and getting extra income under your belt in the ecommerce sphere, I recommend selling on ebay and Amazon first. It is where the customers are and the best place to start for any ecommerce journey IMHO.
  8. Greg Black

    How much of the self-development/success industry recommendations are COMPLETE BS?

    MINDSET 
    What I have learnt is that there is not just one way. What works for others may not work for you. You have to find what works for you. Claims that to be successful you have to get up at 5 and follow a specific routine is BS. It works for some, sure, but not for me. I'm a night owl, that's...
  9. Greg Black

    Is entrepreneurship something you're born with?

    MINDSET 
    You absolutely don't have to be born a natural entrepreneur. Sure it makes things easier, but it is not essential. Especially with the internet and technology, it is easier for all types of people to find success. I am an introvert and definitely not a "natural" entrepreneur. I found...
  10. Greg Black

    China + Asia in October? Canton Fair + Travel.

    MEETUPS 
    I'm very tempted, though I think this may be too soon as I'm fully committed for the next 4-6 months. Does anyone know if the fairs in the Spring are just as good?
  11. Greg Black

    HOW would YOU spend $500?

    INVESTING 
    @wade1mil - Indeed I am. I started with a bit more than $500, I bought small bits here and there, now I'm importing full container loads.
  12. Greg Black

    HOW would YOU spend $500?

    INVESTING 
    @Rawr - how much exposure would $500 get you on BookBub? Is there a big demand for non-fiction entrepreneurial type books on their platform?
  13. Greg Black

    HOW would YOU spend $500?

    INVESTING 
    I would buy products that I could resell quickly and turn the $500 into $1,000 - rinse and repeat.
  14. Greg Black

    How do I become the sales person I need to be?

    I agree, too many people think sales is all about tricks and manipulating people. I remember seeing a study where they put a number of complete newbies into sales roles and they found the most successful were nurses, because they were empathetic and really cared for the customer.
  15. Greg Black

    How can a 16 year old find a cofounder

    PEOPLE 
    Consider becoming an Intrapreneur first. Find a company where you can start an entrepreneurial venture within an existing structure.
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