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  1. MichelleWood

    Well, you've just got to read my intro

    INTRO 
    I can so relate to having awesome ideas and not following through after being told (by slowlaners) my ideas were 'dumb'. Only to find out years later that someone else went ahead and had wild success. Lets look at the positives: You pitched to the chairman and he liked your idea and followed...
  2. MichelleWood

    What is best job to learn Fastlane skills?

    INTRO 
    Welcome Doing jobs in customer service, sales and marketing will put you in good stead for almost any business you choose to pursue in the future. Don't discount the low paying jobs, especially in companies that are in an industry you're considering entering. These jobs get you in the corridor...
  3. MichelleWood

    Cafe Franchise in Rural Areas

    IDEA 
    Cafes on rural properties in Australia are very common. When I say rural, I mean outside of the town itself, not in the main street. Some are so popular they become a destination in themselves, as in people make a booking and take a day trip to the location. An example is Caldermeade Farm and...
  4. MichelleWood

    The Greedy Method of Getting Results: The New/Small Business Solution to Overthinking

    IDEA MINDSET EXECUTION 
    Gary Kellar wrote a book about it called, you guessed it "The One Thing". It's based entirely on the focus question: “What's the one thing I can do, such that by doing it everything else is easier or unnecessary?” Which works if you know (or can work out) what the correct option is. I...
  5. MichelleWood

    The Greedy Method of Getting Results: The New/Small Business Solution to Overthinking

    IDEA MINDSET EXECUTION 
    So this concept precedes 'The One Thing', until you're experienced enough to instinctively know what the one thing is?
  6. MichelleWood

    I’m just nervous being here but hey !

    INTRO 
    Welcome to the forum. I LOVE this idea. Simple ideas are always the best. My assistant and I (we're similar in age), she has kids and I have niece and nephews. We are always commenting on the stuff the young adults don't know. In our day no one taught us - it was just common sense. It's like...
  7. MichelleWood

    I desperately need help

    MINDSET 
    Several years ago, when starting out I heard something similar, I can't remember where. Anyhow my husband was ranting about how much he hated his old ute (pick-up truck?). I told him what I'd heard "You'll only get a new ute once you appreciate the one you have". Sure enough when hubby expressed...
  8. MichelleWood

    new to the forum!

    INTRO 
    A warm welcome to you @jolinem I am sorry to hear of your circumstances. I assure you you're in good company here, as you settle in to the forum you'll experience this for yourself. I've had many 'a-ha' moments whilst reading the threads within. Seeing as you love reading, my hot tip is to...
  9. MichelleWood

    Is this investment too much…?

    QUESTION 
    Hey @Keushei ! First of all congratulations on actually taking action on your product development. I don't think $2k is too much to invest. However would 100% go with the pre-sale model. I'm not a marketing expert but maybe something along the lines of 'pre-order now', rather than 'sold out'...
  10. MichelleWood

    Building a Manufacturing Conglomerate Progress Thread

    EXECUTION 
    I feel you, I've written several. None of my field staff have read a training manual - office staff maybe a couple of times. What about videos, just make them with your phone or get the person performing the task to film. This way if a process changes it can be updated pretty quickly, as opposed...
  11. MichelleWood

    Some skills that will help in entrepreneurial journery

    MINDSET 
    Before deciding what skills you need to develop, first decide what you want to be selling, is it going to be: a physical product a digital product a service (either in person or on line) E-commerce products Think about what you feel is achievable in your current circumstances? Perhaps with...
  12. MichelleWood

    Hey Experienced Copywriters!! I need some feedback on my headlines.

    IDEA 
    No offense, some of these headings kind of sound like 'click bait' - the kind that takes you somewhere irrelevant. This makes me not want to read on. @Stargazer I had to Google what a 'mog' was.
  13. MichelleWood

    Some skills that will help in entrepreneurial journery

    MINDSET 
    Agree with @Alexander Mish Marketing and Sales are excellent skills to hone that will help any business you decide to start. My only suggestion is why wait, choose a market and find a need. Start your business sooner rather than later and learn along the way. After all we never stop learning.
  14. MichelleWood

    Launch of a clothing brand - produced by me, no drop shipping

    EXECUTION 
    Hi Congratulations on moving forward with your business, even though it's just you and it feels like it's taking forever to get going. Thank you for sharing the books you found helpful and tools you are using. I agree with @NervesOfSteel and @pmusu defining your 'client avatar' will help you...
  15. MichelleWood

    What book are you reading? Right now. Post up!

    NOTABLE! HOT! BOOKS CHAT 
    Currently listening to: "Never Be Sick Again, Health is a Choice, Learn How to Choose it" By Raymond Francis M.Sc. and Kester Cotton (free on Audible at the moment) My mind is being blown... it distills health issues down to: One disease Two causes Six pathways Maybe it's too simplistic...
  16. MichelleWood

    Hello!

    INTRO 
    Welcome Alex! You'll love it here... nothing but value!
  17. MichelleWood

    My Re-Introduction

    INTRO 
    Welcome back! Kudos for never giving up and getting a 'job'.
  18. MichelleWood

    Successful through 9-5 looking to redefine

    INTRO 
    Welcome! You're in good company here.
  19. MichelleWood

    BAD advice you wish you did NOT hear

    HOT! MINDSET 
    Agree. And agree. Balance is B.S.! Balance is objective, it depends on your personal values, priorities, goals and personal satisfaction. I like working on my business, I like working on my investments, I like training. These activities take up the bulk of my day/week. Sometimes friends/family...
  20. MichelleWood

    Leaving Family Business to Pursue New Skills... Am I forsaking the right thing to do?

    Welcome! Looks like you're experiencing a bit of a conundrum. I'm not sure how far 'the other side of town' is, I'm guessing it's not possible to do car sales, bakery and college? What are you studying at college? I've heard there's a lot of dough in dough;) Still bakery is hard work, long...
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