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    22yrs old, made 6 figures at 19. Now stuck in a forever feedback loop of indecisiveness and lack of direction.

    INTRO 
    Hey everyone! I'm 22 years old and ran a successful business at 19. My entrepreneurship journey started very young, as I was just drawn to the idea of creating things. While battling long hours in high school and a part-time job, I started to resell expensive brands and quickly realized the...
  2. Felix Nachem

    From Whom Are You Taking Advice?

    MINDSET 
    I remember working at subways and my boss (who was highly in debt) explained me what I needed to do in order to make a ton of money. He was explaining to me that opening more restaurants is the key so just listening (knowing about TMF) I realized something. Never take advice from someone who's...
  3. matejko

    Business Owners, What Are Your Biggest Graphic Design Challenges?

    IDEA FEEDBACK QUESTION 
    Hi, I'm a graphic designer with 15 years of experience. Throughout this time, I’ve worked for various design agencies. Now, I’m looking to start working independently, and I’m curious—what are the most common challenges you face as business owners when it comes to graphic design? What tasks...
  4. matejko

    How to Scale My Design Asset Business: Seeking Advice on Paid Advertising and Growth

    MARKETING 
    Hey, I'm a graphic designer with 15 years of experience, and for the past 2.5 years, I've been running a side hustle selling design assets for graphic designers. I sell these on various graphic marketplaces and through my own store (I’m not sure if I can post links here, so I’ll hold off for...
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  5. EricFreeman67

    Looking How to Prepare a Business for Sale... Free Sources

    IDEA 
    Hello Fastlane I've been in the same line of business for quite some time now (20+ years) and looking for a change. Honestly, just burnt out, and need a break as well. Thankfully I've done pretty well for myself, and made some good investments. I'll be hiring a broker to help me with the sale...
  6. AlexisAutotte

    Struggling with the Slowlane: Seeking Advice and Perspective

    MINDSET 
    Hello Fastlane Forum, I’m reaching out to share my current situation and seek advice from others who might have faced similar challenges. I’m currently living in my parents’ basement, struggling with depression and a lack of direction. Despite having completed my studies, I haven’t been able...
  7. furman

    Seeking Guidance on Life's Next Steps as a 19-Year-Old

    MINDSET 
    Hi, I seek advice on what path should I follow. I know it's probably not the best place to do it, but I feel so much lost in life right now which brings me a lot of mental pain. I live in Poland (Europe) and am going to study business management. I know this field of study is useless as you...
  8. Segawa

    I am stuck

    IDEA CHAT 
    I have graphics design skills especially working Adobe illustrator, I don't know about marketing, and I don't know how to sell my services to customers. I am thinking of approaching them but I am afraid of rejection, I hate marketing my self on Facebook or any other social media platforms. I...
  9. Sahil01

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

    IDEA 
    I'm a beginner in copywriting and I'm currently doing Lex's 15 day challenge. I have created 3 headlines each for 5 random products for practice and need some expert feedback. Any related advice to my writing or anything else is also welcome. Here it is : Headline : The Perfect Charger! No...
  10. T

    I'm totally broke; what can I do? Need advice

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  11. LeonMS

    Scaling other businesses or starting my own ?

    IDEA 
    Hello, I'm quite new here and i need some advice. I do have a big skillset and knowledge of optimizing processes and scaling small businesses. I practiced these skills at the company which I am currently employed in and a small local business in my area for free. In the past few months...
  12. KJFast

    Advice on funding next business

    QUESTION 
    Hey guys, firstly I’m only asking for ADVICE not begging for investment or money. I can’t afford the costs associated with starting up my next business, these are under £10,000 Now wondering, what routes could be doable to fund this? I don’t want to hand over any control, just basically need...
  13. KJFast

    Making very little sales and not sure about long term with current business - Advice?

    HOT! QUESTION 
    Hello guys, I’m not making much profit on my current business and sales are slow. It’s a really niche market. Was wondering if I should just keep it idling then focus my energy on another business, I was thinking to do what Lex did with digital products. Currently my business has outgoings of...
  14. KJFast

    Product based business queries

    FEEDBACK 
    Hello everyone, I’m asking for any and all advice surrounding my product based business. Here’s the structure without dipping into what my business actually does. The product is a perishable good similar to tea where it keeps for a very long time. I sell only to the UK market and my audience...
  15. A

    Thinking of going to college

    IDEA 
    Hi, fastlaners, I discovered this entrepreneurship stuff like 2 years ago, got interested in dropshipping, digital marketing, and business. The truth is I have never really made a lot of money, I was working in construction previously, and just started shifting into the digital world. I just...
  16. Emma__

    Have I joined the fast lane? Or is this another bad move

    MINDSET 
    Hi could I ask for some advice on a new job decision? I’m an aspiring entrepreneur and have been a PT for 10 years but dropped out and now looking for another industry that can make me money and hopefully lead to freedom. I have applied to be a sales negotiator at an estate agents, I have...
  17. Emperor7

    Anyone know how to locate this podcast?

    MINDSET 
    Good day. I was reading a thread about @Kak podcast. Where can I find it? It would be beneficial to some of us here :praise:
  18. Terrylewis

    Hello Everyone- I’m new on here and I have been following DeMarco as an authors for some years!

    INTRO 
    Hello All Hope everyone is good- I have joined the forum after reading Unscripted for the second time. I sup[pose I’m Looking for answers! I managed to to start a company 10 years ago in the UK and we turnover a reasonable amount (not sure if I am permitted to write values). My business partner...
  19. A

    Starting fresh and keep going

    INTRO 
    Hey, this is gonna be my first post, I am a 16 year old guy who discovered the script/dogma 2 years ago through mj demarco's books, I wanted to get into the world of business way before that although it was from the mindset of a lazy kid, I still look back and cringe at those times after...
  20. Europe19

    Should I Study my Passion or should I Even Study?

    MINDSET OFF-TOPIC QUESTION 
    Im 16 from Germany and currently Deciding What to Study, as Financial safeguard and/ or for my Future Business, which i dont know What it will be. I will no matter What Go to a Big city from my Home village, because I want Freedom and my own Apartment. (My parents have no Apartment, They have a...

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