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    Part time job to build business skills

    Which evening/weekend part time jobs can help to build skills like sales, customer service etc. which eventually will give you more exposure to entrepreneurship/business? Currently in IT job Appreciate suggestions!
  2. ErictheRed

    What Are You Doing?

    General plans here... please post what you guys are doing to build businesses, learn new skills, and achieve your financial freedom every day (whatever financial freedom means to you). For me, I'm (1) Working a 9-5 sales job - for now - to learn how to build a business and sell, and (2)...
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    Who Needs a Sales Team?

    Hi Everyone, I am in Bali, Indonesia and I stumbled upon something yesterday. I met a women who does cold-calling sales here in the country. Specifically, she calls over 200 people a day and sells event space to them for the hospitality industry. In this work, she speaks only english, deals...
  4. AndreiR

    Bootstrapping my web development business by calling

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    Day 1: Hey everyone, saw a few threads on forums of people posting their daily numbers- for example one guy set a goal to call 1000 people and documented it all (simply to get over the fear of calling, he didn't have anything to sell). Myself, I started a web development business and sales is...
  5. focusedlife

    The NEED Rule: Hustlers Addendum

    EXECUTION 
    Hi All, My name is Carlos and I'm a recovering sidewalking slowlaner. I'm nowhere near fastlane, however, I've managed to maintain a decent Freelance lifestyle working as a strategic marketing consultant and copywriter assassin for hire. Generally, I work with local small business types, but...
  6. AlexLegault

    Where did you learn marketing, sales, copy?

    MARKETING 
    Hey guys, I've read a couple of books so far on copywriting and direct marketing (both by Dan Kennedy) and just recently finished an online copywriting course on Udemy. I'm just starting to apply my new skills but am wondering if you know any great sources or people to learn from when it comes...
  7. Rene Rannamägi

    28 years old and lot´s of business failures, now I plan to WIN.

    INTRO 
    My story is simple, my father started drinking, sold our assets and quitted his lawyer´s career. Eventually, he committed suicide because of the pressure he had created for himself while I was 6 years old. I started selling newspapers at age of 13 because I wanted pocket money. At 18-22 I did...
  8. Daniel Budai

    Best ways to find first marketing agency clients?

    MARKETING SOCIAL MEDIA 
    Hi everyone, I really know this topic is overtalked, however, I'd like to ask for the help of experienced business owners in this. I'm starting my content marketing agency now (thebudaimedia.com > my apologies if it's not allowed to share this here) and want to get my first clients (my first...
  9. bitsinmyblood

    Factors of impulse: FUJI

    MARKETING 
    When I returned to the mainland from some travel to my first home, Honolulu, I stopped and couch surfed at a "friend's" in Portland. It didn't work out, as most things don't when heroin is involved and that it came as a surprise! However, while I was there I took a job pounding the pavement...
  10. JahvonCreamCone

    I created a sales page for my ebook, how should I go about getting sales without a email list?

    SIDE HUSTLE 
    Hey guys, hope everyone is doing well. I'm a total beginner here. I just finished creating a long form sales page for my book, which is now ready to be sold. I know my niche, I know who my customers are, and I know where to find them. The only problem is, my book is $100+, which isn't too...
  11. AustinEngy

    Engineering student with sales skills?

    INTRO 
    I read TMF over the course of a couple months (I'm a very slow reader) after feeling disgruntled by Tai Lopez and finding a forum where someone mentioned the book. Though I feel a lot of the information in the book was straight forward, I've found a number of bits that would help me determine...
  12. Empires

    How long did it take you to get your first sale?

    MARKETING 
    I quit my job in January of 2016, and on June 6th, 2017 I got my first sale. It took me a year and a half of trying and failing, and 3 different businesses, to get my first sale. But on my 4th business, it only took 1 day. Turns out it's a lot easier to sell when you sell something that...
  13. Saltwater CEO

    Ask better sales questions: the ADAPT Question technique

    MARKETING 
    The ADAPT question technique is a sequence of questions to better understand your client/buyer's current situation. ADAPT stands for assessment, discovery, activation, projection, transition. The ADAPT question technique is fully elaborated in this post: Startup Advice And Working From Your...
  14. nickkenens

    Advice Needed on How to Work With Independent Sales Reps/Contractors

    MARKETING 
    Anyone in here who has worked with independent sales reps/contractors to grow their reach and revenue? Currently finishing setting everything up in terms of internal sales training, contracts, communications, screening requirements & commissions at our company... But, here's the thing: where...
  15. Joe Cassandra

    6-Figures In 12 Months Copywriting. Quit Job. Here's How I Did It:

    NOTABLE! SIDE HUSTLE 
    I stumbled back on the Forum from some late night reading. Figured I could share my story. Even if it helps just one person. In no way am I some 'hot shot millionaire.' Not even close. But, this past year has been life-changing, and could help you. If you look at my profile, I haven't been on...
  16. Ankerstein17

    Door to Door Sales Journey

    MARKETING 
    Hey guys, Like many people, alot get started in door to door sales. For confidentiality purposes I will not state who the company is or any details I know the Fastlane community it littered with hundreds if not thousands of great sales people. I will keep this really simple. For you people...
  17. mgrowan

    Looking for advice on Entreprise Sales & Channel Partnerships

    MARKETING 
    Hi All I know a handful of startups that have gotten upwards of $100K from a large enterprise to build a product that they would need, but also allow the startup to sell it elsewhere and make a business from it. I've been pushed by a high-profile investor to do the same where the product I have...
  18. TonyStark

    Finding a manufacturer

    INVESTING 
    Hi all, I have an idea for a product I want to launch on Amazon. I don't feel comfortable with manufacturers overseas because: I don't like to give away my ideas to someone I don't know. I like to be involved in the process as much as possible. So my question is, how did you find a...
  19. Fox

    Traveling the World + Coding Websites... 12 countries in 12 months

    MARKETING 
    Update: I am going all in on traveling, web design and exploring some more of the world while I am still young. I will be documenting my journey (quite literally) from traveling to one new country a month to also growing the company to $30,000+ a month. I already have the other thread but...
  20. 3feetfromgold

    Good Marketing/Sales Pre-Launch Strategies?

    MARKETING 
    What are the best pre-launch marketing techniques you have seen from other companies? Currently working on a product pre-launch and I became curious about this question which may help others in the same situation. It sucks to wait around while the product is being built so what are some ways...

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