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Avoid the sunk cost fallacy

Just because you have invested time, money and energy in something does not mean you should continue. Humans are wired to consider the past when making decisions for the future. This leads us to a lot of bad decisions. This leads us to operate a business way past the point we should have pulled the […]

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January 4, 2019 1 min read

Don’t let your emotions influence your decisions

Something bad just happened. Something went wrong. A problem. Most people just react. They go with their guts. Stop and think. Stop and think about how your emotions effect your decisions. Realize that between every event and your reaction there is a split second that you get to choose how you react. You get to […]

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January 3, 2019 2 mins read

Want to get involved?

I’m on a mission to help as many people as possible get away from the rat race. The 40 hours a week for the man with a commute each way to get there. I want more people to design their own lives. I want more people to give entrepreneurship a shot in the area with […]

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January 2, 2019 1 min read

Play the long game

There is no get rich quick scheme. Its hard. It will take time. It will take focused intensity. This is why most people aren’t able to stay healthy. It takes focused intensity over time. This is why most people are in debt. It takes focused intensity over time. This is why most people don’t win […]

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January 1, 2019 2 mins read

New Years Resolutions

Say no more often and without feeling like I have to justify with a reason. Turn down a few opportunities that don’t make sense for me right now. I got ahead by saying saying yes to everything. Now it is holding me back. Treat my time like it is my most valuable asset. Take back […]

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December 21, 2018 2 mins read

You don’t build a network – you earn a network

A lot of people run around networking as if its the key to success. I have bad news. The network doesn’t come before success. It comes with success. You earn a network just like you earn money. You gain it over time by providing value to people. A network is mutually beneficial. People invest time […]

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December 20, 2018 2 mins read

Cargo van buying guide

Ford E Series vans are amazing assets and can be purchased used very affordably. We got our first van on craigslist in 2011 for $1500. Vans that we purchased 5 years ago for less than $4k are still going strong today. We now spend around $5,000 to $7,500 to get a presentable and very reliable […]

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December 19, 2018 10 mins read

How do I really motivate my employees?

There are two main factors that lead to happiness and joy in the workplace (and in life). The first is being appreciated and valued and respected. The second is being listened to and having input. Both of these are all about communication – not surprisingly. People want to know they are making a difference. Compliment […]

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December 15, 2018 3 mins read

The 9 worst pieces of business and career advice

Start something you are passionate about This is bad advice and I hear it all the time. Start something that makes logical sense. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the relationships you will develop along the way. Enjoy building something. People who think with their hearts instead of their brains lose money and waste a bunch of […]

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December 13, 2018 5 mins read

The “add value first” approach

Business is all about momentum. If you can get in the mindset to “add value first” to gain your following and build your brand you will be a lot better off. Sacrifice profits in the near term by discounting your service or products with the goal of gaining a following and securing value later. In […]

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December 12, 2018 2 mins read
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Businesses I Love

These are all businesses and markets that I love. The competition is weak. The market is growing. The costs and risks are low. The odds are good. You can analyze the market and make accurate decisions on where there is opportunity to thrive. You can win. Start small. Start low skilled and low risk if […]

Idea Generation 101

This is an analytical approach to identifying and exploring new business opportunities. This is designed around service based businesses but the concepts can be applied to any business. In order to compete you need to have a competitive advantage in one of three areas: speed, price or quality. The goal here is to look for […]

179: How profitable is a self storage facility?

In today’s episode, Nick talks about a self-storage facility that he and his partner bought in July of 2019. He goes over the numbers of buying it, operating it, and income from units being rented out, as well as expenses. His goal is to show you just how profitable a self-storage facility is. This property […]

Essential Tools

Notes from Podcast Episode 4. These are the essential tools you can use to start your business cheaply and have all the tools you need to operate right off the bat. Step 1: Generate your idea Consider using this guide as a resource. You can also take a look at this list of businesses I […]

Businesses I Hate

Prefer a more positive outlook? Check out the businesses I love. I don’t like businesses that have a lot of passionate people involved. Businesses that are fun and are a lot of people’s hobbies. Passionate people think with their hearts instead of analyzing the markets. Passionate people make poor decisions. Passionate people start companies because […]

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