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It’s 4:30 AM. I cannot sleep for the life of me. Been mentally reflecting for a couple hours in bed.
With that being said- I thought I’d share a quick story and a few lessons I’ve learned in my biz journey along the way- and get these thoughts out of my head haha.
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With that being said- I thought I’d share a quick story and a few lessons I’ve learned in my biz journey along the way- and get these thoughts out of my head haha.
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Please heed warning: I am not your guru. I’m not trying to be your guru. I am not “ballin”. I get by. I have a longgggggg ways to go. I love life doeee, and I love the space we have built to share, grow, and conquer. It’s fly as fuck. So thus I write.
My biz path started Dec 2018- about a week before finals week. In college. Absolutely Stoned some Thursday night after fball was done with my boys. It’s like 12:30 AM.
Again- I’m high as shit. Ripped the “suite dab pen” a couple times.
This was a very weird time in my life.
Again- I’m high as shit. Ripped the “suite dab pen” a couple times.
This was a very weird time in my life.
I was unhappy with where I was in life. Football was off. Health issues. Hated school Etc
And I had recently taken the initiative to start “curating” my social media. (Mainly used IG then)
Unfollowed bimbo thots. “Funny meme pages”. Replaced with biz, More fitness, “woke” shi
And I had recently taken the initiative to start “curating” my social media. (Mainly used IG then)
Unfollowed bimbo thots. “Funny meme pages”. Replaced with biz, More fitness, “woke” shi
And this fateful night- where I was extremely discontent with life- I happened to see one of the 17 yr old idiot dropshipping course ads.
And it hit me hard. I was way smarter than this dweeb. But he was making money. I wasn’t. Something had to change.
So I looked it up.
And it hit me hard. I was way smarter than this dweeb. But he was making money. I wasn’t. Something had to change.
So I looked it up.
And found many such cases- guys nowhere near as smart as I was, but living life, traveling, doing whatever the fuck they wanted.
A @garyvee YT vid or two, few random google blogs that came up after query “Should I drop out of college?” later I decided.
Fuck school. Dope deala
A @garyvee YT vid or two, few random google blogs that came up after query “Should I drop out of college?” later I decided.
Fuck school. Dope deala
Hahaha nah not rlly. But I did decide right then and there- that I was dropping out. Called my family next morning. (they were NOT happy lol, at first at least)
But I knew I was leaving right then and there. I had to do me. (Confidence has never been lacking- ask anyone
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But I knew I was leaving right then and there. I had to do me. (Confidence has never been lacking- ask anyone
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So after I blew off half my finals, took Fs, called my fathers bluff about disowning me if I left school and explained where I was coming from (he supported after that- love you Dad 
) I went home and worked at my hometown ski resort for a few weeks. Saved a lil cash to move.
) I went home and worked at my hometown ski resort for a few weeks. Saved a lil cash to move.
During this time, I started curating my other social media. This time- Twitter.
And somehow, someway (shoutout my nibba @jack) I found “Money Twitter”.
I think first through @Asaaadude. Then @CJ_Johnson17th. Then I found @SCHM7DT.
And somehow, someway (shoutout my nibba @jack) I found “Money Twitter”.
I think first through @Asaaadude. Then @CJ_Johnson17th. Then I found @SCHM7DT.
And once I found ol boy Schmitty it was wraps. I could relate so heavily to him. Had similar frat-adjacent vernacular, witty sarcasm, etc.
So I became immersed in “Money Twitter.”
For someone who dropped out of college to start a business, knowing fuck all about business...
So I became immersed in “Money Twitter.”
For someone who dropped out of college to start a business, knowing fuck all about business...
This place was gold. I’d had jobs. But never cared really. (Other than the house I sold at 19 but that’s a story for a different day)
I found all this amazing info- from dudes I wanted to emulate. Fuck. I bought a couple too many courses even.
And this was at a time...
I found all this amazing info- from dudes I wanted to emulate. Fuck. I bought a couple too many courses even.
And this was at a time...
Where Money Twitter was still talking about “Offer + Traffic = Sales” lol. Which yes is very oversimplified (but honestly not that horrible of advice for someone new)
Point is, the place has grown immensely.
But I tried all kind of stuff. SMMA. eCom. the gamut, if you will.
Point is, the place has grown immensely.
But I tried all kind of stuff. SMMA. eCom. the gamut, if you will.
My most successful venture was an IG fitness page I built selling workout + diet plans to people I already knew. Lol.
But I stuck with it. Eventually made some client money writing emails + running ads. Had a store that made a couple sales but super unprofitable. (Cringey bad)
But I stuck with it. Eventually made some client money writing emails + running ads. Had a store that made a couple sales but super unprofitable. (Cringey bad)
This was while apprenticing under some of the best strength/speed coaches in the world. Eventually building small personal training gig.
And just hustling. I kept sticking with it- kept learning. Kept gettting my dopamine, actionable advice, and platitudes from the TL.
And just hustling. I kept sticking with it- kept learning. Kept gettting my dopamine, actionable advice, and platitudes from the TL.
Hint: when you’re a kid just starting out and you’re really thinking you’re a fkn dumbass for full sending it, the “Platitudes” help.
But I stuck with it and kept sticking with it. Eventually left the gym. Found someone I wanted to learn from and built operation working for him
But I stuck with it and kept sticking with it. Eventually left the gym. Found someone I wanted to learn from and built operation working for him
Learned an absolute fuck ton. Gained so much confidence in what I was doing- and realized that the difference between the killers and me was simply balls. I had the talent. I just had to fucking care less and move faster.
I recently left that- to again full send. (kinda my M.O. in life). Build my own stuff.
But it’s crazy to reflect on because I’m coming up on 2 yrs since I left school and close to a year since I’ve made a full time income working online. Note: took me ~9-10 months. DON’T QUIT
But it’s crazy to reflect on because I’m coming up on 2 yrs since I left school and close to a year since I’ve made a full time income working online. Note: took me ~9-10 months. DON’T QUIT
And I’ve learned so fucking much. It’s been a blast. So much stress. So much freedom. So much fun man.
Wouldn’t trade it for the world. And so I thought I’d share some of the valuable things I’ve taken away from the whole experience thus far.
Wouldn’t trade it for the world. And so I thought I’d share some of the valuable things I’ve taken away from the whole experience thus far.
Lesson #1: Life is a Funnel. It’s *The* Funnel. Everything is the same. Business has been the greatest personal development tool, EVER, for me. 10X more so than sports (mayb bc sports have been constant?) but still. Highly recommend. I’ve grown so fucking much as a man. USE IT.
Lesson #2: Overall Customer Satisfaction is the SINGLE most important metric you can focus on (that is, if you want a real biz). Both by every quantifiable metric and just from a common sense, good ol’ boy, respectable & moral code to live by. And yea- I’ll debate on this one.
Lesson #3: Overall Customer Satisfaction has absolutely zero fucking impact on your short term ROI/cash flow/balance sheet. Market. Make Sales. If not, Adjust and Refire. You need $$$ Brah. This is what keeps you alive enough to iterate for more happy customers.
Lesson #4: Learn to deal with pressure and stress while you’re broke. You think it’s hard then. That’s when it’s easy. When money comes the problems get much bigger and messier. Find a strong center now. Also- don’t blow all the money you get once you start making it. (guilty)
Lesson #5: Hustle bustle your ass off until you’ve made *some* money.
And then search up @ROGUEWEALTH and take a drink of The Synth & Systems Kool Aid.
You’ll need it, brother. (Or sister)
Big Truss.
On Zapier
And then search up @ROGUEWEALTH and take a drink of The Synth & Systems Kool Aid.
You’ll need it, brother. (Or sister)
Big Truss.
On Zapier
Lesson #6: Never ever ever let this shit interrupt your health and/or fitness.
You will always lose long term. That’s what keeps you sane and running. Do not do it. I did for periods of time. I regret every second.
Never again.
You will always lose long term. That’s what keeps you sane and running. Do not do it. I did for periods of time. I regret every second.
Never again.
Lesson #7: The dudes who make massive amounts of money are not smarter than you. You think your “skills” will make you rich. They might. (Do learn skills) But your TEAM’s skills will make you wealthy. (Note: I have only observed this, have not run big team.... yet.)
Lesson #8: Take Action. On EVERYTHING. You’ll prob fuck it up. But every thing you move on you learn from. Everything you don’t just reinforces into your subconscious that you’re a LARPer who doesn’t deserve the success you do deserve.
Lesson #9: learn the spiritual game. I remember when I was still diet woke (I am now master yogi of the hyperborean plane, bitch) I found @ComedicBizman’s stuff which changed the game for me along with Neville G and Dispenza.
Lesson #10: Have FUCKING FUN WITH IT. Don’t listen to the “abandon all life” idiots. What the fuck you gonna do once you have racks in the safe, sit on your thumb? you need that zero dark thirty grind mode at times. But holy shit. Balance. Lighten up here and there.
Lesson #11: This game is ALL about relationships. If you go into business with the sole intention of leaving a good impression on everyone you connect with (other than dodgy Karen’s in which case cast the finger) you CANNOT lose. Promise. Eventually you’ll get an oppurtunity.
Lesson #12: Your success is not ever gonna be about changing your business. It’s always about changing who you are are. And many times- it’s not even an action. It’s a belief. Or doubt. Hidden deep down. Kill that shit off. Prosper. Energy & Conviction are real.
Lesson #13: Creativity & Uniqueness are a SUPERPOWER. Be different. Be you. Raw. Unapologetic. Shoutout @coltybrah for this one- dude honestly has inspired me maybe more than anyone on this app. Much love big homie.
Lesson #14: just follow @tahmmygiovanni u fkn dweeb you wanna drive the yacht or not?
Dude will literally give u the playbook for how to sell Protein Pancakes to the Keto Committee on Cold Traffic with No Pixel & Asswipe Fiverr Creatives.
Yes, he’s that good at marketing.
Dude will literally give u the playbook for how to sell Protein Pancakes to the Keto Committee on Cold Traffic with No Pixel & Asswipe Fiverr Creatives.
Yes, he’s that good at marketing.
Lesson #15: remember why you started. shit could end tomorrow. We are promised nothing. End of the day, just do your best bro. Your honest best. and forget the self pressure. won’t help you anyway.
Lesson #16: the most ethical thing you can do is wealth creation. Yes, do it ethically, don’t be sleazebag scammer, but making money is not evil. At all. It is the antithesis of evil. Entrepreneurs make the world go around. Periodt.
I’ll leave it at that- but I really am thankful for this space. Extremely.
I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it. Hands down. Especially wouldn’t have such fantastically weird meme lingo built into my daily life (SEND DAT CHECK BIHHHH)
But we going on and up.
I wouldn’t be the person I am today without it. Hands down. Especially wouldn’t have such fantastically weird meme lingo built into my daily life (SEND DAT CHECK BIHHHH)
But we going on and up.
And honestly- I tell you exactly what I’m working for.
My family already knows. My friends know. (Hint: I tell the people I love what I’m doing because they support me and it holds me accountable this way)
So maybe you guys will too. I’m 21 right now. But going forward?
My family already knows. My friends know. (Hint: I tell the people I love what I’m doing because they support me and it holds me accountable this way)
So maybe you guys will too. I’m 21 right now. But going forward?
$100MM net worth by 30
Professional MMA, maxed out physical potential
Genre-transcending artist/dj/producer
Great relationships across the board
And most importantly: build a better, beautiful world for the future. That’s the VISION.
Doubt me. I don’t give a fuck. U know why?
Professional MMA, maxed out physical potential
Genre-transcending artist/dj/producer
Great relationships across the board
And most importantly: build a better, beautiful world for the future. That’s the VISION.
Doubt me. I don’t give a fuck. U know why?
Because I do all that shit because I enjoy it. I love the process. So even if I fail. I win.
“Name a Genius that’s Not Crazy.” @kanyewest
“I believe I can do anything.” Also @kanyewest
Nuff said.
“Name a Genius that’s Not Crazy.” @kanyewest
“I believe I can do anything.” Also @kanyewest
Nuff said.
