“There is no other event where you’ll have the opportunity to hear 3 minute pitches from 50 startups in a day.” - Startup Riot
Once a year in Atlanta, GA there is gathering of entrepreneurs from around the world itching to tell the anyone with ears about their business ideas. OK, well they really are trying to get [...]
In an earlier post we suggested that you check out HBO’s new series “How to make it in America” which basically shows the experiences Ben and Cam (the main characters) go through while turning their ideas into a profitable business, specifically, a high end denim (jean) line.
How does this relate to MAGIC? I am so [...]
#1 What compelling reason exists for people to give you money? You have to have a value add to your consumer. If I don’t think your product will leave me better off than without it, I’m not buying it.
#2 How do you acquire what you’re selling for less than it costs to [...]
Catch Me If You Can
Plot: A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor.
Ok, I know you are probably like, “what in the world does this old movie have to do with moneyisjustanidea?!” True, [...]
The new thing now is a side hustle or what we at MoneyIsJustAnIdea like to call a Cash Cow! Another source of income that helps you pay off debt, go on world vacations, buy new cars, pay for college, or anything else that you have been dreaming about. Well I have a book that [...]
“Shark Tank, an exciting, new reality show that gives budding entrepreneurs the chance to make their dreams come true and become successful — and possibly wealthy — business people. But the entrepreneurs must first try to convince five tough, multi-millionaire tycoons to part with their own hard-earned cash and give them the funding they need [...]