"I haven't used Kickstarter but back in the mid-eighties - before crowdfunding was a word - I raised $30,000, $5,000 more than my target, for a book project, from private investors. I wrote a news release - my story - which was picked up by a…"
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Why do I struggle with deadlines?
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Has anyone used Kickstarter (successfully) or other crowd funding?
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Has anyone used Kickstarter or other crowd funding?
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Andrea Reynolds replied to Jeffrey L Dyer's discussion Has anyone used Kickstarter (successfully) or other crowd funding?"Seth Vore succeeded with his boat project. I just launched a watercolor project two days ago. Trying to raise $10,000. First day had a $1000 pledge. Nothing since. Time will tell, but I strongly suspect it will all hinge on what kind of a salesman I…"
"Is it possible to pre-build the coops, and then have the customer pick out which one they like ?
I used to do t-shirts and hated the deadline thing because it was a side business. So I decided early on to make t-shirts that I thought…"
Bryan S. replied to Jeffrey L Dyer's discussion Why do I struggle with deadlines?"Sounds like you're selling a premium product at a bargain-basement price. That's a tough model to sustain. My personal theory is that there are three key locations you can occupy on the business spectrum: First, Cheapest, or Best. You can…"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"@Karen - I'm looking for someone who is cheaper. Considering I live in AZ, I'm assuming our weather has been better than yours. Would you agree that 5-7 eggs per day seems low? Is egg production more tied to length of…"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"Question for the group: I have a respiratory illness going through my chicken flock. It started with my turkeys near the end of their days. A number of weeks before slaughter, some of the white turkeys got swollen sinuses. I…"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"Here's the official announcement:
Join Patricia Foreman, author of City Chicks~Keeping Micro-flocks of Chickens as Garden Helpers, Compost Makers, Bio-recyclers and Local Food Suppliers, on Wednesday, December 14th, 3-7pm, for a talk and…"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"We had a rough night. A coyote killed our prized Blue Slat Tom. I'm going to be doing some coyote hunting for the next few days.
Question: the coyote didn't completely kill the bird. It had the bird by the head, no other wound on him. Is…"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"Turkey processing (I get to do it myself here in AZ) is the weekend before thanksgiving. I'm just letting them eat as much grower as they want. I can't wait to have the white gone. Love the Blues and Narragansetts.
Sam, I've seen so…"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"Sam, you raise pot bellied pigs for meat, correct? Do they taste like traditional pork or is there a noticeable difference? They're so small...about how much meat can you expect to get from one?
Also, does anyone have a breed of…"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"Is it possible for BBWhites to add 5 - 10 lbs in 7 - 10 days?"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"BTW, nice event, Karen. Was it profitable? How many people did you have?"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"Does anyone here have a sustainable turkey flock? If so, any pointers on creating a healthy flock? I have 3 Blue Slate toms, 1 Blue Slate hen and 1 Narragansett Tom.
The book signing will be in Dec. We just got the new book in the…"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"Hi Karen,
Here's the reponse I received back concerning the book signing:
"Usually the booksignings include a short book talk.. maybe an hour and a half with question and answer and time for booksigning after. Hosting…"
Jeffrey L Dyer commented on Karen Wortman's group Grow Your Business"I know, I haven't been here for a while. But I've been reading all of the posts.
Now, here I am asking for advise.
I received this email today:
Wes Roe and I are scheduling a book tour for author…"
"Hi Jeff,
I see this discussion was posted in May 2011....so how is it going? Did you have sucess with one or more of the little nuggets of good advice given?? ALL are good sound bites. :)
Did you get an A/C? Hang…"
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- How did you hear about 48Days.NET, and what do you hope to get out of being a part of this community?
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- What is your current work situation? Employee, self-employed, generating any income on your own?
- Just starting Chicken Scratch Ranch...Just laid off from my "real" job.
- And then...what is your goal/dream for your work life?
- Full-time self-employment
- How about your personal life? Any specific goals or achievements or dreams you are pursuing (or want to pursue)?
- An acreage with an orchard with horses and a barn...
- What would you say are your strongest talents? How are you 'wired' and what can you offer to the world (it's OK if you don't know yet, but knowing is key to pursuing your dreams!)?
- IT, SQL, Graphic Design (8 years as a graphic designer in the past), etc. But I feel like things like this can keep me pigeon-holed. I want out of the corporate world. I love working with my hands, building things. I love animals...chickens, goats, horses, dogs, etc.
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- http://www.chickenscratchranch.com
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- We sell eggs, fertile eggs, milk and chicken coops. We will soon have heritage chickens and turkeys for meat. We have horse boarding available, too. Always looking to add new products/services.
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 5:43pm on September 3, 2009,
Joseph Flahiff said… - Hey Jeffery
It's been a while since you joined 48days. How is it going? are you making progress toward your self employment goal?
I host a group called "Baby Steps To Business" here on 48days.net and I want to invite you. We are planning several upcoming free teleconferences on startup topics like: Market Research, Leadership/Influence, Sales, and Franchises. I hope you will join us.
I also provide coaching for startups if you want to accelerate your progress and get to being fully self employed sooner. Just let me know.
Peace
Joseph Flahiff
Sign up for a Free e-Course on starting your own business.
- At 3:09pm on May 24, 2009,
Kent Julian said… - Hello Jeffrey,
I see that you are new to the 48days.net community. A warm welcome to you!
You'll find this is a great place filled with great people sharing a lot of great ideas.
Wishing you REAL success...
Live it forward,
Kent Julian
www.liveitforward.com
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- At 8:11pm on May 17, 2009,
Jay Peroni said… - Jeffrey,
I saw you joined recently! I just wanted to give you a warm welcome. I am glad you found us and hope and pray you find all you are looking for on this site.
If I can help answer any questions or point you in the right direction, please do not hesitate to drop me a line. I wish you much success and prosperity!
Jay Peroni, CFP
Author of The Faith-Based Millionaire (foreword by Dan Miller)
Download the book for FREE at www.jayperoni.com
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- At 9:27am on May 17, 2009, Joseph Flahiff said…
- Hi Jeffery,
I want to welcome you and extend an invitation to you to join the group I host called "Making A DREAM" where we are discussing our dreams and what we are doing to make them happen!
You can also check out my upcoming Webinar "Planning for Innovation" found in the Events section of 48 Days.net
Joseph Flahiff
www.Making-A-DREAM.com
Sign up for the Free e-Course on Planning your Business
- At 8:58am on May 15, 2009,
Dan Miller said… - Jeffrey -- Welcome to 48Days.net. You’ll find this to be a warm, encouraging and innovative group here. If you’re looking for an idea – just stick around. This group is full of great ideas and strategies to make them come to life.
Looks like you've already got a business up and running with your online bookstore -- cool.
Please make sure you read the Sign Up information under my video to help you get started here. Then take a few days to watch the activity before you jump in with your first blog or forum post. We’re glad you joined us! -- Dan Miller – 48 Days
- At 7:35am on May 15, 2009,
Joel Boggess said… - Good morning Jeffrey,
Welcome to the community. You'll find this to be a pretty good place to make new friends and exchange ideas.
There are plenty of ways to get involved depending on what your interests are.
-Joel
What's your dream?
- At 4:40am on May 15, 2009,
Justin Lukasavige said… - WELCOME to 48Days.net! I’m excited you’ve become a member Jeffrey. You have an interesting mix of skills.
This is a great place to learn about opportunities and then put your plans in action.
You might consider joining the Leap group. There are some great discussions going on that will likely be very profitable for you.
Again, glad to have you here at 48Days.net.
May you always work with passion,
Justin Lukasavige
LukasCoaching.com
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