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Originally posted by Ironhorse
lil2rich4u2
I've been reading your posts these last few weeks, talking about losing money in the biz, wanting to leave about 3 times, your relationship with your girlfriend is going to shit because of this, man, I'd feel like an ass if I didn't say: Dude, quit while you're ahead or if not, definitely don't go spending money you don't have hoping for some kind of cash slide. It won't hapen without a serious business plan.
Sure AVS is great, but before shelling out your CC # ask yourself: do you have a clear, attainable and sustainable business plan? where will you get the traffic for these AVS sites? will you have the traffic numbers to make this a worthy investment? is this your best calling?
Note that I'm shooting myself in the foot here, being a designer and you willing to spend more money, but every other post of yours I expect you've reached rock-bottom, then you get an energy boost and shell out more dough only to land on your face again. Believe me I've been there and eventually I had to say to myself..hmm..I'm decent at this traffic thing but you know what? I'm better at design and traffic doesn't pay the bills so...2+2=4 only if you're on your way to the bank does it really count, otherwise it's ink on paper..
My  but let me compile, figure out what you're good at, be realistic about it and pursue it, don't go chasing wild rabbits they are some slippery fuckers..
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IronHorse, i respect that ...
Your absolutely right man, i have seriously hit rock bottom and im holding onto my "future" in this biz very tightly. I agree i need to find out what "works for me" and im going to give it one last shot with the AVS route.
I am definately not in the position to dish out any cash for anything, however i felt it was a wiser decision than spending 2-3 months "practicing" design idea's and learning from mistakes. Figured id just buy some templates.
Do i know where my traffic will come from? Man i havent the slightest idea actually, lol .... But i didnt know when i started galleries either. I just made one and went searching for TGP's that will accept my sorry ass work, lol
Your right in saying i do not have a business plan or model for this biz, however i do feel confident as i have 3 successful guys keeping a close eye on my every step and guiding me. I have learned alot from them in just the last 2 weeks!
I have now adjusted my time (somewhat) to be more productive in the aspect that i know what i have to do, i do it .. and thats that. Rather than sitting here and saying "ok .. now what" lol
All in all, seeing where i want to go within the next few months, i think an investment of a few quality templates will be a good investment.
You mentioned you do design work?
Would you mind shooting me an email with url or price quote?
rich @ pleasuredvds.com