Starting a midsized program start up costs

[tony286]

I was having a discusion with a friend about what it would cost to start a 5 site program , with all exclusive content self shot and a big push for affiliates.I figured also you would need employees, couldnt be a two person op if you really wanted to make a splash. I said easy over 100 grand. What are your thoughts?

[seeric]

hmmmmn. well, we just did it. if you want to talk offline when im not relaxing and drinking, i'd be happy to tony. you've always done by me right.


edit:


we launched in august. if you are doing exclusive which i am sure you are its a little different. but you'll prob shoot your own stuff, so there are variables.

hit me up when jack isn't my friend.

[cyber_ninja]

yeah,im sure you would spend more then 100k on a desent program with 5 sites

[chadglni]

I could see someone dedicated squeezing by for mid to upper 5 figures but to really jump in feet first over 100k easy.

[Sly]

Tons of variables.

How many scenes are you starting with? What's your design budget? What's your advertising budget? What are you using for software? What's your payment structure? Etc.

I'm sure Airek can give you some good input, though I wouldn't rush into a "program" if you haven't dealt with affiliates before.

[Deputy Chief Command]

you can easily start a program with $500


thats the reality

[Deputy Chief Command]

of course , that will be non exclusive,

exclusive shoots really dont matter for a new starting company ,

[Deputy Chief Command]

anyone saying exclusive is the way to go basically has no clue about todays market

[quiet]

you can easily start a program with $500


thats the reality

[Deputy Chief Command]

: one orglaugh all you want


I know many big names who started out with just that $500


most webmasters dont visit members areas before they decide to promote

they only look at the splash pages


if you can design yourself you can easily make some


they dont have to be professional looking at all


you can buy cheap content anywhere , and just fill up your members with that to start out ,

and again : one orglaugh all you want , it dont change the facts

[Monique Niccole]

you can easily start a program with $500


thats the reality

oh jesus

[quiet]

uh, i started with no money. but that was back in 1996. your post is hilarious. reality.

[Deputy Chief Command]

uh, i started with no money. but that was back in 1996. your post is hilarious. reality.

it can still be done today