Lessons you've learned about this biz. - GoFuckYourself.com

eroswebmaster · 03-28-2003, 01:36 AM

Quiet's thread about the movie startup.com made me think about when I first began in this industry...just figured everyone could post something importan, unimportant, pointless etc that they learned about this biz.

I'd say the most important thing I learned in this biz....DO NOT SKIMP ON HOSTING.

#2 would be not to skimp on content

ZoiNk · 03-28-2003, 01:38 AM

Network, network network. It does more for you then anything else.
ZoiNk

BRISK · 03-28-2003, 01:40 AM

Most important lesson:

Good content makes good sales.

Bad/average/overused content makes poor sales.

pr0 · 03-28-2003, 01:40 AM

don't skimp on buying people lapdances at shows....

that in mind, who's buying me like 50 in toronto?

eroswebmaster · 03-28-2003, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BRISK
Most important lesson:

Good content makes good sales.

Bad/average/overused content makes poor sales.

I agree...my biggest mistakes was choosing poor hosting and poor content at a couple of stages in the beginning.

Hosting just about killed my biz...been with ISPRIME for quite some time now and am happy.

Only problem with as much content as we go through, quality is getting harder and harder to find.

Mr Cheeks · 03-28-2003, 01:47 AM

spend some money and get a GOOD accountant. good advice is not cheap.

Amputate Your Head · 03-28-2003, 01:50 AM

never thought I'd type this.....

hmmm.....

on second thought.... why the hell should I.
nevermind.

eroswebmaster · 03-28-2003, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
never thought I'd type this.....

hmmm.....

on second thought.... why the hell should I.
nevermind.

You don't have to give up the company secrets...I even asked for "pointless" things you might have learned in this biz.

quiet · 03-28-2003, 01:51 AM

kill all newbies.

Pornkings · 03-28-2003, 01:54 AM

You don't lose your girl in this biz just your turn

jake2000xp · 03-28-2003, 01:54 AM

I learned that as a newbie i cant ask questions like that or i will get bashed..

jake2000xp · 03-28-2003, 01:56 AM

Also, you create your own luck. Other than maybe hooking up with the right person, it's just all hard work and good marketing, just like they taught in school..

it's not a get rich quick deal for sure..

quiet · 03-28-2003, 01:58 AM

seriously though - trust no one. everything is calculated risk. period.

Amputate Your Head · 03-28-2003, 01:59 AM

i will never give up the goods.

jake2000xp · 03-28-2003, 02:00 AM

Quote:

seriously though - trust no one. everything is calculated risk. period.

That is the sad truth in this business

eroswebmaster · 03-28-2003, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
i will never give up the goods.

Oh be quiet...you gave them up in Vegas you sexy bitch you.

minimouse · 03-28-2003, 02:29 AM

Start a TGP

minimouse · 03-28-2003, 02:29 AM

Close your TGP

lagwagon · 03-28-2003, 02:31 AM

there is no such thing as fate. there is only destiny. just make sure that you make the right decisions.

03-28-2003, 01:36 AM	#1
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jake2000xp Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 434	Also, you create your own luck. Other than maybe hooking up with the right person, it's just all hard work and good marketing, just like they taught in school.. it's not a get rich quick deal for sure..

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quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	seriously though - trust no one. everything is calculated risk. period.

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