Starting a midsized program start up costs - GoFuckYourself.com

tony286 · 01-14-2006, 12:18 AM

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 · 01-14-2006, 12:20 AM

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 · 01-14-2006, 12:22 AM

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

chadglni · 01-14-2006, 12:22 AM

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

Sly · 01-14-2006, 12:23 AM

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 · 01-14-2006, 12:23 AM

you can easily start a program with $500

thats the reality

Deputy Chief Command · 01-14-2006, 12:24 AM

of course , that will be non exclusive,

exclusive shoots really dont matter for a new starting company ,

Deputy Chief Command · 01-14-2006, 12:24 AM

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

quiet · 01-14-2006, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Deputy Chief Command

you can easily start a program with $500

thats the reality

Deputy Chief Command · 01-14-2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by quiet

: 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 · 01-14-2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Deputy Chief Command

you can easily start a program with $500

thats the reality

oh jesus

quiet · 01-14-2006, 12:29 AM

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

Deputy Chief Command · 01-14-2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by quiet

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

it can still be done today

01-14-2006, 12:18 AM	#1
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	Starting a midsized program start up costs 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?

01-14-2006, 12:20 AM	#2
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	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. Last edited by seeric; 01-14-2006 at 12:22 AM..

01-14-2006, 12:23 AM	#5
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,337	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. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

01-14-2006, 12:23 AM	#6
Deputy Chief Command Deputy Chief Command Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,482	you can easily start a program with $500 thats the reality __________________

01-14-2006, 12:24 AM	#7
Deputy Chief Command Deputy Chief Command Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,482	of course , that will be non exclusive, exclusive shoots really dont matter for a new starting company , __________________

01-14-2006, 12:22 AM	#3
cyber_ninja Twerk That Ass Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 2,197	yeah,im sure you would spend more then 100k on a desent program with 5 sites

01-14-2006, 12:22 AM	#4
chadglni Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: PEI, Canada Posts: 6,924	I could see someone dedicated squeezing by for mid to upper 5 figures but to really jump in feet first over 100k easy.

01-14-2006, 12:29 AM	#12
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	uh, i started with no money. but that was back in 1996. your post is hilarious. reality. __________________ we'll miss you our friend. RIP