Side Hustle
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- SteveJobs11
Had an idea about 10 years ago while getting my first biz off the ground. Acquired a domain name for $450 and have gotten offers of $35k plus for it.
Finally solidified the idea and started the project in January 2017. Soft-launched a year and a half ago only to find out someone purchased the trademark for that name underneath me. Spent 8+ months, two attorneys, and thousands to acquire it.
Decided after some time to pivot and completely overhauled the business idea earlier this year and will be launching next month if all goes well...
Countless 14-16 hr days for months on end the last 4 years, often leaving only to get groceries. All the while learning about self and how to create an environment to keep myself motivated and free of distractions. Very little interaction with others all in an effort to finish this exceedingly ambitious project. All while friends of the past move on with their lives, have children, buy homes, etc. Let's see if it was all worth it..
- I can see your balls from Ontario, Canada @SteveJobs!
Here's hoping!
*thumbsup*ideaist - genuine intrigue..Fax_Benson
- @Fax_Benson & I will sign non-disclosure agreements if you place your idea(s) in these notes.
: )ideaist - Well this kind of determination gets you success. Good luck and let us know what you got after you launch!grafician
- thanks and will do. it'll be a slow launch doing small ad buys to ensure everything scales properlySteveJobs
- yeah sounds like you're putting in the time and effort. Sincerely hope it pays off for you. Report back.ben_
- username checks outKrassy
- Good luck. Is that a consumer or b2b?zaq
- Thanks ben_
zaq, it's b2c saasSteveJobs - It sounds more interesting than having kids and buying homes (sorry parents of QBN)garbage
- I've lucked into a few good decisions in my life (that domain may be one) & the decision to dedicate years of my life to this project may turn out to be anotherSteveJobs
- Sounds great best of luck, would love to hear more about it. Are you working on it solo?pedromendez
- Thanks. Yeah it's just me :)SteveJobs
- So... U should have sold at 35k and moved on?deathboy
- Haha, exactly! Nah, I think the experience, in many ways, has been very rewarding on so many levels so selling the domain would have been a bad idea.SteveJobs
- I can see your balls from Ontario, Canada @SteveJobs!