People posting right now...how much money did you make today so far???? +

[dcman100]

Everything you said goes without saying.
Anything worth having requires twice as much hard work. There are no free lunches.I think everybody In here knows this. As far as other peoples profits, I wont concern myself. If there are some exaggerations of income, so be It. It's not my money. It's just good to hear about other peoples hustles/ work ethic...Hopefully Everybody can find something In here that they can use to make them some extra bread, Ya dig ??

others profits do matter if you're thinking about going into that business.

and just the fact that bullshit like pre paid legal still exist shows there are a hell of a lot of people that dont know. People that called themselves real estate investors who are now fucked because they can't refi there properties, and didn't know much about realestate in the first place means there are/were a lot of people that dont know, etc... I saw somebody posting online poker as a hustle on here. Now, I know damn well if you think you're going to count on beating bodog at anything consistenly you're completely out of your mind. Point is these youngins need to know to discount the bullshit. Most of us know but success stories can be intoxicating so sometimes you allow them to cloud your thinking. I know I did back in the day.

 

[Desert Eagle]

others profits do matter if you're thinking about going into that business.

and just the fact that bullshit like pre paid legal still exist shows there are a hell of a lot of people that dont know. People that called themselves real estate investors who are now fucked because they can't refi there properties, and didn't know much about realestate in the first place means there are/were a lot of people that dont know, etc... I saw somebody posting online poker as a hustle on here. Now, I know damn well if you think you're going to count on beating bodog at anything consistenly you're completely out of your mind. Point is these youngins need to know to discount the bullshit. Most of us know but success stories can be intoxicating so sometimes you allow them to cloud your thinking. I know I did back in the day.

I get you. If you plan on getting into a business, the more you know about the pros and CONS will help you tremendously. I meant, I wasnt concerned on what anyone else says they make because It will vary from area to area, and some of It is bullshit like you said. I know alot of people who got fucked all the way over fuckin with real estate without a clue to whats happening... So I kinda stay away from It. I've invested in property in the past, And It can be a horrible migraine. I try to look for the quick flip on those deals with my cuzzo because he knows what he's doin. He tells me how much to give and how much I'll get back, I dont go much beyond that. If you have any Interest in the Restaurant /Bar business, Landscaping or Hand Car washing.. I can tell you what I know. The good the bad and the ugly.

 

[redcee]

ANYBODY OWN A GAS STATION OUT HERE...


THAT SEEMS LIKE A GOOD WAY TO GO SINCE THE PRICE OF GAS IS SO FUCKING HIGH !!!





For real tho, I want to try to get into that. In my city the Arabs own just about all the Independent gas stations. They own the damn Drive thru's too ... Another thing I wanted to get into..

And I tried to partner up several times, They wont budge. Just tryin to see if anybody has an Idea of how much their income might be.. Or If It's worth the trouble.​

Gas stations wouldnt last a day if they relied on gas sales. The mom and pop stores wont make more than 2-3 cents on a gallon if there is competition in the area. My fam run a store and after 20years they got their own and now making money. They made close to 700k last year but before you get your hopes up, they had to strectch alot of things to make it happen. Too bad I aint seeing any of it though.

 

[redcee]

Man, I been thinking about doing that shit
I used to cut grass when I was younger, but now I wanna do it on a bigger scale w/ a zero turn mower and commercial equipment, I got discouraged because it cost so much. I'm looking in the Atlanta Advertiser right now!
How much you spend on equipment?!
I need to know this like right now, because if you check my post in the "BGOL True Confessions" page 8, I'm on low. I stopped hustling because I caught a case and I'm trying not to fuck up my future in the real estate thing I got going on the side.


Hit me back

If you serious about doing this, holla at me. Im trying to get my side hustle on too. I dont know shit about landscaping but I got a patna who does and I aint scared to take a risk.

 

[Desert Eagle]

Gas stations wouldnt last a day if they relied on gas sales. The mom and pop stores wont make more than 2-3 cents on a gallon if there is competition in the area. My fam run a store and after 20years they got their own and now making money. They made close to 700k last year but before you get your hopes up, they had to strectch alot of things to make it happen. Too bad I aint seeing any of it though.

Thats good info Red. Thanks

I figured they werent making much off the gas sales, but everything else they sell earns a nice chunk. I worked @ a few many years ago and saw the profitability in it if you were an owner. Just couldnt figure a yearly profit amount was all. I know I was living foul @ the time, meaning It was open season every day on everything from beer to cigs to every fucking thing except gas and lotto. I uhmm... borrowed thousands from them arabs every month and they never figured It out. Computer Illiterate muthafuckas got took for a ride back then..

No tellin how much they were gettin to not notice that there pockets were light a few G'z every week.

 

[Desert Eagle]

If you serious about doing this, holla at me. Im trying to get my side hustle on too. I dont know shit about landscaping but I got a patna who does and I aint scared to take a risk.

I'm Not in the A, But I can answer any questions y'all got, Or @ least I'll try to about the landscaping biz.

 

[NCPlaya]

I'm an ebay Gold powerseller (i do about 11grand in sales a month) and I profit about 3grand, and I'm a full time student.

To answer your question, so far today I've made $75 profit, and the day is not over yet, i should make atleast 25-50 more today.

I'm also getting ready to start real estate investing, i'll see how that goes while school is out.

 

[Desert Eagle]

I'm an ebay Gold powerseller (i do about 11grand in sales a month) and I profit about 3grand, and I'm a full time student.

To answer your question, so far today I've made $75 profit, and the day is not over yet, i should make atleast 25-50 more today.

I'm also getting ready to start real estate investing, i'll see how that goes while school is out.

Props dude and continued success. May I ask, what do you sell that much of?
And how can I find that shit too..

 

[moblack]

I don't need a 2nd job. Thats why I went back to school to get a degree that would allow me to make that cheese.

 

[Desert Eagle]

I don't need a 2nd job. Thats why I went back to school to get a degree that would allow me to make that cheese.

Thats whats up.
But It cant hurt to make more. I'm a hustler. It's never enough money for me to get.

 

[dcman100]

I'm an ebay Gold powerseller (i do about 11grand in sales a month) and I profit about 3grand, and I'm a full time student.

To answer your question, so far today I've made $75 profit, and the day is not over yet, i should make atleast 25-50 more today.

I'm also getting ready to start real estate investing, i'll see how that goes while school is out.

good shit man. just curious, how much time do you invest per week (on average) to this?

 

[dHustla]

*bump*

 

[Desert Eagle]

Bump for the hustlers.

 

[Desert Eagle]

Anybody know about any good deals on the fake Jordans and all that shit In bulk ??

These kids are buying these like crazy. My question Is how much can I get a shitload of them for... Imma sell them @ my car wash... NY heads look out for your peoples. When I was up there EVERYBODY had them for sale. Thanks In advance to everybody and I hope you get Big Bread today...

 

[inflewence]

This is a pretty valuable thread. A little advice to those of you trying to get into a business of your own.
1. Remember that when people are telling you about their businesses they very rarely discuss the downside/cons. There are cons in everything. I think it's human nature to make your situation sound atleast a little better than it really is.
2. Discount the money someone tells you they're making by ATLEAST 30%. Most people will exagerate there income as well (atleast a little).

I learned this shit the hard way years ago. I've done a few things on the side. ex. had 2 rental properties, bought and sold cars from dealer auctions, even pre paid legal in college. One thing I learned is that when you're being told about a business opportunity it always sounds a lot sweeter than it really is. There is always shit you're not hearing. Like when I had my rental property. Yeah I made money (not nearly as much as I thought) on the sale of the property, but there are a shit load of fuckin head aches associated with realestate investment that the so called real estate folks I talked to never really talked about not in any detail atleast. All I would hear was "oh, I made a killing on this and I made a ton of dough on that" half of that shit was either lies or exagerations. So my advice would be definitely understand that a lot of folks are exageraters and factor that in along with doing your own due diligence.

I would say your right. I do it, not to look big and bad (some people do it for that reason) but to project success. No one wants to deal with a business that isn't projected as successful. I feel i am successful, but don't like to talk about the lows because normal people (people not into business) don't understand the lows so they equate it with non-success. Now I would say never do this to investors or people your going into business with. Thats a no no. Always lay out everything on the table.

It comes down to hard work. You must work hard to achieve success. Do not look for a get rich quick without any work. Most get rich quick things require a tremendous amount of time, energy, work, and start up money. It takes money to make money so if you don't have any, that doesn't mean you can't start a business just don't expect any profit for like 3 years.

This thread is the shit I must add

 

[Drayonis]

This is a pretty valuable thread. A little advice to those of you trying to get into a business of your own.
1. Remember that when people are telling you about their businesses they very rarely discuss the downside/cons. There are cons in everything. I think it's human nature to make your situation sound atleast a little better than it really is.
2. Discount the money someone tells you they're making by ATLEAST 30%. Most people will exagerate there income as well (atleast a little).

I learned this shit the hard way years ago. I've done a few things on the side. ex. had 2 rental properties, bought and sold cars from dealer auctions, even pre paid legal in college. One thing I learned is that when you're being told about a business opportunity it always sounds a lot sweeter than it really is. There is always shit you're not hearing. Like when I had my rental property. Yeah I made money (not nearly as much as I thought) on the sale of the property, but there are a shit load of fuckin head aches associated with realestate investment that the so called real estate folks I talked to never really talked about not in any detail atleast. All I would hear was "oh, I made a killing on this and I made a ton of dough on that" half of that shit was either lies or exagerations. So my advice would be definitely understand that a lot of folks are exageraters and factor that in along with doing your own due diligence.

One thing I noticed the most is that most people that want to be in business think it's all Easy. That once you become an owner you can come and go as you please. 9-10 times you work harder than the people you employ.

I try to stress this to black people. Black folks ALWAYS want to be in business but many discount the hard work connected to business success.....

It's very stressful at times. I just fired two young brothers for stealing...
Last month had to fire someone that worked for me 7 years for stealing

Sometimes that happens and you have to work extra hard to pick the slack until new people are hired. You lose money running adds and then training the new hires.....

But again I STRESS TO ALL THOSE THAT WANT TO BE IN BUSINESS --- "MONEY" is the BI-PRODUCT OF HARD WORK!

*Also....don't run your business raggedy. If you have a store front, keep it clean. Spend money on proper "signs" and a bucket of fresh paint won't hurt with your place to. You see so many Soul food joints in the place that are black owned yet, the place is kept sloppy. The surface is awful...usually because the owners are more concerned with OWNING something than SUSTAINING something...ya dig?

 

[Desert Eagle]

I would say your right. I do it, not to look big and bad (some people do it for that reason) but to project success. No one wants to deal with a business that isn't projected as successful. I feel i am successful, but don't like to talk about the lows because normal people (people not into business) don't understand the lows so they equate it with non-success. Now I would say never do this to investors or people your going into business with. Thats a no no. Always lay out everything on the table.

It comes down to hard work. You must work hard to achieve success. Do not look for a get rich quick without any work. Most get rich quick things require a tremendous amount of time, energy, work, and start up money. It takes money to make money so if you don't have any, that doesn't mean you can't start a business just don't expect any profit for like 3 years.

This thread is the shit I must add

Well said. I hope everybody can use this info to make something for themselves, Im gettin It and I want to start something to where the have nots can get some. I know times are very hard right now, But I'm steady smiling...And aint Shit funny...Ya dig.


WE gotta work harder fellas, Something always happens...And WE NEED to be prepared for It.

 

[ClevelandDawg216]

Well said. I hope everybody can use this info to make something for themselves, Im gettin It and I want to start something to where the have nots can get some. I know times are very hard right now, But I'm steady smiling...And aint Shit funny...Ya dig.


WE gotta work harder fellas, Something always happens...And WE NEED to be prepared for It.

word life, homie.

 

[Desert Eagle]

One thing I noticed the most is that most people that want to be in business think it's all Easy. That once you become an owner you can come and go as you please. 9-10 times you work harder than the people you employ.

I try to stress this to black people. Black folks ALWAYS want to be in business but many discount the hard work connected to business success.....

It's very stressful at times. I just fired two young brothers for stealing...
Last month had to fire someone that worked for me 7 years for stealing

Sometimes that happens and you have to work extra hard to pick the slack until new people are hired. You lose money running adds and then training the new hires.....

But again I STRESS TO ALL THOSE THAT WANT TO BE IN BUSINESS --- "MONEY" is the BI-PRODUCT OF HARD WORK!

*Also....don't run your business raggedy. If you have a store front, keep it clean. Spend money on proper "signs" and a bucket of fresh paint won't hurt with your place to. You see so many Soul food joints in the place that are black owned yet, the place is kept sloppy. The surface is awful...usually because the owners are more concerned with OWNING something than SUSTAINING something...ya dig?

Man..................................................



I done fired so many sticky fingered bar tenders/ waitresses


I even had one of em's ass beat for having too much back talk.. Also, Black Biz owners should take pride in there establishment. Nobody respects a run down , shitty lookin spot. Clean that shit up. I got the cleanest spot In the whole town around here, so said the health Inspector..

Anyway I agree,
HARD WORK= SUCCESS ...​

 

[inflewence]

Also we need to know the difference between working for yourself and having a business. When you start a "business" really your just working for yourself. To me a real business does not require you to be there to make money, it makes money on its own. You may have to look into it every now and then but you can go on vacation and it's still running. Even then there is work to do, because you never want to just leave something in the hands of other people to get done. At least I don't anyway.

I must say I'm not there yet and have a long way to go but I did make .34 off of adsense yesterday its a start. Don't worry I got other things I'm doing too

 

[Desert Eagle]

Also we need to know the difference between working for yourself and having a business. When you start a "business" really your just working for yourself. To me a real business does not require you to be there to make money, it makes money on its own. You may have to look into it every now and then but you can go on vacation and it's still running. Even then there is work to do, because you never want to just leave something in the hands of other people to get done. At least I don't anyway.

I must say I'm not there yet and have a long way to go but I did make .34 off of adsense yesterday its a start. Don't worry I got other things I'm doing too

I like to look @ It as 125.00 a year..

Good shit

 

[redcee]

Anybody know about any good deals on the fake Jordans and all that shit In bulk ??

These kids are buying these like crazy. My question Is how much can I get a shitload of them for... Imma sell them @ my car wash... NY heads look out for your peoples. When I was up there EVERYBODY had them for sale. Thanks In advance to everybody and I hope you get Big Bread today...

This didnt work out for me but if you got the clientele then go for it. Go to alibaba.com and talk with the china makers and they'll hook you up. Be patient with them though because of the language barrier and the time differences. Good luck with that.

 

[O.Red]

Go to alibaba.com and talk with the china makers and they'll hook you up. Be patient with them though because of the language barrier and the time differences. Good luck with that.

I heard that they fuck people over left and right...

 

[redcee]

I heard that they fuck people over left and right...

You must have due diligence whenever youre making any online transaction but I never had any problems. Its just like ebay, if you dont pay attention to the signs, you are likely to get screwed.

 

[Desert Eagle]

This didnt work out for me but if you got the clientele then go for it. Go to alibaba.com and talk with the china makers and they'll hook you up. Be patient with them though because of the language barrier and the time differences. Good luck with that.

What were there prices Redcee??

I heard that they fuck people over left and right...

Like what/how...

You must have due diligence whenever youre making any online transaction but I never had any problems. Its just like ebay, if you dont pay attention to the signs, you are likely to get screwed.

Ill take all that Into consideration fellas. Thanks. Somebody PM'd me about some site and I'm checking It out, But I'll see what happens with this one too. I cant afford to do time behind somebody fucking me over. Believe me...I'll take that trip to do that job nowadays behind my paper.

 

[Privy]

Delurking to say this is good shit. I'm a 20 y/o full-time student with an AS in Info Technology and going for a B.B.A in Intl Business. I'm working at a full-time tech support gig, but over the summer I'm steppin my reading comp up about investing, stocks, trading and the like. Can't keep letting these crackaz make all the money.

@ My job I make about 30-70 on the weekends for additional support calls, but it don't mean shit cause I'm underpaid anyway. Most of my cake comes from school...I'm getting about 4gs a semester off scholarships.

I've been reading gold and silver is the best investments right now, along with overseas up n comin stocks. If anyone has knowledge about the subject please let ya me know.

Good shit yall

 

[Desert Eagle]

Delurking to say this is good shit. I'm a 20 y/o full-time student with an AS in Info Technology and going for a B.B.A in Intl Business. I'm working at a full-time tech support gig, but over the summer I'm steppin my reading comp up about investing, stocks, trading and the like. Can't keep letting these crackaz make all the money.

@ My job I make about 30-70 on the weekends for additional support calls, but it don't mean shit cause I'm underpaid anyway. Most of my cake comes from school...I'm getting about 4gs a semester off scholarships.

I've been reading gold and silver is the best investments right now, along with overseas up n comin stocks. If anyone has knowledge about the subject please let ya me know.

Good shit yall

props dude and keep hustlin to get that bba. I also would like to learn more about trading, so all the wall street heads please chime In anytime.

 

[Desert Eagle]

Bump..


I'm still hustlin y'all

 

[dHustla]

Bump..


I'm still hustlin y'all

Man, I bought some lawn care equipment but I have yet to get a job! I even rode around and called a few properties that I saw were for sale or rent and needed to be maintained, they already got somebody.
This one guy I called yesterday is property manager for 6 connected townhouses, all empty, new construction. Grass is 2 feet tall, saw where somebody had thrown a lil rock through a window, etc. So I ask him if he needs somebody to maintain property, he says that he has somebody(later tells me its his brother), and that his guy(brother) was in a bad accident and is hurt bad and that I should give him a call the next day after he's had a chance to talk to his brother. I ask whats the lowest somebody has bid to take care of the property for him, he says "$20 a unit and there's 6 units, so $120 every 2 weeks, but my brother does it for $85 every 2 weeks" I call today and he tells me that his brother is gonna keep the contract. WTF?

I do deliveries for my mama's furniture & appliance store and this one guy that is an investor has rental properties and buys from my mama all the time, I have to do a delivery to one of his properties... I knew it was his because I had delivered a fridge the week before, so I take that opportunity to ask if he's got any properties that need maintaining and he says coyly, "I've got 30." I asked if I could take care of some of them for him and he tells me about a property he has on Ponce De Leon and goes on to tell me about what size it is and asks me how much, I say $60 without seeing it, you know... just trying to get started. He says he'll give me a call because he wants it done by weeks end. He ain't call me and when I called him he said he still wants it done, but he's going out of town and he'll be back monday. I offer to go by the property and knock it out while he's out of town. He said he'll let me know. He's got an accent, maybe Australian or something.

How much do I lowball?
Do you have contracts?
How do people pay you?
How much you spend on advertising?
How exactly do you advertise?

 

[Desert Eagle]

Man, I bought some lawn care equipment but I have yet to get a job! I even rode around and called a few properties that I saw were for sale or rent and needed to be maintained, they already got somebody.
This one guy I called yesterday is property manager for 6 connected townhouses, all empty, new construction. Grass is 2 feet tall, saw where somebody had thrown a lil rock through a window, etc. So I ask him if he needs somebody to maintain property, he says that he has somebody(later tells me its his brother), and that his guy(brother) was in a bad accident and is hurt bad and that I should give him a call the next day after he's had a chance to talk to his brother. I ask whats the lowest somebody has bid to take care of the property for him, he says "$20 a unit and there's 6 units, so $120 every 2 weeks, but my brother does it for $85 every 2 weeks" I call today and he tells me that his brother is gonna keep the contract. WTF?

I do deliveries for my mama's furniture & appliance store and this one guy that is an investor has rental properties and buys from my mama all the time, I have to do a delivery to one of his properties... I knew it was his because I had delivered a fridge the week before, so I take that opportunity to ask if he's got any properties that need maintaining and he says coyly, "I've got 30." I asked if I could take care of some of them for him and he tells me about a property he has on Ponce De Leon and goes on to tell me about what size it is and asks me how much, I say $60 without seeing it, you know... just trying to get started. He says he'll give me a call because he wants it done by weeks end. He ain't call me and when I called him he said he still wants it done, but he's going out of town and he'll be back monday. I offer to go by the property and knock it out while he's out of town. He said he'll let me know. He's got an accent, maybe Australian or something.

How much do I lowball?
Do you have contracts?
How do people pay you?
How much you spend on advertising?
How exactly do you advertise?

Lowballing -Never more than half, Unless you can afford to do so...I wouldnt go any lower than that.
Contracts- Yes, about 65 of em now(summer)and a couple charter schools(big yards)
Paying Employees - 2 dudes need there stubs for Probation, The other ones want cash, Just a hustle for them.
Most of the customers pay In cash. I got a few that I trust so they pay by check made out to me.
Advertising- I use yard signs and door hangers, I also put up posters all over the place. That will vary, there are alot of Sign companies that do that shit for the low around here... Gas and misc. shit are about It.

Props bruh for getting the ball rolling. Thats not easy to do In all cases. The first thing That popped to mind when you brought up the Australian guy, was try to make him your first contract. Say you get all 30 yards..... And for Instance you charge him 40 per yard every 2 weeks. Thats 2400 a month only doing 3-5 yards a day for a 7 day work week, skip a week.. Do It again(I would do 10 yards mon,tue,wed to make time for other possible jobs). If you can pull that off place advertisements right in the front of each yard (they look like election signs) Cost you about a hundred for a whole gang of em. If It dosent work with this guy , Break out your Local phone book and start calling the realtors. LOW BALL ANY AND EVRYBODY. You just want to get your foot In the door.

Another thing I thought of, And I did this In the beginning too, was ride around the neighborhood. Always look for houses with handicapped ramps. Get some door flyers and leave an estimate of what you will do their yard for right on their door. You never know what can happen. I gotta lot of elderly and handicapped people that way. I dont have a very big staff working with me so the amount of jobs I have now are just about right, I got 6 guys and about 25-35 yards A week, Cuz some of my Contract clients have multiple properties.

This also goes almost hand In hand around here, Almost all my clients who get lawncare, want snow plowing In the winter, leaf removal In the fall... Sometimes trash cleanup too.

Thats more bread...More work.
Anyway hope this helps, Good luck D

 

[Desert Eagle]

Bumpin for the hustlers.

 

[Desert Eagle]

 

[Dallas Bueller]

Yeah getting fucked in the beginning Is almost a part of business

My bar cost me 120k sold to me be a Old lady whose husband owned/ran the place after he died. My only problem was, I didnt know shit about running a bar. So I didnt see my Investment back for quite some time.
I Studied some bar tending books while I went along, Cause I didnt have nothing to hire anybody with, After Inventory costs and utilities.. I was Broke..
Eventually I updated the bar with new furniture, Flat screens and a decent sound system. That attracted a new customer base, for the younger hip crowd. Now I'm the Bar that everybody goes to before the club or on the weeknights during the playoffs or whatever. The lawn care was the same deal, I bought all the equipment, and acted as If I knew anything about landscaping..Then sold my services around the neighborhood lower than anyone else. Once I got a lil profit, I hired some people who knew what to do. Fake It to you make It was In full effect.. The car wash was easy to do ...Anybody can wash cars. It is expensive as fuck tho.

A lot of you cats could learn from this post alone. Sometimes you gotta "READY, FIRE, AIM". So many people have the "READY, AIM, FIRE" mentality instead, and they get stuck on the AIM part every time. The key is to take action and adjust from there. Yeah you gotta plan initially but don't do so much planning that you end up over analyzing and missing the opportunity.

There's a lot of intelligent people out there who are still making their little chump change on somebody's job because they are so busy in the planning stages of their business. And then there's some dumb (as in book smarts) motherfuckers out there who are making a gang of grip because they just got up and started making moves.

I salute your hustler's spirit.

 

[jae_one]

189.52

 

[Desert Eagle]

A lot of you cats could learn from this post alone. Sometimes you gotta "READY, FIRE, AIM". So many people have the "READY, AIM, FIRE" mentality instead, and they get stuck on the AIM part every time. The key is to take action and adjust from there. Yeah you gotta plan initially but don't do so much planning that you end up over analyzing and missing the opportunity.

There's a lot of intelligent people out there who are still making their little chump change on somebody's job because they are so busy in the planning stages of their business. And then there's some dumb (as in book smarts) motherfuckers out there who are making a gang of grip because they just got up and started making moves.

I salute your hustler's spirit.

Thanks Dallas. Preciate It. Thats all I know how to do is hustle...Another day another dollar until I'm dead and gone. I cant stand to see able bodied blacks struggling when all they gotta do Is get up and go get It. You dont have to do what I do, But you better do something. If you have a good job and your making It.. good, Im proud of you. But be prepared for the unexpected. The way the economy Is, people BETTER be paying very close attention. Hustle hard y'all, Or fall off...Your choice

189.52

I made about 1,200.00 something after payouts ( We did 30 yards and 70 or so car washes, plus bar sales.) But what you got going on pimp ?? Is that from your 9-5 or you got somethin else? I hope you double that tommorrow.