What would you advice to a new person asking you how to start in this biz? - GoFuckYourself.com

polish_aristocrat · 05-27-2005, 08:05 AM

I'd probably advice him to not even bother.....

Mike A · 05-27-2005, 08:15 AM

STFU cunt

slapass · 05-27-2005, 08:17 AM

Work hard and the ferrari threads will have a picture of your car in three years.

We seem to have a differernt take on this.

Dirty F · 05-27-2005, 08:17 AM

Start a tgp.

polish_aristocrat · 05-27-2005, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapass

Work hard and the ferrari threads will have a picture of your car in three years.

We seem to have a differernt take on this.

But how?

I mean a typical newbie with average IQ, little skills and no knowledge...

What should he do?

chupachups · 05-27-2005, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike A

STFU cunt

Alien, can ya stop it pleazze?

cool1 · 05-27-2005, 08:21 AM

I would tell them not to bother, but if they still want in the biz, I will then tell them they will have to work 16+ hours a day to make big bucks and 14 hours a day to make little bucks (like for beer and weed). They usually decide it is not for them.
Who needs more competition

Fletch XXX · 05-27-2005, 08:21 AM

what do you do "in this biz" Polish Aristocrat?

KK2K3 · 05-27-2005, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike A

STFU cunt

I dont think he took his midol this morning, he seems very very cranky

Doc911 · 05-27-2005, 08:29 AM

I'd tell him its just like any other job.

hcox3 · 05-27-2005, 08:38 AM

I'm new at this (2 years) and I'm up to making a whopping 40 cents per fucking day. =)

HarrytheNazi · 05-27-2005, 08:52 AM

buy a BMW

Nicky · 05-27-2005, 08:56 AM

id tell him to test out different things and then do whatever makes him sales everyday.....

smack · 05-27-2005, 09:11 AM

work hard, watch who you deal with, take the time to do things right, and don't post to much.

polish_aristocrat · 05-27-2005, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fletch XXX

what do you do "in this biz" Polish Aristocrat?

I try to be like DomBuyer but I have worse domains so I have to compensate it with my postcount

edited: how is that connected with the topic?

Sosa · 05-27-2005, 09:42 AM

that matters if they were my friends or just someone on the net asking me. If it was someone local, I would just hire them to handle some of my work and learn along the way with some other stuff. Anyone can submit galleries that isn't hard, could get them building a ton of se pages too.

Tom_PM · 05-27-2005, 09:44 AM

Give him the "stapler test".

Hand him a stapler off of your desk and tell him to sell it to you. See how he does.

polish_aristocrat · 05-27-2005, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sosa

Anyone can submit galleries that isn't hard, could get them building a ton of se pages too.

actually the thread "gallery submitters - your days are numbered!" inspired me to start this thread

Screaming · 05-27-2005, 09:56 AM

not bother

Barefootsies · 05-27-2005, 09:58 AM

It depends on who's asking.

If it was someone local, or someone I knew a little I'd probably tell them the same thing one of the other posters mentioned (i.e. do some of my work, learn the biz, then go at it after learning, doing a lot of reading, and alike).

It would also depend on what they bring to the table in regards to drive, desire, general understanding of the internet, business models, dedication to keep plugging even when they struggle, work ethic, open mind to change, willingness to learn, and so forth.

This business, depending on what they are looking to do is too complex to take someone with NO knowledge or background from 0-60 in any quick time frame. If you are going to make the investment to take some time out of your day to show someone, you want to make sure they are going to use what you give them, or follow through. Otherwise, it's time better spent working on your own stuff.

I actually have been asked a good 10 or so times from different people over the course of 3-4 months. People who want to break in, or learn it, and always tell me they are, 'a quick learner'. But you can tell after talking with someone a bit if they are serious, or just have a burr in their bum and it will fade as the times get rough.

Which as it's been mentioned countless times on here, a lot of noobs burn out in 3-6 months when their early retirement plans don't work out, or they spin their wheels, and are not making millions.

But back on topic,.. I explain the number of hours I work, and other webby's work to make, or maintain their money. The learning curve of the industry, as well as learning the programs, techniques, trial and error, and ever changing net. By the time they've interupted you a couple of dozen times, and start to see they will actually have to WORK to make the money, they go back to placing tiny classified ads from their one bedroom apartments, or watching infomercials.

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05-27-2005, 08:17 AM	#3
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,622	Work hard and the ferrari threads will have a picture of your car in three years. We seem to have a differernt take on this.

05-27-2005, 08:17 AM	#4
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	Start a tgp.

05-27-2005, 08:38 AM	#11
hcox3 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5	I'm new at this (2 years) and I'm up to making a whopping 40 cents per fucking day. =)

05-27-2005, 08:52 AM	#12
HarrytheNazi Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,164	buy a BMW

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Nicky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 30,069	id tell him to test out different things and then do whatever makes him sales everyday..... __________________ gfynicky @ gmail.com

05-27-2005, 09:11 AM	#14
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05-27-2005, 09:42 AM	#16
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	that matters if they were my friends or just someone on the net asking me. If it was someone local, I would just hire them to handle some of my work and learn along the way with some other stuff. Anyone can submit galleries that isn't hard, could get them building a ton of se pages too.

05-27-2005, 09:44 AM	#17
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05-27-2005, 09:56 AM	#19
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05-27-2005, 09:58 AM	#20
Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	It depends on who's asking. If it was someone local, or someone I knew a little I'd probably tell them the same thing one of the other posters mentioned (i.e. do some of my work, learn the biz, then go at it after learning, doing a lot of reading, and alike). It would also depend on what they bring to the table in regards to drive, desire, general understanding of the internet, business models, dedication to keep plugging even when they struggle, work ethic, open mind to change, willingness to learn, and so forth. This business, depending on what they are looking to do is too complex to take someone with NO knowledge or background from 0-60 in any quick time frame. If you are going to make the investment to take some time out of your day to show someone, you want to make sure they are going to use what you give them, or follow through. Otherwise, it's time better spent working on your own stuff. I actually have been asked a good 10 or so times from different people over the course of 3-4 months. People who want to break in, or learn it, and always tell me they are, 'a quick learner'. But you can tell after talking with someone a bit if they are serious, or just have a burr in their bum and it will fade as the times get rough. Which as it's been mentioned countless times on here, a lot of noobs burn out in 3-6 months when their early retirement plans don't work out, or they spin their wheels, and are not making millions. But back on topic,.. I explain the number of hours I work, and other webby's work to make, or maintain their money. The learning curve of the industry, as well as learning the programs, techniques, trial and error, and ever changing net. By the time they've interupted you a couple of dozen times, and start to see they will actually have to WORK to make the money, they go back to placing tiny classified ads from their one bedroom apartments, or watching infomercials. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"