Plan on everything costing twice as much and taking twice as long when running a business. My old employer (business owner) told me this when I struck out on my own to start my own business. It was good advice I didn’t take when I started

I got the chance to work directly with the founder of Domino’s pizza for a couple years. One of the most impressionable things he said to me was: “Treat every customer like they’re you’re most important customer and your business will grow by 50% a year without spending a dollar on advertising.”

I really think it is true - just do the little things, care more, and word of mouth and referrals will propel you a long way.

“Stop pricing at what YOU can afford”

“Give away WHAT and sell HOW”

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These two have made me tens of thousands of dollars over the years.

Do what you say you are going to do.

You don’t learn anything when your the one talking.

Use OPM (other people’s money). Always have cash reserves- real estate isn’t a “buy a house with $0 game.”