I think they’re going to need many more systems. I’ve built many trading systems. I used Amibroker and MT4. Let’s say you make a system that averages 50% return. Some months it goes up and some months it goes down. Some years it goes up, some years it goes down. A trading system exploits an inefficiency in the market. The more money trading that system, the more efficient (and less profitable) the market becomes. No system wins forever. They should look into hiring more coders and brainstorming more system ideas. Howard Bandy says to write code that asks the market a question and then use the answer to build a system. That’s a good route, tell them read Bandys books. Building a company on one system seems naive.

Do you know if this chain hires staff to clean the gym? Maybe “staffless” means no one is there to help or interact with gym members. I used to go to an Anytime Fitness. While there were staff there, I didn’t need any staff there and cameras are everywhere. With the right liability disclaimers, this could be a great idea.

I know a guy who has a tech company and he hires college students like this.

For me the answer is to sell branded lines of products on Amazon with FBA. If a product doesn’t sell, don’t restock it. And maybe some brands get sold along the way to big companies.

Sure you stand a chance. I once found a shoe manufacturer on alibaba and asked them some questions. They could have produced any shoe I designed. The guy wished I already had a design to send him. You could contact one of these people and ask whether they can make your shoes and what they need from you, such as an illustrator file.

I like the old book, the success system that never fails. Not because of that guys system, but because it shows you can find a repeatable process that makes money.

One idea is to go to Alibaba and find a manufacturer of similar products. Contact them and tell them your idea. See what they say. This is a quick and simple way to talk directly to the representative of a factory overseas. They can tell you what is required and what they need from you.

Not a failure at all. Just a regular bump in starting up. You’ll figure out how to pack the next set honey better. Maybe buy a roll of foam to cut and fit into the box. I’ve also mailed glass in bulk. Get more honey and repeat.