GOALS Im gonna beat the man in the mirror - Quest for 3,000€ per month in 5 months ( By my BDAY )

[Numndbl]

Top goals for the year:

• Transform my mindset
• Cultivate a bias for action
• Acquire essential skills

Short-term objectives:

• Launch a blog
• Achieve a profitable flow of 10,000 monthly visitors to one or multiple websites
• Successfully sell a minimum of 100 products online
• Import at least one product
• Accumulate a minimum of 50 online reviews (pertaining to products or services)
• Delegate certain tasks through outsourcing
• Collaborate with a FBO (Foreign-Based Outsourcer)
• Develop an online product, whether downloadable or subscription-based

I've got a handful of ideas already (with more sure to come), but what's crucial now is taking action. I've lingered in the realm of wantrepreneurship for quite a few years, and it's high time I roll up my sleeves, embrace failure (preferably swift), and learn from it.

I'm open to spending and potentially wasting a few thousand dollars in the process, as long as it contributes to my learning journey. This investment is not in courses but in the valuable lessons derived from failed attempts.

I envision that once I've navigated through these experiences, I'll emerge more confident, and the outlook for 2024 will be brighter than ever.



What prompts this journey?

• To keep myself on track
• Assess my progress, confront the reality of how little I'm truly accomplishing, and ideally, respond accordingly
• The potential sole escape from the rat race

 

[Blazershb]

Can I join your team to beat this goal?

 

[Idoligna]

Wishing you the best on your journey - I'm really admiring the mindset you bring to it.

 

[Number1Bad]

Best of luck on your goal dude!

 

[SelfDev]

Best of luck. I'm following your progress.

 

[Suruct]

Wow! I admire your courage. I'm following your journey and wish you the best of luck.

 

[TwitEdit]

Instead of opting for a blog, consider creating an e-commerce site. You'll attract traffic in the same way—through SEO—but with the potential for higher earnings. Blogs often don't generate significant revenue within the timeframe you're considering. SEO can work wonders for dropshipping sites, especially in niches that haven't been heavily explored yet.

 

[Tarasuff]

Instead of opting for a blog, consider creating an e-commerce site. You'll attract traffic in the same way—through SEO—but with the potential for higher earnings. Blogs often don't generate significant revenue within the timeframe you're considering. SEO can work wonders for dropshipping sites, especially in niches that haven't been heavily explored yet.

"Would you like to share some of your thoughts? I'm open to collaborating if you're interested

 

[Numndbl]

Wishing you the best on your journey - I'm really admiring the mindset you bring to it.

Make no mistake: I have a humble approach, and the aim is to develop one that's out of this world.

Wow! I admire your courage. I'm following your journey and wish you the best of luck.

"I haven't found the bravery yet, though starting a thread on BHW is simple. The real courage will come after 249 days of relentless effort, with no excuses, even if there are no results.

Instead of opting for a blog, consider creating an e-commerce site. You'll attract traffic in the same way—through SEO—but with the potential for higher earnings. Blogs often don't generate significant revenue within the timeframe you're considering. SEO can work wonders for dropshipping sites, especially in niches that haven't been heavily explored yet.

Appreciate it, I'll keep that in mind. Dropshipping hasn't really caught my interest, but if I come across something worthwhile (or if someone sends me some useful leads/resources privately), I might explore it eventually. For now, I'm focused on my current projects. More updates on that soon.

 

[Numndbl]

Last Week's Summary:

11/06: Spent around 1.5 hours working on WPForms and CSS (not my favorite task).
12/06: Worked on footers, HTTPS setup, and answering some FAQs. WordPress feels chaotic to me (about 2.5 hours).
13/06: Finished the FAQ section and a few other website elements. Paid for a logo, though it took me 40 minutes just to compare freelancers and fill out the form (roughly 2 hours).
14/06: Attempted to set up an email address (hosting issues), will finalize tomorrow. Reviewed the logo options from the freelancer—most were poor, but one was decent enough to use (around 35 minutes).
15/06: Responded to the logo freelancer. Briefly looked into GDPR for WordPress, cookies, etc. Thought about pricing and created a table. Not much work done, mostly just going through the motions (about 1.5 hours).
16/06: Took a break.
17/06: Another day off.
18/06: Completed the pricing features and page, added two more questions to the FAQ (around 1 hour 40 minutes).

Observations:

I used to think that those detailing their website-building process on BHW for weeks were just going through the motions. I still believe that, without customer validation, it's just busywork—but it’s clear now how time-consuming this all really is.
About half of the work on the website was already done the week before I started this journey. Now, after roughly two weeks of effort, the site is finally starting to look polished and complete (though it took too long!).
I won't escape the rat race by only dedicating 9 hours a week to my entrepreneurial journey.
Goals for the Coming Week:

Complete compliance pages.
Set up and link an email address to my website.
Launch an ad to gauge how long it takes and how much it costs to get a lead (everything before this is just busywork).
After that (no need to do it beforehand): integrate a payment method on the website.
Have a great week, everyone! Keep hustling!

 

[Mamba]

Keeping an eye on this.

 

[Iamgi]

"Wishing you success! Keeping tabs on this."

 

[Suruct]

Last Week's Summary:

11/06: Spent around 1.5 hours working on WPForms and CSS (not my favorite task).
12/06: Worked on footers, HTTPS setup, and answering some FAQs. WordPress feels chaotic to me (about 2.5 hours).
13/06: Finished the FAQ section and a few other website elements. Paid for a logo, though it took me 40 minutes just to compare freelancers and fill out the form (roughly 2 hours).
14/06: Attempted to set up an email address (hosting issues), will finalize tomorrow. Reviewed the logo options from the freelancer—most were poor, but one was decent enough to use (around 35 minutes).
15/06: Responded to the logo freelancer. Briefly looked into GDPR for WordPress, cookies, etc. Thought about pricing and created a table. Not much work done, mostly just going through the motions (about 1.5 hours).
16/06: Took a break.
17/06: Another day off.
18/06: Completed the pricing features and page, added two more questions to the FAQ (around 1 hour 40 minutes).

Observations:

I used to think that those detailing their website-building process on BHW for weeks were just going through the motions. I still believe that, without customer validation, it's just busywork—but it’s clear now how time-consuming this all really is.
About half of the work on the website was already done the week before I started this journey. Now, after roughly two weeks of effort, the site is finally starting to look polished and complete (though it took too long!).
I won't escape the rat race by only dedicating 9 hours a week to my entrepreneurial journey.
Goals for the Coming Week:

Complete compliance pages.
Set up and link an email address to my website.
Launch an ad to gauge how long it takes and how much it costs to get a lead (everything before this is just busywork).
After that (no need to do it beforehand): integrate a payment method on the website.
Have a great week, everyone! Keep hustling!

Fake it till you make it’ holds true, especially when the actions you're aiming for don't come naturally yet. Fortunately, it takes just 21 days to build a new habit. We believe in you. Stay persistent.

 

[AirBroadcast]

Wishing you success on your journey! I look forward to seeing you reach the goals you're striving for.

 

[Numndbl]

Last Week's Summary:

19/06: I believe the website is finished. My web host still hasn't set up the emails (after four days), so I’m stuck—or at least I feel like I am. (~30 minutes)
20/06: Added some details, but ultimately, it felt like just busywork. (~40 minutes)
21/06: Enhanced the contact form and created my first ad ever (pending Google approval). (~1 hour 55 minutes)
22/06: Can’t recall what I did—might have been more busywork.
23/06: Day off. Just checked if my ad was active, but it wasn't yet.
24/06: Day off / see below
I came home after midnight (technically the early hours of 25/06). My computer had connectivity issues and required multiple reboots. During this time, I thought, "What if I received an email from a potential customer?" When I finally opened Outlook, I had an email from a potential customer!

I got up feeling excited, thinking "Yes!" but also wondering, "What now?" My reaction could have been more positive. Instead, I just played chess online. I’m unsure how to respond to the customer—I don't even know if she has reviewed the pricing or if she intends to purchase. I’ll likely send an email today to apologize and let her know that the store isn’t open yet. I didn't reply last night at 1am because I want to present myself as a stable and professional store owner.

I plan to wait and see if I get another lead before responding to this one and setting up operating guidelines for myself and future VAs.

Regarding Google Ads, I saw 5 clicks and 61 impressions with a CPC of €0.20 and total costs of €0.98. Most impressions were on mobile phones (90%), which was higher than expected. It seems my priority should be optimizing my website for smartphones rather than computers. I’m not yet familiar with AdWords beyond this, and I don’t have tracking on my site to understand which clicks converted or the customer journey.

I’m guessing the Google Analytics numbers might be skewed by my own activity on the site.

I have a few questions:

Is it professional to send a PayPal.me link to customers?
Should I ask for full payment upfront or 50% in advance and the rest upon delivery? (I’m leaning towards the latter.)
If I can’t fully deliver, how can I ensure I get paid for the work I’ve completed?
I don’t have a company setup or compliance page yet. I need to sort all of this out before accepting customers and payments.
The ad was set to end today (I planned for three days), but I’ll extend it slightly to see if I receive another email before deciding on the next steps.

I’m trying my hand at copywriting: "How I Got My First €750+ Lead with a €1 Ad Budget." How does that sound? Any suggestions for improvement? Apologies if it seems like bragging, but I need to develop this skill at some point. I usually come across as quite humble and reserved.

24/06: Got my first lead ever.

Wow.

 

[Hungswer]

Top goals for the year:

• Transform my mindset
• Cultivate a bias for action
• Acquire essential skills

Short-term objectives:

• Launch a blog
• Achieve a profitable flow of 10,000 monthly visitors to one or multiple websites
• Successfully sell a minimum of 100 products online
• Import at least one product
• Accumulate a minimum of 50 online reviews (pertaining to products or services)
• Delegate certain tasks through outsourcing
• Collaborate with a FBO (Foreign-Based Outsourcer)
• Develop an online product, whether downloadable or subscription-based

I really admire this mindset; growth only comes from taking action. I’ve struggled with self-doubt and inaction myself, and it’s something I deeply dislike.

Until recently, that frustration only seemed to push me into procrastination. The shift came when I watched a YouTube video where the speaker said:

“To be successful, you have to eliminate the parts of yourself that hold you back. The only way to do that is by taking actions that those parts resist.”

It’s easy to spend all day watching YouTube and getting caught up in fleeting dopamine hits, but it’s much harder to overcome the part of you that craves those distractions. It’s about transforming that part of yourself and embracing a new, more focused energy and mindset.









I've got a handful of ideas already (with more sure to come), but what's crucial now is taking action. I've lingered in the realm of wantrepreneurship for quite a few years, and it's high time I roll up my sleeves, embrace failure (preferably swift), and learn from it.

I'm open to spending and potentially wasting a few thousand dollars in the process, as long as it contributes to my learning journey. This investment is not in courses but in the valuable lessons derived from failed attempts.

I envision that once I've navigated through these experiences, I'll emerge more confident, and the outlook for 2024 will be brighter than ever.



What prompts this journey?

• To keep myself on track
• Assess my progress, confront the reality of how little I'm truly accomplishing, and ideally, respond accordingly
• The potential sole escape from the rat race

I really admire this mindset; growth only comes from taking action. I’ve struggled with self-doubt and inaction myself, and it’s something I deeply dislike.

Until recently, that frustration only seemed to push me into procrastination. The shift came when I watched a YouTube video where the speaker said:

“To be successful, you have to eliminate the parts of yourself that hold you back. The only way to do that is by taking actions that those parts resist.”

It’s easy to spend all day watching YouTube and getting caught up in fleeting dopamine hits, but it’s much harder to overcome the part of you that craves those distractions. It’s about transforming that part of yourself and embracing a new, more focused energy and mindset.

 

[Numndbl]

@Sweetrevenge and @AutomationIsKey: Thank you for the insightful and encouraging words!

Apologies for posting two days in a row, but I wanted to share an update.

25/06: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th leads of my life

I checked Outlook when I got home from work, expecting maybe one email, but instead, I had three!

I’m not sure if the customers fully read the landing page or if they’re on board with the pricing, as their requests are somewhat vague. Still, it feels like validation, and there’s potential for a few of these leads to convert, which means I should definitely continue with this project.

I’ll pause the ad for now to focus on getting legally settled, studying the field further, and possibly starting other side projects.

One thing I don’t understand: According to Analytics, people spend less than a minute on the website. How is it that they manage to quickly read the landing page, fill out the form, and then leave so fast?

 

[Numndbl]

Last Week's Recap:

25/06: Posted on BHW
26/06: Continued posting on BHW and researched blog post writers on various platforms
27/06: Similar to the previous day
28/06: Day off
29/06: Day off
30/06: Day off
01/07: Day off
02/07: Mostly off, just a quick post on BHW
I’m at 10% of my journey (referring to the timeline, not revenue target).

Reasons to Be Proud:

I’ve created an engaging website (Project #3). Now focusing on compliance before moving forward.
Planning to contact freelancers tomorrow to write blog articles.
Reasons to Improve:

Many days off
I equate receiving emails with customer validation. Is that accurate? While I’m not yet set up to receive payments, I wonder if receiving emails alone truly means validation without actual sales.
Goals for the Coming Week:

Continue with the two tasks mentioned above.
June Stats:

#1 Blog (event-focused): 76 users / 614 events (?) / 1m14s AET / 1 article
#2 Blog (evergreen niche): 23 users / 111 events / 0m41s AET / 9 articles
#3 E-commerce (service): 15 users / Metrics not shared due to potential bias / 4 emails from €2 or €3 spent on ads
Monthly Revenue: €0

 

[Gaucompa]

I’m keeping track.

 

[Numndbl]

Last Week's Recap:

03/07: Reviewed blog post writers on platforms and paid one for an article.
04/07: Paid for two articles from two different freelancers.
05/07: Contacted one freelancer and paid another for an article. Planned to reach out to at least five more freelancers tomorrow.
06/07: Day off due to illness.
07/07: Found 8 emails in my ‘business’ inbox, including the first two articles from freelancers. Paid for one more article (~1 hour).
08/07: Paid for an article from a freelancer I contacted the day before (otherwise a day off).
09/07: Reviewed two articles, revised some post titles, and added two articles to WordPress.
There are approximately 222 days remaining in the challenge.

This week saw minimal progress (only purchasing 8 articles).
However, the knowledge and experience gained are invaluable compared to where I was just a month ago.

Remarks:

It’s amusing how opening Outlook has become part of my routine when I start my computer, even though I’ve always used (and still do) Gmail for personal accounts.

Questions: What’s the best strategy for publishing articles? To simplify, if there are two levels of post quality (1 = top-quality, comprehensive, reference guides; 2 = long-tail content), what order should they be published in?

111222222222222222: Publish the best articles first to establish quality, then add more content to drive traffic towards these top articles.
22222222222222111: Publish a lot of content initially to build some authority, then introduce high-quality articles later while updating earlier content to higher standards.
Or does it not matter?
I’m struggling with intensity: I should be able to order fifteen to twenty articles each evening, but I’m currently managing only two or three. It’s a start, and hopefully, a good one, but I aim to improve.