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That's basically what I've been doing the past few years and the reason why I've rejected previous offers. My thought process has been, why accept $XXXk when I'll just earn it anyway within X years and I'll still have the business.

I have launched a few things during the past few years which are also generating revenue, but my latest idea will require a lot more time, focus & marketing spend to get off the ground. Also, it would be very nice to be able to pay off my mortgage & have a decent cushion in the bank.