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by hashtree 4741 days ago
My situation as well. There are some beautiful, and often little known, business models/ideas out there. Sometimes in industries which few have interest in. I focus on long term, sustainable, profitable business models. But they must scale. It works out well.

No lottery odds type instagram ideas which couldn't be a thriving business without being bought out. I also favor long term revenue models over ones that peak and have a very quick decline for all but the top 1% (e.g. app stores). That isn't to say I don't have app store apps, but they compliment the primary offering to expand the audience rather than being a revenue driver.

You see many going for the billion dollar ideas, which is cool. I'll stick with the "easily" attainable and interesting models/ideas that make six to seven figures a year. With the scalability that I require, I can do two or three (via having world-class talent on retainer from time-to-time). There you go, set for life. Do what you want and truly help people.

OP: Good luck on the book!

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My situation as well. There are some beautiful, and often little known, business models/ideas out there. Sometimes in industries which few have interest in. I focus on long term, sustainable, profitable business models. But they must scale. It works out well.

Mind telling us more? Sounds interesting :)

OP: Good luck on the book!

Thanks!