Newbie asks some questions.

[Byc]

Hey all!

Firstly, let me mention that I am 18 and this book has opened up my eyes to the possiblities that exist in the world. Actually I've wanted a life like the one described in 4 Hour Work Week but didn't think it would be possible. I guess now, I know it is.

I was wondering what would be a good way to go. Should I try and search for some high end product and then become a reseller like Doug as mentioned in Step III.

Or should I try and sell an information-based product.
One of the ideas I had floating around was creating a DVD that would teach high school males in particular how to "build confidence" except instead of all the psychological mumbo jumbo, teach them from the perspective of a "confident teenage male" who succeeded.

I am not sure if I would be able to charge around $90+ for such a product considering that teenage males usually do not have a lot of cash, but then again the couple of guys I coached were from quite wealthy families.

Either way, I was hoping some successful followers of this book could give me a couple pointers towards which direction I should take and wether or not my idea for a DVD is for too broad an audience.

I appreciate any responses,
Thanks.

[turk]

Byc,
Great to see that you're starting on the right foot. Desire to be unplugged as I call it is the first step to be free.

First of all don't allow others to tell you you can't go after your dream. Only you can tell if something will succeed or not.

You are correct about teenage guys not having any money to pay $90 to learn how to be confident from another teenager. It's a LOOOOoooooong shot.

You will have better R.O.I ( return on investment) whether money or energy if you come up with another idea.
Do you have any other qualities besides being confident?

One way I develop products/ideas is I ask What (if someone out of the blue would give me) would make my life easier ? Then I ask What if she didn't give it to me, but I had to buy it. WOuld I pay for "it" and how much.

Good Luck.
Here is a book that will serve you for years to come. Failing Forward

[shultice24]

Hey there, glad to see I'm not the only 18 year old interested in this lifestyle and making this happen. I think a dvd, even if not on the subject you brainstormed, would be the ideal way to go. Reselling a product already cuts down big time on the potential profit you can make, and will make it tougher to cut a nice chunk of change with advertising. (Unless of course you can find a product like Sherwood's shirts in the book, which he got for 25 apiece and sold for $100)
With a dvd's cheap manufactoring cost, you should have way more profit left over. Plus you know that it's your product, and you are not at the mercy of the manufacturer/supplier.

[final_id]

Hey: maybe there are a few mASF denizens here? I work under the same nick there and here.

Interesting that the "seduction arts" crowd finds the "four hour work week" crowd. Both sides advocate rejecting the typical societal "ought to" methods.

[diyonisi]

Bic,

I just started doing info products and am seeing some modest success. At first I tried to do it all myself but I simply could not get myself motivated enough to spend weeks building a muse and risk not selling anything.

After doing some research,I finally went with the Ultimate Wealth Package course:
http://digizen.imarichkid.hop.clickbank.net/

It provides good templates for web pages and sales letters you can use right away. I plan on eventually making my own,but I thought using some successfully-tested templates would at least help me learn more quickly. I did a lot of research and this one was one of the most popular and the only one that provides telephone support. I've been happy with this one so far.

-Diyonisi

[Byc]

Thanks,

You've all been helpful and helped me realize theres no point in trying.

I've decided to try and create an informational DVD for beginners who are entering the DIY scene. I'm probably going to show to do simple around the house wood-work projects such as adding a finish to a wooden door, taking off old varnish and putting on new, creating your own wood additions to furniture.

Thanks again.
Byc