DapperBNZ

This is a post about a kid who "allegedly" has an online business making him over six figures a year:

Originally posted by "apricotscrub"
....i dont think any of u would be interested [in by business], even so, a few leads dont make that much money, i have 100 individual customers per day.....


apricotscrub, if i were you, i would learn something from this. True words spoken by wise men!!!!


Originally posted by "SL55 AMG"
You obviously are not too old, and a bit ignorant about the business world. Those few leads lead to two powerful things: Networking, and word of mouth.

....speaking to this person has landed me in the hands of one of his associates. Result: I now have a new supplier/manufacturer for some of my goods, and am saving money.

Bottom line, when someone asks what you do, and you tell them you have an online venture, do not give them the cold shoulder when they ask for little details like your web site address.

Remember, people who do not bull***** have nothing to hide.



originally posted by "aborwick"
Most people love to do what they are good at. Find out what you are good at and parlay that into a career. If you are a good speaker, become a radio journalist. If you are a good writer become a print journalist. If you love to debate, become a lawyer. If you are good at math, become an accountant/actuary. If you are good at math and like to build things, become an engineer or architect.

Most people who make a lot of money become rich because they bring passion, enthusiasm and creativity to their chosen endeavor. They also work hard. There is no such thing as "easy street." The easiest way to fail is to look for the cushy job or the quick score.

m258

in regards to the "What do you do for a living" threads.....

I can feel the testosterone flowing through my computer screen!

haha

lots of ego's going on here....hehe......

apricotscrub got called out on so many good points and no rebuttal (keyword "scrub")

just some thoughts of mine...............

awiner

Keep this thread civil or it will too be closed and possbile forums bans will be handed out.

DapperBNZ

As the moderator said, lets keep this civil. No pot shots!!

Anyway, as for my profession, I'm an Architect / Construction Manager. Most current project is a $255 million Performing Arts Center. I earn over six figures, worked hard to buy a big house, a Lexus, Bimmer, and CLK 430.

As those wise men said, you have to work hard and network in order to reep your crops. Even though I feel blessed right now, I'm sill not where I want to be in life. Therefore, I have a lot more 80 hour weeks to work and still try to balance it with my wife and kid!

Good luck with your research !

Bilal

a you chose a nick like DapperBNZ?

androza

Dapper! An architect! Right now I'm studying architecture in college, and its good to hear there are architects making very good money... just wondering, do you own your own firm, and if you do design a 255 million MPA place, how much of it would you normally take if you were the design firm?

DapperBNZ

Very funny Bilal

However, I did not choose the name myself. It was given to me by my fraternity brothers when I was in college. Look up the word "Dapper" in the dictionary, then figure out the rest.

Androza, yes a lot of Architects do make good money! However, not after "paying your dues" i.e. both in school, and also working crazy hours at work for many years (I mean up to 75hrs a week).

This parlicular project I'm working on was not designed by me. My role on this project is to oversee the construction, budget, and schedule. The fun part was definately during the design phase. Building it has it's many challenges and that's what I have to mitigate (minimize). Still have long hours and travel, but it's worth it.

As far as fees, I can't disclose what was agreed to on this project, however, generally Architects negotiate fees. Some good negotiators can get up to 10 percent.

Keep up the work in school and hang in there. Trust me, it will be rough in the begining, but it will pay off in the end.

Bilal

ok, Mr. Neatly dressed.

androza

I know its going to be crazy... my school, Savannah College of Art and Design is one of only 7 colleges in the country to offer a 5 year masters program, so its going to be even more work. But I love it. I've started architecture classes, spent 18 hours doing a single homework assignment, but I didn't mind. Its fun stuff, I think I might aim to get an internship this summer. So far I'm maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and I don't plan on losing it. Luckily, one of my closest friends here is a very smart girl also going into architecture, so we're sort of competing for being the best. I'd actually like to know where you went to college and how many years you've been in the industry.

S_kLaSse

cool... what you do for a living part #2 ...!!! I don't know what to say. BTW, where is apricotscrub??? doesn't he have things to tell us. I really want to learn how to earn 6 figures in a year. apricot, what's your website???

TestnDoc

Physician..many many years of hard work..but well worth it in the long run.. Just ordered a CL500 (trading the CLK; the 2 cars arent even close), and just got the girlfriend an SL500...My advice..Go to school, get a degree, and make good grades...doors will open, then work hard...good luck!!!

blabla4

are you a specialist or something? cause all those cars in your profile add up to $$$$$$, are they all yours? also how many hours do you log per week/day?

and last but not least, if you don't mind me asking, how much do you make (and how long have you been in the field)?