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My First Million

My First Million

The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.

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Community Infiltration

Host free educational seminars for industry professionals to build relationships and demonstrate expertise

Why It Works

Industry professionals are always looking for new approaches and ideas. Free value builds trust and credibility faster than sales pitches

Prerequisites

Genuine expertise or unique results to shareVenue and ability to host eventsContent that provides real value to attendees

How to Execute

1

Identify industry groups and professional associations

2

Develop content around your unique approaches and results

3

Offer free venue and refreshments for seminars

4

Focus on teaching rather than selling during sessions

When It Fails

When content is too sales-focused, when you don't have genuinely valuable insights to share, when industry is not open to new approaches

Real Example

Minor league baseball team owner hosts seminars for other team managers about fan engagement tactics, leading to consulting opportunities and industry recognition