Lots of mountain dew at 4am leads to great ideas

hafleystyles · 07-30-2006, 06:56 AM

I'm curious, if someone came up with a great idea, comparable to the creation of the original blog or first forum technology or something of that nature. Lets say you we're 90% sure this idea would take off in a big way. What would you be willing to invest out of your own pocket to be a partial owner?

mistawiskas · 07-30-2006, 07:23 AM

It depends on the scope of the probable earnings. On investing, I have to look at rate of return/risk, how many dollars come in per hundred spent and how fast the rollover is. A thousand isn't anything to invest if it's got alot of potential, a person could generate a grand in no time....if they can really benefit from doing so. You can survive on top ramen when the need exsists. Any decent return is going to take >$1000.

WoodButcher · 07-30-2006, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistawiskas

It depends on the scope of the probable earnings. On investing, I have to look at rate of return/risk, how many dollars come in per hundred spent and how fast the rollover is. A thousand isn't anything to invest if it's got alot of potential, a person could generate a grand in no time....if they can really benefit from doing so. You can survive on top ramen when the need exsists. Any decent return is going to take >$1000.

Agreed, The phrase "The rich gets richer" is true simply because they can afford to risk more.

Scrubbin_Bubbles · 07-30-2006, 08:08 AM

another website? Or something original?

Undertaker989 · 07-30-2006, 11:29 AM

I'd have to see that person's business plan first. I'd specifically look at partitioning of funds. If it looks like a follow able, sound plan I'd devote the specific amount listed in the plan under the most logical part.

For example, if a person wanted to start up a record studio, I'd fund him enough money to pay the artist for 2 cd's worth of songs or so if the owner had a good plan of paying the artist.

MSP · 07-30-2006, 11:33 AM

More than 90% chance of success? I'd invest pretty heavily. Jah knows the market hasn't been worth a shit for a few years. I wouldn't go all-in, but tens of thousands for sure.

sims · 07-30-2006, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSP

More than 90% chance of success? I'd invest pretty heavily. Jah knows the market hasn't been worth a shit for a few years. I wouldn't go all-in, but tens of thousands for sure.

anyone would... you'd be stupid not to... which is kind of the point, how often does something come up with a 90% chance of huge soaring profits and success?

Its an impossibility to come up with a completely new and unique idea and predict a 90% chance of success, there’s just to much to factor in for that to be possible. Unless you just developed a side-effect free instant solution to war/disease/famine/death your dreaming...by a long shot.

Lord Kain · 07-30-2006, 08:53 PM

lol.. another of your stupid websites ideas??

hheeeheee... have you launched any of the ladt websites you've posted here??

Miller · 07-30-2006, 09:00 PM

i have a great idea for a car that would run off renewable energy

just dont have the funds to do anything about it

Jackalope · 07-30-2006, 09:08 PM

whereis the gajillion dollars option?

because seriously, since we are talking incredible hypothetical ideas, I am wagering incredible hypothetically money.

why dont you just get a damn job like the rest of us?

sims · 07-30-2006, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackalope

whereis the gajillion dollars option?

because seriously, since we are talking incredible hypothetical ideas, I am wagering incredible hypothetically money.

why dont you just get a damn job like the rest of us?

I'll raise your gajillion dollars and bet you 12 unicorns.

halfeystyles, you seem to have alot of ambition... And time, Have you ever considered taking any business classes? There is a whole wealth of knowledge to be had and it might give some direction to your drive.

hans5849 · 07-31-2006, 12:13 AM

i have an idea on how to solve the economic problem, but no one wants to die.

hafleystyles · 07-31-2006, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sims

halfeystyles, you seem to have alot of ambition... And time, Have you ever considered taking any business classes? There is a whole wealth of knowledge to be had and it might give some direction to your drive.

I'm a business econ major. I own my own business so i am putting my drive to good work. I have countless ideas running through my head every day and i've have prob about 20 real good ideas this year. I've only moved forward on 2-3 of them. I just dont have the time. My biz keeps me to busy

The reason i made this poll is because i got one of my ideas. I'm working out the details of the coding/planning with my team. Later this week i'll post whats up. I'm really paranoid right now about it. lol. I think this could really go somewhere so i'll let a couple of you guys get in on it if you like. My biggest road block is always advertising dollars.

Scrubbin_Bubbles · 07-31-2006, 03:49 AM

What kind of business do you own? It has to be legit you know, people on payroll, you claiming it as an income etc.

hafleystyles · 07-31-2006, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrubbin_Bubbles

What kind of business do you own? It has to be legit you know, people on payroll, you claiming it as an income etc.

I have a web design company, yeah it's legit i'm incorporated

Home > OT Graveyard Lots of mountain dew at 4am leads to great ideas
Join The Cult	Tweakers	Image Gallery	Donate	Search	Today's Posts	Mark Forums Read

View Poll Results: investment?
<$0	1	5.56%
$10-50	2	11.11%
$51-100	2	11.11%
$300-500	2	11.11%
$500-1000	0	0%
>$1,000	11	61.11%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

Yesterday, 05:30 PM	#2
Sponsored Links
(hide)

07-30-2006, 07:23 AM	permanent link to #2
mistawiskas outside the box! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 14,992 (#2 ) My photos: 358 Thanked 9x in 9 posts	It depends on the scope of the probable earnings. On investing, I have to look at rate of return/risk, how many dollars come in per hundred spent and how fast the rollover is. A thousand isn't anything to invest if it's got alot of potential, a person could generate a grand in no time....if they can really benefit from doing so. You can survive on top ramen when the need exsists. Any decent return is going to take >$1000.
	Say goodbye to our beloved planet. Because there is alot more money to be made in emitting greenhouse gasses, than curtailing emissions. Get out of the box, then recycle it.

07-30-2006, 08:08 AM	permanent link to #4
Scrubbin_Bubbles My E-Penis Is HUGE Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stratford, Connecticut Posts: 6,601 (#5 ) My photos: 16 Thanked 9x in 8 posts	another website? Or something original?
	All I see is a black hole, and sooner or later they’re going to suck each one of us into it. But when they come for me, I'm going to take as many of them with me as I can.

Welcome to Tweak3D

Login to reply. Sign-up here.

Be notified of new replies to this thread

	User Name Password Save? Not Registered Yet? Go here.

	Home Forums Deals Articles Reviews About

07-30-2006, 06:56 AM	permanent link to #1
hafleystyles Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 807 (#102 ) My photos: 12 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I'm curious, if someone came up with a great idea, comparable to the creation of the original blog or first forum technology or something of that nature. Lets say you we're 90% sure this idea would take off in a big way. What would you be willing to invest out of your own pocket to be a partial owner?

07-30-2006, 11:29 AM	permanent link to #5
Undertaker989 Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,607 (#61 ) My photos: 0 Thanked 1x in one post	I'd have to see that person's business plan first. I'd specifically look at partitioning of funds. If it looks like a follow able, sound plan I'd devote the specific amount listed in the plan under the most logical part. For example, if a person wanted to start up a record studio, I'd fund him enough money to pay the artist for 2 cd's worth of songs or so if the owner had a good plan of paying the artist.
	Barrack isn't all smiles and sunshine! So you don't know anything about Sarah Palin? Well, here are some of her juicy secrets!

07-30-2006, 11:33 AM	permanent link to #6
MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,843 (#1 ) My photos: 143 Thanked 10x in 10 posts	More than 90% chance of success? I'd invest pretty heavily. Jah knows the market hasn't been worth a shit for a few years. I wouldn't go all-in, but tens of thousands for sure.

07-30-2006, 08:53 PM	permanent link to #8
Lord Kain Keeper of the Timeline Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 4,463 (#13 ) My photos: 13 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	lol.. another of your stupid websites ideas?? hheeeheee... have you launched any of the ladt websites you've posted here??

07-30-2006, 09:00 PM	permanent link to #9
Miller Former Alcoholic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Gym Posts: 4,942 (#8 ) My photos: 32 Thanked 1x in one post	i have a great idea for a car that would run off renewable energy just dont have the funds to do anything about it
	""Impossible" is a word that humans use far too often."

07-30-2006, 09:08 PM	permanent link to #10
Jackalope Original Gangsta Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clute, Tx Posts: 4,718 (#10 ) My photos: 57 Thanked 1x in one post	whereis the gajillion dollars option? because seriously, since we are talking incredible hypothetical ideas, I am wagering incredible hypothetically money. why dont you just get a damn job like the rest of us?
	"I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours" -Stephen Roberts

07-31-2006, 12:13 AM	permanent link to #12
hans5849 Has Absolutely no life Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Gorge, WA Posts: 7,164 (#4 ) My photos: 75 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	i have an idea on how to solve the economic problem, but no one wants to die.
	I make myself laugh.

07-31-2006, 03:49 AM	permanent link to #14
Scrubbin_Bubbles My E-Penis Is HUGE Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stratford, Connecticut Posts: 6,601 (#5 ) My photos: 16 Thanked 9x in 8 posts	What kind of business do you own? It has to be legit you know, people on payroll, you claiming it as an income etc.
	All I see is a black hole, and sooner or later they’re going to suck each one of us into it. But when they come for me, I'm going to take as many of them with me as I can.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
great business ideas	hafleystyles	OT Graveyard	15	09-12-2005 11:45 PM