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does anyone else want to kick this woman while she's still down?
All-Star 19 Year Old Gym Owner Needs Help
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- Mar 16, 2011
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Sure.
Since CSP inspired her to open a gym at a young age, with her parents' help, no means of bailing out a snag and likely no business training whatsoever, why doesn't she just add another teal gym to the roster?
- Jan 23, 2011
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theres probably no one from that gym to pull to senior elite so that wouldn't happen
Mom2Cheergirls
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Okay yes I said this was a ridiculous request and I still think so but have decided to share some positive advice. You know I hope she reads these threads and looks at Kiva.org. There entrepreneurs present similar to go fund me but then they pay back the loan. It has people all over the world. Investors then get to pick another person to loan to when the money is paid back. This was my birthday present this year from my husband as I said I needed nothing. I think it is pretty cool - you know what and I would possibly fund her loan if that was where I saw it but I don't do hand outs on go fund me.
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CheerBank
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I think it is like that with a lot of small businesses. The concept overshadows the plan (if there is one).
Also, just because one has cheered and can coach, it does not mean one has any business acumen whatsoever.
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Bottom line is, this gym owner did not post this on fierce board for our money. A friend, trying to help the girl out, did. So instead of lecturing the poster, why not just skip over the topic. I understand that people feel passionately about things and have strong opinions, but we get the point already.
in summary: it's summer and people are bored
in summary: it's summer and people are bored
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I was involved with an online course called 'Zero to Launch' by Ramit Sethi (I took a temporary break). It's basically how to start an online business. Number 1 recommendation: front loading the work. Knowing what your market needs and what you can handle/deliver. Many people (of ALL ages) end up with what he calls 'special snowflake syndrome' where they believe their situation is unique and therefore outside of typical snags.
Heck- I'm an actor. I get following your passion. But the concept of the starving artist doesn't just come from hipster elitism and the celebration from suffering- it's because people forget that my industry is a BUSINESS. And you bet I'm working like a business woman (targeting buyers, prepping marketing, networking, etc).
I applaud her for recognizing a problem and asking for help, while starting a business young. I am concerned with her seeing the bigger picture. Logical when being presented with someone asking people to part with their hard-earned cash.
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I was about to say this. This phenomenon is not unique to cheer. People open all sorts of businesses thinking it will be so fun and easy, because they know about the industry itself. Just because you're a chef doesn't mean you should open a restaurant, etc. I spend every day at my job living this... (I work at a dance studio)
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