What "Going All In" For 1 Year Looks Like

Karston Fox
3 Sept 202419:52

Summary

TLDRThe video script narrates the rollercoaster journey of an entrepreneur striving to make a million dollars in a year. Despite a rigorous daily routine and multiple business attempts, including a marketing agency for pest control companies and solar companies, the endeavor initially fails. After a period of setbacks and financial struggles, the entrepreneur pivots to B2B lead generation, experiences a breakthrough, and eventually finds success, underscoring the importance of perseverance and adaptability.

Takeaways

  • 🏋️‍♂️ Consistent daily habits like gym, cold showers, visualization, meditation, and protein shakes were part of the speaker's routine.
  • 🎯 The speaker set a goal to make a million dollars in a year and documented the journey.
  • 📈 Started a marketing agency focused on helping pest control companies get more bed bug treatments.
  • 💡 Got the first sales call by sending emails, LinkedIn requests, and Facebook messages.
  • 💸 Lost money on the first deal due to poor management of the advertising account.
  • 📱 Discovered the power of texting for business through a tool called Go High Level to increase sales calls.
  • 🏡 Moved out of his parents' basement into a dream apartment after initial business success.
  • 📉 Faced challenges in fulfilling customer needs for solar company ads, leading to customer loss.
  • 💼 Had to get a regular job after business struggles, which was a frustrating experience.
  • 🔄 Pivoted to B2B lead generation and had success initially but faced the same fulfillment issues.
  • 🚫 Decided to shut down the business at the end of the year due to ongoing struggles with fulfillment and customer satisfaction.

Q & A

  • What was the main goal Carson set for himself at the beginning of his journey?

    -Carson's main goal was to make a million dollars in one year.

  • What daily habits did Carson adopt to improve his chances of success?

    -Carson adopted daily habits such as going to the gym, taking cold showers, visualization, meditation, and drinking protein shakes.

  • What was the first business idea Carson pursued?

    -The first business idea Carson pursued was starting a marketing agency geared towards helping pest control companies get more bed bug treatments.

  • How did Carson initially attempt to acquire customers for his marketing agency?

    -Carson initially tried to acquire customers by sending emails, LinkedIn requests, and Facebook messages.

  • What was the outcome of Carson's first sales call and why was it significant?

    -The first sales call went surprisingly well as the potential customer shared his problems, but he did not become a customer. It was significant because it gave Carson insight into the challenges he might face in sales.

  • What was the issue Carson faced with his first customer in the pest control business?

    -The first customer was not satisfied with the quality of leads provided, resulting in Carson refunding the customer's money and losing $850 on the deal.

  • How did Carson increase the number of sales calls he was getting?

    -Carson increased the number of sales calls by using a tool called Go High Level to automatically text people, which resulted in more responses than emails or social media messages.

  • What major shift in business strategy did Carson make after his initial failure with the pest control business?

    -After the initial failure, Carson shifted his focus to reaching out to solar companies and later to B2B lead generation.

  • What was the turning point that led to Carson's success after a period of struggle?

    -The turning point was when Carson decided to go all in again in late March 2022, after giving up his job and other ventures, which led to him making $8,900 in two weeks.

  • What advice does Carson give to people who are struggling to see immediate results in their business ventures?

    -Carson advises not to give into get-rich-quick schemes and to know when to quit a particular avenue, but not the dream or idea. He emphasizes the importance of persistence and adjusting strategies as needed.

  • How did Carson's earnings progress over the years after starting his business journey?

    -In the first year, Carson made $50,000 but ended up with almost nothing. In the second year, he made $150,000, and in the third year, he made $500,000. He hopes to make a million by the end of the current year.

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