Very intriguing for a couple reasons! I’ve set up a few businesses, two LLCs, one S-Corp, and now one non-profit. As an average Jo, I had no idea how — so I took the lazy way out and used LegalZoom and still do….So far so good, but I will say it has been one heck of a journey. So I will be interested in how you structure your service!
What was really intriguing was your comment about “What you can spreadsheet on the cheap”!!! I just created the most awesome spreadsheet for people that are exiting their 50’s (aka me) that received a letter from social security suggesting we think about when we should start collecting. They give your information and monthly amount if you start anywhere from 62-70. I tell you - the answer is very surprising. There are many factors considered including cost of living increases and so much more included in the spreadsheet. I was going to post it for $5.
I also have another elaborate gardening spreadsheet to help plan out your planting a schedule (seedling or direct sow) that considers zones and frost dates etc. My garden plan has 39 different plants!! So much fun! Maybe I’ll post that too.
I was just cleaning my resume, and realizing that I've built 10 companies in 30 years, and created a fair amount of educational curricula. I would be more than happy to open my extensive files to you, sir.
Lately I have taken to creating project planners to help friends get organized
All of a sudden I am intrigued by something besides “everything else “ we have been focusing on for three years! I didn’t know it was possible - and I’m not even young enough to start again. I am not rich, but I would help you if needed. Much gratitude, Mathew with one t.
That’s going to be a valuable and informative journey, count me in.
Maybe I will advance the project i wanted to work on before this whole Plandemic began 3 years ago. It’s even more relevant now, but I’ve been taking so many hits, I feel disoriented.
Mar 16, 2023·edited Mar 16, 2023Liked by Mathew Crawford
My travels led me to expatriate to Colombia, and its a whole different (but similar) bundle of worms. Like learning a new language, all of reality is the same, just broken up into different boxes.
Living in the mountains, we often think, how much respect really is due to the far away capital?
Final thought, maybe for an article in this series: Is paying taxes to the US government (im)moral?
Edit: actually no, definitely don't answer that one
I could not resist the idea of following your journey for a couple reasons. One, after running 2 niche retail businesses in 2 different states, I have never, ever laid eyes on a spreadsheet. Paying someone else and getting a collated bottom line was the only way for me. Secondly, for having read some of your work, I am imbued with a curiously different mindset-- appreciating your approach and rethink of the business method, much in the way I believe the rethink of retail is required. I am happy to be here.
My interest really depends on the business. I guess I might be somewhat old school I look to keep everything as simple as need be. Us farmers tend to first rig up something and assess how it works before re designing it for the bigger capital investment .
Sometimes I can see how it’s reasonable to get all the ducks in a row before pushing out . Really just depends on the business .
Sometimes I don’t have the time for the long writings you post . Good as they are . I am sure I missed a few goodies.
My sense for the future has me more looking at bush craft videos then crypto stuff. Seems everyone in the big cities are chasing the next Ponzi scheme .
Always good about business ventures . I’ll see what I get to see . Good luck with it Mr. Crawford
Sounds very interesting and helpful to those trying to start a business. People need all the help they can get, especially with all the roadblocks purposely set by bureaucrats.
Cool. Ready for the wormhole here, as we experience the blessing of Biblical amounts of rainfall here on the Left coast. My garlic crop seems to be pleased, although cats are a bit disgruntled.
Sigh. I can't believe the typo was in my title this time. Fixed.
Very intriguing for a couple reasons! I’ve set up a few businesses, two LLCs, one S-Corp, and now one non-profit. As an average Jo, I had no idea how — so I took the lazy way out and used LegalZoom and still do….So far so good, but I will say it has been one heck of a journey. So I will be interested in how you structure your service!
What was really intriguing was your comment about “What you can spreadsheet on the cheap”!!! I just created the most awesome spreadsheet for people that are exiting their 50’s (aka me) that received a letter from social security suggesting we think about when we should start collecting. They give your information and monthly amount if you start anywhere from 62-70. I tell you - the answer is very surprising. There are many factors considered including cost of living increases and so much more included in the spreadsheet. I was going to post it for $5.
I also have another elaborate gardening spreadsheet to help plan out your planting a schedule (seedling or direct sow) that considers zones and frost dates etc. My garden plan has 39 different plants!! So much fun! Maybe I’ll post that too.
What was your intention for spreadsheets???
Fantastic format idea Matthew. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👊🏻⚡️
I was just cleaning my resume, and realizing that I've built 10 companies in 30 years, and created a fair amount of educational curricula. I would be more than happy to open my extensive files to you, sir.
Lately I have taken to creating project planners to help friends get organized
Cool. Looking forward to learning from the process
All of a sudden I am intrigued by something besides “everything else “ we have been focusing on for three years! I didn’t know it was possible - and I’m not even young enough to start again. I am not rich, but I would help you if needed. Much gratitude, Mathew with one t.
That’s going to be a valuable and informative journey, count me in.
Maybe I will advance the project i wanted to work on before this whole Plandemic began 3 years ago. It’s even more relevant now, but I’ve been taking so many hits, I feel disoriented.
Maybe this is what I needed.
Thank you!
Much love, as always.
❤️
My travels led me to expatriate to Colombia, and its a whole different (but similar) bundle of worms. Like learning a new language, all of reality is the same, just broken up into different boxes.
Living in the mountains, we often think, how much respect really is due to the far away capital?
Final thought, maybe for an article in this series: Is paying taxes to the US government (im)moral?
Edit: actually no, definitely don't answer that one
Sounds interesting
❤
I could not resist the idea of following your journey for a couple reasons. One, after running 2 niche retail businesses in 2 different states, I have never, ever laid eyes on a spreadsheet. Paying someone else and getting a collated bottom line was the only way for me. Secondly, for having read some of your work, I am imbued with a curiously different mindset-- appreciating your approach and rethink of the business method, much in the way I believe the rethink of retail is required. I am happy to be here.
I wrote a couple preschool math teaching books for parents. I'll send you an email.
My interest really depends on the business. I guess I might be somewhat old school I look to keep everything as simple as need be. Us farmers tend to first rig up something and assess how it works before re designing it for the bigger capital investment .
Sometimes I can see how it’s reasonable to get all the ducks in a row before pushing out . Really just depends on the business .
Sometimes I don’t have the time for the long writings you post . Good as they are . I am sure I missed a few goodies.
My sense for the future has me more looking at bush craft videos then crypto stuff. Seems everyone in the big cities are chasing the next Ponzi scheme .
Always good about business ventures . I’ll see what I get to see . Good luck with it Mr. Crawford
Sounds very interesting and helpful to those trying to start a business. People need all the help they can get, especially with all the roadblocks purposely set by bureaucrats.
Cool. Ready for the wormhole here, as we experience the blessing of Biblical amounts of rainfall here on the Left coast. My garlic crop seems to be pleased, although cats are a bit disgruntled.
When you start a fire.
Remember you need to fetch dry wood to feed it.
And the larger the fire gets,
the more wood you need to fetch.
If your fire is small, you don't have to go too far.
But turn that fire into an inferno and after a while you'll be marching miles to find fuel to keep that fire alive.
At a certain point, there won't be any timber left to burn anywhere.
Nor trees standing anymore.
And then what?