I did it!

[Warrior74]

I started this year in the hole financially. I'm a graphic artist and editor and I don't make big coin. I'm a check to check sorta guy. My last 3 graphic design/ video production business failed for various reason, the last with partnership that ended badly (I spoke on that before). I decided to finally say, screw partnerships. I'll do joint ventures or have employees and freelancers, but no parnters.

I began the year at about 8 grand in the hole on back debts and 30k in debt total. No I didn't by some miracle pull off the dream client and pay off every bill. But, over the last 6 months I have paid off all of my back debts. Even after losing a lot of my possessions in a fire, I finally as of today earned enough to cover the hole. I have 4 pair of pants and 6 shirts, five of those being work shirts.

I know own my own business with about a dozen repeat clients and I'm getting ready to hire 1 part time employee and two freelancers.

I just landed a contract with a major automotive firm to produce an in house video and this could lead to more corporate and manufacturing work.

I've had no life for months. But I finally achieved one of my goals for the year. In a couple of months I can pull my head up and start to think about women again.

 

[Falcon25]

Been going on ten months, no life, no time or money for women, trying to get life going. Hope I can get it going too. Good job. Anyone who says money is not important for your health, happiness, and love life is a fucvking fool.

 

[Falcon25]

May have to PM you to get some motivation..............

 

[Jitterbug]

A great milestone!

I used to be in the same kind of business. It's very tough & competitive. This is a very significant step for you. Good work!

 

[amoka]

I started this year in the hole financially. I'm a graphic artist and editor and I don't make big coin. I'm a check to check sorta guy. My last 3 graphic design/ video production business failed for various reason, the last with partnership that ended badly (I spoke on that before). I decided to finally say, screw partnerships. I'll do joint ventures or have employees and freelancers, but no parnters.

I began the year at about 8 grand in the hole on back debts and 30k in debt total. No I didn't by some miracle pull off the dream client and pay off every bill. But, over the last 6 months I have paid off all of my back debts. Even after losing a lot of my possessions in a fire, I finally as of today earned enough to cover the hole. I have 4 pair of pants and 6 shirts, five of those being work shirts.

I know own my own business with about a dozen repeat clients and I'm getting ready to hire 1 part time employee and two freelancers.

I just landed a contract with a major automotive firm to produce an in house video and this could lead to more corporate and manufacturing work.

I've had no life for months. But I finally achieved one of my goals for the year. In a couple of months I can pull my head up and start to think about women again.

I hope you were not drunk while writing ths sh!t cause I am drank ready to head out while reading it. Great J.O.B anyhow.

 

[Mr.Positive]

Cheers to you Warrior!

You indeed, live up to your username. It's great to hear good stories like this, men rising up to challenge...and kicking ass.

My only advise, is to remember what got you where you are today. Don't get soft. Keep kicking ass like the warrior you are.

 

[3countriesPlan]

Good job! Yes, without enouh money I don't know how some people can still go out and mack. I was out of the game for about a year cause I didn't have enough money to have really be comfortable enough to where I could spend a portion of my time strictly on women. Keep it up.

 

[Atom Smasher]

Something I'm not understanding...
In your journal on June 29th you said that at the end of July you will start your debt snowball. I know what a debt snowball is, but aren't you saying that all your debts are now paid off? Just rying to clarify as I'm trying to do the same in my life.

 

[runner83]

Good work!

Nice to hear on here about some guy making his own life / happiness that doesn't (yet) have anything to do with women.

 

[Warrior74]

I hope you were not drunk while writing ths sh!t cause I am drank ready to head out while reading it. Great J.O.B anyhow.

LOL. I did dash it off in a few seconds. Busy weekend and a house full of kids. Time to get in some work.

Like the old saying goes, No romance without finance. That being said, an old FB is sniffing back around. I guess I'll play with her in the meantime while I continue my work. Time to go shopping and get some new clothes this week!

Something I'm not understanding...
In your journal on June 29th you said that at the end of July you will start your debt snowball. I know what a debt snowball is, but aren't you saying that all your debts are now paid off? Just rying to clarify as I'm trying to do the same in my life.

I'm still working on my debt snowball. I'm fan of Dave Ramsey (http://www.daveramsey.com/). And I was doing it ass backwards.

His debt snowball consist of the following.

1. get caught up on all outstanding (past due) debts first.
2. save $1000 for an emergency fund (less if you are on a lower income such as myself, $500 in my case).
3. Make a zero sum budget, every penny accounted for and applied somewhere.
4. All extra money in your budget goes onto you lowest debt.
5. Pay off the lowest debt first.
6. Take the extra budget money + the cost of the lowest debt and apply it to the next lowest debt.
7. Continue until all debts are paid.

I started at step 3 -5. Until the fire, as I was getting by...so I had to step back to step one and do it right.

Now I'm back up to step 4 with a solid foundation behind me. In a couple of months I should have all of my debts except for my car and college loans sorted. Another 2 years on the car loan will sort that out and then a few years on the college loans if everything goes to plan and I'll be debt free.

 

[synergy1]

While Dave ramsey was never applicable to my life, I still believe in his general message. Reading his book spawned interest in other facets of the financial world.

Anyway, glad to hear your getting some good bounces in life. you got your head in the right spot so it was only a matter of time. capitalize on these chances and enjoy the fruits of your labor! best of luck!

 

[DMSR76]

Good to hear this. I'm considering taking the leap and going into business for myself, so hearing about this sort of progress is always a good motivator.

 

[Victory Unlimited]

Salute to you WARRIOR!

In a world where many guys just talk shyt------you put your plan into ACTION. Though, no one is perfect, and we all have setbacks (some setbacks MORE major than others...), YOU are one of guys living by a principle that makes men become BETTER MEN.

...and that principle is----Even if the goal you're trying to accomplish is hard------DO IT HARD.


RESPECT.


VU

 

[Julius_Seizeher]

Warrior, you are a Great American.

Instead of putting your tail between your legs and blaming the government, the economy, and everything except YOURSELF, you have taken the hard road that so many spend their entire lives dodging.

Keep fighting that good fight, and know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

 

[backbreaker]

great job man. now let's go get some strippers and drinks


j/k



kinda.

 

[PrettyBoyA]

from what i've seen, 80% of partnerships end badly. people like it because they team up with friends, or it's just nice to have someone be there with you through the uncertain start-up period...

but later on you'll start to disagree on things. one person is doing more work than the other, one goes on holiday too much etc. it's a nightmare

i run a marketing agency and i made a conscious decision not to have a partnership. i only use freelance designers as well

 

[5string]

What I see here is that you put YOURSELF first, rather than females. That's pretty darn cool to see. Kudos brother.

 

[Darles Chickens]

Nice one...got any examples of your work? I'm a fan of graphic design and design in general.

Once again well done.

 

[Don Israel]

Seems like you made it, despite very though odds, congrats!

BTW how many hours do you work per week for your business?

I wish to start my graphic arts biz as well, i'd like to have a preview of things to come...although i am aware that situations and schedules do differ from person to person based on their needs and goals.

 

[Powerlifter]

Soon you will call into his TV show and we will hear you yell..... I AM DEBT FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!

Powerlifter