671. Rejected, Accepted, We Keep Chugging, Zooms & Calls

Recorded on: Thursday, August 20, 2025, 9:53 PM

Episode Summary by AI

I pitched my $2,500 a month VIP operations package to everyone, but one declined without fully understanding the value while another was excited. One gave constructive criticism, suggesting I switch to a higher upfront setup fee with smaller recurring payments to avoid churn and increase client retention. We discussed breaking projects into modular add-ons for upsells. I reflected on my family background, lifestyle goals, pricing models, and the challenge of managing time, stress, and confidence while building this business.

Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI

• "I can make the greatest use in the world, but if the market doesn't want the juice, then the fuck what am I going to do?"
• "It’s cool to see you like spread your wings and shit, you know? It’s cool, dude."
• "One thing is for sure, though, one thing is 100% sure is I need to reduce hours. I just need more time. That’s all I need."

Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI

• "There’s a road over here. It’s called Gentile. Genital? That’s weird."
• "Motherfucker doesn’t even have a house, but he wants a Lambo payment."
• "Air Canada is fucking pieces of shit."

My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI

I feel conflicted but not defeated. Trey’s no stung, Mina’s feedback shook my pricing model, and Dawson’s excitement gave me hope. I know my offer has value, but I also see I need to refine how I structure it. Stress is heavy and I’m overwhelmed, but I can tell I’m growing through this. I don’t feel crushed like I would have a year ago. I feel frustrated, nervous, and restless, but also determined to figure this out.

What I Did Today - Summarized by AI

pitched VIP package to Trey and Dawson, handled rejection from Trey, received interest from Dawson, discussed pricing model in depth with Mina, explored switching to upfront fee plus recurring maintenance, reflected on family upbringing and lifestyle goals, reviewed client logs in Notion, audited onboarding setup, brainstormed upsell models, considered hiring support staff, processed stress about time and workload.

Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)

Income Today: +$0

Total Income: $19,882