The Cookout

[sourgrapes]

I would love to one day have my own online business. I love helping people and my job but the last two years has really worn me down. I almost dread going to work on a daily basis now. With the overtime, the lack of sleep, I am just about at my limit. I am going to start looking into online business ideas and see what I can shake up for this year.

What kinds of businesses do you think will be booming in 2022? Do you know any of the current trends? Do you have any plans to start one yourself?

 

[Ogun]

I see a few FBA's on twitter who's made a few online businesses with Ammo sells (he makes his own Ammo) and another brotha who builds AR's and sells them.

I'd like to see more of us (FBA) sell and make products that benefit our survival.

 

[Kanu]

Maybe you can start learning how to code or graphic design.

 

[SIXDIMENSIONS]

I see a few FBA's on twitter who's made a few online businesses with Ammo sells (he makes his own Ammo) and another brotha who builds AR's and sells them.

I'd like to see more of us (FBA) sell and make products that benefit our survival.

Please share links.

 

[SIXDIMENSIONS]

Blogging.There ae lots of authors and writers who could always use a recommendation.

 

[Ogun]

Please share links.

I'll try to find them, it was a few weeks ago when I seen this brotha promoting his ammo business

 

[Deleted member 231]

I'll try to find them, it was a few weeks ago when I seen this brotha promoting his ammo business

you talking about Melanin Metal? I just purchased something from him a week ago.

 

[TheHarmattan]

I got a friend that sales exotic coffee and she's making a pretty penny. I learned all about sourcing coffee and what to expect from coffee from different areas.

She uses the Yirgacheffe coffee cherries in her products and I must say, it's hard going back to Maxwell House.

Her whole startup costs was about $1700. She's taking in between 6-8 thousand a month. She has printers for custom mugs and she prints her packaging.

It's a nice little operation that she has going. Plus cottage industry laws allow her to bypass all the red tape. Get a food handlers license and sell coffee.

Just an idea.

 

[James]

Now a days many peoples doing investments in Crypto which is highly risky but can give decent returns specially some meme coins which makes mere $100 in to $1m in few months like Shiba INU.

 

[TheHarmattan]

Now a days many peoples doing investments in Crypto which is highly risky but can give decent returns specially some meme coins which makes mere $100 in to $1m in few months like Shiba INU.

Sure thing
The Haze Of Our Lives

What do you think?

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

Sure thing
The Haze Of Our Lives

What do you think?

We are sitting on a load of Shiba Inu and have been since it showed up on coinbase. $100 got us over 10 million coins, Nini wants to invest another $100. She has taken to Crypto like a duck in water. This is for a long term investment and we missed the DOGE wave but that's ok.
There is this brother named Mattew Perry and I like that he teaches about crypto and his position on his holdings.

Mathew Perry

 

[James]

We are sitting on a load of Shiba Inu and have been since it showed up on coinbase. $100 got us over 10 million coins, Nini wants to invest another $100. She has taken to Crypto like a duck in water. This is for a long term investment and we missed the DOGE wave but that's ok.
There is this brother named Mattew Perry and I like that he teaches about crypto and his position on his holdings.

Mathew Perry

That's incredible and yes I also missed to invest in Doge coin as it was very hot and still not bad as stable investment for me, I knew few friends who hits jackpot with dodge coing.

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

That's incredible and yes I also missed to invest in Doge coin as it was very hot and still not bad as stable investment for me, I knew few friends who hits jackpot with dodge coing.

That guy that invested $8k in DOGE is now sitting pretty being a new billionaire, that's the 1 in a lifetime crap shoot. I missed the Dot.com boom but made a mint with FB stock. I cashed out when they banned Minister Farrakhan and bought my first cypto miners.

 

[James]

That guy that invested $8k in DOGE is now sitting pretty being a new billionaire, that's the 1 in a lifetime crap shoot. I missed the Dot.com boom but made a mint with FB stock. I cashed out when they banned Minister Farrakhan and bought my first cypto miners.

Even just recently people make thousands of dollars in Shiba INU when prices goes up by 300%, I missed it and I also missed Tesla shares opportunity as it reach near $1000 now.

 

[sourgrapes]

I got a friend that sales exotic coffee and she's making a pretty penny. I learned all about sourcing coffee and what to expect from coffee from different areas.

She uses the Yirgacheffe coffee cherries in her products and I must say, it's hard going back to Maxwell House.

Her whole startup costs was about $1700. She's taking in between 6-8 thousand a month. She has printers for custom mugs and she prints her packaging.

It's a nice little operation that she has going. Plus cottage industry laws allow her to bypass all the red tape. Get a food handlers license and sell coffee.

Just an idea.

She runs it all online? That is interesting. I mean there will always be a desire for coffee. Millions drink it daily. That was a smart business move. I don't know enough about coffee though but I like the concept of going into a market that is well established and putting your own spin on it.

I would actually love to see a black-owned Starbucks-like franchise get going. I only know of one black-owned coffee place and it is too far for me to get it weekly.

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

She runs it all online? That is interesting. I mean there will always be a desire for coffee. Millions drink it daily. That was a smart business move. I don't know enough about coffee though but I like the concept of going into a market that is well established and putting your own spin on it.

I would actually love to see a black-owned Starbucks-like franchise get going. I only know of one black-owned coffee place and it is too far for me to get it week.

There is a (FBA) owned coffee shop is Seattle Washington that does mail order. I forgot it's name but it caught my eye because it was having anti black racist problems happening to it's location.

 

[TheHarmattan]

She runs it all online? That is interesting. I mean there will always be a desire for coffee. Millions drink it daily. That was a smart business move. I don't know enough about coffee though but I like the concept of going into a market that is well established and putting your own spin on it.

I would actually love to see a black-owned Starbucks-like franchise get going. I only know of one black-owned coffee place and it is too far for me to get it weekly.

Yes she does it mostly online. She has a setup at a Black Bookstore but that's all I know. I live in a city where the metro population is 2.2 million people and Black people only have 1 major bookstore.

I wish there was a Black Owned one in my neck of the woods. There is a coffee shop on every corner. College towns, like mine, with 85,000 kids need their java.

 

[sourgrapes]

Yes she does it mostly online. She has a setup at a Black Bookstore but that's all I know. I live in a city where the metro population is 2.2 million people and Black people only have 1 major bookstore.

I wish there was a Black Owned one in my neck of the woods. There is a coffee shop on every corner. College towns, like mine, with 85,000 kids need their java.

Those are prime spots too. Like all those college kids are careless with their finances too. Just imagine how much Starbucks makes on a month-to-month basis when school is in session for these college towns. My friend's younger sister (she is white) just started working a few years ago and no joke, she spends $60 a week at Starbucks. That is over $240 A MONTH. For comparison, my car payment is $235 a month and she is over there drinking it.

 

[TheHarmattan]

Yes! They are using those scooters for $8 an hour, too 😂

$240 on coffee? I'd make her coffee everyday for that much too👌

 

[TheHarmattan]

Those are prime spots too. Like all those college kids are careless with their finances too. Just imagine how much Starbucks makes on a month-to-month basis when school is in session for these college towns. My friend's younger sister (she is white) just started working a few years ago and no joke, she spends $60 a week at Starbucks. That is over $240 A MONTH. For comparison, my car payment is $235 a month and she is over there drinking it.

I love coffee more than any other drink. There is something about it.
At Starbucks, I only order a flat white.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epMDcqKoQys

 

[Deleted member 191]

It's really not that difficult if you sit down and really sort of commune with yourself and think about the things you enjoy, or the things you wish you had more of.

1. You can do consulting work
2. if you like to write you can write an EBook
3. You can start a blog
4. You can find companies that either don't have a website or who's website could really use some work and create a more professional website for them using wix (supposedly easy for beginners) and then charge them for your time and effort.

5. You can offer to be a social media hype-man. Similar to the above, you contact companies who have a pretty inactive social media presence and offer to help them increase social media traffic(aka followers)

6. You can reach out to people or companies who may need a photographer in your area and take pictures of them or for them (Definitely opportunity in the Real Estate investing community)

7. Start doing reviews on restaurants or shops in your area and come from the perspective that you're a "real reviewer for real people" or some shit like that.


It's a bunch of stuff you can do. You just need to sit down and figure out what YOU want to do with YOUR time.

 

[TheHarmattan]

sourgrapes

Not online but there is cash in the deal

View: https://youtu.be/WYfTt4vxZZ8

 

[Geoff]

I’m thinking about starting a coffee/tea company. Or maybe a hair/skincare line.


It’s easy to source these products and put your own branding on them. Whatever business you have, it’s gonna come down to marketing it effectively.

 

[Jay]

I’m thinking about starting a coffee/tea company. Or maybe a hair/skincare line.


It’s easy to source these products and put your own branding on them. Whatever business you have, it’s gonna come down to marketing it effectively.

Yup that's why MLM uses them. Easy to source and low margin.

 

[Geoff]

Yup that's why MLM uses them. Easy to source and low margin.

Yeah, and people will reorder several times if they like the product.

 

[Jay]

Yeah, and people will reorder several times if they like the product.

I meant to say high margin, sorry I'm tired. Low cost, high margin.

Like you said too, they are consumables so you can keep supplying the product to a single customer.

What you gonna do? A Cool Water competitor?

 

[James]

Has anybody thoughts about Dropshipping? Many people are claiming easy way to make money. I know many of them telling lie but does it is a good idea in current situation.

 

[Jay]

Has anybody thoughts about Dropshipping? Many people are claiming easy way to make money. I know many of them telling lie but does it is a good idea in current situation.

Yeah it’s simple, easy and allows you to focus on marketing. I was going to use it for our merchandise store but I like custom packaging and shipping same day so it can’t work for our operation.

 

[James]

Yeah it’s simple, easy and allows you to focus on marketing. I was going to use it for our merchandise store but I like custom packaging and shipping same day so it can’t work for our operation.

In fact now a days online shopping increasing and with Social media influencers have ability to market products very easily which can lead towards good sales as from my understanding as I seen many people promoting stuff on social media.

 

[TheHarmattan]

sourgrapes

Maybe you can make some beard oil to help a sista out.

View: https://youtu.be/Wz1tjWNnmjM


She was cute...

View: https://youtu.be/neQ6AvOUzhA

 

[sourgrapes]

sourgrapes

Maybe you can make some beard oil to help a sista out.

View: https://youtu.be/Wz1tjWNnmjM


She was cute...

View: https://youtu.be/neQ6AvOUzhA

She is a pretty woman, hair just doesn't make sense though on the face of a woman. In most cases, that is down to an issue with hormones. I get not being ashamed and being true to you but she really should see a specialist cause it is not natural. Like some races do have hairier women... Her's is not one of them. lol

... However, there is a growing trend here (women having hormone issues with hairy faces) and I can bet you someone banks on it. So not entirely a bad idea LOL

 

[TheHarmattan]

She is a pretty woman, hair just doesn't make sense though on the face of a woman. In most cases, that is down to an issue with hormones. I get not being ashamed and being true to you but she really should see a specialist cause it is not natural. Like some races do have hairier women... Her's is not one of them. lol

... However, there is a growing trend here (women having hormone issues with hairy faces) and I can bet you someone banks on it. So not entirely a bad idea LOL

At 1:55 her feet passed my test but the chin is undeFEETed.


But on the real, this isn't going to take off and become normal, so why does she do it?
Attention.

I get called "sir" from the time I enter the office until the time I go to sleep. I feel odd. I like to be called by my name. In other words I am not looking for attention. I'd rather someone tell me that the subroutine that I wrote is perfect, than to keep calling me sir all the time. I don't make a big stink about it...

 

[sourgrapes]

At 1:55 her feet passed my test but the chin is undeFEETed.


But on the real, this isn't going to take off and become normal, so why does she do it?
Attention.

I get called "sir" from the time I enter the office until the time I go to sleep. I feel odd. I like to be called by my name. In other words I am not looking for attention. I'd rather someone tell me that the subroutine that I wrote is perfect, than to keep calling me sir all the time. I don't make a big stink about it...

People care too much about labels and being "different", even in bad ways. Some younger people are so desperate to stand out from everyone else they are making up labels, pronouns, and sexualities. This seems to be more of an issue with the white people though at least in the US. They are trying to get other people in on it though through celebrities, like black dudes wearing dresses, make-up, etc. and I am not on it.

Like I give her props for accepting it but acting like this will be a beauty standard in the future is moronic. There are other cultures that will legit wax their women from the eyes down on their wedding day so they are as hairless as possible.

 

[TheHarmattan]

People care too much about labels and being "different", even in bad ways. Some younger people are so desperate to stand out from everyone else they are making up labels, pronouns, and sexualities. This seems to be more of an issue with the white people though at least in the US. They are trying to get other people in on it though through celebrities, like black dudes wearing dresses, make-up, etc. and I am not on it.

Like I give her props for accepting it but acting like this will be a beauty standard in the future is moronic. There are other cultures that will legit wax their women from the eyes down on their wedding day so they are as hairless as possible.

Perfect prognosis to our collective mental state.

 

[LatagiaCopelandTyronce]

Blogging.There ae lots of authors and writers who could always use a recommendation.

I agree. Myself included:-) #TagisWorld

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

I love coffee more than any other drink. There is something about it.
At Starbucks, I only order a flat white.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epMDcqKoQys

Those Caps ran my sugar sky high..I cant drink a whole one without spiking my sugar level. My mother was a type 1 diabetic and had to turn to black coffee and this fake sugar call Sweet n Low.

 

[GwynShivers]

My husband & I are starting out with our food business. We want to get our people eating healthier & living longer. Ganoderma is a gourmet coffee made from Reishi Mushrooms, all natural & has 20 benefits.
We'll sell American, all the way down to Vegan. Basically, everything for everyone, but without adding HBP, clogging arteries or gaining weight.
We'll also have various homemade sausages, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, breakfast, lunch, dinner & desserts, ALL healthy. We'll also be allergy alert & have signs posted accordingly. Alkaline & Spring Water will also be available. Immune boosting juices also.
We'll be looking into a building where ALL of our services will be available. My beauty products, my clothing & jewelry boutique, my husband's real estate business & We'll be getting various licenses for our gun range, helicopter business, as well as our tax liens & Air BnBs.
We've lots of work to do & will enjoy every moment, spreading knowledge & empowerment to our people. Linking them to being entrepreneurs NOT employees!

 

[GwynShivers]

I love coffee more than any other drink. There is something about it.
At Starbucks, I only order a flat white.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epMDcqKoQys

Caramel Machiato & Caramel Frappuccino were the ONLY drinks for me! ❤ Now, I make my own.

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

My husband & I are starting out with our food business. We want to get our people eating healthier & living longer. Ganoderma is a gourmet coffee made from Reishi Mushrooms, all natural & has 20 benefits.
We'll sell American, all the way down to Vegan. Basically, everything for everyone, but without adding HBP, clogging arteries or gaining weight.
We'll also have various homemade sausages, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, breakfast, lunch, dinner & desserts, ALL healthy. We'll also be allergy alert & have signs posted accordingly. Alkaline & Spring Water will also be available. Immune boosting juices also.
We'll be looking into a building where ALL of our services will be available. My beauty products, my clothing & jewelry boutique, my husband's real estate business & We'll be getting various licenses for our gun range, helicopter business, as well as our tax liens & Air BnBs.
We've lots of work to do & will enjoy every moment, spreading knowledge & empowerment to our people. Linking them to being entrepreneurs NOT employees!

Sista? That is outstanding!!! I would be a customer to try that coffee. NiNi makes a mean lumpy latte with our keurig machine.

 

[GwynShivers]

Sista? That is outstanding!!! I would be a customer to try that coffee. NiNi makes a mean lumpy latte with our keurig machine.

I posted about this gourmet coffee & its health benefits a few months ago. We buy this coffee from Amazon, but will be selling various products from our website, when we get it up & running. Ganoderma also has gourmet teas & cocoa also. 2 in 1 & 4 in 1 gourmet benefits! You won't be disappointed. As soon as I find that post, I'll alert you. ✊🏽B1✊🏽

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

I posted about this gourmet coffee & its health benefits a few months ago. We buy this coffee from Amazon, but will be selling various products from our website, when we get it up & running. Ganoderma also has gourmet teas & cocoa also. 2 in 1 & 4 in 1 gourmet benefits! You won't be disappointed. As soon as I find that post, I'll alert you. ✊🏽B1✊🏽

Alright good deal Sista ⚡✊🏾⚡

 

[GwynShivers]

Alright good deal Sista ⚡✊🏾⚡

Finally found it. "Health Conscious Things". 😅 Just realizing how extensive my content is! 😁

 

[GwynShivers]

Alright good deal Sista ⚡✊🏾⚡

I finally found it. "Health Conscious Things". 😅 I'm just realizing how extensive my content is! 😁

 

[GwynShivers]

Finally found it. "Health Conscious Things". 😅 Just realizing how extensive my content is! 😁

There's quite a few benefits of my daily routine. Hope you find these things useful. ✊🏽

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

There's quite a few benefits of my daily routine. Hope you find these things useful. ✊🏽

Def on the road to eating better, NiNi even turned me on to this place called Rubys Tuesday and they have the biggest and best salad bar I have ever seen. I want to take the entire thing home it's so damn good. Big Boy used to have a nice salad bar but they lost that spot to this new place.

 

[GwynShivers]

Def on the road to eating better, NiNi even turned me on to this place called Rubys Tuesday and they have the biggest and best salad bar I have ever seen. I want to take the entire thing home it's so damn good. Big Boy used to have a nice salad bar but they lost that spot to this new place.

I love making my own. My base is "Baby Spinach". Stopped using lettuce long ago, it retains water. Add tomatoes, 4 cheese blend, green onions, butter/garlic croutons, diced turkey or chicken & top it off with ranch dressing! 😋❤

 

[GwynShivers]

I love making my own. My base is "Baby Spinach". Stopped using lettuce long ago, it retains water. Add tomatoes, 4 cheese blend, green onions, butter/garlic croutons, diced turkey or chicken & top it off with ranch dressing! 😋❤

Sometimes, I use bacon bits. 😋

 

[sourgrapes]

I do like the focus on health. I feel like that is one thing that is lacking big time in black communities. I see way too many young black women with medical conditions brought on by poor eating habits. Working at a clinic, you see the numbers and it is heartbreaking. Black women are more likely than any other race in America to be obese and have medical conditions brought on by obesity. Things need to change. We need to encourage better and healthier eating, cooking, etc. those sorts of blogs and businesses run by black men and women, we need that!

 

[The Haze Of Our Lives]

I'm done with the fast food joints.

 

[GwynShivers]

I'm done with the fast food joints.

I've been done, years ago! 💯