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[Archimedes]

I am personally curious as to how you manage your life, with multiple businesses, a family, and med school. Its a big jump to take, from 0 to 140 animals, and you speak as though 25000 is a 'drop in the bucket' for you. I'll be honest, some skepticism here, but mostly curiosity. You seem to have your cards securely in all the pots, what's your motivation? (Coming from a 21-year old working class stiff.)

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[Neal]

Well zeion, this is mostly directed to you, not you Archie.

To make money you have to spend money. Spending $1000 on a snake, and breeding wiill net you profit but not the amount as quickly as a snake that isn't as common.

Example:
When CG's came out, they were 50k or something of that nature. People spent $50k, then bred and sold as well as holdbacks. They may of spent $50k on a snake but that same snake netted them I guarantee you well over $100k in profit. I wouldn't spend that much money but then again I'm not into the hobby to make a ton of money. I'm in it because I enjoy dealing with snakes and I would like to cover my costs, but anything else is awesome and I'll be thankful for that. Now granted if I wanted this to become a business to live off of, then yes snakes that aren't as common would be needed to actually return expenses.

[Archimedes]

The business aspect of the hobby is really fascinating to think about, for sure. No matter what view you take on BHB's debut episode on the Scaleless, Brian goes pretty in-depth with the layman's terms of how to grow a herp business. If it hasn't been watched by anyone questioning the logistics of a big-time reptile company, it's well worth the 20 minutes or so watch. (Unrelated to my last post on this thread, just hoping to provide a resource.)

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[Mike41793]

I'm extremely jealous and wish you the best of luck. Seriously, sounds like a dream.

If you ever need an employee, let me know. I'd be happy to relocate from CT to FL for you!

[FloridaReptileRanch]

I'm not that desperate, I nearly voiced my opinion and gave a few facts, I talk to Brian mostly about business, though I do have a few friends who talk with him regularly. My post was mearly to voice my concern that you could be a troll playing the reptile forums, it happens quite often on here and a lot of other forums. I don't seek to burn you down, nor do I see a point to bother Brian when I don't plan on purchasing another animal from him. I just mearly voiced my opinion. If you invested this much into the market, that's fine and dandy, if its all a rouse, oh well it happens. That's just how life works.

Hey,

Ok. That is fair. I've been on forums since 2001; so, I know how they work, and I know some will see me as that possibility. However, in life, and it has served me well, I always give people the benefit of the doubt until they prove to me otherwise. I believe it's a much better, positive, outlook on life. But hey, any publicity is good publicity, so they say, and I appreciate your comments.

[FloridaReptileRanch]

I am personally curious as to how you manage your life, with multiple businesses, a family, and med school. Its a big jump to take, from 0 to 140 animals, and you speak as though 25000 is a 'drop in the bucket' for you. I'll be honest, some skepticism here, but mostly curiosity. You seem to have your cards securely in all the pots, what's your motivation? (Coming from a 21-year old working class stiff.)

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This is the third time I wrote this. I think there are some errors in the site.

http://www.cafepress.com/+do-not-med...-dragons+gifts

I will take your comments as a compliment.

I believe I read in a Robert Kyosaki book in the 90’s that a business is not truly successful unless you can walk away from it and it will continue to produce income like you were there. The secret is that I always stay aware of opportunities and I don’t wait for them to knock. I walk down to the road and flag them down. Then, when you have something with potential that you want to pursue, get it up and running in an independent fashion and then look for the next thing. Never become complacent. Every opportunity pens doors for more opportunity. It’s like a web because you are getting into more and more aspects of business and you can start to link all of your personal experiences and knowledge together and come up with new ideas. It’s basically business wisdom but the most important part is just doing something. A friend of mine in the military says they have a saying that goes “Get to 80% and go!”, meaning that you will never be fully prepared for anything in life and if you always wait until you think you are, you will never accomplish anything. Like Nike says, just do it! I owned my first business at 22 by buying an inexpensive franchise. However, it is not for everyone. You have to decide what your personality abilities jive with.

Oh, and my motivation has always been the same. To be happy (that includes family to me), to try everything in life that interests me and to make a lot of money. Money represents freedom to me. It gives you the ability to do what you love, go where you want, and experience life to the fullest (while staying in really nice places and driving really nice cars). Also, it gives you the ability to create change. You can help people and influence good. One thing I love is reptiles and amphibians (well lots of animals really). That is why I am here.

[FloridaReptileRanch]

Well zeion, this is mostly directed to you, not you Archie.

To make money you have to spend money. Spending $1000 on a snake, and breeding wiill net you profit but not the amount as quickly as a snake that isn't as common.

Example:
When CG's came out, they were 50k or something of that nature. People spent $50k, then bred and sold as well as holdbacks. They may of spent $50k on a snake but that same snake netted them I guarantee you well over $100k in profit. I wouldn't spend that much money but then again I'm not into the hobby to make a ton of money. I'm in it because I enjoy dealing with snakes and I would like to cover my costs, but anything else is awesome and I'll be thankful for that. Now granted if I wanted this to become a business to live off of, then yes snakes that aren't as common would be needed to actually return expenses.

Exactly! Don't forget all snakes regardless of the price eat the same amount of food, need the same space requirements, etc. The expense ratio goes down with more valuable snakes and that is always a good thing. So, it costs me the same to keep my snakes as it does for you to keep your snakes. However, mine sell for a lot more money.


Thank you Mike41793.

[FloridaReptileRanch]

Thank you Crazymonkee. I posted some pics in the pics section.

[irishanaconda]

Very interesting! Who do u purchase your feeders from?

[MootWorm]

Scottsdale, eh? That's not too far. I can swing by and check out the legitimacy of your operation. Just for the sake of your reputation, of course Seriously though, you're building a stunning collection of snakes and I wish you the best in your newest business venture. Welcome to the forum!!