How to improve your inner circle?

The one thing I've learned is that people that are "self-made" and have a ton of dough, love talking about it. They love it when people are interested in their "white people struggle" to the top. Their accomplishments, and their future goals of grandeur. They love when people can relate to that struggle with their own fantastic rich guy anecdotes. After a few stiff drinks they're spilling their entire business plan from start to finish.

So when I started making good money and wanted to meet like minded people I hit up all the expensive clubs. Not your teeny-bopper nightclub spots where all the rich kids hang out to spend Dads money. The clubs where "Dad" hangs out. The classy, suit and tie, you don't get in here with tennis shoes nightclubs. Met a lot of great businessmen (and women!) there that ended up giving me a ton of great opportunities.

Key is don't talk business while you're there. They are there to unwind. Just buy them a few drinks (no homo), shoot the shit and exchange cards. Keep in mind they're probably drunk as shit so they won't recognize your name, voice or anything else on Monday when you try and call them.

So pretend like its some hot bitch, don't call right away. Become a "regular" at the club and eventually they'll recognize your face, and your voice. If you're even half way charming, and don't look like a homeless person they'll begin to like you. Then and only then start hitting them up on Mon-Fri 9-5.


That looks like some pretty good advice.

I'll add a tidbit. Buy an expensive watch. Actually, buy a few expensive watches. (You said 6 figures a month, OP.)

I remember when I thought it was completely frivolous to pay $100 for a watch. Watches that tell time cost $5-10. Not only was it frivolous, but also pretentious and rude.

I eventually bought a really snazzy watch for $150 after a friend advised me. I realized that the bank stopped questioning me about checks, etc. (Banks have "can lighting" so they can scope jewelry, it turns out... or maybe so jewelry wearing people will feel better about themselves... motives aside the result is the same.)

A few years later, I realized something else. If you wear a rolex on a regular basis, the only people who notice are people that wear rolexes. Those people have a good idea of what you are wearing, even though no one needs or wants to talk about it. You'd think wearing 5k on your wrist would be an invitation to get robbed, but it can also be an indication that you aren't fearful. Think ghetto crack dealer rappers, with giant gold on their necks. I don't try to overdress when visiting ghettos, but I don't try to under-dress when going average places.

Last of all, a good watch is a store of value. Provided the the world hasn't imploded, you can sell it. If everything crashes around you, you don't deserve to wear a president anyway. You're wearing a chunk of start up money.
 


If you look around at all your friends and think they are douche bags......its not them its you bro.
 
Last of all, a good watch is a store of value. Provided the the world hasn't imploded, you can sell it. If everything crashes around you, you don't deserve to wear a president anyway. You're wearing a chunk of start up money.
Maybe wrong. If the world crashes around you, who would buy Rolex? Invest in salt and matches instead.
 
I've always been a firm believer that if you want to be successful then you need to surround yourself with successful people.

Having a bunch of friends who are slackers/idiots/drunks aren't going to help put you in the type of mindset you need to be successful. Think about it.

Plenty of places you can network with like-minded people. Local chambers, industry events, libraries, shake junts all work.
 
Last of all, a good watch is a store of value. Provided the the world hasn't imploded, you can sell it. If everything crashes around you, you don't deserve to wear a president anyway. You're wearing a chunk of start up money.

Maybe wrong. If the world crashes around you, who would buy Rolex? Invest in salt and matches instead.


Agree. I didn't express that well.

I meant that if I'm doing a shitty job at making money currently, I don't pretend I am, even if I still have hardware from the past. I'll sometimes portray an image for a specific purpose... like cashing a check. Overall, I like my appearance to reflect recent achievements. It's also a nice gay carrot I dangle in front of myself.

In a TEOTWAWKI scenario, it's only worth the metals and gems at best.
 
Okay so I'm no guru here, but here's my humble advice:

1) Move out of your basement. You're making 6 figures a month. get a decent place with a good home office.

2) Make sure you look sucessful. Dress like the people you wanna meet. For example take good care and detail in the way you dress and your outward appearance.

3) Have a friendly and outgoing personality. Read How to win Friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie. Learn how to add value to OTHER people's lives. (for free)

4) Next, meet the people. Go to industry events. Someone mentioned San Diego... they're right on the money. Silicon Valley as well. I don't know where you live, but yeah general question gets general response.

If you want to meet generally ambitious people that aren't in the internet/tech scene, check out affluent neighborhoods, find out where the people hang out. Pick up a decent hobby. Polo, Golf or something and just try to make genuine friends. As I said, trying to "network" will make you seem like a sleazeball. Just add value to other people's lives and share your stories with them.
 
That looks like some pretty good advice.

I'll add a tidbit. Buy an expensive watch. Actually, buy a few expensive watches. (You said 6 figures a month, OP.)

I remember when I thought it was completely frivolous to pay $100 for a watch. Watches that tell time cost $5-10. Not only was it frivolous, but also pretentious and rude.

I eventually bought a really snazzy watch for $150 after a friend advised me. I realized that the bank stopped questioning me about checks, etc. (Banks have "can lighting" so they can scope jewelry, it turns out... or maybe so jewelry wearing people will feel better about themselves... motives aside the result is the same.)

A few years later, I realized something else. If you wear a rolex on a regular basis, the only people who notice are people that wear rolexes. Those people have a good idea of what you are wearing, even though no one needs or wants to talk about it. You'd think wearing 5k on your wrist would be an invitation to get robbed, but it can also be an indication that you aren't fearful. Think ghetto crack dealer rappers, with giant gold on their necks. I don't try to overdress when visiting ghettos, but I don't try to under-dress when going average places.

Last of all, a good watch is a store of value. Provided the the world hasn't imploded, you can sell it. If everything crashes around you, you don't deserve to wear a president anyway. You're wearing a chunk of start up money.

If you're gonna wear an expensive watch, stay far away from Rolex. This is just my opinion... Although it's a good starter watch, EVERYONE knows what a Rolex is and lots of people are gonna either think you're obnoxious or that you're wearing a knock off... or try to rob you. You wanna get something like a Patek or maybe a Jaeger Le Coultre, Breguet or a A. Lange & Sohne. In my opinion, unless you're already very wealthy and can afford to have a few Rolexes thrown around because you can, you should seek to invest in those brands above... My personal favorite is Patek.
 
Where are you located if not trolling?

I'm from Toronto.

Also some solid gold posted in this thread. Can't follow most of it because I'm 20 years old yet look like I'm still in highschool but shit this stuff will come in handy once my balls drop.

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20 years.. 6 figures/ month in a few months... Incredible.

Can you tell us more about what you do and how you do it?