Business Model part 2
- BLACK ONYX TV
- Sep 28
- 20 min read
Updated: Oct 1
Failures & Lessons**
### **Your “Failure” Story**
* **Original Slap Magazine Model:** Modeled after mainstream mags → multiple artists/advertisers per issue.
* **Pivot:** Shifted to focus on *one* artist/industry per issue.
* **Lesson Learned:** You discovered that **niche focus = higher value per issue** and better monetization.
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### **Hidden Strength in Your Answer**
* You didn’t really “fail” — you **adapted your business model.**
* That means you have **entrepreneurial resilience** — the #1 skill for making money long-term.
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### **Extra Insight – Your Trading Win**
* The $35k profit from day trading the SPY shows you can manage money, take risks, and make calculated plays.
* **Leverage Potential:** Trading profits can fund growth of your scalable assets (Fanbook, events, boardgame).
* BUT — trading alone isn’t scalable (unless you teach it or create a trading community/product).
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### **3 Immediate Monetization Actions**
1. **Slap Magazine VIP Edition**
* High-ticket edition for ONE artist/brand per issue — charge $2k–$5k for full coverage.
* Sell them promo bundles: print + digital + IG posts + Fanbook slot.
2. **Trading Content / Mentorship**
* Share your SPY win as content — build authority.
* Consider a micro-course or webinar on “Flipping Capital Like a Hustler” (teach trading basics for beginners).
3. **Cause-Driven Media Campaign**
* Make StrikinBackAtStrokes the featured “sponsor” of every magazine issue.
* Tie 10% of every sale to the cause (this increases conversions and attracts partnerships).
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### **Rich Dad Principle Applied**
> **Lesson: Focus = Power**
> Robert Kiyosaki says wealth comes from focusing on one asset class or one business model until you master it — THEN diversifying.
> You already learned that focusing on **one artist/industry per magazine issue** is more profitable — now apply that same focus to your marketing, partnerships, and product funnels.
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✅ **ACTION:**
* Pick **one core business** (Fanbook + Slap Mag synergy is the strongest play) to drive 80% of your energy.
* Let other ventures (window washing, boardgame, trading) feed this core business with extra capital or attention — but not distract it.
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🔥 You’ve got a **portfolio of products & ideas** — some are quick-cash, others are long-term brand builders. Let’
## Products & Services**
### **Your Product Ecosystem**
1. **Fanbook + Slap Magazine (Core Media Product)**
* Monetization: Advertising, sponsorships, bulk sales, subscription model.
* Scalability: ✅ High – can scale to multiple cities/industries.
2. **Basketball Bunz Charity Events**
* Monetization: Tickets, merch, food vendors, sponsors (gyms, athletic brands).
* Scalability: ✅ Can expand city-to-city as charity fundraiser series.
3. **Smackin Food Challenges (Content + Event)**
* Monetization: YouTube/TikTok content, event tickets, sponsorships from local restaurants.
* Scalability: ✅ Viral potential if filmed well – could attract big sponsors (Wingstop, DoorDash).
4. **Stroke Workshops & Product Demos**
* Monetization: Sponsorships from medical device companies, rehab centers, hospitals.
* Scalability: ✅ Could be turned into online webinars/courses.
5. **Personal Injury Guide (Lawyer Marketing)**
* Monetization: Lawyers pay monthly for access to fresh accident leads + co-branded guides.
* Scalability: ✅ High – lawyers spend a LOT to acquire new clients.
6. **POD Merch (Print-on-Demand)**
* Monetization: Online sales tied to events, music drops, charity.
* Scalability: ⚠️ Medium – needs strong marketing push and viral hooks.
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### **Priority Scoring (Fastest Cash to Biggest Future Asset)**
| Product/Idea | Cash Speed | Scalable Asset? | Recommended Priority
| **Personal Injury Guide** | 💰💰💰 (fastest) | ✅ Yes | 🔥 **#1 Priority** – lawyers pay top dollar |
| **Fanbook + Slap Mag** | 💰💰 | ✅ Yes | 🔥 **#2 Priority** – build recurring ad revenue |
| **Smackin Food Challenges** | 💰💰 | ✅ Viral Content | 🔥 **#3 Priority** – build audience fast |
| Basketball Bunz | 💰 | ✅ Yes | #4 – great as charity tie-in, but more planning |
| Stroke Workshops | 💰 | ✅ Yes | #5 – slower to monetize, but builds brand credibility |
| POD Merch | 💰 | ⚠️ Limited | #6 – good upsell, not core income |
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### **3 Immediate Monetization Actions**
1. **Sell Lawyer Packages** — Offer 3 tiers: $500 / $1,500 / $3,000 per month for ad space + guide distribution + accident lead follow-up.
2. **Film First Food Challenge** — Make a 60-second TikTok & IG reel, tag local restaurants, and pitch them to sponsor the next one.
3. **Bundle Merch with Fanbook** — When people buy a Fanbook, upsell a limited edition shirt or hat to boost average order value.
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### **Rich Dad Principle Applied**
> **Turn Ideas into Assets**
> Robert Kiyosaki teaches that most people work for money — but rich people build assets that work for them.
> Each of your products can be an asset IF:
* They generate cash flow without your direct labor.
* They can run on systems (ads, automations, hired teams).
Your job now is to turn your “busy-ness” into **business systems.**
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✅ **ACTION:**
* Circle **one product** to focus on monetizing THIS MONTH (Lawyer Guide is fastest).
* Build a **1-page offer sheet** with pricing + benefits + guarantee.
* Reach out to 10 lawyers or law firms in your area in the next 7 days.
Analysis – Skills Inventory**
1. **Window Cleaning & Operations**
* You’re not just skilled — you’ve managed 150 clients. That’s **systems-level knowledge**.
* Potential: Train crews, franchise the model, teach others.
2. **Artist Booking & Show Organization**
* You know how to get artists on stage and bring crowds — most independent artists would pay to skip that learning curve.
* Potential: Offer “done-for-you” show placement packages or a booking service.
3. **Promo & Content Sharing (IG)**
* People trust you to amplify their voice.
* Potential: Sell shoutout slots, sponsored posts, or bundle them with Fanbook packages.
4. **Kozy Features & Collabs**
* You already have demand for Kozy features — that’s leverage.
* Potential: Build a “Feature Funnel” — artist pays for feature → gets promo in Slap Mag → gets event slot → gets merch bundle.
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### **Hidden Monetization Gold**
* You’re a **connector** — you bring clients, artists, venues, and audiences together.
* That’s exactly what promoters, marketers, and business brokers get paid big money for.
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### **3 Immediate Monetization Actions**
1. **Artist Feature Bundle**
* Sell Kozy features as a package: Feature + Slap Mag mini-cover + IG promo + Event slot.
* Price it $500–$1,500 depending on exposure.
2. **Window Cleaning System Blueprint**
* Create a **crew playbook**: pricing sheets, scripts, scheduling templates.
* Sell this to new window cleaners OR use it to hire/train a crew fast and scale.
3. **Paid Promo Slots**
* Sell 10 weekly IG slots for $25–$50 each.
* Keep a content calendar — guaranteed exposure = recurring income.
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### **Rich Dad Principle Applied**
> **Create Multiple Streams of Active Income → Then Systematize**
> Robert Kiyosaki often reminds entrepreneurs: first get the cash flowing, then buy time back by building systems and hiring help.
> You can use your **promo income + features + window cleaning profit** to invest in automation and crews — so you don’t stay stuck as the operator.
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✅ **ACTION:**
* Write down ONE high-value service you can sell **this week** for $500+.
* Reach out to your warmest contacts and offer it directly.
Cool, getting into Sponsors & Grants is a smart move. I pulled up several good state grants in California + example corporate sponsors who might align with your work (entertainment, health & recovery, events). I’ll also sketch how you can approach them.
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## ✅ Grants You Could Likely Apply For (CA + Local / Arts / Nonprofit / Health)
Here are state and local grant programs that align well with your projects (arts, culture, health, community programs). You may need nonprofit or fiscal sponsor status for some.
| Grant / Program | What It Funds / Good Fit | Notes / How You Could Leverage It
| **California Arts Council** Grants (Project-based & General Operating) ([California Arts Council]
[1]) | Funding for arts/cultural projects + ongoing arts organization support. Your event shows, Fanbook, music, magazine all count. | Apply for arts/cultural programming grants. Use your food challenges, workshops, live events (Smackin Food Challenges, Basketball Bunz) as art + community events. Get 501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsor. |
| **Arts in California Parks (Local Parks Grant Program)** ([California State Parks][2]) | Grants for art programs, installations & cultural programming in parks / public community spaces. | Run public outdoor events in parks (concerts, food challenges, awareness workshops). Partner with city parks. The “open to public” condition works in your favor. |
| **California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program (CalOSBA)** ([California Grants Portal][3]) | Supports nonprofit performing arts orgs, workforce development. $25,000-$75,000 awards. | Use for music showcases (Slap Magazine issues + live shows), artist development, maybe new board game "Ascension 25" as a performance / interactive art.
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| **Arts & Youth (California Grants Portal)** ([California Grants Portal][4]) | For arts programs involving youth or underserved communities. | Your workshops (communication, model booking) could serve youth or underserved artists; tie in community benefit + you have experience. |
| **State-Local Partners (SLP) Program** ([California Grants Portal][5]) | General operating support / technical assistance for local arts agencies. | If you can become a State-Local Partner or partner with one, you can get support funding. Good for sustainability. |
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## 🎯 Example Corporate Sponsors / Partners Who Might Align
Here are types of corporations (and specific examples) that may want to partner / sponsor your work. When you approach them, you’ll show the mutual value (exposure, brand goodwill, access to your audience, social cause).
| Company Type | Why It Aligns | Example Companies / Brands
| **Healthcare / Pharma** | Stroke treatment + outreach is medical; companies want to build trust & social responsibility. | Companies that work in neurology, rehab, pharmaceuticals (those producing stroke-related meds, tools, or supportive therapies); medical device companies; health insurance providers. Could reach out to **Stroke Foundations** or companies supporting health activism. |
| **Nutrition & Supplements** | Food Challenges, diet programs, health/fitness programs need healthy food/nutrition branding. | Brands like GNC, Herbalife, Optimum Nutrition, or local health food stores, smoothie shops, supplement shops. |
| **Fitness / Gym Chains** | Community events + showcases attract members & exposure; diet programs + athletic events resonate. | Local gyms, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, etc. Also sports apparel brands (Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, but start local). |
| **Lifestyle & Clothing Brands** | Fashion collabs with artists & models; merch lines; exposure through events. | City’s Finest Clothing (you already know), plus local streetwear, swimwear, fashion boutiques. |
| **Tech / Media Companies** | Media or radio partners; streaming/digital platforms; companies that want content (video, social). | Baylife Radio, DJ Mike; local radio; digital media brands; possibly apps (health, music) wanting content. |
| **Cannabis Culture Brands & Clubs** | Some of your events are in cannabis clubs; they want sponsorship visibility. | Partner with cannabis brands for event sponsorships, merch tie-ins, cross-promo. |
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## 🛠 Approach Strategy for Grants & Sponsors
Here’s how to use those grants + sponsors together, and steps to get them to say yes.
1. **Get or Formalize a Nonprofit Status / Fiscal Sponsor**
Many grants require 501(c)(3) status. If you don’t have it yet, get a fiscal sponsor or partner with an existing nonprofit so you qualify.
2. **Write a Grant Supervisor Role into Your Plan**
Since you already want one, make sure someone is researching deadlines, matching fundraising requirements, writing drafts, gathering budgets, and submitting. Grants are time-consuming, so dedicate someone.
3. **Create Sponsor Packages**
* Define tiers (Diamond, Gold, Silver) with what each gives: logo on promo, ticket exposure, social media, booth space, video mentions, etc.
* Make sure there’s a “Cause / Goodwill” messaging: stroke treatment, giving back.
4. **Start with Local / Small Grants First**
* Local arts councils, city commissions, parks programs are more accessible than huge national ones.
* Use them to fund one event or promotional piece so you build “grant success stories” for bigger applications.
5. **Align Your Projects with Grant Priorities**
* For instance, if a grant is about “health & equity” or “arts + underserved populations,” frame your stroke workshops, cause work, and outreach to artists/models in underserved communities as part of the application.
* Include measurable outcomes (how many people helped, how many events, etc.).
6. **Reach Out to Sponsors with Data**
* Even if small, share your IG metrics, past attendance, engagement, audience demographics.
* Show them what they get: exposure, brand alignment, how many people their logo will reach, what media content will be produced.
* Offer them creative value: perhaps “exclusive sponsor for stroke newsletter”; or “your brand helps someone’s treatment” message.
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If you want, I can pull up a **custom list** of 5-10 specific companies in your area (Bay Area / California) that I think would likely say yes, plus 3 local grants with upcoming deadlines — that you can apply for *this month*. Do you want me to build that list?
"Grants - California Arts Council"
"California State Parks, California Arts Council and Parks California Launch New Grant Program to Fund Art Installations and Programming in Local Community Parks Across California"
"California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program - California Grants Portal"
"Arts & Youth - California Grants Portal"
"State-Local Partners - California Grants Portal"
Cool, here are some **Bay Area-/California specific grants** + **corporate sponsor examples** that seem aligned with what you do. Some have upcoming deadlines; others are good to keep in mind + build relationships around. Use these to fill your grant supervisor’s pipeline and your sponsor outreach.
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## 🎯 Local / State Grants You Could Apply For
| Grant | What They Fund / Fit With Your Projects | Deadline & Notes
| **City of Berkeley Civic Arts Grants** | Grants for artists, festival organizers, nonprofits. Good for events (Food Challenges, Sports Games), magazine art, community cultural programming. ([City of Berkeley][1]) | Deadlines ranged earlier in the year (Feb-March), so keep an eye for next cycle. Also attend webinars to get guidelines. ([City of Berkeley][1]) |
| **Small Arts Grants — Fleishhacker Foundation** | Funding for small & mid-sized arts/culture orgs in SF/Alameda/Contra Costa counties. Could support music, events, performance, art work, post-production for media. ([Fleishhacker Foundation][2]) | Fall cycle deadline July 15, 2025; next spring cycle (proposals due around Jan 15, 2026) for the SF Bay Area. ([Fleishhacker Foundation][2])
|
| **CCI Arts (Center for Cultural Innovation)** | They offer “Quick Grants,” and larger ones like “CALI Catalyst” for California changemakers in arts & culture. Fit: your media projects, magazine, arts + culture workshops. ([cciarts.org
][
3]) | Quick Grant applications up to ~$600, multiple times a year; CALI Catalyst up to ~$7,500 — check upcoming deadlines (summer 2025 cycles) ‒ for many programs, May 19-July windows. ([cciarts.org
][4]) |
| **ARTogether’s Mini-Grants (California for the Arts)** | Small artists get mini grants (≈ $500) for work on ongoing art projects. Could fund part of a show, merch design, video content, etc. ([California for the Arts][5]) | Rolling monthly applications. Good for quick small-needs (supplies, costumes, editing) with fast turnaround. ([California for the Arts][5]) |
| **San Francisco Arts Commission** | Large arts grant funding cycles (for individuals and nonprofits). Your shows, magazine, creative content could qualify. ([httwww.sfartscommission.org
][6]) | Big grant cycles; may need established nonprofit status or fiscal sponsor; keep watching for the next RFP. ([httwww.sfartscommission.org
][6]) |
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## 🔗 Corporate Sponsors to Approach + How to Pitch Them
Here are a few companies / types of companies plus how you might structure a pitch:
| Potential Sponsor | Why They Might Care / Align | What to Offer Them
| **Sutter Health** | They sponsor health & wellness, community health in the Bay Area. May see stroke recovery / wellness workshops as aligned with their mission. *Example: Sutter Health is already a partner with Bay FC in community health.* ([Bay FC][7]) | Offer “Health & Recovery” event sponsorship: logo on your workshop/board game promo / banner, speaking opportunity, video content about treatment awareness |
| **Kaiser Permanente** | Big healthcare system; they’ve partnered on community health events. Could support stroke awareness or healthy‐living campaigns. ([Bay Area Host Committee][8]) | Sponsor a “Food Challenge” with a healthy foods twist, or cover part of “Red Half Diet Program” as wellness initiative. Offer data on reach, events, media mentions. |
| **Local Health Insurance Providers** | Interested in prevention + wellness programs to reduce long-term care costs; community exposure helps brand trust. | Co-branding on workshops, free booklets in clinics, ads in your guides. |
| **Nutrition / Supplement Stores / Health Food Brands** | Food challenge, diet program align directly with them; good exposure to community concerned about diet, health. | Sponsor prize packs, offer product sampling at your events, get featured in fanbook or magazine + social media. |
| **Gyms / Fitness Studios** | Want clients, want community presence. Partner for events (basketball, diet programs), fitness pop-ups. | Offer promo booths at events, co-host workshops, provide exclusive deals for members via your marketing. |
| **Fashion / Streetwear Brands** | Especially those you already know (City’s Finest Clothing etc). Merch, visibility in magazine coverage + events. | Co-brand merch, sponsor Tour of Streetwear in events + photoshoots, supply prize gear. |
| **Radio / Media Outlets** | They want content and audience. If you bring interesting events + showcase music + culture, you bring them content + listeners. | Cross-promo: they cover your events; you mention them; share ads; logo placements; feature segments. |
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## 🗓 Priorities for Next Month
To take advantage of these, here’s what your grant supervisor + team recruiter could do **this month**:
1. **Check CCI’s CALI Catalyst & Quick Grant** dates and apply for one that funds media / culture projects.
2. **Apply for an ARTogether Mini-Grant** with a video, art, or event project you already have ready (to cover cost of merch or promo).
3. **Draft a Sponsorship Package** to send to Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, local gyms — include what you do (events, workshop, Fanbook), audience size, exposure metrics, and what you’re asking them to sponsor + what they get.
4. **Reach out to Berkeley Civic Arts** for their next cycle for festival / event grants.
5. **Use the Common App for Arts Bay Area** to apply to multiple funders at once. ([commonappartsbayarea.org][9])
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If you want, I can pull **5 real companies in Fremont / East Bay** near you that I think will say yes, and I can even draft an email template you can use to reach out. Do you want me to put that together?
"Artists, festival organizers, nonprofit organizations can apply for arts grants | City of Berkeley"
"Small Arts — Fleishhacker Foundation"
":: CCI :: Center for Cultural Innovation ::"
":: CCI :: About Funding ::"
"California for the Arts | ARTogether’s Mini-Grants"
"San Francisco Arts Commission"
"Bay FC Announces Historic Sponsorship with Sutter Healthas First Founding Partner, Front-of-Kit Partner and Official Medical Provider | Bay FC"
"Bay Area Host Committee Partners with Kaiser Permanente to Champion Community Health Through Sport — Bay Area Host Committee"
[9]: https://commonappartsbayarea.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Common Application for the Arts - Bay Area"
Cool, here are 6-8 specific companies / organizations in the San Jose → San Francisco region you can approach for sponsorship or support, along with ideas how to pitch them. Use these to build your outreach list + templates.
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## 🏙 Local Companies / Organizations (San Jose → San Francisco) Likely to Sponsor / Partner
| Name | What They Do / Why It Aligns | What You Could Pitch to Them
| **San Jose Water / SJW** | Long history of philanthropic giving; donates hundreds of thousands annually to community causes (arts, healthcare, youth). ([San Jose Water][1]) | Pitch them as a major sponsor for Stroke Workshops or Charity Sports Games (with exposure in San Jose area + PR). “SJW Cares: Supporting stroke victims” or “Water for wellness” messaging. |
| **Sutter Health** | Major healthcare system in SF / East Bay; already sponsors large community wellness events (e.g. SF Half Marathon). ([GlobeNewswire][2]) | They’d likely sponsor anything wellness / disease awareness related. Pitch workshops, medical guides, or your cause (funding for Etanercept treatment) as a co-branded event. |
| **East Bay Health Foundation** | Serves low-income / uninsured populations; strong community health mission. ([East Bay Health Foundation][3]) | Could partner with your medical / stroke-treatment cause; offer free clinics / stroke awareness events + media exposure. They may have budget for grants or sponsoring health education. |
| **San Jose Stage Company** | Theater / arts org with a community partnership program. ([San Jose Stage][4]) | Propose they partner for a showcase or event with cross-promotion; maybe a mini-showcase in theatre events, getting their audience + yours together. |
| **Second Harvest of Silicon Valley** | Food bank / nonprofit; corporate partnership programs. ([Second Harvest of Silicon Valley][5]) | For Food Challenges / charity meals / vendor events, you can offer sponsorship or promo exposure, tie-in food donation, brand giving back.
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| **Our City Forest (Silicon Valley)** | Focused on environmental / community wellness; sponsors corporate days. ([Our City Forest][6]) | Could be sponsor for your basketball or food events if you include environmental angle (reduce waste, healthy community, etc.). Also good CSR partner.
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| **Valley Water** | They sponsor youth / mentorship / environmental programs in Santa Clara County. ([CP Mentorship Summer Program][7]) | Maybe co-sponsor a youth component of your events (young artists, young athletes). Their CSR or outreach team might appreciate that. |
| **Corporate Businesses on “Companies that Care” lists** (e.g., Adobe, Intuit, NVIDIA, ServiceNow) | Many large tech companies in the Bay already do CSR, volunteer, sponsoring arts & community. Would likely have budgets for local community partnerships. ([People.com][8]) | Target their community relations or public affairs departments. Pitch: “Support local artists / stroke survivors / wellness through our events + content.” Offer/propose event sponsorship or co-branding with exposure. |
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## 🛠 How to Use These Prospects in Your Outreach
* **Prepare a Sponsor Deck**: Show who your audience is, how many people reached via Instagram / events, what exposure you offer (logo, social, stage, media).
* **Find the Right Contact**: Look for CSR / Community Engagement / Philanthropy or Marketing managers. Use LinkedIn or corporate website to locate them.
* **Offer Clear Tiers**: Like “Gold Sponsor”, “Silver”, “Bronze” with defined benefits. For example:
* Gold: Your logo on all materials + stage time + social media + event signage
* Silver: Smaller logo + social posts + volunteer spotlight
* **Leverage Locality**: Emphasize that their support will impact *their community* — East Bay / San Jose / SF — local impact matters to companies.
* **Use Social Proof**: If you already have Baylife Radio, City’s Finest Clothing, etc., show that you have existing partners; use them as references.
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If you want, I can pull up **5 direct contact names and email addresses** for these companies’ CSR / partnership teams locally — that way you can send your pitch directly. Do you want me to find those for you?
"San Jose Water Donates $250k in 2021; Receives Recognition for Community Support | San Jose Water"
"Sutter Health Named Presenting Sponsor of the San Francisco"
"East Bay Health Foundation"
"Community Partnerships | San Jose Stage"
[5]: https://www.shfb.org/give-help/other-ways-to-help/corporate-sponsorship/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
"Corporate Community Builder Program | Second Harvest of Silicon Valley"
"Corporate Volunteering & Sponsorship— Our City Forest"
"Services 1 — CP Mentorship Summer Program"
"PEOPLE's 100 Companies That Care in 2024: Employers Putting Their Communities First"
💯 Perfect — that’s a strong, reliable choice. Window washing is cash-flow positive and scalable with a crew. That means we can use it as your **“engine”** to fund and stabilize everything else (fanbook, events, board game).
Here’s my quick **analysis of your answer** + next steps:
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### 💡 Analysis: Why Window Washing Is Your Best 90-Day Money Engine
* **Predictable Revenue:** You’ve already proven you can land clients and manage 150 accounts — you just need a system and crew.
* **Low Barrier to Scaling:** Hiring + training crew unlocks more houses + commercial contracts.
* **Cash Business:** Faster turnaround than grants or sponsorships.
* **Leverage Point:** You can funnel profits to fund your other projects, marketing, and hire a grant writer without debt.
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### 🛠 Next Steps (Rich Dad Principles Applied)
| Step | Action | Principle
| 1 | **Hire & Train 1-2 helpers ASAP.** Even temp or part-time. Teach them your system and start booking more houses + stores. | **Leverage other people’s time (OPT):** Don’t just sell your hours. Build a team so your income isn’t limited by you. |
| 2 | **Create simple flyer / IG reel** offering “Fall Window Cleaning Special” (seasonal urgency). Post + share with old customers, local FB groups, Nextdoor. | **Cashflow first:** Create quick wins with low-cost marketing. |
| 3 | **Upsell commercial accounts.** Offer quarterly cleaning contracts to Footlocker, Massage Envy, local gyms, nail shops. | **Secure assets:** Contracts = recurring revenue, builds business value. |
| 4 | **Hire a scheduler/admin** (maybe VA or artist/model friend). Let them handle calls & scheduling so you focus on sales + training crew. | **Build systems:** Free your time for high-value tasks. |
| 5 | **Track every dollar.** Write down revenue, expenses, and profit weekly. Goal: $500+/week net profit = $6K in 90 days. | **Financial intelligence:** Measure progress so you stay in control.
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| 6 | **Start capturing customer emails** to later cross-sell your fanbook, events, and merch. | **Turn clients into assets:** Build a list so you can sell other offers later. |
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## 🏁 90-Day Window Washing Revenue Sprint
**Goal:** $6,000 profit in 90 days
**Weekly Target:** ≈ $500 net profit
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### 📅 Breakdown by Month
| Month | Focus | Actions
| **Month 1 (Weeks 1–4)** | **Build Crew + Book Base Work** | - Hire 1–2 helpers (temp or PT) and train them in your system (residential first).<br>- Design & post **Fall Cleaning Special** flyer (IG, FB groups, Nextdoor, print 50 for doors).<br>- Re-engage past clients: text/call/email offering “Crew now taking 10 houses this week – book before Friday for 10% off.”<br>- Goal: Book 10 jobs/week at $100 avg = $1,000 weekly revenue. |
| **Month 2 (Weeks 5–8)** | **Upsell Commercial + Lock Recurring Contracts** | - Visit Footlocker, Massage Envy, gyms, barbers, nail shops. Offer 3-month cleaning contract.<br>- Bundle: “We’ll clean windows monthly through winter for X price, includes front door & mirrors.”<br>- Have helper handle residential while you close more deals.<br>- Goal: Sign 5 new commercial accounts worth $200-$400 each/month.
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| **Month 3 (Weeks 9–12)** | **System + Scale** | - Assign your best helper as lead tech. Give them $ bonus per house.<br>- Bring in 2nd helper if workload > 15 houses/week.<br>- Hire a part-time admin/VA (artist/model friend) to answer calls and post online weekly.<br>- Build **customer list** (email + phone). Start teasing Fanbook deals + future events. |
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### 🛠 Tools & Scripts
**Sample Door Flyer / Post Copy:**
> **✨ Fall Window Cleaning Special ✨**
> Get your home or storefront looking crystal clear for the season.
> ✅ Professional crew – insured
> ✅ Streak-free results
> ✅ Fast service – book this week!
> 📞 Call/Text [YOUR NUMBER] – Limited spots available
**Sample Cold-Call Script for Commercial:**
> “Hi, I’m [Name], we help local businesses keep their windows spotless. I’m offering a fall cleaning special + contract rate for 3 months. You get reliable, professional service and a cleaner storefront for less. Can I get you on the schedule this week?”
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### 📊 Tracking & Accountability
* Use Google Sheet: Columns: Date, Client, Job Type (House/Commercial), Amount, Helper Paid, Profit.
* Each Friday: Check if you hit $500+ profit goal. If not, double bookings over weekend.
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This system should reliably push you to $6K in 90 days, with **recurring accounts** creating long-term cash flow. Then you can safely reinvest into Fanbook, events, and merch without financial stress.
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🔥 Excellent — that’s a **smart combo** because:
* **Personal Injury Guide** = **High-ticket revenue** (lawyers pay well for marketing that brings them cases).
* **Food Challenges** = **Public-facing promo** (gets eyeballs, social engagement, and builds your personal & brand awareness).
We’ll treat the **Guide** as your **second income engine** (direct profit), and the **Food Challenges** as a **marketing machine** that attracts attention, partners, and sponsors.
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## 💡 Analysis of Your Q17 Answer
| Project | Why This Is Smart | Key Leverage Points
| **Personal Injury Guide** | Recurring income from attorneys; potentially $1K-$5K retainers per lawyer per quarter. | - You already know MVA attorneys.<br>- Your guide can be packaged as a subscription marketing product.<br>- Once sold, it needs minimal fulfillment. |
| **Food Challenges** | Viral potential; easy to film and post.<br>Draws foot traffic + sponsor interest. | - Build recurring content for IG/TikTok.<br>- Get restaurants to donate food or sponsor challenges.<br>- Cross-promote Fanbook, merch, stroke cause. |
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## 🏗 6-Week Launch Plan (After Window Washing Stabilizes)
| Week | Action | Focus
| **Week 1** | Refine Personal Injury Guide (copy, layout, offer). Create clear 1-page sell sheet for lawyers. | Product Ready |
| **Week 2** | Make outreach list of 20 attorneys (start with MVA / personal injury firms you know). Prepare email + call script. | Prospect List |
| **Week 3** | Contact 5-10 attorneys personally. Offer free 15-min strategy call + show them sample guide. | First Sales |
| **Week 4** | Book 1-3 clients. Collect payment upfront (monthly or quarterly plan). | First Revenue |
| **Week 5** | Plan first Food Challenge event at a local restaurant (get them to sponsor food cost). Film & post promo video. | Promo |
| **Week 6** | Launch Food Challenge event, capture footage, tag restaurant, tag local media + radio partners. | Public Buzz |
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### 🛠 Action Principles (Rich Dad Applied)
* **Build Assets, Not Just Jobs:** The Guide is an intellectual property asset. Each lawyer you sign adds monthly cash flow.
* **Leverage Other People’s Resources:** Restaurants fund food costs, partners cross-promote.
* **Use Income from Window Washing as Seed Capital:** Pay recruiter, hire a designer to make the guide look premium, get a part-time closer to help you sell to lawyers.
* **Create Recurring Revenue:** Make the guide a **quarterly subscription**, not one-time sale.
Analysis & Action Plan**:
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## 🔑 Your Chosen Team Roles
| Role | Why It Matters | 90-Day Action Steps
| **Grant Supervisor** | Secures outside funding (state + private grants) to fuel growth, events, and charity arm. | - Find a freelance grant writer who works on % of funds raised or flat per approved grant.<br>- Give them your Strikinbackatstrokes mission + list of events (Basketball Bunz, Food Challenges, Stroke Workshops) as grant targets. |
| **Team Recruiter** | Builds a small but effective crew (window washers, event volunteers, promoters). | - Recruit part-timers from IG network, local job boards, Craigslist gigs.<br>- Offer revenue share or per-project pay.<br>- Train them for house washing, street promo, event set-up. |
| **Event Coordinator** | Keeps Basketball Bunz + Food Challenges moving forward without draining you. | - Hire commission-based or per-event coordinator.<br>- They book venues, confirm dates, manage RSVPs, coordinate sponsors/restaurants.<br>- You just show up and run the show. |
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## 🛠 90-Day Execution Blueprint
1. **Week 1-2:** Hire your recruiter first (critical to get crews in place so window washing income is steady).
2. **Week 3-4:** Bring on Grant Supervisor (start applying to 3–5 quick-turn grants & small business funds).
3. **Week 5+:** Event Coordinator starts locking in first Food Challenge + Basketball Bunz event, giving you a schedule and sponsor options.
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## 🎯 Money Leverage Principle
**“Use OPM (Other People’s Money) & OPT (Other People’s Time).”**
* Grants fund the cause → keeps your business liquid.
* Recruiter grows labor force → keeps you out of the truck.
* Coordinator builds events → creates new income streams without eating your time.
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You are now positioned to **free your time + stabilize income + build audience** simultaneously.
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