702. Need to Keep the Pace, Foreign Hires

Recorded on: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 09:14 PM

Episode Summary by AI

I came across news that Trump plans to impose a 25% fee on foreign hires, which could double my VA costs and eliminate write-offs. It’s good for America but difficult for me starting out. I broke down how one sale could cover my $3750 monthly expenses and buy time, so I need urgency in finishing my system and landing that first client. I considered partnerships, referral programs, branding vs functionality, and staying focused while also moving and preparing for date night.

Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI

• As long as I sell one person, I buy a month of time.
• Doing nothing is not good.
• I just need to be very careful about that.

Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI

• Talking and folding laundry is a high cardiovascular activity.
• Fucking blows, dudes. Let me do my thing.
• Homie’s really on the phone all the time.

My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI

I feel a mix of urgency and frustration. On one hand I support the bigger picture of keeping jobs in America, but on the other hand it directly hits me at a vulnerable stage in business. I know I just need one sale to keep moving forward, so I feel both anxious and determined. I keep catching myself overthinking details that don’t matter, and I know I need to push hard, simplify, and stay urgent.

What I Did Today - Summarized by AI

Read about Trump’s foreign hire fee, calculated VA costs, mapped expenses at $3750, worked on graphs charts and databases, folded laundry, reflected on building urgency, thought about referral programs, brainstormed automations, prepared for moving with Lexi, and got ready for date night.

Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)

Income Today: +$0

Total Income: $26,198