First off, love what you do. Since I've started watching your videos I've now incorporated the "hydration pack" (water w/ green tea & honey) in my everyday routine. Love how you handle your business by keeping in touch with all of the folks on your team. Continue to be successful!!!!!!!
Thanks Amigo!! I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching! Hydration pack making the world go round!!! Lol, love it! Thanks once again amigo, appreciate it! Let’s win 🏆🙏
Hi ! I am Cloud Engineer starting his start up from France and your videos inspire me a lot and give me motivation ! I hope your are going to share 1 video per week with us ! Good luck for your startup
Hey Nass! Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment! I’m glad you like the videos, I’ll try my best to do 1 per week but it’s very hard because I have lots of work to do during the week, but I’m aiming for atleast 1 every 2 weeks and as time goes on once I get a hang of things, I’m sure it will be much easier to shoot and I can do 1 per week or even more (who knows) I wish you SUCCESS with your startup!! Shoot me an email anytime if you want to connect or discuss things! 🙏
Your channel has become my favorite on UA-cam, I was thinking about your channel in my subconscious, Patiently waiting for your next video like a seasonal movie, lol. The way you run your Startup challenged my belief on how Startups are meant to be run and I like that. If you wouldn't mind, I would love to know more about user acquisition, how you got your first 1000 users and how you come up with ideas to post on your company's UA-cam page, I absolutely love that idea. Keep Up the Great work. You Inspire a lot of us out here.
Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching and for the kind words 😀, hopefully I can continue posting more videos. I’m going to create a video soon on some ways to get your first customers / users. Regarding ideas on what to post on your startup’s UA-cam page - it simply comes down to creating content to educate potential and current “users” about features and functionalities in your app/software and how to use them. Cheers
My brother! You know I love, respect and appreciate you! You’ve always pushed and sent nothing but positive energy and love my way! I appreciate you!!! Onyiaaaaaaaaaa my brother! Let’s win!!! ❤️🏆🙏
Love the content, stumbled upon these videos series randomly. As a software engineer and athlete, the solution hits the sweet spot ! Actually tried it over the week end , had over 90% results. Loved the conception and ideas behinds. As I am looking to launch my entrepreneurship journey, I would love to chat with you about the tech choice, the start up conception and so on. Anyway I will keep using the solution ! Great work guys ! Oh and also, for what it's worth I have couple suggestions for features improvements 😎
Finally my week ends in the perfect way. Thanks for the tips you shared. We actually get it wrong just finding a solution rather than finding one that people are searching for. I applaud your work ethic and discipline and you make it super inspiring. I sent you an email a while back, I hope to get your reply soon. 😊 Look forward to the next video as always.
Dope content and love the b-roll (especially overhead shots). Great advice as well about creating products/services/solutions for problems that exist as opposed to those you think should be made (without knowing if there is a demand). Keep doing your thing and great content.
Personal: I don't understand why your vlog hooked me up. I feel some mix of interest and inspiration. Thanks. Laptop: Could you share the brand of that laptop stand? I also think that your laptop might overheat on a pillow because it closes radiator holes. I have the almost same model of HP, cheaper maybe. :D Startup: 1. Do you have a tech partner? What are his duties? 2. How did you find out the pain points? Amigo research?) 3. Should startupper believe in that or it is just about money? Or solving an amigos pain point should be a base belief of a startupper? 4. About a solution's existence - I suppose there are two cornerstones of your startup: data gathering and data analysis. If it is appropriate I would appreciate it if you can say something about this. 5. Is it inevitable to ruin N-first startups?
Hey Amigo, thanks for watching and I am glad you like my videos :) The exact laptopn stand i use is from Amazon, here amzn.to/3JR0SUX You are right, this pc does overheat if you put it on a pillow etc, the stand is perfect for it because the air can flow out easily. 1. Do you have a tech partner? What are his duties? ANSWER: No, I don't have a partner. I am a solo founder who has a team. 2. How did you find out the pain points? Amigo research?) ANSWER: Firstly, I have personal experience betting on football and I know what the pain points are to me and the people around me, so I used this as a reference point. Then I did more research omline to see what other people who trade and bet on football are saying. (I think it's always best to create something you have personal experience with because then it will be easier to navigate) 3. Should startupper believe in that or it is just about money? Or solving an amigos pain point should be a base belief of a startupper? ANSWER: Solving the pain point is kinda related to making money. I know it sounds cheesy but it's true that "the more people you help to solve their problem, the more money you can make".... because people will PAY YOU if you SOLVE their problems...especially, if its a pain point that either helps them make money, not loose money, save time, save energy and makes them smarter. That being said, it is also important to ensure to create something that can make you money in the longrun! This is where market research comes in, I only work on things that has a huge audience and can make revenue in the long run. (I am talking 100s of millions of dollars) 4. About a solution's existence - I suppose there are two cornerstones of your startup: data gathering and data analysis. If it is appropriate I would appreciate it if you can say something about this. ANSWER: So, except you are trying to create the cure for cancer, there's a 99% chance that what you want to build already exists in some way. Maybe you are just making it better, more user-friendly or more cost-effective. 5. Is it inevitable to ruin N-first startups? I did not get your last question correctly, but I will assume you meant is it invetiable to ruin your first startups? If yes - then the answer is YES. This isn't my first startup, I have created multiple businesss and startups in my 10 years so far of being an entrepreneur, but you always learn on the road and know what not to do on your next time. Cheers Amigo
Oh yes Troy! The data and information Footy Amigo gives in 5 seconds will take someone over an hour to manually get, put together and make sense of. This was why this had to be built and I’m excited to be working on it daily 🙏
Hey Amigo 👋 As a developer I'm curious to know about your app's Tech Stack, from where do you extract data points? If you provide any analytical insights based on data how does it work? Your video shooting style is unique, keep it up brother. Good luck 🎉
Hey Amigo. Thanks for the comment and kind words. So, I won’t be able to give out specifics of our tech-stack for obvious reasons but in terms of data points, data for football (or any sport) can be gotten from data API providers. What we then do - is make sense of the data, do some analysis on it to make it human-friendly and make it easily understandable to the average person. Thanks Amigo 🙏
Great to see you back in video creation bro. And these vlogs are super🔥! I didnt know how much i was gonna like them until i saw the first. My first question is what made you decide to take the vlog route this time? Many say vlogging is dying. But it's doing incredibly well for you. What was the aha moment? 2. You've built past digital products like YADM, and many more helping people relocate. What's up with them? Are they still up or you're full on FootyAmigo alone?
Hey Amigo. Thanks for the comment and yes I am back on youtube (slowly, lol) If I am being honest - the reason I decided to vlog is for my own personal accountability and to look back at how things were (later in the future) + because I am running a tech startup, I am constantly on my toes working on 1000001 things at the same time, delaing with bugs, databases, servers, customers, payroll, expenses and a lot of other things, so I need something I can do that is somewhat "creative" and these vlogs I believe does that for me, because I get to shoot videos and edit them and these have nothing to do with my startup, so it's an outlet for me. You might know this (or not) but I used to do music. (I say "used" to because since 2021 when I started working on Footy Amigo, I let everything else go because I am more pasionate about this than anything else. About vlogs dying, I think what I have noticed is that people want to SEE rather than HEAR. (what that means is that most vlogs is someone infront of the camera just talking, talking and talking, except you find this personal personally interesting and want to hear EVERY single word that comes out of their mouth, chances are that such vlogs will become boring. In the other hand - people want to see, they want you to show them stuffs rather than tell them about what you will show them, lol) So, I guess that might be the sweet spot. Regarding your other question - at my core, I am an entrepreneur and this means If I see demands that requires supply in which I know I can do with my eyes closed, I will supply those demands because they can bring some side income and also add value to people (so it's a win-win) The beauty of a digital product (unlike startups) is that once it's created, it's created! You don't have to constantly work on it daily, fix bugs, hire employees, add new features etc, but FA has been my number priority since 2021 and will continue to be so because it's the thing that gets me up from bed everyday with excitement. Hope I was able to touch on your questions. Stay well Amigo
Oh yes this is important. I’m not a fan of raising money from investors (this is just my personal view). Instead, I believe In “bootstrapping” which means I fund the startup (expenses, salaries, etc) from my own pocket. Of course, not everyone will be able to fund their startup from their own pocket, so the move for them would be to pitch investors. Maybe in the future, I might get funding from investors who knows but for now, I’m dead-lock on self-funding. In terms of source of income to fund the startup, as an entrepreneur- I have other sources of income which I use to fund the startup in the earliest stages but now the startup makes enough money to pay for all expenses. Cheers
Great video as always!! Question: How do you structure/plan and prioritize your tasks ahead for the day. Do you have a specific "week" plan, or simply plan it out day by day. Thanks!!
Thanks Augustas for watching and the comment. So, honestly - I do not have rigid plans. I know the advise is always to have plans ahead for the week or for the day etc, but i work based on priority of things in my head. (When I say in my head, I mean because I know every part of my startup, where we are, what issues we are facing etc, I already know in my head what will be tackled today or this week) I should start having more rigid plans but it’s hard to have rigid plans when you are a solo founder and have 100001 things in your head and working on a startup, things are unpredictable especially in the early days. (Maybe this is just an excuse who knows) In a nutshell, I plan it our day by day but no day goes by where I don’t spend hours in the day working on user acquisition as this is the life-blood of any business (or startup) Cheers
Love your content! My questions: When did you know that you could hire on additional team members? How did you find your team members? Did you/ are you reaching out for funding? Are you a solo founder? Thanks in advance! Keep up the good work!
Hey Shelby, Thanks for the comment. "When did you know that you could hire on additional team members? " ANSWER: So, because I don't write code - I knew from the start that I would need to hire team members. I can handle marketing, branding, SEO etc but I am not a programmer, so my start team included: UI/UX designer & FullStack Developer. To make life easier for the fullstack dev, I hired a full time Front-End Dev. And from time to time, whenever we need to implement an architecture that my current team isn't skilled on, I hire a developer with that exact skillset on a contract basis. He/she comes on board, works on the architecture and learns how it works and are able to handle it from there. I use this same logic for other apsects (departments) of my startup. So, I always hire when: (1) There's a need for that exact skillset not present in the current team (2) Additional hand would make us work faster and ease the pressure/work load on another team member. "How did you find your team members? " ANSWER: I will create a video on this soon but the short version of it is that I hire freelancers and then turn them into full time employers. Let me explain - I use freelancer sites (upwork, fiverr, freelancer.com etc) to find talents that are skilled in specific skillsets I need and then depending on how long the need is - I either hire them full-time to the team where they ONLY work for my startup or if I only need that skillset for a short period of time, I hire them on contract basis. "Did you/ are you reaching out for funding?" ANSWER: No, I am not looking for or reaching for funding at the moment. I have actually turned down funding. I am from the "boostrapping" school of thought. So, I believe in funding my needs with my own money. "Are you a solo founder?" ANSWER: Yes, I am a solo-founder with a team. Hope I was able to answer your questions. Cheers Amigo!
i love the video. i have dreams of having a startup and working remote. i want to know how you got started. how you outsorced for designers and developers. how you account. i'd appreciate some details. thanks and keep killing it
Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching. I will creating a video on how I hire designers and developers very soon, so that will answer that question. I have been an entrepreneur for 10 years and have started various businesses and startups, so there's a lot to unpack there. This again will come in other videos. Cheers
Mate you videos are slick, I liked your questions and answers segment. I have a few questions: Where do you get your data/statistics from so that Amigo can make informed decisions/bets? How is this data/statistics kept up to date? Do you feel frustrated or disadvantaged by being a non-technical founder/CEO? What is Tech Stack for the Footy Amigo?
Hey Mohamed, Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment. So, I wont be able to answer your questions regarding exact information about the ins-and-outs of my startup or our exact techstack for obvious reasons. That being said, Data can be gotten from various data providers (a quick google will show you different sources) The most important thing isn’t the data provider, it’s the work we do in-house to make sense of the data and the analysis we do on it so the amigos can use it in human-readable and understandable form and the other things we do behind the scenes on a daily basis. Regarding feeling frustrated about not being a technical founder, honestly I sometimes feel it would be really good if I could code but then I think about the skillsets I have which 99% of programmers don’t have and frankly will never have, which is turning “code” into a “product” and making it “sticky” for the target audience. (Things like branding, copywriting, user acquisition, marketing, user journey design, customer centricity, stickiness, sales and the list goes on) So, instead of spending time trying to learn code, I lean in more into my strengths and skillset and instead hire people skilled in the skillsets needed. I say I’m not a technical founder but what I really mean is that I don’t write backend code, but that doesn’t mean I can’t and don’t create websites. For example, the FootyAmigo.com website was created by me. (everything and every page) and the copy for the website, explainer videos, videos etc were all created by me. The only thing I don’t do is write code for the backend of the site (dashboard). Cheers Amigo
Hello Nejo, thank you for the inspiration. I wanted to ask what do you think about the best form of time management, having a schedule, working in time blocks whithout breaks etc. what works the best for you, how do you schedule?
Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching and for the comment. What works for me is time blocks. For example, I start working at 9am (10am sometimes depending on where I’m working), then I work without any distractions till 1pm. Then take a break from 1pm - 2pm. Start second half of the day from 2pm to 5pm and that’s my major work done for the day. But because I’m a founder, I don’t close shop at 5pm, I might reply emails, help my team members or do anything that comes up but these are just quick things that can be done on my phone. But my PROPER work is done from those time backs of 9am - 1pm and 2pm to 5pm where all I do is just work and no distractions. Hope this helps. Cheers
Thanks Mike!!! Thanks for watching! Please let’s not have a fight in this comment section cos the windows troops will always win 😂 But seriously though - I might give Mac a try in the nearest future. One of the major things that turns me off is that I haven’t seen a touch screen Macbook (not sure if there’s one). It makes no sense to me as to why a brand such as apple don’t have a touch screen laptop. I’ve had touch screen HP laptops since 2015 😂 so, HP won me over years ago!
hey amigo thank for the interesting video! my question for today is - as a non technical founder, whne hiring developers and designers, how do you know they are qualified? how do you know their limits as developers? and lastly how do you deal with wanting 1 thing and then they create another, because 2 people don't always think of the same idea.. thank you!
Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching and the question. So, before I give my advice, I will like to point out that i was a freelance web designer for years (Wordpress websites, nothing too technical) but this experience of being a freelancer made me work with lots of clients and other freelancers, so I can tell straight away if someone is good or not because I now have the “bullshit detector” So, even though I’m not “technical”, I have some level of experience and understanding of how designers, developers and freelancers work & think in general. So, I have an “unfair advantage when it comes to hiring” (just wanted to put that out there) That being said, my advice is - when I want to hire someone, I first have to do research on the techstack required for the project. So, let’s say the techstack for my project is “Python & NodeJs”, I would already know this before hand from research and then reach out to developers who have those skills and experience. This way I’m being very direct on who I need and what their techstack/experience must be. Instead of saying “I need someone to build Project X for me”, I would say “I am looking for a Python and Nodejs expert who can build a project that does X, Y, Z”….This will strip out a lot of noise. In the interview process I ask them to share projects they’ve built using those techstack and then we go from there. You might ask - what if I don’t know the techstack of the startup or project I want to build? Well, there are tools online that can tell you the techstack behind any website. About people creating something different from what you want, the way to avoid this is to ensure that from the get go, you as the founder are extremely clear on what the project is and what it’s not. So, except you are creating the cure for cancer, there’s a 99% chance that there are already products (softwares) in the market that already do what you want to create (maybe you want to innovate on it) but it already exists, so it’s your job as the founder to have a list of these products and share them with the team so they know I need to create a more in-depth video on this as I think I’m missing somethings in my reply but I hope this helps Amigo
yo i actually thought about this for gambling , its like most people gambling don't actually know the game they are on, gambling should be seen as a game of minimising risk of loss and you need data to make this decisions
Hello I am new into the chanel You got me with day in my life videos How much is it cost the WeWork ? btw also Samsung is better than iPhone ... it gives much more thing and it does them better !
Hey Stanislav! Thanks for the comment and for watching! You can find prices for wework based on your location here www.wework.com Mmmmm! iPhone will always trump Samsung in my opinion 😊🙏
Hey Sebastian, thanks for the comment and for watching. I have not raised money from investors before, so I might not be able to answer that. I believe in bootstrapping my startups (using my own money) Maybe in the future if I decide to raise money, I may be able to answer this with integrity Cheers 🙏
Hey Sami! Thanks for watching. I use this exact laptop for my editing. I’m not a pro video editor - so this laptop works just fine for now and I use it for everything! 🙏
hello i would ask a question about idea of a startup. How you can tell that people need a product that can help to solve their problem ? I mean how did you do the research ? Thank you and i love your startup work vlog so much. it's inspired me to work harder. sorry for my bad English :)
Hey Amigo, thanks for the comment and for watching. Your English is perfect! So, my first advice would be to create a product in a niche/industry that you know and have personal connection with. This way even without much research, you kind of already know what the pain points are and if you will pay for a service that solves the pain point. As a founder, you should be the ideal (and first) customer for your startup. i.e your startup should be solving a problem you had or have personal connection with. With this out of the way, your market research will be easier because you know where to look. That out of the way, when it comes to idea validation/research. It can take different angles. ( I will create a more indepth video on this soon because I can't go into depth with comment text compared to video) The first layer is to look at the INDUSTRY itself. (but I believe there's always main industry category and sub categories) So, let's take my startup for example, the main industry category is FOOTBALL and the sub-category is FOOTBALL BETTING. (some people can even argue that the main category is Sports Betting and the sub-cat is Football Betting) A simple google search can let you know how big (size and money power) an industry has, then you can do the same for the sub-category. But let's go deeper. Once you know the industry or sub-industry, you can then check things like websites, influencers or figures in that industry to see the type of numbers they are getting. - (ideally you will know this without research if you are creating a product that solves a problem you had or have or know people who have them) So, I can check a betting site like Bet365.com or Trading site like Betfair.com or even just football sites and I can see the amount of traffic they are getting. So, if there are millions of people in the niche/industry, the next question is "what are they trying to achieve?" By asking what they are trying to achieve (their end goal), this will alllow you to know what makes them tick and what the pain points are that might be stopping them from achieving their end goal. In my case - sports bettors want to make profit (money) from the bets they place. That is what they are trying to achieve at the end of the day. What might hinder them from achieving that end goal? - If they place bets and the lose the bet, they will loose their money! Loss of money, time or energy are really big pain points for any industry. So, if your product can solve any of them - it's good, but if it can solve more than 1 of them, then you are on another level. So, solving the pain point of "placing wrong bets that results in loss of money" is going to be a BIG if it can be solved. Also, some people might spend hours doing manual research to decide what to bet on, if I can also solve the problem of cutting down hours of manual work everyday into just seconds and make it automated, then I am going above and beyond to also solve the time and energy pain points. Another thing to look at is what are people currently using to solve their major pain points? There are always things people are already doing, your research will show you these things and you will be able to see how much is being charged and some gaps that they are not fufilling. Remember, if you started this journey of research from the you having the pain - it will be very easy to see all these things very very easily. Hope this helps Amigo
Hi, I'm a project manager, my question : Do you manage all tasks in slack or do you use a project management software like Notion ? keep up the good work
Hey Amigo, thanks for the comment. I do not use any project management software to be honest. I manage things in 3 places - Slack, Google docs and my head. I know I should probably get some type of of PM software but my way works fine (for now) Cheers Amigo
Question 1: how to you find developers? Question 2: do you ask developers to use a specific code or a platform such as bubble to build your app? And why?
Hello Kennedy, Here are the answers to your questions. Question 1: how to you find developers? ANSWER: I am creating a more indepth video on this on my next startup vlog. (much better to do it over video than text) Question 2: do you ask developers to use a specific code or a platform such as bubble to build your app? And why? ANSWER: I don't tell developers to use specific techstacks to be honest UNLESS i already know that's the techstack needed to make the project perfect. e.g When we were building our mobile app, I specifically hired a developer who has experience in building cross-platform mobile apps with "React Native" and 1 year later, I hired another developer to re-create the app using "Flutter" due to some issues and limitations we faced with the React Native version. Why did I want to build a corss-platform app? Because it's cost-effective and faster to do than creating native apps for each OS. So, as a founder - you need to work smarter (both in terms of speed / time to get things out there and also in terms of expenses ) Hope this helps
Hey amigo, before I launch my startups - they are always ready and working, so there isn’t a “testing” phase. We always test in-house for a month before launching to the outside world
That’s a good question, the rain always stops at some time. But if it doesn’t stop for hours (which is unlikely), I would call an Uber XL, a big sized Uber that my hike can fit into. (The bike can be folded, so it makes it smaller when folded)
Hi , I have a question for you . Actually, i want to start startup but i feel afraid how will find work/clients ? How i will hire developers/ UI/UX/Engineering/Tester/Etc ....how can i make team of 1000 peoples ? And the most important , right now i am doing internship is django python but to be honest my heart do not want to do development .Just thinking, i should go into UI/UX because it is easy but at same time i do not left development .I believe with development it will be must easier to grow
Hey Amigo, So, the first and most important thing you need to do is MAKE A DECISION on what you want to study and become a pro at. Is it going to be Programming? (coding) or Designing (UI/UX) Once you have decided, then you need to spend however long it takes for you to hone your skills on that. Sounds like you should first focus on being a freelancer (making money with your skills) rather than thinking about starting a startup because starting / running a startup requires having more to spend for servers, databses, expenses, salaries etc even when the startup makes $0. Hope this helps. Cheers
@@lifeofnejo thanks for the reply .yes i know startup requires money. But the issue is about the selection not able to select.would it be possible for me to start startup as UI/UX Designer ?Because i know as a developer it will be easy to pick projects and then make a team and finally toward startup.
So nobody is going to talk about how he’s getting different angles when he’s on his bike? Do you have someone filming you or how do you get those angles?
Hello, lol - I have been asked this so many times on my other videos hence why I put the exact camera gear I use in the description section of each video. I don't have anyone filming me, I use a 360 camera and use some "smart" positioning to achieve most of my shots.
@@lifeofnejo Absolutely brilliant. Still saving up to get my first cam and then I can kick off my "tech youtuber journey". Just found your channel but your contents are absolute gems!
Hey Amigo! Sorry I missed this comment and question! My UA-cam app says i have replied all my comments. No I’m not funded. I’m intentionally boostrapping for now, I’ve turned down investments from VC firms. My team is currently 4 in total, including me 5! I can’t remember correctly as I’m on the road typing this on my phone but the startup became profitable within 3 or 4 months after launch. (By profitable I mean I wasn’t taking money out of my pocket anymore to fund it, moneys made from the company was paying expenses, salaries etc)
Hey Nejo. Awesome content. I can help you out with editing if you ever need editing for your upcoming videos. I am a professional editor with some years of experience.
Hey Amigo, my startup isn’t UK only. It’s mixed. Yes I hire people from different countries and they all work remote and yes their salaries are adjusted Down the line, I plan to build a tight-knit UK only team (and this might involve bringing my best employees to the UK, if they are open to relocating) Cheers
Hello Kokoscal, just like you - I don't write code, so the only way to get developers is to hire them. There are various sites where you can find quality developers for hire; my go to sites are Upwork, Freelancer.com and Fiverr. I will create a video soon on my process for hiring and things to look out for. Cheers!
Hi, I like your work very much. You are inspiring. I am a Software Engineer, from Pakistan. I am working on my own product development. My product may target companies, how can I get my first 10,000 companies as clients ?
Hey Amigo! Thanks for the comment! I can’t give you an exact way to get 10,000 companies but I can share how to get your first 100, 1000 etc and it’s all the same process. I talk about this in my episode 6 video! Pls check it out
Hey Adnan, if you think you got what it takes to add value to Footy Amigo, then you should fill out the contact form on the website and reach out to us. Cheers
Hey Amigo, So, there are various ways to standout but the number 1 way is to fill the gap the current startups (websites) are not. During your market research of competitors, you will see what the websites and startups that solves the problem you are trying to solve are offering and what the gaps are. Your goal is to ensure that your startup doesn't only solve the core pain point of the users but also fills the gap the other providers are not doing. Things like user experience, customer support and customer centricity are easy wins you can have over the competitors if they are slacking on them. I will be creating a video on this soon as well.
Hey Mert, I decided to work outside of my house this year as a way to get used to going out of the house, working around people and getting some fresh air. (I have worked from home for over 10years, needed a change)
Hey Olujobi, Thanks for the comment. When you say "food niche", what exactly do you mean? The food niche is broad, are you cooking the food, are you delivering the food, are you selling the raw materials?
@Life of Nejo I Cook food, I don't know the right word for my own food business ( I have a little kitchen in a restaurant so I buy all my Ingredients and we share profit every single day/ I took 75% the restaurant take 25.
Hey Cel, thanks for the comment, at the moment we are not. But if you’ve checked my startup website footyamigo.com and you think you can add value to it with your skill, knowledge or experience - you should definitely reach out to me (my email is on my channel about page) Cheers
Nice one Nejo. Could you kindly show what kind of camera you're using when riding your bike that was following you from different directions and showing a full view of you above and over 🙏 2. How are you able to manage your time and task... I most times get overwhelmed with daily tasks that I have little or no time for other chores.
Hey Jude, thanks for watching and for the questions. I use a 360 camera, the exact one is in my description. The camera can only go as far as you use it. So for example, to create overhead shots - I have to set up in a certain way and use a certain accessory for it. To shoot POV or other angles, the same applies - I have to use separate accessories to achieve each shot. I will create a video showing the BTS of how I shoot and capture each angle, this would be much better and easier to understand than me writing it in a comment. Regarding time management, I have learnt to delegate lots of things. In the past I used to want to do everything myself and it used to get me burnt. Now, I only work on things that I know no one else can do better than me (e.g marketing and user acquisition for my startup, I live and breath this), but things like graphics design, social media content designs, website design or dev etc, even though I can do them - I delegate that to someone else on the team, this way I’m only working on what I’m at strongest at Cheers 🙏
@@lifeofnejo thank you so much brother. I'd so appreciate the BTS video 🙏. I think I need to learn from your ways of delegating tasks. I honestly don't trust anyone to handle anything for me and I know that's bad.
First off, love what you do. Since I've started watching your videos I've now incorporated the "hydration pack" (water w/ green tea & honey) in my everyday routine. Love how you handle your business by keeping in touch with all of the folks on your team. Continue to be successful!!!!!!!
Thanks Amigo!! I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!
Hydration pack making the world go round!!! Lol, love it!
Thanks once again amigo, appreciate it! Let’s win 🏆🙏
Hi ! I am Cloud Engineer starting his start up from France and your videos inspire me a lot and give me motivation ! I hope your are going to share 1 video per week with us ! Good luck for your startup
Hey Nass! Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment!
I’m glad you like the videos, I’ll try my best to do 1 per week but it’s very hard because I have lots of work to do during the week, but I’m aiming for atleast 1 every 2 weeks and as time goes on once I get a hang of things, I’m sure it will be much easier to shoot and I can do 1 per week or even more (who knows)
I wish you SUCCESS with your startup!! Shoot me an email anytime if you want to connect or discuss things!
🙏
Nejo,
On the rise.
Do you have any experience in graphic design?
Hi Nass,
Same , all the best 👍❤
Same :)
The Amigos are here to show support 💚
Great content much success and blessings to you.
Thanks Amigo 💚🙏
Your videos are so calm and motivating!!!!
Glad you like them! 🙏
Love the transparency in your mistakes you made and the bounce back you had 👍
Thanks amigo! Appreciate the comment 🙏
Your channel has become my favorite on UA-cam, I was thinking about your channel in my subconscious, Patiently waiting for your next video like a seasonal movie, lol. The way you run your Startup challenged my belief on how Startups are meant to be run and I like that. If you wouldn't mind, I would love to know more about user acquisition, how you got your first 1000 users and how you come up with ideas to post on your company's UA-cam page, I absolutely love that idea. Keep Up the Great work. You Inspire a lot of us out here.
Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching and for the kind words 😀, hopefully I can continue posting more videos.
I’m going to create a video soon on some ways to get your first customers / users.
Regarding ideas on what to post on your startup’s UA-cam page - it simply comes down to creating content to educate potential and current “users” about features and functionalities in your app/software and how to use them.
Cheers
Almaty city on air, the atmosphere of your video so gooooood, thanks for your motivation
Thanks Amigo! Let’s win!
Love your video and the new helmet. It's really exciting. Somehow, this reminds me of my days in Canary Wharf. Keep fighting brother 🎉
Thanks Amigo!! I appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching 🙏
3:39 Another reason to like this beautiful video👍
I am always looking forward to these videos mahn! The quslity and content is always amazing. Keep up the amazing work sir! 👏
Thank you Amigo! I appreciate that 🙏🙏
OMG bro! Love love love the videos..ninja just being able to ride a bike to work is the biggest flex on earth!! Love from Atlanta ❤️
Love Deshun! I always Appreciate your support and comments. Let's gooooooooo! Love from London!
great content brother , i love how you call the users amigos
Love my bro!
Bro 😭 DANIEL NEJO IS BACK! (screaming) Where have you been man! I missed you...
I’m back!!! Took a long break as I was busy building my startup but I’m back now! Hopefully will continue to upload more 🙏
@@lifeofnejo ❤️
I appreciate your content and doing this with managing a startup company...That's amazing. Kudos Nejo!
Thanks Shalom! I appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching 🙏🙏
Awesome content, my bro. YADM has been a wonderful gift. Keeping soaring because the sky is just but your spring board. See you at the top! 👊🏾
My brother! You know I love, respect and appreciate you!
You’ve always pushed and sent nothing but positive energy and love my way!
I appreciate you!!! Onyiaaaaaaaaaa my brother! Let’s win!!! ❤️🏆🙏
3:39, I totally agree
Real one!!! 😊🙏🙏
Love the content, stumbled upon these videos series randomly. As a software engineer and athlete, the solution hits the sweet spot ! Actually tried it over the week end , had over 90% results. Loved the conception and ideas behinds. As I am looking to launch my entrepreneurship journey, I would love to chat with you about the tech choice, the start up conception and so on. Anyway I will keep using the solution ! Great work guys ! Oh and also, for what it's worth I have couple suggestions for features improvements 😎
Hey Amigo, thanks for the comment and kind words
For sure, shoot me an email (my emial is on my channel) and we can take it from there
Cheers
Been waiting for your video 😊now I’m cool
Hey David, thanks Amigo! Hope you enjoyed it!
Great advise, I have been failing because of the very mistakes you spoke about.
Hey Amigo! Glad it was helpful! Let’s win 🏆
Finally my week ends in the perfect way. Thanks for the tips you shared. We actually get it wrong just finding a solution rather than finding one that people are searching for.
I applaud your work ethic and discipline and you make it super inspiring.
I sent you an email a while back, I hope to get your reply soon. 😊
Look forward to the next video as always.
Yo David, thanks for the comment!
Oh I haven’t seen the email, kindly resend it so it’s top of my emails!
Thanks Amigo 🙏
@@lifeofnejo will do... Have a great weekend 😊✌️
I found your channel today, and man, I thought your videos were really cool,
Welcome aboard Amigo! Thanks for watching 🙏🙏
Loving this vlog series 😊👌🏾
Thanks Amigo! Thanks for watching!
Dope content and love the b-roll (especially overhead shots). Great advice as well about creating products/services/solutions for problems that exist as opposed to those you think should be made (without knowing if there is a demand). Keep doing your thing and great content.
Glad you enjoyed it!!! Thanks for watching and many thanks for leaving a comment! Thanks Amigo!
love your content. Keep it up! 🤟
Thanks Pathom! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
I want you to make more videos like this.❤❤
Thanks Amigo! New Vlog dropping tomorrow 👀🙏
@@lifeofnejo I will wait for your video. Now let's look at the original one first. I'm from Thailand.
Personal:
I don't understand why your vlog hooked me up. I feel some mix of interest and inspiration. Thanks.
Laptop:
Could you share the brand of that laptop stand? I also think that your laptop might overheat on a pillow because it closes radiator holes. I have the almost same model of HP, cheaper maybe. :D
Startup:
1. Do you have a tech partner? What are his duties?
2. How did you find out the pain points? Amigo research?)
3. Should startupper believe in that or it is just about money? Or solving an amigos pain point should be a base belief of a startupper?
4. About a solution's existence - I suppose there are two cornerstones of your startup: data gathering and data analysis. If it is appropriate I would appreciate it if you can say something about this.
5. Is it inevitable to ruin N-first startups?
Hey Amigo, thanks for watching and I am glad you like my videos :)
The exact laptopn stand i use is from Amazon, here amzn.to/3JR0SUX
You are right, this pc does overheat if you put it on a pillow etc, the stand is perfect for it because the air can flow out easily.
1. Do you have a tech partner? What are his duties?
ANSWER:
No, I don't have a partner. I am a solo founder who has a team.
2. How did you find out the pain points? Amigo research?)
ANSWER:
Firstly, I have personal experience betting on football and I know what the pain points are to me and the people around me, so I used this as a reference point. Then I did more research omline to see what other people who trade and bet on football are saying. (I think it's always best to create something you have personal experience with because then it will be easier to navigate)
3. Should startupper believe in that or it is just about money? Or solving an amigos pain point should be a base belief of a startupper?
ANSWER:
Solving the pain point is kinda related to making money. I know it sounds cheesy but it's true that "the more people you help to solve their problem, the more money you can make".... because people will PAY YOU if you SOLVE their problems...especially, if its a pain point that either helps them make money, not loose money, save time, save energy and makes them smarter.
That being said, it is also important to ensure to create something that can make you money in the longrun! This is where market research comes in, I only work on things that has a huge audience and can make revenue in the long run. (I am talking 100s of millions of dollars)
4. About a solution's existence - I suppose there are two cornerstones of your startup: data gathering and data analysis. If it is appropriate I would appreciate it if you can say something about this.
ANSWER:
So, except you are trying to create the cure for cancer, there's a 99% chance that what you want to build already exists in some way. Maybe you are just making it better, more user-friendly or more cost-effective.
5. Is it inevitable to ruin N-first startups?
I did not get your last question correctly, but I will assume you meant is it invetiable to ruin your first startups? If yes - then the answer is YES. This isn't my first startup, I have created multiple businesss and startups in my 10 years so far of being an entrepreneur, but you always learn on the road and know what not to do on your next time.
Cheers Amigo
Nice video
Thanks amigo
GREAT！！
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Should share your gear, man. Nice shots! 💛
Thanks Edson, I have shared it In the description
The bike also 🔥🔥
Let’s gooooo 👏👏
The betting data idea is 10/10 as people usually have to check multiple websites to gather information!
Oh yes Troy! The data and information Footy Amigo gives in 5 seconds will take someone over an hour to manually get, put together and make sense of. This was why this had to be built and I’m excited to be working on it daily 🙏
@@lifeofnejo yes 100% agree with the concept it’s very very convenient for users. Wish you all the best going forward you’ll smash it! 🤝🏽
my guy! just found ur channel and really like it, keep it up!!
Welcome aboard Amigo! Thank you!
Hey Amigo 👋
As a developer I'm curious to know about your app's Tech Stack, from where do you extract data points? If you provide any analytical insights based on data how does it work?
Your video shooting style is unique, keep it up brother. Good luck 🎉
Hey Amigo.
Thanks for the comment and kind words.
So, I won’t be able to give out specifics of our tech-stack for obvious reasons but in terms of data points, data for football (or any sport) can be gotten from data API providers. What we then do - is make sense of the data, do some analysis on it to make it human-friendly and make it easily understandable to the average person.
Thanks Amigo 🙏
Great advice!
Great content as always. Glad you got a helmet!
Thanks Amigo! Much appereciated! Me too, I am glad I got it. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Классное видео))😊
Классное видео))😊
🎉🎉🎉 Glad that you put more and more content regularly !!! By the way what is the brand of your Laptop stand & bike ??
Hey Amigo, thanks for watching! Check description for the items you asked above.
Cheers
love you bro
Bless 🙏
Great to see you back in video creation bro. And these vlogs are super🔥! I didnt know how much i was gonna like them until i saw the first.
My first question is what made you decide to take the vlog route this time? Many say vlogging is dying. But it's doing incredibly well for you. What was the aha moment?
2. You've built past digital products like YADM, and many more helping people relocate. What's up with them? Are they still up or you're full on FootyAmigo alone?
Hey Amigo.
Thanks for the comment and yes I am back on youtube (slowly, lol)
If I am being honest - the reason I decided to vlog is for my own personal accountability and to look back at how things were (later in the future) + because I am running a tech startup, I am constantly on my toes working on 1000001 things at the same time, delaing with bugs, databases, servers, customers, payroll, expenses and a lot of other things, so I need something I can do that is somewhat "creative" and these vlogs I believe does that for me, because I get to shoot videos and edit them and these have nothing to do with my startup, so it's an outlet for me.
You might know this (or not) but I used to do music. (I say "used" to because since 2021 when I started working on Footy Amigo, I let everything else go because I am more pasionate about this than anything else.
About vlogs dying, I think what I have noticed is that people want to SEE rather than HEAR. (what that means is that most vlogs is someone infront of the camera just talking, talking and talking, except you find this personal personally interesting and want to hear EVERY single word that comes out of their mouth, chances are that such vlogs will become boring. In the other hand - people want to see, they want you to show them stuffs rather than tell them about what you will show them, lol)
So, I guess that might be the sweet spot.
Regarding your other question - at my core, I am an entrepreneur and this means If I see demands that requires supply in which I know I can do with my eyes closed, I will supply those demands because they can bring some side income and also add value to people (so it's a win-win)
The beauty of a digital product (unlike startups) is that once it's created, it's created! You don't have to constantly work on it daily, fix bugs, hire employees, add new features etc, but FA has been my number priority since 2021 and will continue to be so because it's the thing that gets me up from bed everyday with excitement.
Hope I was able to touch on your questions.
Stay well Amigo
That footwear at the beginning 🔥🔥
Cheers Amigo 🙏🙏
I have a question! Can you explain about funding the startups? How to get access to capital to build?
Oh yes this is important.
I’m not a fan of raising money from investors (this is just my personal view). Instead, I believe In “bootstrapping” which means I fund the startup (expenses, salaries, etc) from my own pocket.
Of course, not everyone will be able to fund their startup from their own pocket, so the move for them would be to pitch investors.
Maybe in the future, I might get funding from investors who knows but for now, I’m dead-lock on self-funding.
In terms of source of income to fund the startup, as an entrepreneur- I have other sources of income which I use to fund the startup in the earliest stages but now the startup makes enough money to pay for all expenses.
Cheers
PC
I agree.
👌👌👌
Great video as always!!
Question:
How do you structure/plan and prioritize your tasks ahead for the day. Do you have a specific "week" plan, or simply plan it out day by day. Thanks!!
Thanks Augustas for watching and the comment.
So, honestly - I do not have rigid plans. I know the advise is always to have plans ahead for the week or for the day etc, but i work based on priority of things in my head. (When I say in my head, I mean because I know every part of my startup, where we are, what issues we are facing etc, I already know in my head what will be tackled today or this week)
I should start having more rigid plans but it’s hard to have rigid plans when you are a solo founder and have 100001 things in your head and working on a startup, things are unpredictable especially in the early days. (Maybe this is just an excuse who knows)
In a nutshell, I plan it our day by day but no day goes by where I don’t spend hours in the day working on user acquisition as this is the life-blood of any business (or startup)
Cheers
Thanks for a great answer! Being in a startup myself I know that it is all about user acquisition!
Good morning sir, I will love to know how you get to your first customers and how you retain them as active paying customers
Hey Amigo, I will be creating a video on this soon!
Love your content! My questions:
When did you know that you could hire on additional team members?
How did you find your team members?
Did you/ are you reaching out for funding?
Are you a solo founder?
Thanks in advance! Keep up the good work!
Hey Shelby,
Thanks for the comment.
"When did you know that you could hire on additional team members? "
ANSWER: So, because I don't write code - I knew from the start that I would need to hire team members.
I can handle marketing, branding, SEO etc but I am not a programmer, so my start team included:
UI/UX designer & FullStack Developer.
To make life easier for the fullstack dev, I hired a full time Front-End Dev.
And from time to time, whenever we need to implement an architecture that my current team isn't skilled on, I hire a developer with that exact skillset on a contract basis. He/she comes on board, works on the architecture and learns how it works and are able to handle it from there.
I use this same logic for other apsects (departments) of my startup.
So, I always hire when: (1) There's a need for that exact skillset not present in the current team (2) Additional hand would make us work faster and ease the pressure/work load on another team member.
"How did you find your team members? "
ANSWER:
I will create a video on this soon but the short version of it is that I hire freelancers and then turn them into full time employers.
Let me explain - I use freelancer sites (upwork, fiverr, freelancer.com etc) to find talents that are skilled in specific skillsets I need and then depending on how long the need is - I either hire them full-time to the team where they ONLY work for my startup or if I only need that skillset for a short period of time, I hire them on contract basis.
"Did you/ are you reaching out for funding?"
ANSWER:
No, I am not looking for or reaching for funding at the moment.
I have actually turned down funding.
I am from the "boostrapping" school of thought. So, I believe in funding my needs with my own money.
"Are you a solo founder?"
ANSWER:
Yes, I am a solo-founder with a team.
Hope I was able to answer your questions.
Cheers Amigo!
i love the video. i have dreams of having a startup and working remote. i want to know how you got started. how you outsorced for designers and developers. how you account. i'd appreciate some details. thanks and keep killing it
Hey Amigo!
Thanks for watching.
I will creating a video on how I hire designers and developers very soon, so that will answer that question.
I have been an entrepreneur for 10 years and have started various businesses and startups, so there's a lot to unpack there.
This again will come in other videos. Cheers
Mate you videos are slick, I liked your questions and answers segment.
I have a few questions:
Where do you get your data/statistics from so that Amigo can make informed decisions/bets?
How is this data/statistics kept up to date?
Do you feel frustrated or disadvantaged by being a non-technical founder/CEO?
What is Tech Stack for the Footy Amigo?
Hey Mohamed,
Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment.
So, I wont be able to answer your questions regarding exact information about the ins-and-outs of my startup or our exact techstack for obvious reasons.
That being said, Data can be gotten from various data providers (a quick google will show you different sources)
The most important thing isn’t the data provider, it’s the work we do in-house to make sense of the data and the analysis we do on it so the amigos can use it in human-readable and understandable form and the other things we do behind the scenes on a daily basis.
Regarding feeling frustrated about not being a technical founder, honestly I sometimes feel it would be really good if I could code but then I think about the skillsets I have which 99% of programmers don’t have and frankly will never have, which is turning “code” into a “product” and making it “sticky” for the target audience. (Things like branding, copywriting, user acquisition, marketing, user journey design, customer centricity, stickiness, sales and the list goes on)
So, instead of spending time trying to learn code, I lean in more into my strengths and skillset and instead hire people skilled in the skillsets needed.
I say I’m not a technical founder but what I really mean is that I don’t write backend code, but that doesn’t mean I can’t and don’t create websites. For example, the FootyAmigo.com website was created by me. (everything and every page) and the copy for the website, explainer videos, videos etc were all created by me. The only thing I don’t do is write code for the backend of the site (dashboard).
Cheers Amigo
Hello Nejo, thank you for the inspiration. I wanted to ask what do you think about the best form of time management, having a schedule, working in time blocks whithout breaks etc. what works the best for you, how do you schedule?
Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching and for the comment.
What works for me is time blocks. For example, I start working at 9am (10am sometimes depending on where I’m working), then I work without any distractions till 1pm.
Then take a break from 1pm - 2pm.
Start second half of the day from 2pm to 5pm and that’s my major work done for the day.
But because I’m a founder, I don’t close shop at 5pm, I might reply emails, help my team members or do anything that comes up but these are just quick things that can be done on my phone.
But my PROPER work is done from those time backs of 9am - 1pm and 2pm to 5pm where all I do is just work and no distractions.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Great videooooo🎉🎉
But Mac solos HP…It’s not even close😂
Thanks Mike!!! Thanks for watching!
Please let’s not have a fight in this comment section cos the windows troops will always win 😂
But seriously though - I might give Mac a try in the nearest future.
One of the major things that turns me off is that I haven’t seen a touch screen Macbook (not sure if there’s one). It makes no sense to me as to why a brand such as apple don’t have a touch screen laptop. I’ve had touch screen HP laptops since 2015 😂 so, HP won me over years ago!
hey amigo thank for the interesting video!
my question for today is -
as a non technical founder, whne hiring developers and designers, how do you know they are qualified? how do you know their limits as developers?
and lastly how do you deal with wanting 1 thing and then they create another, because 2 people don't always think of the same idea.. thank you!
Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching and the question.
So, before I give my advice, I will like to point out that i was a freelance web designer for years (Wordpress websites, nothing too technical) but this experience of being a freelancer made me work with lots of clients and other freelancers, so I can tell straight away if someone is good or not because I now have the “bullshit detector”
So, even though I’m not “technical”, I have some level of experience and understanding of how designers, developers and freelancers work & think in general. So, I have an “unfair advantage when it comes to hiring” (just wanted to put that out there)
That being said, my advice is - when I want to hire someone, I first have to do research on the techstack required for the project.
So, let’s say the techstack for my project is “Python & NodeJs”, I would already know this before hand from research and then reach out to developers who have those skills and experience. This way I’m being very direct on who I need and what their techstack/experience must be.
Instead of saying “I need someone to build Project X for me”, I would say “I am looking for a Python and Nodejs expert who can build a project that does X, Y, Z”….This will strip out a lot of noise.
In the interview process I ask them to share projects they’ve built using those techstack and then we go from there.
You might ask - what if I don’t know the techstack of the startup or project I want to build? Well, there are tools online that can tell you the techstack behind any website.
About people creating something different from what you want, the way to avoid this is to ensure that from the get go, you as the founder are extremely clear on what the project is and what it’s not.
So, except you are creating the cure for cancer, there’s a 99% chance that there are already products (softwares) in the market that already do what you want to create (maybe you want to innovate on it) but it already exists, so it’s your job as the founder to have a list of these products and share them with the team so they know
I need to create a more in-depth video on this as I think I’m missing somethings in my reply but I hope this helps Amigo
@@lifeofnejo I would love to see a video on this actually.
@@lifeofnejo amazing way to reply to a question, thank you for that , it was helpful
yo i actually thought about this for gambling , its like most people gambling don't actually know the game they are on, gambling should be seen as a game of minimising risk of loss and you need data to make this decisions
Hello I am new into the chanel
You got me with day in my life videos
How much is it cost the WeWork ?
btw also Samsung is better than iPhone ... it gives much more thing and it does them better !
Hey Stanislav! Thanks for the comment and for watching!
You can find prices for wework based on your location here www.wework.com
Mmmmm! iPhone will always trump Samsung in my opinion 😊🙏
What part of London is this? It looks so clean and good
This is “Canary Wharf” 🙏
What kind of bike are you driving, is really nice. Can you share when I can get one😢
Hey Amigo, please check description of the video, I have put the name of the bike and how you might be able to get it.
Cheers
Hi Nejo, Love your content
what is your laptop model ?
Thanks Amigo! Thanks for watching, it’s an HP ENVY
Congrats for your video and your startup!!
I want to ask: Which is the best way to get money from investors?
Hey Sebastian, thanks for the comment and for watching.
I have not raised money from investors before, so I might not be able to answer that. I believe in bootstrapping my startups (using my own money)
Maybe in the future if I decide to raise money, I may be able to answer this with integrity
Cheers 🙏
Enjoying the video. Still watching..
Do you use this particular PC for all of your vid editings or you've got another machine dedicated to editing?
Hey Sami! Thanks for watching.
I use this exact laptop for my editing. I’m not a pro video editor - so this laptop works just fine for now and I use it for everything! 🙏
Smooth... i saw your stories on instagram, are you a messi fan?
Hey Godwin, oh no I’m an Arsenal fan!
hello i would ask a question about idea of a startup. How you can tell that people need a product that can help to solve their problem ? I mean how did you do the research ?
Thank you and i love your startup work vlog so much. it's inspired me to work harder. sorry for my bad English :)
Hey Amigo, thanks for the comment and for watching.
Your English is perfect!
So, my first advice would be to create a product in a niche/industry that you know and have personal connection with. This way even without much research, you kind of already know what the pain points are and if you will pay for a service that solves the pain point.
As a founder, you should be the ideal (and first) customer for your startup. i.e your startup should be solving a problem you had or have personal connection with.
With this out of the way, your market research will be easier because you know where to look.
That out of the way, when it comes to idea validation/research. It can take different angles. ( I will create a more indepth video on this soon because I can't go into depth with comment text compared to video)
The first layer is to look at the INDUSTRY itself. (but I believe there's always main industry category and sub categories)
So, let's take my startup for example, the main industry category is FOOTBALL and the sub-category is FOOTBALL BETTING. (some people can even argue that the main category is Sports Betting and the sub-cat is Football Betting)
A simple google search can let you know how big (size and money power) an industry has, then you can do the same for the sub-category.
But let's go deeper.
Once you know the industry or sub-industry, you can then check things like websites, influencers or figures in that industry to see the type of numbers they are getting. - (ideally you will know this without research if you are creating a product that solves a problem you had or have or know people who have them)
So, I can check a betting site like Bet365.com or Trading site like Betfair.com or even just football sites and I can see the amount of traffic they are getting.
So, if there are millions of people in the niche/industry, the next question is "what are they trying to achieve?"
By asking what they are trying to achieve (their end goal), this will alllow you to know what makes them tick and what the pain points are that might be stopping them from achieving their end goal.
In my case - sports bettors want to make profit (money) from the bets they place. That is what they are trying to achieve at the end of the day.
What might hinder them from achieving that end goal? - If they place bets and the lose the bet, they will loose their money!
Loss of money, time or energy are really big pain points for any industry.
So, if your product can solve any of them - it's good, but if it can solve more than 1 of them, then you are on another level.
So, solving the pain point of "placing wrong bets that results in loss of money" is going to be a BIG if it can be solved.
Also, some people might spend hours doing manual research to decide what to bet on, if I can also solve the problem of cutting down hours of manual work everyday into just seconds and make it automated, then I am going above and beyond to also solve the time and energy pain points.
Another thing to look at is what are people currently using to solve their major pain points? There are always things people are already doing, your research will show you these things and you will be able to see how much is being charged and some gaps that they are not fufilling.
Remember, if you started this journey of research from the you having the pain - it will be very easy to see all these things very very easily.
Hope this helps Amigo
Hi, I'm a project manager, my question : Do you manage all tasks in slack or do you use a project management software like Notion ? keep up the good work
Hey Amigo, thanks for the comment.
I do not use any project management software to be honest. I manage things in 3 places - Slack, Google docs and my head.
I know I should probably get some type of of PM software but my way works fine (for now)
Cheers Amigo
Question 1: how to you find developers?
Question 2: do you ask developers to use a specific code or a platform such as bubble to build your app? And why?
Hello Kennedy,
Here are the answers to your questions.
Question 1: how to you find developers?
ANSWER: I am creating a more indepth video on this on my next startup vlog. (much better to do it over video than text)
Question 2: do you ask developers to use a specific code or a platform such as bubble to build your app? And why?
ANSWER: I don't tell developers to use specific techstacks to be honest UNLESS i already know that's the techstack needed to make the project perfect.
e.g When we were building our mobile app, I specifically hired a developer who has experience in building cross-platform mobile apps with "React Native" and 1 year later, I hired another developer to re-create the app using "Flutter" due to some issues and limitations we faced with the React Native version.
Why did I want to build a corss-platform app? Because it's cost-effective and faster to do than creating native apps for each OS. So, as a founder - you need to work smarter (both in terms of speed / time to get things out there and also in terms of expenses )
Hope this helps
Yes it does! Thank you
How to know the apps people are searching for
Hey Amigo, you do market research. I have a youtube SHORTS on my channel that touches on this, please check it out
Really nice and inspirational! You are already profitable?
Hey Amigo! Thanks for watching and the comment. Yes it’s currently profitable. 🙏
I have a suggestion. How to get your first 1000 customers?
Hey Carlos, I will be creating a video on this next! 😊🙏
hw do you get your first users to test product/prototype
Hey amigo, before I launch my startups - they are always ready and working, so there isn’t a “testing” phase. We always test in-house for a month before launching to the outside world
What do you do if the rain doesn’t stop?
That’s a good question, the rain always stops at some time. But if it doesn’t stop for hours (which is unlikely), I would call an Uber XL, a big sized Uber that my hike can fit into. (The bike can be folded, so it makes it smaller when folded)
Hi ,
I have a question for you . Actually, i want to start startup but i feel afraid how will find work/clients ? How i will hire developers/ UI/UX/Engineering/Tester/Etc ....how can i make team of 1000 peoples ?
And the most important , right now i am doing internship is django python but to be honest my heart do not want to do development .Just thinking, i should go into UI/UX because it is easy but at same time i do not left development .I believe with development it will be must easier to grow
I'm a mobile developer
Hey Amigo,
So, the first and most important thing you need to do is MAKE A DECISION on what you want to study and become a pro at.
Is it going to be Programming? (coding) or Designing (UI/UX)
Once you have decided, then you need to spend however long it takes for you to hone your skills on that.
Sounds like you should first focus on being a freelancer (making money with your skills) rather than thinking about starting a startup because starting / running a startup requires having more to spend for servers, databses, expenses, salaries etc even when the startup makes $0.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
@@lifeofnejo thanks for the reply .yes i know startup requires money. But the issue is about the selection not able to select.would it be possible for me to start startup as UI/UX Designer ?Because i know as a developer it will be easy to pick projects and then make a team and finally toward startup.
So nobody is going to talk about how he’s getting different angles when he’s on his bike? Do you have someone filming you or how do you get those angles?
Hello, lol - I have been asked this so many times on my other videos hence why I put the exact camera gear I use in the description section of each video.
I don't have anyone filming me, I use a 360 camera and use some "smart" positioning to achieve most of my shots.
@@lifeofnejo Absolutely brilliant. Still saving up to get my first cam and then I can kick off my "tech youtuber journey". Just found your channel but your contents are absolute gems!
Are you funded? How has the revenue journey been? How bigs your team?
Hey Amigo! Sorry I missed this comment and question! My UA-cam app says i have replied all my comments.
No I’m not funded. I’m intentionally boostrapping for now, I’ve turned down investments from VC firms.
My team is currently 4 in total, including me 5!
I can’t remember correctly as I’m on the road typing this on my phone but the startup became profitable within 3 or 4 months after launch. (By profitable I mean I wasn’t taking money out of my pocket anymore to fund it, moneys made from the company was paying expenses, salaries etc)
@@lifeofnejo Nice! thanks for the response
Hey Nejo. Awesome content. I can help you out with editing if you ever need editing for your upcoming videos. I am a professional editor with some years of experience.
Hey Amigo! Thanks for reaching out. I will keep this in mind. Thanks
What is your revenue ? Just give an Idea 💡 on what is your monthly revenue
Hey MedX,
Lol, my startup is a private company, so such information will remain private (for now)
Hey! what headphones are those?
Hey Amigo! My headphone is from B&O, i have put it in the description section
Is that an e mountain bike or what you call that?
It’s called an e-bike
Hi! Is your startup company UK only? Or are there people working remotely from other countries? And if yes, is their salary adjusted?
thanks
Hey Amigo, my startup isn’t UK only. It’s mixed.
Yes I hire people from different countries and they all work remote and yes their salaries are adjusted
Down the line, I plan to build a tight-knit UK only team (and this might involve bringing my best employees to the UK, if they are open to relocating)
Cheers
@@lifeofnejo Thanks a lot for the answer! Loving these day in the life videos. What's the long goal of this youtube channel?
How did you get developers , I currently have design skills but not programming skills
Hello Kokoscal, just like you - I don't write code, so the only way to get developers is to hire them.
There are various sites where you can find quality developers for hire; my go to sites are Upwork, Freelancer.com and Fiverr.
I will create a video soon on my process for hiring and things to look out for.
Cheers!
I'm very glad now you are using a helmet! Consider it having technologies such as MIPS for more safety!
Thanks Kaaveh, you are right. It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Cheers Amigo
Hi, I like your work very much. You are inspiring. I am a Software Engineer, from Pakistan. I am working on my own product development. My product may target companies, how can I get my first 10,000 companies as clients ?
Hey Amigo! Thanks for the comment!
I can’t give you an exact way to get 10,000 companies but I can share how to get your first 100, 1000 etc and it’s all the same process. I talk about this in my episode 6 video! Pls check it out
you know right? i wish to work for you as a developer
Hey Adnan, if you think you got what it takes to add value to Footy Amigo, then you should fill out the contact form on the website and reach out to us.
Cheers
One more Question, How do you suggest been distinctive when there already is a similar startup .
Hey Amigo,
So, there are various ways to standout but the number 1 way is to fill the gap the current startups (websites) are not.
During your market research of competitors, you will see what the websites and startups that solves the problem you are trying to solve are offering and what the gaps are.
Your goal is to ensure that your startup doesn't only solve the core pain point of the users but also fills the gap the other providers are not doing.
Things like user experience, customer support and customer centricity are easy wins you can have over the competitors if they are slacking on them.
I will be creating a video on this soon as well.
@@lifeofnejo Thanks for your response, I appreciate.
why are you not working from home
Hey Mert, I decided to work outside of my house this year as a way to get used to going out of the house, working around people and getting some fresh air. (I have worked from home for over 10years, needed a change)
Also how did you get your 1st 1000 customers
Hey Olamide, I will be creating a video on this soon!
yesterdays price is not todays price!!!
It’s not and will never be! The price went upppppp! 😂😂🙏
Its true, pc's are better than Mac !
100000000%%%%% 😊🏆
How did know that people would pay, how did you achieve market validation
Hey Olamide, I will be creating a video on this soon!
No external monitor? Not very ergonomic.
Hey Amigo, Maybe one day! Very soon!
@@lifeofnejo well... your eyes will maybe thank you one day. Btw i see that in your office almost nobody use external monitors. Was it really office?
How did you launch your app and market it in details
Hey Olamide, I will be creating a video on this soon!
What's your best advice for someone in the food niche who wanted to create a SaaS company
Hey Olujobi,
Thanks for the comment.
When you say "food niche", what exactly do you mean? The food niche is broad, are you cooking the food, are you delivering the food, are you selling the raw materials?
@Life of Nejo I Cook food, I don't know the right word for my own food business ( I have a little kitchen in a restaurant so I buy all my Ingredients and we share profit every single day/ I took 75% the restaurant take 25.
Bro what up with a them camera angles 😂
😂😂 what do you mean
@@lifeofnejo idk man they are great haha, keep it up!
If you are a develoer you could save a lots of money to build footy amigo
Please change the copy right on the website from 2022 to 2023. Thank
Where is subscribers ? 😡😡
My underrated bro 🥺🥺
Lo, thanks Amigo! We will grow slowly but surely!!!
Hello , i am from India , and i wants to join uh ...
I'm wondering if you are hiring? 😅
Hey Cel, thanks for the comment, at the moment we are not. But if you’ve checked my startup website footyamigo.com and you think you can add value to it with your skill, knowledge or experience - you should definitely reach out to me (my email is on my channel about page)
Cheers
Nice one Nejo. Could you kindly show what kind of camera you're using when riding your bike that was following you from different directions and showing a full view of you above and over 🙏
2. How are you able to manage your time and task... I most times get overwhelmed with daily tasks that I have little or no time for other chores.
Hey Jude, thanks for watching and for the questions.
I use a 360 camera, the exact one is in my description.
The camera can only go as far as you use it. So for example, to create overhead shots - I have to set up in a certain way and use a certain accessory for it.
To shoot POV or other angles, the same applies - I have to use separate accessories to achieve each shot.
I will create a video showing the BTS of how I shoot and capture each angle, this would be much better and easier to understand than me writing it in a comment.
Regarding time management, I have learnt to delegate lots of things. In the past I used to want to do everything myself and it used to get me burnt. Now, I only work on things that I know no one else can do better than me (e.g marketing and user acquisition for my startup, I live and breath this), but things like graphics design, social media content designs, website design or dev etc, even though I can do them - I delegate that to someone else on the team, this way I’m only working on what I’m at strongest at
Cheers 🙏
@@lifeofnejo thank you so much brother. I'd so appreciate the BTS video 🙏.
I think I need to learn from your ways of delegating tasks. I honestly don't trust anyone to handle anything for me and I know that's bad.