20 failures + 1 success = 33 year old billionaire

What can you not stop thinking about? Apoorva Mehta had 20 businesses that failed. One in particular that he spent a year on was a social networking site...for lawyers. That one failed. He has 19 other similar stories of ideas he tried...and failed at. But something happened. He found something that would truly solve his own problems and he cared deeply about solving this problem for others. That problem? The inconvenience of having to run around town to pick up special ingredients when he cooked (he loved to cook). What if....? And just like that an idea was born. Now Apoorva is the [33-year-old billionaire and the founder of Instacart](=). What changed that he was able to turn failure into a success? Passion. In his previous businesses, he says he didn't care enough. The passion wasn't there. With Instacart, when he would go home from work, he still couldn't stop thinking about it. You have to get excited about the reason your business exists. How does your business help the world? A clear vision and mission will become a source of energy and inspiration when times get tough. Aproova had plenty of tough times. Failing with 20 businesses but ultimately using those failures as learning experiences. Instacart is now valued at over $17 Billion. What's next for Aproova and Instacart? Rumor has it, Instacart has hired Goldman Sachs to complete an IPO early next year. From 20 failures to IPO Aproova shows plenty of resilience. What was missing was his passion. Are you passionate about your online business? --------------------------------------------------------------- Need more links? Black Friday Early Bird Special I just hit publish on an interview I conducted with Mark Mars from Niche Website Builders. During this interview we discuss what's going on "behind the scenes" of the skyscraper link building campaign that I recently ordered from them (for my Niche Site Project 4 site). 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While nothing was inherently wrong with the image, the guitarist is holding the guitar wrong. I wasn't able to track down the original placement of the image. But it got me thinking about my stock photos. If inaccurate stock photos are used on an authority site, it could instantly discredit you. Your article could be worthy of a Pulitzer, but no one will take you seriously if the images don't align. Should you not use stock photos? I use stock photos often, as hiring a photographer is most often not worth the added cost. This unfortunate guitarist just gave me a little reminder to spend the extra time reviewing the stock photos or making the stock images a bit unique. One of my favorite ways to use stock photos is with [Canva](). Canva has a substantial selection, and you can easily add text, overlay, add a logo, or anything to the image to make it unique for the occasion. ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- Is it time to start a Bitcoin affiliate site? Bitcoin is surging. The price [has passed $17,500](=). The increase is fueled by institutional investors' fear of missing out, and a network effect has taken over. It's one of the most exciting and peculiar markets I've seen. Ten years ago, only dreamers followed the cryptocurrency buzz. Today some of the most recognized investor groups are making big bets. On the other hand, one of the most famous investors globally, Warren Buffet, holds to his mindset that bitcoin is worthless. Could cryptocurrency be an excellent niche for a blog? Since Bitcoin falls in the [YMYL (your money your life)]( category, SEO will be an uphill battle. If you are thinking long term and don't mind taking much longer to rank your keywords, it could be interesting. Affiliate programs in the space are paying top dollar. Here are a couple cryptocurrency affiliate programs that look promising. - ​[Crytotrader.tax](helps bitcoin enthusiasts navigate the complex tax issues and boasts a 25% recurring commission. - ​[Coinbase]() one of the most popular platforms in the USA - ​[Coinmetro]()another exchange similar to Coinbase with the goal of helping beginner cryptocurrency users. - ​[Binance](=). Your best bet for exchange outside of the USA. (It is a global currency) - ​[Etoro](. An investment network. This one could be a wildcard, but the business appears to be multiplying. ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- Shopify Marketplace Now Lets You "Gift a Business" What if instead of socks for Christmas Santa brought you a business? ​[Shopify Exchange](=)now lets you purchase a business for your friends or family on their behalf. ​ This means you can now give the gift of entrepreneurship. Most of the businesses are pre-designed sites listed between $50 and $250. The shopify exchange has been around since 2017, but this is the first time you can purchase on someone elses behalf. ​ It's an interesting idea. ​ Before you run out an buy a business for someone remember there are ongoing fees with Shopify, and would be an awkward item to regift. ​ Nevertheless, great idea by Shopify to give the gift of entrepreneurship to someone looking to start their online business. Hopefully a few of these stories and ideas got your wheels turning today. Thanks again for reading! Spencer ​ ---------------------------------------------------------------  [bullet] [Case Studies](=)  These are some of the projects I've been working on...Follow me step by step as I build niche Businesses   [bullet] [Tools](  During the process of building several online businesses, I’ve come across some great products that can save time and make your life a little easier.   [bullet] [Link Whisper $10 Off! 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