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Libertine · 11-13-2009, 02:12 AM

Do you have backup plans on what to do if this industry stops being profitable for you? Have you already planned out your exit from this industry, or perhaps your early retirement?

Just curious

SleazyDream · 11-13-2009, 02:13 AM

if you think that you shouldn't be here now

Libertine · 11-13-2009, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleazyDream

if you think that you shouldn't be here now

That's a rather idiotic comment

In ANY business it's a good idea to have an exit strategy. Life doesn't always cooperate. Grocery store owners whose town gets invaded by Walmart, industries that come tumbling down, products that are made obsolete by new inventions - you never know what tomorrow will bring.

After Shock Media · 11-13-2009, 02:20 AM

Yes I have that planned out. Have invested in many assets that are offline. Not because I feel the industry will stop being profitable. More just about when I may want to get out, if I perish and my wife wants to get out, or if the workload becomes more of a liability compared to the amount of money it produces over a long period of time.
I think all good business plans should have a possible exit strategy. Some plan on selling them off for instance.

JD · 11-13-2009, 02:21 AM

selling coke

BigRod · 11-13-2009, 02:24 AM

We diversified a few years back and now mainstream and gaming make up a good part of our revenue. It will probably surprise no one gaming is quickly overtaking adult!

Loki · 11-13-2009, 02:28 AM

You know that old saying: "The last one out please turn out the light" I've always figured I'd be the one turning off the lights lol

-Loki-

SleazyDream · 11-13-2009, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertine

That's a rather idiotic comment

In ANY business it's a good idea to have an exit strategy. Life doesn't always cooperate. Grocery store owners whose town gets invaded by Walmart, industries that come tumbling down, products that are made obsolete by new inventions - you never know what tomorrow will bring.

in all those examples there are options to stay in the business they love if it's what they truly want to do

Zorgman · 11-13-2009, 02:41 AM

3D modeling for local council. It's a side gig atm, but could go full time with it.

Klen · 11-13-2009, 02:41 AM

I would work as system administrator or maybe push more my own hosting bussiness.

onwebcam · 11-13-2009, 02:47 AM

diversification

MikeSmoke · 11-13-2009, 02:50 AM

Hitting the lottery

AlCapone · 11-13-2009, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertine

That's a rather idiotic comment

In ANY business it's a good idea to have an exit strategy. Life doesn't always cooperate. Grocery store owners whose town gets invaded by Walmart, industries that come tumbling down, products that are made obsolete by new inventions - you never know what tomorrow will bring.

Adapt or Die

Raf1 · 11-13-2009, 04:35 AM

I thought of this a few years back and started up my own printing business. That industry is getting worse too now, hehe. I guess things change and you simply have to adapt. I'm probably going to sell everything in a year or two and try something else. Both industries have been good to me over the years, but it might be time to move on before I start putting in more than I take out.

'mo · 11-13-2009, 04:37 AM

One day after surfing all of the porns on the webs, I will finally give up, and maybe loose my virginity!

sexy-frenchie · 11-13-2009, 04:45 AM

I run at least once a week.
You never know when the zombie crowds will hit.

AtlantisCash · 11-13-2009, 05:00 AM

it mustn't be exit strategy, it must be new term strategy, unlike most people here what i understand from branch industry is the whole interweb itself, so if one side got shitter, i would like to turn my stuff to an other direction.

i like computers/internet, i like this business, i like online moneymaking, so i wish these online businesses lasts for ever and we can stay long enough in it.

Dirty Lord · 11-13-2009, 05:02 AM

i dont have a plan b....

dirtymind · 11-13-2009, 05:11 AM

i would never leave the business, well maybe me personal but never my company, i would rather take some one on to do my job and take a cut im my pay check, which is then still ok. But having back up of what so ever is good. I am not sure what mine is going to be. I am still young and business is going great.

CDSmith · 11-13-2009, 06:05 AM

For all intents and purposes I am already retired, and have been for over 10 years now, at least from my former employment. But since I am not yet drawing income from my retirment fund, RSP's, and other investments, choosing instead to leave them alone and let them grow until I'm well into my 50's, I do this as an income supplement. Along with income from rental propery and a few other sources I have in place I'll continue to do so (ie: run an online business) as long as it suits me.

In fact, as long as there is an "internet" in one form or another and a means to earn income from it I can't see myself ever quitting. Automate yes. Find ways to free up time from it, absolutely. But I see no reason to ever take down sites that are making money, even if those sites eventually make very little. A little income is still income.

Libertine · 11-13-2009, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlCapone

Adapt or Die

Sometimes, "adapting" means seeking out greener pastures. Having a good exit plan means being aware of what the greenest pastures might be.

ShellyCrash · 11-13-2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sexy-frenchie

I run at least once a week.
You never know when the zombie crowds will hit.

Rule #1- Cardio

CaptainHowdy · 11-13-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexy-frenchie

I run at least once a week.
You never know when the zombie crowds will hit.

...

kmanrox · 11-13-2009, 07:59 AM

if you're not already diversified you're behind the power curve

seeandsee · 11-13-2009, 08:11 AM

mcdonalds will feed me :D

ArsewithClass · 11-13-2009, 08:19 AM

Im going to have to say, I agree with so many people in this thread.

From the top, I agree Sleazy and libertine as you shouldnt be thinking about an exit but maybe if anything goes wrong in life as you can never say never.

There is nothing thinking about the future & what ifs though. The people that are not prepared for a fire get burnt!

You should always think about what if, similar to buying life insurance or writing a will.

I am planning to move to Spain no matter what, however, Im hoping it is with Natalie, my partner & with this home here in Bournemouth still in my holding for parties held every month & for my return every month or so. My business shall always continue with no retirement, I see nothing wrong with the good Hugh Heffner.

I think where you went wrong was stating " If your business closed" I agree with Loki apart from the light wont be turned off, Loki & I shall need the light on to continue working.

pornlaw · 11-13-2009, 08:21 AM

Working on my Italian citizenship....

kowalsky · 11-13-2009, 09:34 AM

I am looking for a plan b that let me also get out of the city, go to quiet and green place...

munki · 11-13-2009, 09:37 AM

I will be heading towards the clearing marked, and illuminated exit signs either in the front, or back.

FreeHugeMovies · 11-13-2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertine

That's a rather idiotic comment

In ANY business it's a good idea to have an exit strategy. Life doesn't always cooperate. Grocery store owners whose town gets invaded by Walmart, industries that come tumbling down, products that are made obsolete by new inventions - you never know what tomorrow will bring.

Correct, that was a really dumb comment.

BradM · 11-13-2009, 12:26 PM

Yes. I always have a plan B and C for everything.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 11-13-2009, 12:30 PM

My exit strategy?

I think I shall exit stage left...

ADG

munki · 11-13-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

My exit strategy?

I think I shall exit stage left...

ADG

Break a leg...

Stephen · 11-13-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdc-Loki

You know that old saying: "The last one out please turn out the light" I've always figured I'd be the one turning off the lights lol

-Loki-

I'll lock the door behind you

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 11-13-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munki

Break a leg...

I believe I shall break wind instead...

ADG

kmanrox · 11-13-2009, 02:12 PM

my wife likes to say 'I always have a plan B, C AND D!'

justinsain · 11-13-2009, 02:15 PM

I'll be going into the wild

11-13-2009, 02:26 PM

The internet is always growing and making new ways to make money online, this industry (internet, not just adult) will out live not only us, but our grand children.... That's if the world doesn't end on 2012, and if so, nobody will need an exit strategy, because I'm pretty sure John Cuesack won't share his plane with us... Fucking bastard!

woj · 11-13-2009, 03:19 PM

I'm surprised only one person mentioned retirement... I would have figured, many of you would just retire when things get bad...

BlackCrayon · 11-13-2009, 03:40 PM

after over 10 years in this industry i've realized you have to be ready to jump from one thing to another when the one stops working. some people are able to ride the same boat all the way to shore but not many.

Serge Litehead · 11-13-2009, 03:59 PM

some things never change

Argos88 · 11-13-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertine

Do you have backup plans on what to do if this industry stops being profitable for you? Have you already planned out your exit from this industry, or perhaps your early retirement?

Just curious

LOL... if the business EVER stops being profitable??

Why are you so scared??? I mean.. if you are doing 10 times less now than in 2004, just be a man and say it... Anyway, you are giving exactly that impression in your message.

You opened this message to give an impression of someone who is still doing fine, when you are NOT... And it's clear.... So, it didn't work.

cosis · 11-13-2009, 10:23 PM

I won't retire until I can no longer type

Libertine · 11-13-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argos88

LOL... if the business EVER stops being profitable??

Why are you so scared??? I mean.. if you are doing 10 times less now than in 2004, just be a man and say it... Anyway, you are giving exactly that impression in your message.

You opened this message to give an impression of someone who is still doing fine, when you are NOT... And it's clear.... So, it didn't work.

Mainstream overtook adult for me about 5 years ago, and I stopped putting any significant time in adult shortly after that. By now, I've also stopped spending significant time on mainstream, since med school is taking up most of my time.

These days, all I get from adult is a bit of passive income - only a few thousand dollars a month. If adult disappeared tomorrow, I'd hardly notice

theking · 11-13-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertine

Do you have backup plans on what to do if this industry stops being profitable for you? Have you already planned out your exit from this industry, or perhaps your early retirement?

Just curious

In my case I have been retired for years.

betabomb · 11-14-2009, 12:03 AM

the last 2 years have been all gravy

goldfish · 11-14-2009, 12:27 AM

Diversify, diversify, diversify... I have exit strategy, and have used it once already, but I just can't seem to get away from site development, I enjoy it to much. But I continue to work on those exit strategies as well.

shimmy2 · 11-14-2009, 12:45 AM

Pussy gon' sell when cotton and corn won't, what u trippin about

The Porn Nerd · 11-14-2009, 10:42 PM

Start selling mainstream affiliate marketing stuff ASAP - many of the skill sets are the same. Sell cruise ship vacations and credit cards and magazine subscriptions and ginzu knives and....I kid you not.

The Porn Nerd · 11-14-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ

True. I clued in to something interesting about 19 months ago and chased it down and was surprised on what I found. I'll give hints. Normally it's a good thing when SE's bot crawls your sites. I was pissed when Cuil kept crawling my smaller servers/sites and the bots were relentless hitting hourly even 404's and a few times shutting down the server. I was like what the fuck do they have to gain from this?. Then spin3r started across all my sites and then I started to get Corporate bots from well known companies in my niche. Then it hit me, my niche/sites are not alone in this and (the hint) why are they data-mining?

I got a smile on my face and never looked back from there..

Dude: I have NO idea what the fuck you just said but it sounds cool as shit. or, even better, cool-ass shit. Thumbs up!!

(If Thee contacted me with Thouest 'Secret Knowledge' it would indeed be a Miracle, whip....)

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11-13-2009, 02:24 AM	#6
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11-13-2009, 02:12 AM	#1
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11-13-2009, 04:35 AM	#14
Raf1 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Writer for hire :) Gallery descriptions, articles, blog posts etc. ICQ: 209 356 106 Posts: 12,117	I thought of this a few years back and started up my own printing business. That industry is getting worse too now, hehe. I guess things change and you simply have to adapt. I'm probably going to sell everything in a year or two and try something else. Both industries have been good to me over the years, but it might be time to move on before I start putting in more than I take out. __________________ 80% Revshare or 30$ PPS on $1 trials: 200 Niches = Vidz.com Galleries / FLVs / Embeds 3 & 5mins FLVs \| RSS & Tube Feeds \| Matching Thumbs \| FLV Browser & Exporter \| No Prechecked Xsales >> Mobile Redirection Script: mobile.vidz.com also paying 80% net Lifetime << ICQ: 198-394-557

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11-13-2009, 05:00 AM	#17
AtlantisCash Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Istanbul - Turkiye Posts: 3,179	it mustn't be exit strategy, it must be new term strategy, unlike most people here what i understand from branch industry is the whole interweb itself, so if one side got shitter, i would like to turn my stuff to an other direction. i like computers/internet, i like this business, i like online moneymaking, so i wish these online businesses lasts for ever and we can stay long enough in it.

11-13-2009, 05:02 AM	#18
Dirty Lord Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,681	i dont have a plan b.... __________________

11-13-2009, 05:11 AM	#19
dirtymind Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,348	i would never leave the business, well maybe me personal but never my company, i would rather take some one on to do my job and take a cut im my pay check, which is then still ok. But having back up of what so ever is good. I am not sure what mine is going to be. I am still young and business is going great. __________________ skype: codercarlos

11-13-2009, 06:05 AM	#20
CDSmith Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am I located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :) Posts: 51,460	For all intents and purposes I am already retired, and have been for over 10 years now, at least from my former employment. But since I am not yet drawing income from my retirment fund, RSP's, and other investments, choosing instead to leave them alone and let them grow until I'm well into my 50's, I do this as an income supplement. Along with income from rental propery and a few other sources I have in place I'll continue to do so (ie: run an online business) as long as it suits me. In fact, as long as there is an "internet" in one form or another and a means to earn income from it I can't see myself ever quitting. Automate yes. Find ways to free up time from it, absolutely. But I see no reason to ever take down sites that are making money, even if those sites eventually make very little. A little income is still income. __________________ *Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!* ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!! Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634

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11-13-2009, 08:19 AM	#26
ArsewithClass So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,957	Im going to have to say, I agree with so many people in this thread. From the top, I agree Sleazy and libertine as you shouldnt be thinking about an exit but maybe if anything goes wrong in life as you can never say never. There is nothing thinking about the future & what ifs though. The people that are not prepared for a fire get burnt! You should always think about what if, similar to buying life insurance or writing a will. I am planning to move to Spain no matter what, however, Im hoping it is with Natalie, my partner & with this home here in Bournemouth still in my holding for parties held every month & for my return every month or so. My business shall always continue with no retirement, I see nothing wrong with the good Hugh Heffner. I think where you went wrong was stating " If your business closed" I agree with Loki apart from the light wont be turned off, Loki & I shall need the light on to continue working.

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11-13-2009, 09:34 AM	#28
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11-13-2009, 09:37 AM	#29
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11-13-2009, 12:26 PM	#31
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11-13-2009, 02:15 PM	#37
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11-13-2009, 02:26 PM	#38
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11-13-2009, 03:40 PM	#40
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11-14-2009, 12:03 AM	#46
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11-14-2009, 12:27 AM	#47
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