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May 27 11 tweets 2 min read Read on X
If I had $5,000 to invest...

I wouldn't buy Bitcoin.
I wouldn't put it in a 401k.
I wouldn't touch real estate.

I'd buy 10 of these little machines & let them collect fees forever.

Here's exactly how it works: Image
Crypto payments are exploding right now, and almost no businesses can accept them yet.

It's the same concept as owning an ATM, except you're 10 years early instead of 10 years late.

This is your window.

Here's the simple blueprint:
Step 1: Form an LLC

Nothing fancy.

Basic business structure for tax write-offs and protection.

Takes maybe an hour to set up if you're starting fresh.
Step 2: Partner with a backend processor

This is the team that handles all the technical stuff.

(Converting crypto to cash in the merchant's bank account)

You're not dealing with Bitcoin sitting in wallets.

The business gets paid in dollars.
Step 3: Find local businesses

Coffee shops. Jewelry stores. Car dealerships. Smoke shops.

Walk in and say, "Want to accept crypto payments at zero cost to you? I'll handle everything."

Most business owners don't understand crypto.

They just want more ways for customers to pay.
Step 4: Charge the customer a fee

When someone pays with crypto, they get charged 3-4%.

Out of that fee, you keep 1-2% as pure profit.

The merchant doesn't lose a penny. The customer pays the fee. You collect the difference.
Step 5: Scale like crazy

One location pays you maybe $200-500/month, depending on volume.

But you can have multiple locations.

That's when this goes from side hustle to replacing your income entirely.
Why this works right now:

Crypto adoption is happening whether you like it or not.

PayPal just announced crypto payments. Big companies are moving in.

But local businesses? They have no clue how to accept it.

You can be the bridge.
The beauty of this model:

No inventory to manage.
No employees to hire.
No storefront rent.

Set it up once and collect monthly.
Most people will ignore this because it sounds too boring.

They want the sexy stuff. The "I turned $1k into $100k overnight" stories.

That's exactly why this works (0 competition).

By the time everyone figures it out, you'll already own 30 locations in your city.
If you're looking for a real side hustle that doesn't require you to quit your job or gamble your savings, this is it.

Simple. Repeatable. Profitable.

DM me "Digital" and I'll show you exactly how to get started.

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More from @gedamtekle

May 12
Don’t be the guy with an $80k Benz and $5k in the bank.

Be the guy with $80k in the bank and a $5k Toyota.

Here are 10 money traps you MUST avoid (if you want to be rich):

1. Car payments Image
The average American has a $700/month car payment.

That's $8,400 a year going to depreciation.

I drove a beat-up Toyota while saving my first $100k.

Everyone laughed until I quit my job at 29.
2. Subscription death

$10 here, $15 there, $30 over there.

These "small" payments add up to $1,000s yearly (& you don’t even notice it).

I cancelled everything except my internet.
Read 16 tweets
Apr 27
Don’t buy an ATM.
Don’t buy a Laundromat.
Don’t buy Vending Machines.

Instead, buy this little device that turns any local business into a passive income machine.

Let me show you exactly how it works: Image
Crypto payments are exploding right now, and almost no businesses can accept them yet.

It's the same concept as owning an ATM, except you're 10 years early instead of 10 years late.

This is your window.

Here's the simple blueprint:
Step 1: Form an LLC

Nothing fancy.

Basic business structure for tax write-offs and protection.

Takes maybe an hour to set up if you're starting fresh.
Read 12 tweets
Apr 7
If I wanted to quit my job & replace my salary by Summer, here's exactly what I'd do:

1. Start an LLC before the week is over. Not next month. Not after you "research more." This week.
2. Make a list of 20 local businesses.

Write down every jewelry store, car dealership, smoke shop, and tourist-heavy business you can think of within 10 miles of where you live. High-ticket transactions mean bigger fees per payment.
3. Walk in and keep the pitch dead simple.

Walk in and say: "I help businesses accept digital payments at zero cost. The customer pays the fee, and you get paid in dollars.” No technical jargon. No PowerPoint. Most owners say yes just to see how it works.
Read 12 tweets
Mar 16
Trump:

"America will be the crypto capital of the world."

But he didn't stop there...

He accidentally revealed the real money-making opportunity (& it's not buying crypto): Image
Trump runs the most powerful economy on the planet.

He knows what the banks, the hedge funds, and the payment networks are building before we do.

This isn't speculation… It's policy.

& what he's setting up for the next few years changes everything:
At the White House Digital Asset Summit, Trump said:

"Yesterday, I signed an executive order officially creating our strategic Bitcoin Reserve."
Read 14 tweets
Feb 23
The richest people in America don’t chase trends.

They own the boring businesses no one talks about.

Here are 10 businesses that print money on demand: Image
1) Car Washes (Self-Serve)

Recurring customer usage, minimal staff…

& high-ticket upsells boost margins.

Cash flow covers debt and funds lifestyle.
2) Vending Machines

Place in offices, schools, & apartment complexes.

$50-300/month per machine, depending on location.

Stock once a week, collect cash.
Read 15 tweets
Feb 9
I worked as a cop in one of the most violent cities for 7 years.

What I saw changed my life…

Here are 7 safety hacks I swear by (to keep my family safe):
#1: Never sit with my back to the door

I don't feel comfortable when there's too much going on behind me.

I always want to know who's coming in & out of where I'm at.

This won't magically grant you fighting skills, but action is always better than reaction.
#2: Don't get too close at red lights

Violent crimes happen in traffic all the time.

Keep a distance to drive out OR through it if needed.

Plus, if someone slams into you from behind, you're less likely to be sandwiched.
Read 11 tweets

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