Log of what of Jaeleen Nicasio has learned at Techie Youth

Today I learned about how to make money while also saving money. The videos taught me about the value of a product and how you can use to in your favor of making profit. Buying something in good condition vs but used isn’t always as different as it’s made to seem. You can buy something used while it still has good condition. It was very fun to learn about saving money and also the program in general. The program has taught me so many things that It is Safe to say I wouldn’t ever learned in school and I’m grateful.

Today I completed most of the videos and quizzes for Writing and they are pretty awesome to learn about. They way you have to change tone for pending on who your audience is to convince them to buy your product was also interesting to learn about. I had fun experiencing the different things that can cause someone to buy something.

Today I learned about different kind of writing methods. It was nice learning about the different methods of writing. Since we have to write in a blog format it was nice to learn how to do it properly. I watched a few videos and read articles and did the quizzes. I failed one and passed 2 of them it was fun. I plan on doing the same thing for next few days just because I missed them.

Today I worked on more quizzes that I hadn't done after completing videos and reading articles. I had fun doing them because I knew what I was doing and I was able to look back at my notes to help me since they were dated. I also watched a few videos on software and looked back on some old stuff so I can understand some of the quizzes more. I only failed 2 out of the many that I started so I didn't do that bad so I'm proud of myself.

Today I learned more about trades. First I learned about Forex Trading. It was pretty fun to learn about and I enjoyed watching the videos of people taking new experiences and how they will turn out. It was very insightful. After watching the videos and completing the articles I moved on to the quiz. I completed the quiz and passed. Then I learned about Reits which was pretty interesting since it had to do with ownership through stocks. After a few article readings and videos, I was able to understand more of what REITS was about but I ended up not passing the quiz which is okay I plan on trying again tomorrow for a better score since I feel confident I can do it.

Today I worked on some assignments. I started off a draft for my executive summary while also working on my stock predictions. I thought doing a summary would be easy since I've had business ideas planned beforehand since I've always wanted to start one but I was wrong. A lot of thinking was involved and I had to make sure everything was put accordingly. I also watched a few videos on Entrepreneurship to help me out and it did. After I did a draft I decided to start on the stock prediction assignment since t would take a few days to complete. I can also come back to it later since I have to wait before finishing it up. I had fun picking out different stocks and predicting.

Today I read a lot of articles to help me deepen my understanding of some of my units so I can do the assignments tomorrow and quizzes. Some of my quizzes I've failed so I would like to give it another try after reviewing some of the things said. I've also continued watching different ideas of how to use social media to make money. The one that stood out to me the most was Pinterest because I never knew you could make money off of that platform. It as very interesting to learn about and I'm glad I did because I actually se Pinterest quite a lot.

Today I completed a few assignments that I haven't done. They were fun since they included writing. I really enjoy writing and talking about what I've learned since I've learned so much. I plan on doing more tomorrow but some of them are a little challenging since I'm currently away from home for two weeks but I'll try my best to complete them. I also learned about how to use social media to help grow supporters and people willing to support your cause or business. Social media is one of the many ways to get your business out there and find people who also enjoy what you do. It can be somewhat hard when many people have the same idea but the challenge is to be unique. Some of the social media I've learned about were Instagram, TikTok, and Wechat. They were all different with some similarities but all cater to different things.

Today I learned about Fundraising and how you can use your abilities to get people to Fund your business. While getting money is one of the many things you need for business the videos teach you how to raise money without desperately asking for it. Making people want to fund with you're story and process of how their goals aline with your business. I also Learned how to start up a business and what components are needed for a business while earning money and saving is important you also need a plan and know what you're getting into and if it is something you really want to do. I also learned how to be efficient when it comes to making profit and how beneficial it can be to a business.

I finally finish the word press video it was 2 hours long but it was very informative I started it the other day but I didn't have enough time to finish it. I learned about Facebook ads and I personally never use Facebook but many people seem to find it useful in many ways that I've never thought of which is really cool since some social media have lost their trending days a long time ago. I also learned about Clickfunnels where you can sell digital products I think this is very cool for people who want to do an online business and It's an easy way of making money for things created digitally. It took me a while to find some videos because I already watched all of them so I think on Monday I'm just going to start all the assignments.

I learned how to Earn money while also saving money. I learned that focusing on the benefits of a product helps a product sell more than focusing on its features. After selling a product don't oversell. When you see a product not selling don't push something that isn't working. When purchasing a product know its value. If you don't understand the value of a product you won't make as much profit as you thought you would. Don't be hungry for a product. Once someone knows that you're hungry they will rip you off. You can win anybody over if you find common ground. Find an interest or something you can relate with the person it will help you win someone over and make a deal.

Today I learned how to make money using amazon. I never knew how much amazon branched out. I thought amazon was only a market place so being able to use it in different ways of making money was very cool to learn about and it's a name brand as well. I also learned about how to make money off of clicker workers where you can get paid for small tasks. You can also make money by writing for magazines. I thought those kinds of companies had people dedicated but I guess not all of them do. You can also make money from writing and typing for things, in general, it's one of the most freelanced jobs out there which I think is pretty cool. I learned about backlinks which are links from one website to a page on another website. I was confused as to what they were at first but after a few examples, I got it.

Today I learned about how to make money using music. I watched a few videos of a guy making music in a week. It was pretty interesting how he worked with different components and compositions to make the metal cover. I enjoyed watching how he did it it was very fun. I also learned about music stocks I didn't even know that was a thing until today. I thought you could only put stocks into specific companies, not music. So that was very interesting to learn about. Io also learned how to get aid as an artist. I felt like that's one of the hardest things now since music is so popular everything starts to sound the same so how do you make yourself stand out. I shortly learned about bitcoin which is something I'm fairly familiar with but I never wanted to get into it since when bitcoin became a thing I was too young to understand it was also something new and I thought it was some sort of scam but the video was very informative.

Today I learned how to use Business analysis software and more skills in coding.

I didn't know specific software was dedicated to business making and planning. I thought that was pretty cool and something I would look out for. It was a pretty exciting software and it had an easy layout. I also learned, more about coding through software called R studio and MS excel. The software was very traditional in layout so it made it a bit boring to watch through but also easy to understand since there wasn't anything extra and people make a lot of money off of coding so it's a great skill to learn to make easy cash. I had fun learning about the different software today and I have downloaded some of them for personal use already.

Today I learned about ways of making money that isn't the usual textbook way. The one that stood out to me the most was the 3D Facebook filter. As it stands out for being random it is a way to make income on other socials by selling ur creativity and making a profit as more people use the filter. It was a very cool experience watching the video.

Another thing I learned was how to make money selling online courses using Udemy. I've never used Udemy before but the website looked very simple and easy to understand. If I ever use the website it will most likely be for drawing tutorials or how-to videos/ courses. I also learned how to upload assets to the Unity asset store the video was very clear and gets to the point. I don't think I would ever see myself doing this in the future but it's good to always know even if you don't try it out. The last video I watched was on word press. I didn't get to finish it because it was shockingly two hours long but I did enjoy it. I've never used work press before. It was a great tutorial it covered many things in the video that would be confusing if not shown to you. It was a very diverse and I would love to use it in the future.

Today I learned about the different components of writing Letters, books, emails, Copywriting, etc. Those were things I've already learned but It was nice to see some new information coming from the videos and I took a lot of notes down to help me in the future. I also learned about advertisements and how to advertise properly so that you make money. I was never really into ADS because I never found the purpose but I learned that there are many things you can do with advertisements if you use them properly and know your audience. I also learned about data entry work. The video talked about how it's an easy job that doesn't require a lot of educational experience and that you should be able to type words at a good speed. It also informed me on what type of software to use and how you should do the job to make money off of it. It was pretty cool since I enjoy typing and I was taught pretty early in my life how to type properly, I think this is something I could make money off of in the near future.

I also learned about how to fix your Gmail inbox and how to book flights. I never use my Gmail but it always stocked up on spam so it was pretty useful, My mom never taught me how to book a flight safely and properly so the video helped a lot. These were things I never knew but never thought to ask either.

today I learned about what it takes and the skills you need to know before creating a website. I also took the quiz. I also learned a little about coding. It was a bit confusing and I tried to do the quiz but I decided to leave it for another day.

The first few videos were mostly introductory to web design and things to look out for. The kind of people you want to attract and what kind of business you're looking to start.

Things that stood out to me :

" Take a look at the industry as a whole, Look up all the technologies, and get a High-Level understanding of all players involved"

• Being able to understand what you getting yourself into is very important

" But if you're going to build anything and anything small, no matter how small, you better make it good"

• If you don't put your all into it then it's a waste of time. Commit to it and go through with it.

Before you apply

• Have a portfolio
• Confidence
• have some experience

Coding:

The videos went through very simple coding like how to say Hello world and things you would need to know before going to some intermediate coding. I learned about what goes into making a website and all the components I learn about HTML and CSS which were pretty interesting yet confusing. COding was something I always avoided so it will take more time for me to become a bit more comfortable but I did enjoy it.

I learned about how to make money and businesses with clothing. I also learned about how stocks work.

Some videos I've watched :

Video: How to start a clothing line with 0$ Dollars

• Create brand labels
  • Have Different clothing types
• Keep variety
• If designing isn't your strong suit work with people who do design. Hire people who can do that for you.
• Use social media to get your design out there so you can find people with similar interests to what you are doing.

Video: Bleach Drawing 101

• Bleach is a way to do a design that won't go away
• You can make designs from simple to intricate
• Depending on how much bleach you add you can add more tones and shades.
• You don't have to be an artist to give it a try.
• It's not something ur automatically good at its something you learn.

Video: Learn to E-earn: Make $$$ with Screen Printed Garment at Techie Youth

• Great side hustle and a helpful way to promote a business
• Screenprinting is a great way to make a custom wardrobe
• While it may seem like a lot of money after getting all the supplies you will make twice as much.

You can make things like custom

• shirts
• bags
• hats

etc

• You use screens to put your designs on and they are reuseable
• To get started it's recommended to use one screen.
• You can make your own screen from home or buy one if it's within budget.

Video: What is a sale funnel and how to create one that actually makes money

Sale funnel: A sales funnel, also called a purchase funnel, is the visual representation of the customer journey, depicting the sales process from awareness to action.

• "Whoever can spend the most money to acquire a customer wins"
• You can make money off of google ads
• start adding upsells to all of your products
• Some funnels are specifically for selling a product
• Generate applications that bring people to your location

Video: Adobe illustrator for beginners ( 3hrs long)

The video goes over many important details about how to use the software in many ways. To start off easy it goes over the basic shapes and tools you can use in the software so it can be easy to understand. I've never used Adobe Illustrator for the reason that it costs money and there are other options that I've found myself interested in but after watching the video I've become more interested in the software itself and how much it can do. It was hard to understand some tools due to their complex nature but after listening to the video it became much easier over time. My favorite tools were the brushes and how unique they were. They had different varieties of brushes that did different things which were pretty cool. There was this pattern tool as well looked very useful in terms of graphic design. Overall the video was very insightful.

Video: Arduino Uno to Atmega328- Shrinking your Arduino Projects

• ATmega328 is a single-chip microcontroller

Facts:

• Created by Atmel ( Now Microchip Technology)
• 8-bit RISC Processor core
• 32Kb Flash Memory
• 2 Kb SRAM & 1Kb EEPROM

• Sketch out your ideas
• Be careful
• Always plan your steps

I'm not very familiar with tech things and it is a bit difficult to understand/ Comprehend due to my little to no knowledge of circuit boards and how they function but it was very informational and fun to watch.

Today I learned about 3D software. I learned about Two of them which are Tinkercad and Blender. Tinkercad was a new experience since I'd never heard of it before and I am not familiar with 3D modeling. IT was fun to learn about how much you could do with 3D printing. The process was long but worth it if it meant learning something new. I also learned about Blender. I've heard of Blender before since its software my friends have used before but I've never understood how it works since it had so many mechanics and buttons so the videos really helped me understand. I was glad the videos were broken up into parts and not rushed so I was able to take my time while learning something new. I think 3D software will help me out in the future especially when it comes to marketing and creativity.

Today I learned about how to be ready for an interview while also learning how you can make money either from home or on vacation. ( I realized I skipped the introduction so I had to go back.)

Video: 10 remote jobs for beginners

(The ones that stood out to me)

• Writing jobs ( Easy to work with and if you're a quick typer it's quick cash)

• Virtual Assistant jobs ( It has become more popular due to covid but its also convenient since its surrounded by working at home)

• Graphic design ) If you are good with creativity and like using software to create things)

Video: How YOU can travel time & make money on social media

• You can make money exploring different places you've never been to

You can make money from doing things like :

• Photography
• Food
• Art
• When it comes to businesses like this its good to make sure you plan and come up with something that will attract an audience

Video: Find remote jobs - A Step by Step Guide from the experts at Flexjobs

• When it comes to remote jobs its important to be careful with scams
• Find something that is right for you
• Find something that works around your skill and enhance
• Ask questions ( Are you ready for this kind of job? etc.)

Video: Job interview and training - Mocking interview

This video really helps with the nerves of an interview or if you need more experience saying things from the top of your head rather than having it on paper and I enjoyed it it was very helpful.

Video Interview Tips: What to wear, How to prepare, and example questions

• Get yourself ready. Be focused.
• Prepare for questions well in advance of your speech
• Where a formal, coordinated outfit
• They want to know you are prepared for the interview and are taking it as serious
• Depending on the job the requirements are different always prepare yourself

I also took some tests and did some assignments.

I learned about how to use money wisely while also becoming a leader. Making smart moves and knowing how to plan as well.

( Some videos I've watched)

Video: How much money do you need to start your startup?

• Start small ( What are the main things you need?)
• Figure out what costs you will have to pay.
• Figure out what financial methods work for you.

Video: How to get money to fund your startup venture

• Loans
• Crowdfunding
• Share your ideas to other see if they will invest or support
• Small business loans
• Small business grants
• Friends or Family
• Keep your day job ( Just because you plan on starting your own business doesn't mean quitting your job right away always have a backup plan)

Video: 10 start-up financial Models

• Three-statement Model
• Discounted cash flow Model
• Merger model Model
• Initial public offering Model
• Leveraged buyout Model
• Sum of the Parts Model
• Consolidation Model
• Budget Model
• Forecasting model
• Option pricing model

Video: Why investors reject pitches & How to not get rejected

• What's your plan?
• What is your goal with the investor you are talking to
• What would make the investor in invest in you and not other people? ( Think about these questions)
• Rejection is okay not all investors will see your idea the same try again and if it fails there's always room for improvement in your ideas.
• Aim to convince your investor to choose you. ( Be confident in your business and make them want you)

Video: Hands-on leadership how to be aware

• Communication is key and especially when speaking to co-works or even employees
• Lead by example
• Give feedback often
• Understand major shifts in your business ( Why do things work this way? What could've been done to prevent and avoid in the future?)

Today I learned about the different models that help a business succeed and the design that comes with a business, whether online or in person.

Article: What is a profit model?

• A Profit model refers to a company's plan that aims to make the Business profitable and viable.

Video: Profit models ways to make money in your start up

• Any if statements aren't concrete
• What are you going to do to calculate your community
• Ads don't work a lot of the times
• Find experience, and gain knowledge

Revenue models for startups ( Profit models)

• Don't become dependent on ur funding

Revenue models depend on:

• Market
• Competitor
• Value proposition
• Product positioning
• Cost structures

Revenue impacts all areas of business

• Production
• Rental
• Advertising
• Commission
• Fee for service
• Licensing
• Mark up
• Auctions
• Trans action
• Market place
• Freemium
• Affilate

Video: Revenue streams: crash course entrepreneurship

• Revenue is what a customer hands to us when they buy an item or service
• Redvenue= Number of things sold * price
• Profit is the money we make if our revenue is bigger than the expenses

Video: How to identify the target market

• Value proposition and customer segments
• What can you learn from your competition

(What are things you can take and improve to make it different and unique and benefit your company)

Elevator Pitch FUNdamentals & Mastery in 7-Minutes:

• Don't say everything at once let the ideas flow
• Set them up to be impressed
• What is the goal?
• What are trying to do and accomplish?

Video: Logo design

• maybe simple is better
• Discuss contract
• Down payment(Have one!!)
• Research

Video: How to choose a logo design 7 things to look out for

• Pick a layout
• Make sure it's adaptable
• Focus on the shape
• Don't lose the impact
• Make sure it's a design you can do it one color before moving on
• You can be sued if you are not careful with copyrighted and unlicensed fonts ( Be Cautious)

( I also did a few tests I struggled with one but completed the others.)

I learned about the different perspectives of an entrepreneur and about how business models work and how to identify successful ones from bad ones.

Video: A realistic day in the like ( Entrepreneur & Digital marketing manager)

• Make your bed
• Light work out to wake you up
• Get ready
• Write positive thoughts down in a journal or simple notebook
• Have something refreshing to drink to start your morning
• Get ready for work
• Go to work
• Eat lunch then go to the gym
• Go back to work
• Come back home then shower & cook dinner
• Edit videos and go to bed

Video: A day in the life of a tech start-up Ceo

• 9:00 am arrival
• Emails
• 12 pm meetings
• (Talk about week prior and goals for the week)
• Lunch at 3 pm
• more meetings & phone calls
• Go home at 7 pm

Video: Day in the life of a 6-figure online entrepreneur

• work ( editing & making videos)
• Talking to clients & co-workers
• Have dinner
• Go back to work

Motto ( Starting the day late is okay not everyone has to wake up at 5 am to be productive)

Video: Business model innovation

• Cause in effect
• Everything is done with a plan
• With modeling who is your audience (question to ask)

Video: The explainer: What is a business model

• How a business runs a competitive strategy

( Strategy and business models are different)

Video: How to develop a business idea crash course

• How can this idea benefit your business
• Idea notebooks help expand and remember your ideas
• Understanding what others think

Videos: How to kill your business and why you should

• Ideas that start off slow never succeed
• Don't be afraid to walk away from things
• If it's not making money drop it
• Don't prolong things that won't work

Video: Setting realistic professional expectations

• Look for a reasonable expectation
• There is never a "right" time
• Don't over-deliver
• Deliver exactly what was asked for

I learned about the skills and mentality it takes to become an entrepreneur.

Video: Identifying entrepreneurs

1. See a need, Take a financial risk

2. Gigeconomny: New way of entrepreneurship

3. Multiple jobs lead to multiple job experiences and income of money from different places

4. Failure is normal! It helps with growth and learning experience.

Don't quit!

Video: What is entrepreneurship?

1. Local markets: service business

Don't go global they stick to one area ( linear growth)

2. Global markets

Starts with negative cash flow ( due to scale it requires more cash) and more risk.

Video: Elon musk

1. Work hard every waking hour

2. If you don't like what you're doing you won't be as productive.

Video: Three ways to start s company

• Market pull (lower risk)
• Passion is not enough

1. You need technology or an idea

Video: How to go from 0 to a millionaire

• Having multiple skills is very important
• you need an eye for when something is going wrong than making the same mistake
• Learning skills saves time and money

Video: Six myths of Entrepreneurship

• Just because it has doesn't make it the ideal

1. Anyone can become an entrepreneur

• Derisk a Risk

Video: From passion to idea or technology

• Knowledge
• Capability
• Connection( Do you know the proper people?)
• Name recognition ( Do people know you well enough in the industry?)
• Passion ( If you don't see yourself doing it n the next few years you won't become as successful.)
• Commitment

Video: 50 entrepreneurs share priceless advice (summed up)

• If you don't have passion you're likely to give up
• Failing is a learning experience
• Emotional investment( If you don't fail is guaranteed)
• Coming up with ideas all the time helps you build a muscle for idea-making.
• If you believe enough you will see it
• If you can't visualize your idea it's harder to scale.

Video: How to select a beachhead market

• Well funded
• Ready access
• Compelling value
• Competition
• Leverage
• Personal alignment

Video: What is innovation

• Innovation = Invention * commercialization

PART 2: Varieties of innovation

• Technology
• Process -( This can be done differently")
• Business model ( advertisements, Modernized, New ideas)
• How do you position yourself
• other

Categories:

• Disruption
• Incremental ( "this is better___% than this __%)
• Lateral ( Ideas and experience from the past industries used in present)

Video: How to become a great leader & Traits of a leader

• Most people don't want to lead they want to be told what to do
• People buy things based on others
• Things gain value because people

Overall I learned a lot. There were many new things I learned and things that were said before which is Okay it just means the ideals are more seen through many and It was very insightful.