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I was sharing a sincere case study but was accused of recruiting agents. I am clarifying: you do not need to become an agent to complete the project.

In my last post, I thought I was sharing lessons learned with genuine sincerity, but some readers claimed I was recruiting agents. I want to clarify: all practical steps are fully disclosed, including real earnings from my trainees. The article does not involve recruitment.

Sharer: Lao Liu2026.11.02
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In my previous post, I believed I was sharing a sincere case study. However, some readers claimed I was recruiting agents. I think it is necessary to clarify: 1. All practical steps are fully disclosed, including real earnings from my enrolled students, which are mentioned in the article. 2. You do not need to connect with my suppliers or become an agent to complete the project entirely. As clearly stated in the text, I am not offering the lowest price online; I simply use myself as an example to break down the process. 3. Given how powerful AI is, connecting a card terminal and developing an open-source system through secondary development is not difficult. However, as emphasized throughout the article, the priority is earning your first dollar before worrying about other things.

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Why it matters
First, run a small, verifiable task, recording the outcome, manual modifications, and maintenance effort.
Who it suits
Suitable for reference by those who already have similar needs and can verify effectiveness through small tasks.
What to check first
The achievements mentioned in the summary belong to the author's self-report; distinguish between revenue and profit, and consider costs, man-hours, and reproduction conditions.
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Who it suits
Independent developers and those needing to improve workflows
What to try first
Select a small task with clear boundaries and create a minimum viable version that can be handed over for others to try.
What to measure
Record task completion rate, number of manual corrections, and whether users reuse the service.
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