"If you do focus on a dollar amount, focus on the first $10,000- This usually means you've found some repeatable process / minimal traction." For extra effect

"If you do focus on a dollar amount, focus on the first $10,000- This usually means you've found some repeatable process / minimal traction." For extra effect do this in rapidly growing and/or rapidly changing markets. You may stumble upon an opportunity much larger than one likely to be left open in a mature and stable market. Doing this also give you a lot of the advantages mentioned in the post.