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Are you an investor?

Imagine if you could...

🔎 Find great businesses
🎯 Analyze them like Warren Buffett
⚖️ Value them to know if they are a "buy" or "sell"

If you could do this, then you could:

✅ Build a rock-solid portfolio
✅ Skyrocket your net worth
✅ Invest with confidence

The only problem: learning how to invest well can be incredibly confusing!

I should know. I've investing in individual stocks for 20+ years. 

I've made just about every investing mistake you can make.

Here are *some* of the challenges I faced along the way (can you relate?).

❌ Learning how to analyze financial statements
❌ Figuring out if a business was good, great, or gruesome
❌ Valuing a business to know if it is a buy or a sell

If you're facing these same challenges, I can help.

I teach investors just like you how to analyze businesses so you can invest with confidence.

I can say this with conviction because this is exactly what I've done for myself over the last 20 years.

I've built a market-beating portfolio from scratch, which has skyrocketed my net worth.

Now, I help other investors how to do the same thing by showing them how to analyze businesses like a pro.

Here's how I can help you:

🔎 ACCOUNTING: Find, read, and analyze a company's financial statements, fast
🧮 QUALITY: Use a simple checklist to tell if a business is good, great, or gruesome 
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Warren Buffett’s "Rules of Thumb":
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1: Gross Margin
🧮 Equation: Gross Profit / Revenue
👍 Rule of Thumb: 40% or higher
🤔 Buffett's Logic: A consistently high gross margin signals that the company isn’t competing exclusively on price.

2: SG&A Margin
🧮 Equation: SG&A Expense / Gross Profit
👍 Rule of Thumb: 30% or lower
🤔 Buffett's Logic: Wide-moat companies don’t need to spend a lot on overhead to operate & get consumers to buy.

3: R&D Margin
🧮 Equation: R&D Expense / Gross Profit
👍 Rule of Thumb: 30% or lower
🤔 Buffett's Logic: Buffett doesn't want to own companies that need to constantly invent the next great product to do well.

4: Depreciation Margin
🧮 Equation: Depreciation / Gross Profit
👍 Rule of Thumb: 10% or lower
🤔 Buffett's Logic: Buffett doesn't like businesses that constantly need to invest in depreciating assets to maintain their competitive advantage.

5: Interest Expense Margin
🧮 Equation: Interest Expense / Operating Income
👍 Rule of Thumb: 15% or lower
🤔 Buffett's Logic: Great businesses have such wonderful economics that they don’t need debt to finance themselves.

6: Income Tax Expenses
🧮 Equation: Taxes Paid / Pre-Tax Income
👍 Rule of Thumb: Current Corporate Tax Rate
🤔 Buffett's Logic: Great businesses make so much money that they are consistently forced to pay their full share of taxes.

7: Net Margin (Profit Margin)
🧮 Equation: Net Income / Sales
👍 Rule of Thumb: 20% or higher
🤔 Buffett's Logic: Companies that consistently convert 20% of their revenue into net income are more likely to have a durable competitive advantage.

8: Earnings Per Share Growth
🧮 Equation: Year 2 EPS / Year 1 EPS
👍 Rule of Thumb: Positive & Growing
🤔 Buffett's Logic: Great companies consistently generate profits and increase them every year regardless of the operating environment.

3 Important notes:

1⃣ These “rules of thumb” are only useful when a company is mature and fully optimized for profits.

2⃣ CONSISTENCY is key. The real test is if a company generates good numbers over multiple years & various economic cycles.

3⃣ There are PLENTY of exceptions & nuances to these rules. Many of Buffett’s largest holdings do not pass every rule of thumb. That’s because investing & accounting have TONS of nuances.

What "rules of thumb" do you use to make investing decisions?

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CTP Energy

CTP Energy, LLC is a Florida limited liability corporation involved in marketing, application, and R&D of the new science about the non-physical Conscious or C-energy, the CTP Energy Science, as discovered by  Drazen E. Premate, Founder of the original CTP Energy Corporation. Drazen passed in 2019. 


DRAZEN'S KEY DISCOVERIES (There are many more)

Some of the unique characteristics of C-energy are: signal-thought via C-energy travels Faster than Speed of Light (instantly) regardless of physical distance or reality involved; 

Non-physical C-energy creates our physical reality as well as all other forms of physical or P-energy via a separate form of C-energy called "Translational" or T-energy which "codes" the thoughts of groups of C-energy Units into the vibrations of our physical reality or P-domain via the CTP Energy Cycle™; 

C-energy exists behind all physical matter and physical energy forms and creates them via T-energy; 

Thought is nothing more than configured C-energy that finds its destination instantly via the GCF (group C-energy Frequency) of the target embedded in the thought; 

T-energy also creates the gravitational forces of our physical universe which can be manipulated by an understanding of the CTP Energy Cycle™, thus revolutionizing space and other forms of travel; 

C-energy can be amplified and manipulated via the CTP Energy Cycle™ and has revolutionary new and unrealized uses that can be applied to most verticals and most industries of our world today.


DRAZEN'S UNPRECEDENTED GENIUS & LEGACY

Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla felt such non-physical energy existed but could not figure out its exact science during their times. Following a similar fate to Nikola Tesla, Drazen was left destitute before his passing. 

We are here to carry forward Drazen's, the unsung successor to Nikola Tesla's, work with CTPSci. What Drazen left behind for us now falls to everyone. There are new worlds to explore via C-domain! We can reach them!

Architect of the Nth Industrial Revolution & the CTP Age, Founder, R&D Director. 

CTP PHASE II is the dissemination and rollout of the CTPSci Sciences for a second time under Resofactor's or 'Reso's' directorship after a nearly 20 year hiatus after Drazen shelved CTP Phase 1 operations circa 2006 after two to three intensive years of promoting the CTPSci Sciences initial Phase 1 to a world greatly unprepared to receive and-or accept the high advanced nature of the CTPSci Sciences. 

CTPSCI SCIENCES REPRESENTS THE 'SCIENCE OF THE DISCLOSURE'

CTPSci Sciences truly represents the 'science of the Disclosure' to an unexpecting world. CTP's goals are to lead humankind to achieving interstellar travel and realizing exoplanetary settlements and interstellar new space economies within our lifetime. CTP is 'how' humankind will achieve advanced post-Star Trek capable civilization in real life. The advanced CTPSci Sciences and way forward are known to us.

CTP PHASE II

Market Analysis Summary: Implications of CTP Energy Science Market Penetration Across Industries

The entry of CTP Energy Science into multiple markets signals a paradigm shift with the potential for widespread industry disruption on the planet. By leveraging its advanced energy technologies, CTP Energy Science offers transformative capabilities that challenge traditional market frameworks. The company's innovations promise significant efficiency gains, reduced environmental impact, and cost advantages across sectors such as energy, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

Key implications of CTP's market penetration include:

Acceleration of Green Energy Transition: CTP's technology can drive faster adoption of renewable energy sources, enhancing grid stability and reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

Operational and Cost Efficiency: Industries adopting CTP solutions are poised to benefit from lower energy costs, streamlined processes, and competitive positioning.

Supply Chain Resilience: Advanced energy solutions may reduce vulnerabilities by enabling localized energy production and storage.

Catalyst for Innovation: CTP's presence could spur competitive innovation, leading to the development of complementary technologies and services.


CTP ENERGY DOCUMENTS

Additional market breakdowns per industry and market entry entry points will be posted to this section for potential and prospective investors considerate of revolutionary CTPSci proposals.

Market Realignment: Traditional energy providers and related industries may face disruptions, necessitating adaptation or strategic partnerships with CTP.

CTP Energy Science is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and efficient solutions, marking a pivotal moment that could reshape entire market landscapes. Its ability to scale, navigate regulatory environments, and foster collaboration will be critical in determining the full extent of its disruptive impact.

CTP Energy Market(s) Analysis (CTPEMA)

CTP Urban Air-Space Transit (CTPUAST) Business Summary

CTP Urban Air-Space Transit (CTPUAST) revolutionizes city transportation with the CTP Gravitic Pod™, a next-generation CTP Urban Air to Space Transit System (CTPUATSTS) powered by CTP Gravitic Propulsion™. This breakthrough in energy science eliminates conventional fuel-based propulsion, enabling silent (perfect over residential areas and neighborhood commuting to the city), emission-free, and efficient aerial-to-space mobility.

Unlike traditional air taxis or drones, the CTP Gravitic Pod™ operates on gravity-based energy dynamics, offering unparalleled stability, speed, and maneuverability. It seamlessly integrates into urban infrastructures, reducing congestion and enhancing on-demand, high-speed commuting.

Key advantages include:

* Zero-emission, non-reliant on fossil fuels
* Gravity-driven efficiency with minimal energy consumption
* Compact, safe, and autonomous-ready design
* Low maintenance requirements
* Only small storage space required 
* Seamless integration into smart city ecosystems

With a vision for a sustainable, high-speed urban transport network, CTP Urban Air-Space Transit (CTPUAST) pioneers the future of clean, efficient, and futuristic mobility, reshaping how cities and people connect.

CTP Urban Air-Space Transit (CTPUAST)

The Nth Industrial Revolution extends beyond the first four, suggesting ongoing or future shifts in technology, economy, and society.

First Industrial Revolution (1760–1840): Transition from hand production to machines, steam power, and mechanized textile manufacturing.

Second Industrial Revolution (1870–1914): Advances in steel, electricity, internal combustion, mass production, railroads, and telegraph networks.

Third Industrial Revolution (Late 20th Century): Rise of digital technology, computers, the internet, automation, and industrial digitalization.

Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0): Blurring physical, digital, and biological lines via AI, IoT, cyber-physical systems, robotics, and cloud computing. It’s driven by creativity, imagination, and systemic transformation.

Nth Industrial Revolution: The Next Phase
The Nth Industrial Revolution is where humankind becomes an interstellar capable advanced new civilization that suggests future unprecedented technological leaps:

Postquantum Technologies: Advancing beyond quantum computing into new scientific paradigms and speculative energy sources like "CTP Energy."

Interstellar Travel: The emergence of space-based industries and advanced scientific fields to scale human civilization beyond Earth.

Cultural and Spiritual Renaissance: A technological revolution that reshapes culture, consciousness, and ways of life, akin to past renaissances.

The Nth Industrial Revolution envisions continued breakthroughs in energy, transportation, and human understanding—far beyond our current foresight. It extends the transformative trajectory of previous revolutions into an era of unknown possibilities via the application of 'CTP Energy' as predicted by Nikola Tesla and discovered by Drazen Premate, the father of this coming industrial revolution.

Architect of the Nth Industrial Revolution

🔷 **Founder | CTP is Disclosure/CTP is Disclosure Movement (CTP-IDM)**  
🌌 *Redefining Reality through Energy, Science, and Truth Disclosure*

I’m the founder of **CTPisDisclosure** and the **CTP is Disclosure Movement (CTP-IDM)**, a movement at the intersection of new energy science, consciousness, and truth. 

Our mission is to unveil advanced knowledge hidden from the public — from **hyper-spatial energy systems** to **extraterrestrial intelligence**, and empower individuals to explore the reality beyond the mainstream narrative - via a new private/fully independent new science (we call 'CTP').


Through **CTP Energy**/**CTPSci Sciences** I/we/CTP continue my late mentor's work, Drazen, who was-is the unsung successor to Nikola Tesla our world (dis)missed during Drazen's time here.


I/we’ve developed a unique scientific and philosophical framework for understanding phenomena such as zero-point energy, post-quantum resonance, and multi-dimensional existence — technologies and truths that demand to be acknowledged - that our deeptech startup pioneers.


As part of this movement, I lead initiatives in:  
⚡ Advanced scientific exploration (CTP Energy)  
🌐 Open-source tech & operating systems (CTP-EOS Linux)  
👁️ Public disclosure and grassroots education  
📡 Media collaborations to shift public awareness


Many opportunities are ahead. Much is required to scale humankind UP to interstellar civilization. This is the path we are set out upon: achieving interstellar travel within the next 10-15 years.

Whether you’re a researcher, whistleblower, developer, or curious mind, a fan of UFOs/UAPS (or CTP craft) — if you feel the call to uncover what’s really going on behind the veil, let’s connect.

Founder, CTP is Disclosure/CTP is Disclosure Movement

Algorave & LiveCoders 

An algorave (from an algorithm and rave) is an event where people dance to music generated from algorithms, often using live coding techniques.[1] Alex McLean of Slub and Nick Collins coined the word "algorave" in 2011, and the first event under such a name was organised in London, UK.[2] It has since become a movement, with algoraves taking place around the world.[3][4]

ALGORAVE & LIVECODER COMMUNITY ON LINKEDIN

Group link (https://lnkd.in/e7ibBRYr)

Algorave & LiveCoder Community Founder

FINDSP

FINDSP is a long standing side-research project into the forays of audio software development, VST research, DSP research, sound design, and more

Founder, Director, Researcher

CTP Energy et al (phase 1 restructuring - changeover)

Resofactor learned of Drazen's passing in December 2021. Originally pursuing another career path in IT and Linux technologies, upon hearing of Drazen's permanent return to C-domain; Resofactor chose to pick up the mantle provided by providence to carry on Drazen's research and vision, later which Resofactor would term the Nth Industrial Revolution™ regarding the global implications of CTP Energy Science to humanity's future evolution.

This time to introduce the general public again (for a second time) to Drazen's discoveries of the CTP Energy Science after the original social media and MySpace campaigns that were backdated to 2004-2006.

During this 6-8 month frame, Resofactor made many strides, new discoveries, and new terms for CTP Energy Science without a dime of outside funding or monetary support. As well as backward engineering many of the basic design requirements for many of the revolutionary planned CTP Energy Systems, that Drazen never originally shared with him. Thus reverse engineering an entirely new field of non-physical science Nikola Tesla predicted, in the process.

After speaking with Drazen's son in December 2021-January 2022, Drazen's son and sole inheritor of CTP Energy Science intellectual property rights, Drazen's son released all titles and legalities of ownership or inheritance of CTP Energy Science to Resofactor to continue his father's research.

Also during this difficult time period (after learning of his mentor's passing), Resofactor was networking via LinkedIn and begin posting and sharing many of the far-reaching implications CTP Energy Science envisions for the future. 

Upon completing the first phase 1 of CTP Energy et al restructuring, Resofactor has restructured the former CTP Energy Corporation (originally discontinued in 2014) into the new CTP Energy, LLC; July 2022.

Restructuring Director (CTP Energy et al Phase 1 Restructuring, CTP R&D)

CTP Energy Corporation 

CTP Energy Corporation (CTPEC) was a Florida corporation involved in marketing, application, and R&D of the new science about the non-physical Conscious or C-energy, the CTP Energy Science (CTPSci), as discovered by Drazen Premate, Founder of the original CTP Energy Corporation (CTPEC), and was-is the unsung successor to Nikola Tesla.

Vice President, Secretary, VP Marketing, Regional Director, Social Media Director 

My mentor, Drazen Premate (now deceased), was-is the unsung successor to Nikola Tesla, the world  missed during his time here. Drazen passed onto us the understanding of the radical NEW field of CTP Energy Science (CTPSci Sciences). 

CTP Energy Science (CTPSci) is a divergent and evolutionary fork of Nikola Tesla's incomplete works; the science of the non-physical: the non-physical Conscious or C-energy and the C-domain and new revolutionary proposed applications of the CTP Energy Cycle™. We are looking for pioneers and world movers unlike any others. Does that sound like you?


THE ULTIMATE GOAL(s):

*We take the next step in our conscious evolution.
*We awaken and reenvision our nature and our place in the universe.
*Humankind becomes a universal space-faring civilization in our lifetime.
*Within the next 20 years, or possibly sooner.

It's possible if we're committed to it.

Unprecedented discoveries, new innovations, and new advances await us!



"The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena,
it will make more progress in one decade than in
all the previous centuries of its existence." - Nikola Tesla.

The CTP Energy Science Decade is approaching!
The clock is ticking...
The CTP Energy Science Decade will become known as the "Decade of Wonder" in future ages.



INTERVIEWS & MEDIA:
Podcasters, Skype, YouTube, Zoom, and others: if you would like to schedule me for an interview or program, please refer to my Calendly roster. (https://calendly.com/resofactor) DMs are most welcome.



THE HISTORY AND CONTINUATION OF CTP ENERGY SCIENCE

Activities are based on extensive studies and research of the C-domain that its former President, Drazen Premate, did. In the earliest days of social media and via MySpace and other online outreach campaigns, the initial rollout of CTP Energy Science between 2004 and 2006, the world was still not ready.

After learning of Drazen's passing in 2019 during the events of December 2021, and being Drazen's apprentice for just under a decade, Resofactor assumed the mantle of CTP Energy Science and continues to forward Drazen's research in this revolutionary new field of science that Nikola Tesla, himself, predicted and foretold would be discovered one day.

Nikola Tesla forwarded that such science of the non-physical when discovered, will make more progress in ten years than in all of the other prior centuries of humankind's existence and all of the different fields of the physical sciences combined.

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