
Schedule 1 Ultimate Strategy Bible: Dealers, Exploits, and Empire Building Secrets
Dealer Assignment Strategy
In the mid-game, optimizing your dealer assignments becomes your primary focus:
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Proactive Player Configuration: When your business starts growing, follow this dealer strategy:
- Assign low and medium spending customers directly to your dealers
- Keep high-value customers unassigned so they contact you directly
- This approach maximizes profits as you can charge premium prices to big spenders
- Screenshot the configuration shown in the guide for easy reference
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Dealer Management Optimization:
- Don't fill every customer slot for each dealer
- Leaving strategic gaps ensures high-value customers reach out via phone
- This method increases both XP and profit margins when you close deals personally
- Balance dealer assignments based on your preferred gameplay style
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Lazy Seller Method:
- Perfect for players who prefer minimal interruptions
- Assign all customer types (low, medium, and high spenders) to your dealers
- Creates a fully automated income stream requiring minimal management
- Keeps dealer inventories moving with consistent cash flow
Dealer Configuration Phase Division
Based on gameplay preferences, dealer configurations can be divided into three key approaches:
Method | Player Type | Priorities | Special Tips |
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Proactive Config | Active street dealers | Personal deals with high-value customers | Leave gaps in dealer assignments for premium customers |
Lazy Seller | Hands-off players | Full automation & consistent income | Assign all customer types to dealers |
Teleportation Theory | Min-maxers | Customer preference matching | Requires crafting multiple product variations |
Hidden Systems and Secret Techniques
The Teleportation Theory
The game features an advanced dealer system that few players fully understand:
- Dealers teleport between clients, meaning customer location doesn't matter
- Configure dealers by customer preference rather than location
- Assign customers who prefer euphoric products to specific dealers
- Stock those dealers exclusively with products matching customer preferences
Each preference-matched setup provides unique permanent bonuses:
- Faster sales velocity due to perfect product-customer matching
- Consistently high customer satisfaction ratings
- More efficient inventory management
- Better long-term customer loyalty and repeat business
The 1.4 Pricing Rule
This powerful pricing mechanism is often overlooked by players! The secret to optimal pricing:
- Take your product's suggested price and multiply it by 1.4
- This creates the perfect sweet spot for maximizing profits without losing customers
- You can push to 1.5x or 1.6x, but risk diminishing returns as customers may walk away
- Your dealers use your pricing configurations from the product app
Most valuable pricing insights:
- Default suggested prices leave significant money on the table
- The 1.4x multiplier works across all product types
- Same effort, significantly more profit
- Consistent sales without alienating your customer base
Inventory Management and Long-Term Planning
Product Packaging Strategy
Efficient product management is essential for dealer success:
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Package Evolution Path:
- Start with baggies for early-game flexibility
- Upgrade to jars as soon as possible (1 jar = 5 baggies)
- Eventually transition to bricks for maximum efficiency
- Higher-tier packaging means fewer refills and longer dealer uptime
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Jar Logic for Time Savings:
- When customers request 3 baggies via text, negotiate up to 5
- This allows you to deliver a single jar instead of multiple baggies
- Saves significant time on packaging and delivery
- Creates a more streamlined operation with less micro-management
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Unpackaging Technique:
- Use the blue arrow at packaging stations to switch to unpackaging mode
- Allows you to break down packaged products for redistribution
- Provides flexibility when inventory needs change
- Perfect for rebalancing dealer stock as market demands shift
XP Progression Optimization
XP Strategy | Special Attributes | Implementation Strategy | Optimal Output |
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Late Night Meetups | Curfew bonus provides extra XP and cash | Always select late night option when scheduling | Maximum XP per deal |
Post-4AM Door Knocking | Customers return home after 4AM | Visit customer homes and offer additional product | Rapid XP accumulation |
Personal Selling Focus | Dealers make money but give minimal XP | Balance automated sales with personal deals | Consistent progression unlocks |
Advanced Dealer Troubleshooting
Dealer Bug Fixes and Myths Debunked
When your dealers aren't performing optimally, try these proven solutions:
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The Inventory Slot Myth:
- Contrary to popular belief, you don't need empty inventory slots
- Load every inventory slot with products and dealers will function normally
- Maximizing inventory utilization improves overall efficiency
- Full inventory allows for longer dealer operation between restocks
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Dealer Reset Technique:
- If a dealer appears bugged or isn't selling properly:
- Knock them out (temporary solution)
- Save your game
- Reload your game completely
- This three-step process resets their AI and fixes most common issues
- If a dealer appears bugged or isn't selling properly:
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Unlisted Products Technique:
- Dealers can sell products even if they're not listed in your sales app
- Hand off extra inventory to dealers to move product quickly
- Useful for clearing backstock or less popular items
- Creates additional income streams from otherwise idle inventory
Dealer Efficiency Maximization
Efficiency Factor | Optimal Approach | Primary Benefits | Special Requirements |
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Product Packaging | Upgrade to highest available packaging | Fewer refills & longer dealer uptime | Level progression unlocks |
XP Generation | Personal sales during late night hours | Accelerated progression & unlocks | Active gameplay time investment |
Customer Preference Matching | Preference-based dealer assignments | Higher satisfaction & faster sales | More complex inventory management |
"Holy $#*t, That Works?!" - 20 Mind-Blowing Schedule 1 Hacks
Starting Strong After the Prologue
Smart decisions in the early game can dramatically accelerate your empire growth:
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RV Evacuation Strategy: When you first complete the prologue, don't rush to leave:
- Your RV will be destroyed shortly after departure
- Take all valuable items before leaving (baggies, furniture, etc.)
- Wait for plants to fully grow before harvesting
- This preparation saves substantial money in early game
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Plant Harvesting Technique:
- Use plant trimmers to harvest mature plants
- Press A and D to rotate the pot for better visibility
- Harvest all buds completely before leaving the RV
- Take grow lights and racks (expensive items) with you
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Motel Setup Optimization:
- Quickly set up your grow operation with salvaged equipment
- Position grow lights and pots efficiently
- Establish your packaging station immediately
- Begin production cycle with minimal investment costs
Fast Money Methods for Early Game
Money Method | Location/Requirements | Strategy | Risk Level |
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Baseball Bat Hustle | Basketball court (north of motel) | Break cook machines & ATMs for quick cash | Medium (avoid breaking machines you'll need) |
Trash Collection | Hardware store (trash grabber required) | Collect trash while traveling between customers | Low (safe supplementary income) |
Smart Jar Sales | Anywhere (jars required) | Counter-offer customers to 5 units per transaction | Low (highly efficient method) |
Navigation and Mobility Optimization
Map Mastery and Efficient Movement
Optimizing your movement around the city saves time and increases profits:
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Objective Tracking System:
- Use the compass at the top of your screen to track objectives
- Press M to open your map for strategic planning
- Objectives appear as stars on your map
- Customer meetups show as green handshaking symbols
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Skateboard Acquisition and Techniques:
- Find the skateboard shop across from hardware store and arcade
- Equip skateboard in hand and hold left click to ride
- Build momentum by jumping continuously for maximum speed
- Hold right click for free camera movement while riding
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Police Evasion Tactics:
- Space out products in inventory for easier concealment during searches
- Use skateboard for quick getaways from law enforcement
- Run around cover points to break line of sight
- Once police alerts disappear, all consequences are removed
Customer Network Development
Building Your Customer Base
Expanding your network of customers is critical to sustainable growth:
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Sample Distribution Strategy:
- Always carry sample product baggies in your inventory
- Regularly check your map for potential customers (circled on map)
- Distribute free samples to build connections
- This approach steadily increases your customer base over time
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Connection Development System:
- Track your connections in the contacts menu under your current region
- Focus on building relationships with dealers and suppliers
- Successfully complete deals to advance connection status
- Reaching "friendly" status unlocks dealers and suppliers for your network
Through these beginner strategies, you'll establish a solid foundation for your Schedule 1 empire while avoiding common pitfalls that slow progression. Combine these early-game tactics with the advanced dealer management techniques covered earlier for maximum effectiveness!
💯 Game-Breaking Exploits & Legendary Tricks
Warehouse Early Access: Skateboard Time-Warp
Want to access the warehouse before official hours? This skateboard trick is pure magic:
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The Backdoor Technique:
- Head to the warehouse back entrance (don't worry about the 6PM restriction)
- Position your back against the wall, run backward slightly
- Pull out your skateboard at just the right moment
- Press E to magically open the door at ANY time of day!
- Enjoy shopping at 11AM while everyone else waits until evening
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Bus Stop to the MOON:
- Find any ordinary bus stop in the city
- Sit on the bench and start spam-jumping
- Watch as you launch into the stratosphere with each jump
- Perfect for reaching rooftops, shortcuts, or just breaking physics for fun
- Warning: What goes up must come down (eventually)
Money Management & Inventory Wizardry
Galaxy Brain Trick | How It Works | Why It's Awesome | Difficulty Level |
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Stash Cash Automation | Fill your stash with extra cash | Dead drops auto-pay without you running back and forth | Beginners can do it! |
Quantity Control Mastery | Hold right-click + scroll wheel to adjust quantity | Precise inventory management at lightning speed | Easy but game-changing |
Trash Group Bagging | Hold E near multiple trash items | Turn small trash into big $$ at recycling | Medium |
Escape Artists & Flight School
Police Evasion: Next-Level Techniques
When things get hot with the law, use these elite escape strategies:
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Dumpster Diving Deluxe:
- Spotted by police? Find a dumpster ASAP
- Jump in (Press E), then crouch down
- Watch as clueless cops run past your hiding spot
- Wanted level disappears while you're chillin' with the trash
- Most reliable escape method that works EVERY time
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Basketball Anti-Gravity System:
- Grab a basketball from any court
- Look down at the ground until it shakes slightly
- Crouch, uncrouch, then walk forward
- BOOM! You're now floating through the air
- Works with trash cans and crates too for variety
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Golden Skateboard Supremacy:
- Forget cars - they're slow money pits
- Invest in the golden skateboard ($1,500 at the shop)
- Move faster than any vehicle in the game
- Pro tip: Try pickpocketing the vendor afterward for your cash back!
Productivity Hacks & Sales Maximization
Customer Manipulation: The Addiction Advantage
Smart dealers understand the psychology of their clientele:
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Addiction Acceleration:
- Check customer profiles for addiction percentage
- Create special mixes with 100% addictiveness (check our mixing guide)
- Prioritize getting regular customers to 100% addiction ASAP
- Result: Higher prices, better acceptance rates, more frequent purchases
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Deal & Steal Technique:
- Make a sale to any customer as normal
- After completing the transaction, crouch behind them
- Pickpocket your product back while keeping the money
- Rinse and repeat for infinite profit (if you're into that)
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Night Owl Strategy:
- Schedule ALL deals for late night (12-6AM timeframe)
- Game never progresses past 4AM unless you sleep
- Deals NEVER expire, eliminating missed opportunities
- Bonus: Night deals come with extra cash for the risk
- Set up 20+ deals, complete them all in one night run
Multi-Select & Farm Automation
For when you're ready to scale up from street dealer to empire mogul:
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Clipboard Multi-Selection:
- Use clipboard to manage multiple plants at once
- Select first pot with E, choose destination
- Hold right-click, press E on additional pots, select same destination
- Move entire crops in seconds instead of individual pots
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Auto-Farm Revolution:
- Set up employee-managed automatic farms
- Create systems that produce bricks with zero input from you
- Place these in multiple properties for passive income
- Build once, profit forever
Whether you're breaking physics with a bus stop jump, hiding from cops in dumpsters, or creating an automated drug empire, these legendary tricks will elevate your Schedule 1 gameplay to heights you never imagined possible. The streets are waiting, hustler!