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Old 02-14-2008, 12:38 PM   #121
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i remember when i was 18 and looking for a job. i replied to an ad that said make $2,000 a month for sales. i go to this office and find out that they were trying to sell some air purifier thing for like $2,000 a pop. it looked like a teapot. as soon as i saw that shit...i was out.
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    "Can I get your number?"

    "He has it already. He has it in his book."

    I think that is how it goes.
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    Old 02-14-2008, 01:00 PM   #123
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    I'm all set here ttyl

    O rly?
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    Old 02-14-2008, 01:05 PM   #124
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    call the sales genie then you can drop out of school
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    Old 02-14-2008, 01:06 PM   #125
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    better yet, drop otu of school invest everything you own into this juice...youre the next bill gates, i can tell.
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    haha the sales genie....
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    Old 02-19-2008, 12:39 PM   #127
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    are you rich yet?
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    Old 02-19-2008, 01:01 PM   #128
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    Do you think OP sees this thread at the top and just doesnt even look anymore, knowing it's a rip-fest? I've created some dumb shit on here and gotten panned for it and I always go back and read new comments, with no intention of replying because I already look like an idiot.

    OP: I know you're in here and I know you're reading this. Enquiring minds want to know: How did this work out for you? Did you do it anyway? If not, how do you feel about the responses you received in this thread?

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    What the fuck is Juice?
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    Old 02-19-2008, 01:11 PM   #130
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    My mom used to drink that stuff. I used to make fun of her for paying for that stuff since I knew it wouldn't help her. She acted like it did work though, but she only said that to shut me up. Eventually, she realized it wasn't worth the cost.

    On a side note, I didn't read the entire thread, but don't they sponsor an MLS team or something? I don't watch it, but I remember hearing this. It's not like having the naming rights to a real professional team's stadium or anything, but it's something.
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    Old 02-19-2008, 01:12 PM   #131
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    What the fuck is Juice?
    a fluid naturally contained in plant and animal tissues that can be extracted?

    steroids?

    a black persons name?

    electric current?
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    Old 02-19-2008, 01:14 PM   #132
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    a fluid naturally contained in plant and animal tissues that can be extracted?

    steroids?

    a black persons name?

    electric current?


    Ill take some Grape Drink.
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    Old 02-19-2008, 01:15 PM   #133
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    a fluid naturally contained in plant and animal tissues that can be extracted?

    steroids?

    a black persons name?

    electric current?


    Love your avatar too. Open bar duuude!!!
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    Old 02-19-2008, 01:15 PM   #134
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    My mom used to drink that stuff. I used to make fun of her for paying for that stuff since I knew it wouldn't help her. She acted like it did work though, but she only said that to shut me up. Eventually, she realized it wasn't worth the cost.

    On a side note, I didn't read the entire thread, but don't they sponsor an MLS team or something? I don't watch it, but I remember hearing this. It's not like having the naming rights to a real professional team's stadium or anything, but it's something.
    You mean like the University of Phoenix, which owns naming rights to the football stadium in Phoenix? I always thought they were a joke until they paid for the naming rights to that football stadium, now I'm sure their "degrees" are worth much more. Who says you cant buy respect??
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    Old 02-19-2008, 01:17 PM   #135
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    It's the Arizona Cardinals, they don't count.
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    Old 02-19-2008, 01:20 PM   #136
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    grape drank is soooo good.
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    Old 02-19-2008, 02:40 PM   #137
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    Huh? How's that?


    I sold for Cutco one summer and it was a very rewarding experience, and I made a shit ton of money for a college student. They wanted me to be a manager, but I told them I didn't have it in me anymore (getting referrals and recommendations sucks, just too much effort).


    I don't understand (at least in my experience) how you could find yourself in the situation to be "fucked over".
    Someone in one of my classes sold knives. He cut himself pretty badly demonstrating the product. He walked around with a bandaged hand...selling knives. I don't think it worked out for him too well.

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    I'm familiar with this type of "scheme"..not that it's not legit, but believe me, it's not what some of these people make it out to be. They'll tell you about how much money you can make, and they'll give you real life examples of people who've made a lot of money..but those people are in the minority. There's another "networking marketing company" like this called Monavie--I know some people who do it and it's nothing more than a pyramid scheme.

    It's funny that you mention this too, because I was just reading this yesterday:

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23071982

    Bottom line: your parents are valid in their stance. It's a good idea to be weary of these kinds of businesses. Especially read page 2 of the article above and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
    Science>>>pyramid schemes
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    Old 02-20-2008, 03:09 AM   #138
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    better yet, drop otu of school invest everything you own into this juice...youre the next bill gates, i can tell.
    Best advice yet.
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    Old 02-20-2008, 05:50 AM   #139
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    I think he should have listened to mommy in this instance.
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    Old 02-20-2008, 05:53 AM   #140
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    So did this yutz invest all his money in this shit?
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    Old 02-20-2008, 05:53 AM   #141
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    I'd be pissed if my family didn't support my pyramid scheme... good things pyramid scheme don't pray on dumb 18 year olds... right? right?
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    I'd be pissed if my family didn't support my pyramid scheme... good things pyramid scheme don't pray on dumb 18 year olds... right? right?
    AmIRight, AmIRight!?

    I really want to hear from this kid.. Hey, buddy, get your head out of the sand, quit hiding and come own up to your folly! We need an update
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    Someone in one of my classes sold knives. He cut himself pretty badly demonstrating the product. He walked around with a bandaged hand...selling knives. I don't think it worked out for him too well.
    Believe it or not, the one time I cut myself (it was on a cheese knife) during a presentation, I actually had someone buy an entire set.


    The wife was doing the talking, while the tatooed guy was working around with no shirt on really impatient. He had just gotten out of prison. I sent the order in, and didn't ask questions.
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    Huh? How's that?


    I sold for Cutco one summer and it was a very rewarding experience, and I made a shit ton of money for a college student. They wanted me to be a manager, but I told them I didn't have it in me anymore (getting referrals and recommendations sucks, just too much effort).


    I don't understand (at least in my experience) how you could find yourself in the situation to be "fucked over".

    I did this for about a month, made some decent money and then I ust felt like I was bothering people, forcing them to give refererrals and making calls and whatnot...Just wasn't for me at all, although the product is top knotch...so, in conclusion, sell knives instead of some bum juice. You could sell some Vitamin water rip-off, or actual top of the line, fine Kitchen Cutlery. Damn, talk about a sales pitch.


    Seriously though, I wouldnt get involved in this crap, I've tried stuff like this numerous times, like 4-5 when I was around your age (17-19)...not worth it in the end. I'm only 22. Plus the fact you end up paying your own taxes, which sucks when youre 18 and you have a $800 check waiting for you and you blow it all, not realizing that about 30% is going to be audited in taxes at the end of the year, thats what really screwed me. If you do it, take 33% of each check and save it for when you have to file for taxes, that way youll be able to pay your taxes and still have a little left over.
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    *licks lips*

    I wont sumodat purpul stuff.
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    I did this for about a month, made some decent money and then I ust felt like I was bothering people, forcing them to give refererrals and making calls and whatnot...Just wasn't for me at all, although the product is top knotch...so, in conclusion, sell knives instead of some bum juice. You could sell some Vitamin water rip-off, or actual top of the line, fine Kitchen Cutlery. Damn, talk about a sales pitch.
    Yeah, it was the refererrals and the calls that got to me as well. Just exasperating, but I lasted the whole summer. What was nice were the perks of the job. My head manager went out of his way for me all the time, because I was one of the top sellers. "Hey, here's a ticket to a Cubs/Brewers game (standard), and here's another one for your gf." He just threw in stuff for me all the time, he really knew how to get you motivated and out there.

    At the end of the summer, we got to go to a 3 day resort for reaching a certain level of sales. Massages, hot tubs, two people to a gigantic room with a loft and a total of 4 beds, late-night drinking and sneaking around. Good times. It was fantastic, because I just plain don't do those kinds of things on my own.


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    Seriously though, I wouldnt get involved in this crap, I've tried stuff like this numerous times, like 4-5 when I was around your age (17-19)...not worth it in the end. I'm only 22. Plus the fact you end up paying your own taxes, which sucks when youre 18 and you have a $800 check waiting for you and you blow it all, not realizing that about 30% is going to be audited in taxes at the end of the year, thats what really screwed me. If you do it, take 33% of each check and save it for when you have to file for taxes, that way youll be able to pay your taxes and still have a little left over.
    They didn't make sure you were keeping track of your mileage and other write-offs? I drove a LOT. It was 60 miles to the office up in Brookfield, and then I drove anywhere from Milwaukee, WI down to just north of Chicago. I wrote off so much of my income ($5000 for the summer) that I was only taxed on a fifth of it or so. Thankfully, this was the summer just before gas prices started spinning out of control and doubling.
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    Have you earned your first billion yet?
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    I doubt you did. You probably thought it was a fine idea to post it here but in hindsight you realized it was a bad idea. You should apply that to other areas of your life.
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    Old 03-11-2008, 03:38 PM   #149
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    Lol, this thread is classic.
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    Dude, you're 18. Go to college, and listen to your parents. No big business opportunities that aren't total rip-off's fall into your lap when you're 18.
    I have had many times i listened to my rents and it was the wrong advice however this seems to be good advice

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    It hasn't fallen into my lap. I personally know somebody and hes not just like some low life. He is a founder of the flower company Kabloom. Not sure if you've heard of it but yea they've made quite a bit of money y'know opening a business and gettin stores all over the world.
    The people on top make money all the time in these things... look at every marketing thing on monster... most all are scemes of some sort

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