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Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod
We went to the Iron Maiden concert in Tacoma back on the 11th. While we were down there, we were supposed to make a side trip a couple blocks away from the Tacoma Dome, to visit a friend and competitors shop.
The reason why? I wanted my GF to see what this little business of mine could become if we joined forces and worked together.
Competitor has a 9000 square foot shop, and does three times more sales in a single month than I do in an entire year. More than a dozen employees.
We started out business at the same time. He and his wife started it together.
I've been spinning my wheels for 17 years without a support network of family interest and a crappy employee who only wants to work part time. It's self supporting, but expansion has been a challenge.
Nope, didn't happen. We left well after the time we were supposed to get there. Dinner plans were shot to hell, and we barely made it into the show on time.
I was so livid my teeth hurt.  |
I learned that a long time ago that if it business related, my girlfriend or wife will come along. Now, my wife is a pain in the ass about punctuality. She's on freaking time and rides my ass about it and will drive off with the kids if I get stuck in traffic. No big, so I just meet them at the restaurant. I think its sets a bad example for the kids, because you do not leave a member of your family behind or high and dry, but being late drives her bonkers. Family should come first no matter what.
That isn't something taken lightly and you need to show her that its business. Get in, eat and get out so things will flow smoothly. Now vacation is another story.