C E S yas later!! I'm off to Vegas later tomorrow. I'll be outta 'the office' and unavailable unless you have my cell#.
It's getting to the point where I either need to play professional poker, or find a new industry. Since moving to Cali, I've sampled a few mortgage companies--all flakier than a box of soap chips. None seem to have a clue on where the industry is going, more importantly, why it's not growing 100% ever year!!!
I'm going to be having another bout with professional poker this weekend. My last one was WSOP in July, and I'm sure you folks all heard enough of that one. I swore off competitive poker til Jan 1, 2006, and so far, it appears the sabbatical has improved my game dramatically.
In any case, Have a great weekend, and we'll C Yas later.
Replies (17)
ttocs on 01/5/2006 09:53:52
I looked at plane tickets, drive time and gas, places to stay as well as possable trails to ride on the way back. In the end I looked at my bank account and had to call everything off.....
Have a good time, watch out for adams apples........
P0werLifter on 01/5/2006 11:30:03
Have fun, take some pictures =) I wanted to go this year but alas, im going to be taking my Sheriffs test in Hawthorne Nevada during that time haha. GRIN
BgDustin4 on 01/5/2006 20:21:17
hey Mr.B i don't know if i have relly talked to u but im in to poker big time to whell not Vegas big but ive played in a lot of turneys around and in tunica and i have done well for some one who is 19 and yes u ahve to be 21 to get in tunica :) so u know what i had to do maybe i will play aginst u on tv one day lol see you there
swez on 01/5/2006 23:05:04
Get er done there laddy and fleese the flock as best you can. You are going to need that extra cash later to go back to MSP. (pay the heating bills etc.) At least there, Mortgage companies had a clue and you were top of the heap in your own estimations.
Play hard, play well and bring home a pile of $$$!!!
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/8/2006 00:06:17
Adam's apple??? that's good advice for Swez. For me, I use the ole Crocodile Dundee method of searching for Mr. Winkie, or Twinkie...
Late Wed, we had a blowup @ work, and I ended up resigning. I took a few interviews Thurs & Fri..and scheduled one Monday. Therefore, I had to cancel my CES plans to deal with real business. I was so PO'd when I left, I think I heard someone call me 'El Toro' or was it Zoro...can't recall.
I'm now looking outside the mortgage industry, because I just can't seem to find a company that has a workable business model.
swez on 01/8/2006 11:21:39
Uhmmm, I use the same (Dundee) method as you mentioned El Toro. If we have a "Bruce" or "Orca", you'll find Mr. Winkie in short order. Howsoever, if it's we have a "Sheila" here, she may knock ya flat on your Arse.
Blow up at work??? I can see why B. You know how to run a company on your terms, and are probably very good at doing so. However, when playing in some other parties "sandbox", they make the rules and like a good soldier, we try to follow them (as best we can) and not get in the direct line of hostile fire too. The worst position to be in, is in the middle of hostile and friendly firing lines. Here, we are under fire from both sides of the ruckus and survival of the smartest, is our only option.
May I suggest an Outside Sales position as a possible next option? Here, you are pretty much a paid free agent. Most companies need effective scouts and hunter/closers, out in the bush. In most cases, you are your own boss, make your own schedule and set your own agenda. As long as we produce adequate sales numbers, Management will leave us alone and we are free to use the methods that produce results.
The best option, is a salary + commission based plan. Here, the Rep gets a modest salary to live on, company car or mileage allowances, expense allowance and a good commission rate on all new accounts. They have lots of freedom, as long as they can produce sales and bring in new biz. This is a great position for loners, high achievers and very motivated peeps that don't do well in structured office environs. We get paid, based on results, not how well we play Corporate Politics.
The best option for you B., is probably to own and run your own biz. You have the brains and savvy for this. Getting capital to start up a biz, may be the harder part of this game. But, if you win enough at the poker tables or apply for Govt grants, this might be a best case option. The question is... "What kind of biz is right for your unique style of "get er done" methodology.
Call me and we can hash out some possible options? (brainstorm)
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/8/2006 18:33:14
The main problem is that companies promise 5-10 leads a week, and we're getting a phone book and a realtor list. Lying is the reason I left, not managing the company. The company is basically broke, but rather than cut admin staff that are sitting around on their hands, they chose to stop spending money marketing.
Truth is, if I wanted to telemarket for a living, why not start my own company? I could pay everyone else 0% and keep 100%!! After seeing 3 seeminly verile companies in 2003 go under in 2005....I think it's inevitable that I vacate the industry. If a company is hiring in a down market, you have to ask why?
swez on 01/8/2006 23:12:34
So true... so much for truth in lending and hiring practices huh?
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/13/2006 20:32:52
Have a new gig starting Monday. Completely different industry. Still pimpin'
swez on 01/13/2006 21:11:14
Could we expect anything different? Audio Pimp, Mortgage Pimp and now... a new industry Pimp. It all fits.
Good luck on the new gig,
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/14/2006 00:13:29
Word tu yu mutha
ttocs on 01/14/2006 10:15:11
so, what is it? strip club bouncer?
swez on 01/14/2006 12:18:52
What's that about my Mom? She's in Florida now, soaking up all that nice, mild weather. All is well and they are having a blast.
Mr. B, a Bouncer? Too small and way too mouthy for a gig like that.
If there were issues at a club, Mr. B would go over to the perp and "talk the guy into leaving". Either that, or his humor would send them packin or lying on the floor, laughing their hynnies off.
Not only that... but he'd probably try to set up a poker night in the back room and spend most of his wages on drinks and lap dances. GRIN
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/15/2006 20:29:56
Don't discount the idea of me bouncing at a Nudey Bar. After all, Swez, you know what your woman says about size...it evidently doesn't matter.
BURRRRRRN
PS I'm sending you a picture of the Biker Chicks that i bounced earlier this week if you doubt my toughness. Feel free to disseminate the info to the appropriate parties.
COFFEE
swez on 01/15/2006 21:05:14
Man, you are so outta touch with reality of late! You don't know any of my gals and if you did ask them if size matters, they'd all say... "It sure works for me"! (with a big smile too)
The "Biker Chicks" are just what you need bud. They will have you hen-pecked in no time at all. They must have been new recruits as well. I saw no tattos, body piercings or much more than a leather jacket and a doo-rag.
Also, they looked like very shortl chicks too. Just barely legal, if at all. But they did say you were pretty cute, had a great sense of humor and a lousy bedside manner.
Something about poker was also mentioned by both chicks. Something to the effect of: "Man this guys poker skills need a lot of work"!!! Not sure what they meant exactly by that remark, but something about pulling at a string, just to get a small worm? What's that all about???
BURNNNNN back to ya big fella
MrBrownstone on 01/16/2006 21:36:26
Swez
You may not think that size matters to your girlfriends, but if it doesn't, why do they all have greenhouses of zuchini in the middle of winter? It's not as if they're selling them.
The whole 'motion of the ocean' only applies if you have a real boat..and not a little rubber dingy there, pally.
I will say that your women do comment less about your seaman and more about your scuba diving.....
WHITCHAAAAAAAAAAAAA
swez on 01/17/2006 00:35:12
Seamanship is the correct term there bubba, and while we on the subject of dingies... I am sending you some tweezers and a few of those new micro-ballons. Instructions on use, are included with the package. Read the warning lables carefully OK?
Uhmmm, now that you have been in So Cal what... 4 months or so, is your love life ever gonna show up and light that candle? I sure hope so dude. You've been awfully cranky of late and it's high time to find an outlet (or is that inlet) for your pent up frustrations? GRIN
If ya need a jump start, flip me your addy and I mail you a pre-paid gift card, good for one night with some hot Mexi-Cali babe. If you prefer the biker chicks, I'll have to do some digging to find a few for you to consider. Do they accept Amex cards?
WAAANNNNNGERS Away my boy!!!
Swez
It's getting to the point where I either need to play professional poker, or find a new industry. Since moving to Cali, I've sampled a few mortgage companies--all flakier than a box of soap chips. None seem to have a clue on where the industry is going, more importantly, why it's not growing 100% ever year!!!
I'm going to be having another bout with professional poker this weekend. My last one was WSOP in July, and I'm sure you folks all heard enough of that one. I swore off competitive poker til Jan 1, 2006, and so far, it appears the sabbatical has improved my game dramatically.
In any case, Have a great weekend, and we'll C Yas later.
Replies (17)
ttocs on 01/5/2006 09:53:52
I looked at plane tickets, drive time and gas, places to stay as well as possable trails to ride on the way back. In the end I looked at my bank account and had to call everything off.....
Have a good time, watch out for adams apples........
P0werLifter on 01/5/2006 11:30:03
Have fun, take some pictures =) I wanted to go this year but alas, im going to be taking my Sheriffs test in Hawthorne Nevada during that time haha. GRIN
BgDustin4 on 01/5/2006 20:21:17
hey Mr.B i don't know if i have relly talked to u but im in to poker big time to whell not Vegas big but ive played in a lot of turneys around and in tunica and i have done well for some one who is 19 and yes u ahve to be 21 to get in tunica :) so u know what i had to do maybe i will play aginst u on tv one day lol see you there
swez on 01/5/2006 23:05:04
Get er done there laddy and fleese the flock as best you can. You are going to need that extra cash later to go back to MSP. (pay the heating bills etc.) At least there, Mortgage companies had a clue and you were top of the heap in your own estimations.
Play hard, play well and bring home a pile of $$$!!!
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/8/2006 00:06:17
Adam's apple??? that's good advice for Swez. For me, I use the ole Crocodile Dundee method of searching for Mr. Winkie, or Twinkie...
Late Wed, we had a blowup @ work, and I ended up resigning. I took a few interviews Thurs & Fri..and scheduled one Monday. Therefore, I had to cancel my CES plans to deal with real business. I was so PO'd when I left, I think I heard someone call me 'El Toro' or was it Zoro...can't recall.
I'm now looking outside the mortgage industry, because I just can't seem to find a company that has a workable business model.
swez on 01/8/2006 11:21:39
Uhmmm, I use the same (Dundee) method as you mentioned El Toro. If we have a "Bruce" or "Orca", you'll find Mr. Winkie in short order. Howsoever, if it's we have a "Sheila" here, she may knock ya flat on your Arse.
Blow up at work??? I can see why B. You know how to run a company on your terms, and are probably very good at doing so. However, when playing in some other parties "sandbox", they make the rules and like a good soldier, we try to follow them (as best we can) and not get in the direct line of hostile fire too. The worst position to be in, is in the middle of hostile and friendly firing lines. Here, we are under fire from both sides of the ruckus and survival of the smartest, is our only option.
May I suggest an Outside Sales position as a possible next option? Here, you are pretty much a paid free agent. Most companies need effective scouts and hunter/closers, out in the bush. In most cases, you are your own boss, make your own schedule and set your own agenda. As long as we produce adequate sales numbers, Management will leave us alone and we are free to use the methods that produce results.
The best option, is a salary + commission based plan. Here, the Rep gets a modest salary to live on, company car or mileage allowances, expense allowance and a good commission rate on all new accounts. They have lots of freedom, as long as they can produce sales and bring in new biz. This is a great position for loners, high achievers and very motivated peeps that don't do well in structured office environs. We get paid, based on results, not how well we play Corporate Politics.
The best option for you B., is probably to own and run your own biz. You have the brains and savvy for this. Getting capital to start up a biz, may be the harder part of this game. But, if you win enough at the poker tables or apply for Govt grants, this might be a best case option. The question is... "What kind of biz is right for your unique style of "get er done" methodology.
Call me and we can hash out some possible options? (brainstorm)
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/8/2006 18:33:14
The main problem is that companies promise 5-10 leads a week, and we're getting a phone book and a realtor list. Lying is the reason I left, not managing the company. The company is basically broke, but rather than cut admin staff that are sitting around on their hands, they chose to stop spending money marketing.
Truth is, if I wanted to telemarket for a living, why not start my own company? I could pay everyone else 0% and keep 100%!! After seeing 3 seeminly verile companies in 2003 go under in 2005....I think it's inevitable that I vacate the industry. If a company is hiring in a down market, you have to ask why?
swez on 01/8/2006 23:12:34
So true... so much for truth in lending and hiring practices huh?
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/13/2006 20:32:52
Have a new gig starting Monday. Completely different industry. Still pimpin'
swez on 01/13/2006 21:11:14
Could we expect anything different? Audio Pimp, Mortgage Pimp and now... a new industry Pimp. It all fits.
Good luck on the new gig,
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/14/2006 00:13:29
Word tu yu mutha
ttocs on 01/14/2006 10:15:11
so, what is it? strip club bouncer?
swez on 01/14/2006 12:18:52
What's that about my Mom? She's in Florida now, soaking up all that nice, mild weather. All is well and they are having a blast.
Mr. B, a Bouncer? Too small and way too mouthy for a gig like that.
If there were issues at a club, Mr. B would go over to the perp and "talk the guy into leaving". Either that, or his humor would send them packin or lying on the floor, laughing their hynnies off.
Not only that... but he'd probably try to set up a poker night in the back room and spend most of his wages on drinks and lap dances. GRIN
Swez
MrBrownstone on 01/15/2006 20:29:56
Don't discount the idea of me bouncing at a Nudey Bar. After all, Swez, you know what your woman says about size...it evidently doesn't matter.
BURRRRRRN
PS I'm sending you a picture of the Biker Chicks that i bounced earlier this week if you doubt my toughness. Feel free to disseminate the info to the appropriate parties.
COFFEE
swez on 01/15/2006 21:05:14
Man, you are so outta touch with reality of late! You don't know any of my gals and if you did ask them if size matters, they'd all say... "It sure works for me"! (with a big smile too)
The "Biker Chicks" are just what you need bud. They will have you hen-pecked in no time at all. They must have been new recruits as well. I saw no tattos, body piercings or much more than a leather jacket and a doo-rag.
Also, they looked like very shortl chicks too. Just barely legal, if at all. But they did say you were pretty cute, had a great sense of humor and a lousy bedside manner.
Something about poker was also mentioned by both chicks. Something to the effect of: "Man this guys poker skills need a lot of work"!!! Not sure what they meant exactly by that remark, but something about pulling at a string, just to get a small worm? What's that all about???
BURNNNNN back to ya big fella
MrBrownstone on 01/16/2006 21:36:26
Swez
You may not think that size matters to your girlfriends, but if it doesn't, why do they all have greenhouses of zuchini in the middle of winter? It's not as if they're selling them.
The whole 'motion of the ocean' only applies if you have a real boat..and not a little rubber dingy there, pally.
I will say that your women do comment less about your seaman and more about your scuba diving.....
WHITCHAAAAAAAAAAAAA
swez on 01/17/2006 00:35:12
Seamanship is the correct term there bubba, and while we on the subject of dingies... I am sending you some tweezers and a few of those new micro-ballons. Instructions on use, are included with the package. Read the warning lables carefully OK?
Uhmmm, now that you have been in So Cal what... 4 months or so, is your love life ever gonna show up and light that candle? I sure hope so dude. You've been awfully cranky of late and it's high time to find an outlet (or is that inlet) for your pent up frustrations? GRIN
If ya need a jump start, flip me your addy and I mail you a pre-paid gift card, good for one night with some hot Mexi-Cali babe. If you prefer the biker chicks, I'll have to do some digging to find a few for you to consider. Do they accept Amex cards?
WAAANNNNNGERS Away my boy!!!
Swez
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