I'm the CEO of a business I started a while back that develops software for small businesses and budding franchises. I make custom inventory systems for wine shops, tournament brackets for used video game stores, etc. And I charge per store, so when those franchises get big, so does my profit.
Me and a buddy I knew from High school went to the same college and one day we talked to a guy that was just starting out a video game store franchise. He needed a custom inventory system that he could entice other video game stores with to be under his franchise. We had a few meetings with him over the course of the project, and every single time we wore a suit. If you've read my earlier posts, you know that I bought my first suit at Goodwill. This is the suit I used every time. That $18 investment allowed me to get the upper hand in the negotiations, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if I made over $1000 more from that deal, just because of the suit.
This is the time in my life that I realized suits were an amazing thing. If my friend hadn't suggested it, I probably would have gone in with a polo shirt, or maybe a button down shirt the first time I met the guy. That might have been enough to land the job, but not enough to be the one in control.
This might be a bit off topic, but when I eventually got my office, girls openly said that they wanted to have sex with me in my office. I think that a majority of women have some sort of office fantasy that they want fulfilled, so that's just some advice: Get an office. Get a suit. Suit up already.
I hope this satisfies your curiosity. If I think of anything else I'll leave it down in the comments or make an edit below. Questions always help me. They give me something to write about.
Motivational posters are what make it an actual office. Trust me.
Get an office. Get a suit. Get laid.
ReplyDeleteI just need an office : /
ReplyDeleteWhat Gheko said.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. I love guys in suits. And in the case of business they give you a feeling of confidence.
ReplyDeleteNice tips. :)
I really need a suit!
ReplyDeleteSuit = professional
ReplyDeleteI've never wear a suit, I should try that :P
ReplyDeletewow good for you man
ReplyDeleteYou sound pretty convincing, I already have an office but I don't have a suit... I think I could use some professionalism here.
ReplyDeletethis is inspirational
ReplyDeleteA suit shows you makes you look important so people treat you like it, suits rule!!
ReplyDeleteDo you wear a suit to all business interactions? I feel like it would be weird to negotiate a car price in a suit, but I am going to be doing that soon, so I need to know!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about the buying a car part. I would actually probably not wear one, because they might think you have money and try to jew you that way.
ReplyDeleteI'm at least 60% sure you're totally a real life Barney Stinson.
ReplyDeleteAhaah, that penguin :D
ReplyDeleteHahah. You sound like a pro.
ReplyDeleteStep 1) Buy Suit
ReplyDeleteStep 2) ???
Step 3) Get laid.
I like it.
the first post have too many reasson
ReplyDeletedefinitely gotta suit up
ReplyDeleteI need a suit...
ReplyDeleteGot the suit. Putting it on right now. ...
ReplyDeleteDone.
very nice :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a pretty sweet profession.
ReplyDeleteMy curiosity is satiated!
ReplyDeleteOh my... you are really that "real-life-barney" i´ve been looking for for a long time... need to get me a new suit ASAP :D
ReplyDeleteI love motivational's.
ReplyDeletePeople find me much more enjoyable to be around when I'm in a suit. I guess I just have more confidence and as a result I'm more easy going.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's just the attitude you carry with the suit... hard to day.
Im still waiting for the story about how you screwed your intern :)
ReplyDeletegreat blog - it could help do develop yourself!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of HIMYM. Barney Stinson.
ReplyDeleteagreed. there's some good books/info out there that tell you how wear a suit correctly. nothing looks worse than a sloppily worn suit.
ReplyDeleteNeed to get me an office and a suit, asap!
ReplyDeletenice story, i will get a new suit lol
ReplyDeleteGood to learn a bit about the man behind the suit.
ReplyDeletemight i also suggest you read the 48 laws of power (google it) still trying to master your way of thinking :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute penguin :3
ReplyDeleteI'll get a new suit, very inspiring hehe.
ReplyDeleteThanks for post.
So jealous of you right now, great to hear what you do.
ReplyDeletemeh.. conformity..
ReplyDeleteWanna hire me? haha I hate jumping from job to job.
ReplyDeleteWhen you gonna put up more blogs? I legitimately like what you post.
ReplyDeleteSuits are sexy :D
ReplyDeleteYou're always a great read! Keep it up
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that you have your own business
ReplyDeletecan't wait for next post man
ReplyDeletethis is pretty neat.. hope all your clients get big.
ReplyDeleteWow that sounds pretty dope! Good job!
ReplyDeleteWhat's up man, where've you been. Haven't seen a post from you in a while.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post! Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteThere are times when its good to fit in.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking blog!
ReplyDeleteHaha I must you you are an amusing re ad!
ReplyDeleteClicking the follow button! =)
penguin gonna knock you ass out xD
ReplyDeletebadass penguin is badass =D
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