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Re: R E Advertising booklets?
I got a phone call last week from a local real estate concern. The pitch started out that I had been chosen to attend one of their meetings being held at a clubhouse in one of the areas exclusive golf courses.
The pitch man stated that this year, instead of doing single office meetings they were gathering all their agents together for this meeting.
They would like me to attend....(at this point I'm thinking "Hmmmm sounds like they want a home inspector to put on a presentation on the ins and outs ... gee ... what kinda speech can I give... what points should I touch on......" When his voice brought me back to earth.
As a vendor, he said, You will be allowed a table to display your brochures for only $500.00
At which point I laughed into the phone... wish it had been his face....
and said.... I will gladly send you a contract to preview which you can sign and return to me. I charge a flat fee of $500 for speaking engagements and I will not need a table for that. Will you supply a podium though?"
Dead silence.
No he said you don't understand.....
Yes I do... You're looking for vendors to pay for your party.
I don't pay... I get paid... do you want me or not?
click.
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