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Recent content by Michael N

  1. Michael N

    need book suggestions

    Hello! I'm in search of a new reading list. I was going to start looking up some new books but first wanted to check in with you all to see if there were any books anyone was raving about. I need books to be centered on business development, sales, being an effective entrepreneur or anything on...
  2. Michael N

    Firing brother and manager over email/text

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    yeah, I agree, guess I just gotta deal with their reaction. I'm prepared for the shit talking and what not, I just didn't want to compromise the space. but I don't think there is anything stopping that. thank you, guys.
  3. Michael N

    Firing brother and manager over email/text

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    the thing is, I've already been doing that. and I've had multiple conversations about both of their mental health and they've done nothing. as for my brother, his behaviors have been historically self-destructive. when i say that this is my last choice i mean it. ive been trying to do everything...
  4. Michael N

    Firing brother and manager over email/text

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    well id be paying myself a salary plus 51 % but i know, its a pretty shitty situation
  5. Michael N

    Firing brother and manager over email/text

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    I've tried talking to him multiple times and its always just him yelling, projecting his mistakes, and deflecting blame, so I can imagine that either way I go,it'ss going to go bad, i just think it may be wise to avoid the collatoral of two guys freking out in the middle of a buisness
  6. Michael N

    Firing brother and manager over email/text

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    I'm a majorty shareholder of the business 51% and hes 49% i purposefully did this because i knew this may happen. I was just in a super co-dependant head space where i wanted to make sure he was taken care of financially. so im good to go on firing him.
  7. Michael N

    Firing brother and manager over email/text

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    first of all, I understand what you may be thinking. texting/emailing is probably the most passive way to goa bout this. but I assure you that I am generally a very direct person. my brother (business partner) does not know how to process emotions or take care of himself and is using the...
  8. Michael N

    Tea distributers

    cheers, I think you've got my mind in the right direction Just needed a little bit more stimulation
  9. Michael N

    Tea distributers

    sweet, thanks for the feed back
  10. Michael N

    Tea distributers

    Thanks for the reminder, sometimes my "consumer" brain makes me forget how easy things can be. cheers
  11. Michael N

    Tea distributers

    ideally farmers, which I've done with two of my teas, but I wonder if there's a resource that could connect me quicker and more efficiently
  12. Michael N

    Tea distributers

    I've used a couple of local companies, a couple higher end tea company, and a couple of bigger operations. I could be wrong, and maybe the profit margins are lower then I thought. if that's the case then I'm just gonna nut up and just continue with my new guy
  13. Michael N

    Tea distributers

    Hey guys, so I'm looking for a new tea distributor for my e-commerce/ physical business and I'm kind of stumped. I know that cheap prices are out there, but I just don't know where to look. the guy I'm buying from right now is flipping his product, which means he's getting it for at least 50% of...
  14. Michael N

    19 y/o offered 6 figure investment. (Need Advice)

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    I would put down a counteroffer. don't give someone else control over the ship. you're the captain and make that clear. the last thing you want is someone who doesn't understand the mission or industry and only sees things in dollar signs calling the shots. if you know how to make the business...
  15. Michael N

    Need help finding a payment processor

    Hey guys, so I'm struggling at the moment. I own an e-commerce website that distributes kratom, which is a natural leaf that people use as a vice, alternative to opiates, alternative to anti-depressants, social anxiety (it actually really helps me with networking,) and more. but that's beside...
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