Hello Blippers,
How I've longed to read and post here, but May was a month of indescribable transition. In fact, I'm still transitioning from smaller, non-retail business to owning a coffee shop franchise. I have been working as a barista, janitor, bookkeeper, human resources, inventory manager, mechanical mr. fixit, and more, from literally dawn until dusk, 7 days a week, for an entire month.
But it's a great experience. I cannot believe that people do this. I have now got to take my hat off to any person who ever decides to try retail, because it is NOT for the weak. It's just really hard.
But it's a good hard. I think all Blippers need this. As I listed above, my skillset is increasing at an alarming rate. My people skills are going up, my leadership skills are skyrocketing, my physical and mental endurance is increasing, and I believe that the long haul will also show an improved marriage, though right now it's very hard in the middle of the slave-like labour.
What I've learned is that a coffee shop is very much about the owner, but also the location. A coffee shop in a poor location has less hope, but, if the owner is always present and people like him (I'm thinking of Rusticos on Main street) and has a decent location, then they can do well, I'm sure.
Month 1 was very much a pouring out of financial resources. Even now I can't see much left over..but..I've already got a kind of 'pulse' on how things work. Very interesting. The better the 'pulse' gets, the more peace I have and the better I get.
Enough babble. I just wanted to inform you what I've been up to while sharing whatever is relevant to our lives.
Over and out.
B.L.I.P. Heros
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I knew you would crumble under the pressure. Muahahaha. Oh, wait, no you said you were getting stronger. Anyhow, hats off to you for finding a bank that would fund your sorry ass until bankruptcy. Of course, they funded mine too, Except I'm a slumlord which means I'm only as busy as i want to be.
Leaky tap? Put some gum in it.
You got mice? Get a cat.
Rents late? Here's an eviction notice with an attached fine for making me have to write it out.
Well bro, hopefully we fare well better in business than we did in stocks! As for Hippy Joe, I'm sure he's off playing it safe somewhere with his bathtub full of gold bullion.
I wholeheartedly agree with your wishes of greater prosperity in business than stocks. Remember, though, that Master Song does well in stocks so it is possible in theory.
Incidentally, Master Song is going into foreign and upcoming economies to buy out the towns. It's all very exciting. He spoke of a million like it was a five bill. I'm looking forward to that. I asked if he had any town for sale for under 25K - I might be able to get another loan. :-0
Double espresso your life.
Dood, I double espresso just to roll outta bed in the morning. I'm not looking to buy a town just yet, although all the best to the Master of Song. Once I can keep my tenants in line for one building, I'll consider another, then eventually a town, but baby steps for me...for now. I do need another 20K to purchase this next building so I'll be waiting by my letter box for that envelope from Sir Joe of Point Greyshire.
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