Every time I come into Panera Bread, there is a group of guys about 25 maybe a little older, that have a couple younger guys (college aged) huddled around a computer. It is so funny to me, because I know exactly what they are doing and what scheme they are running. Quixtar, which is now referred to as it original name, Amway Global. It is actually quite sad because I have a good friend that makes real money with Amway, however his business approach is not in the form of a ravaging vampire on the hunt. These guys are so predictable and obnoxious! Here is how my most recent conversation went………………
(waiting in line for a bagel at panera, guy in jeans and polo shirt approaches me)
Him - “Hey man didn’t we go to High School together?”
Me - “Rather doubtful man, I grew up in Utah and I never forget a face”
Him - “Oh ok, well it’s just weird because I swear I have seen you or met you before. Anyways, my name is Matt”
Me - “Nice to meet you Matt, I’m Tim.” (proceed to order my bagel)
Matt - “Well hey Tim what do you do for a living? Ever think about making some extra money on the side?
Me - “Quixtar huh?”
Matt - “Well we are no longer Quixtar, it’s now Amway global, how did you know?”
Me - “Look Matt, I love the entrepreuner spirit, but how long have you been doing Away?”
Matt - “Just started a month ago, but my upline lives in a mansion and makes 5 figures a month working from home! It’s amazing, I’m going to be doing that one day”
Me - “Figures, look if you want to be successful, don’t bug the shit out of people in Panera. Put together a business plan, talk with those that are interested, let people know what you do, but don’t ever try this lame ass approach again.”
Matt - “Hey man I was just trying to give you an opportunity to earn a better life and make more money. I am just starting and I am doing well, on my way to the top. Sorry if I offended you.”
Me - “You didn’t offend me, I have just seen your type before and trust me this approach does not work! Good luck”
As I finish my conversation Matt completes his order for a smoothie and a cheese danish. I grab my bagel to go and hear the cashier say, “I’m sorry sir, but your card has been declined!!” I look at Matt, shrug my shoulders and say “Seriously you need a new game plan!”
So funny!
