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Almost Taken to the cleaners!
On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:56:58 -0700, "Matt Barrow"
wrote: "Roger (K8RI)" wrote in message .. . Why would I need a thick skin? If the person on the other end can present their case in a professional and calm manner I'll listen. If they can't even if they are willing to meet my price I hang up. Sure, I'd sell the Deb which is the oldest of its type in existence for a slightly exorbitant price which means the purchaser would need to want it more than I do. Hmmm...Roger, you just stated the basis of the Austrian school of Economics (Free Market, now most commonly known as the Chicago School). Buyers/Sellers, employers/employees, it all fits. When I was a project manager I ran my meetings the same way. No shouting, no swearing, and no berating. I adhered to the old "That's once, That's twice"... and the meeting was over. It didn't even matter if we had a deadline. I got called on the carpet the first time I did that. I gave my reasons and never had to worry about it again. When the dust settled I never had to worry about meetings getting out of hand again either. :-)) Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member) (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair) www.rogerhalstead.com |
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Almost Taken to the cleaners!
"Roger (K8RI)" wrote in message ... On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:56:58 -0700, "Matt Barrow" wrote: "Roger (K8RI)" wrote in message . .. Why would I need a thick skin? If the person on the other end can present their case in a professional and calm manner I'll listen. If they can't even if they are willing to meet my price I hang up. Sure, I'd sell the Deb which is the oldest of its type in existence for a slightly exorbitant price which means the purchaser would need to want it more than I do. Hmmm...Roger, you just stated the basis of the Austrian school of Economics (Free Market, now most commonly known as the Chicago School). Buyers/Sellers, employers/employees, it all fits. When I was a project manager I ran my meetings the same way. No shouting, no swearing, and no berating. I adhered to the old "That's once, That's twice"... and the meeting was over. It didn't even matter if we had a deadline. I got called on the carpet the first time I did that. I gave my reasons and never had to worry about it again. When the dust settled I never had to worry about meetings getting out of hand again either. :-)) Even more, every trade is "arms length"; no whining, no sniveling. If you've got a better deal, go for it, but if not, don't complain to me. If some one is willing to offer more money , take it. If someone is willing to offer a cheaper price, go there. Likewise, if someone undersells you, the merchant, match their price or find more efficient ways of conducting business; don't use government to protect your business, your markets, OR your job. |
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