March 2012

From the REPublic: David vs Goliath

March 22, 2012

We all know this scenario. In fact, this exact same story played out in my territory a year or two back. Wine Buyer from a previous restaurant (that had only a beer/wine license) called me, all excited to be able to work with me again in his new position at a large, swanky place (with [...]

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SMS TXT: how to break it off with Winebuyer

March 9, 2012

So, I advise NOT to engage in any sexual activities or intimate relations with your Winebuyer, just so we’re clear on that. Don’t even ask why… there are so very many reasons why it is a bad, bad idea. But should you find yourself in some sort of relationship with your buyer, remember that when [...]

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From the REPublic: How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away?

March 9, 2012

Another take on the trade dinner. Winebuyer turns party-crasher? So not cool, man. Note: REPublic posts are reader-submitted. There’s an old Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks’ tune called “How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away?” That was running through my head at one of those Wine Tasting Dinner events at a restaurant [...]

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Wanted: Electric Car. Or Horse-Drawn Cart. Or Ruby Slippers.

March 1, 2012

  Sigh. I have no fuel allowance, no “company gas card”, no base salary.  100% COMMISSION, y’all. So when I filled my car up this morning for the second time this week, it stung more than a wee bit. Yes, I can write off my mileage with my 2012 taxes come next April, but that [...]

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