As I sit here at the computer with a beer in hand, typing slowly because I have a beer in one hand, I’m about to type one of the hardest things I’ve ever written. While meaning it. I’m going to stop drinking! For a while anyway. I have several Facebook and Instagram friends over the …
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To MLM Or Not To MLM? And What’s The Difference?
Multi Level Marketing. Equivalent to swearing for some people but is it really that bad? It’s really just someone you know, family, friend, acquaintance, workmate, trying to make a few extra dollars. Some do it well. Some do it dodgy. Some are honest and straight forward and some are sneaky and unethical. So I ask, …
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27 Years Of Paint Part One.
Last month (July) marked 27 years since I was given my first full-time job after leaving school. Yep, on 30th July, 1990, I started working for Haymes Paint in Ballarat, Victoria. Since then I have seen many changes in the household paint industry and some things that still haven’t changed. Some brands leading the way …
The Next Chapter.
What did you do this week? Guess what I did. Photo screen capture from Hercules Returns starring David Argue as Brad McBain. My favourite film of all time. That’s right! I gave notice at my day job after five and a half years there and 25 out of the last 27 years in that industry. …
What is Normal?
Time for a rant. This one might be appreciated by those who work in retail, or paint or they’re renovating. Or it might not but here I go. Pursuing a career like acting and stand up comedy whilst being a dad and paint salesman can be very tiring. I’m trying to work at 4 different …
