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The tough get going

April 7, 2011 by Dave Knadler

A cornucopia of services.

One thing about difficult economic times: They sure are difficult. Also, they push people to adapt to the market in interesting new ways. Case in point: I found this card tucked under my windshield yesterday. Here’s a man, Mr. Powell, who is using the shotgun approach when it comes to drumming up business.

What sort of business? Take your pick. At the top left, it appears Mr. Powell is running a marketing company. So if you have something you want to market, you might make arrangements with Mr. Powell, and he will fix you up with some cards of your own to tuck under other people’s windshields.

No? Then you might be interested in 30-60% savings off internet/phone/cable. As I understand this, you can start out at $82 for all three, or $82 for each one. Whatever floats your boat. Unlike Comcast, Mr. Powell is here to serve. Just know that this offer will not be around forever.

Finally, we have a cryptic potpourri of services, including bad credit, income opportunity, and buy & sell houses. And much more. As you can see, there just wasn’t enough room on the card to mention the cat-sitting, miracle weight loss, and tax preparation.

The point is, Mr. Powell is not content to sit around watching television and bemoaning his fate. He’s out there making things happen. And so should we all.

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Comments

  1. Judy says

    April 7, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Dave, you find the most interesting things to say about the minutia of our every day lives. I always admire that in a person. Really.

    • Dave Knadler says

      April 7, 2011 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks, Judy!

  2. Sarah says

    April 7, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    I wonder if he’s hiring?

    • Dave Knadler says

      April 11, 2011 at 11:06 am

      I’m pretty sure it would be on a commission basis.

  3. John H. says

    April 8, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    “you can start out at $82 for all three, or $82 for each one.” I noticed that, too.

    I realize there is no shortage of observational humorists, but Dave – you are very good at this.

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