David is stepping up to face Goliath once again.  

I learned today, that a couple who I once worked with, has indeed invested their entire savings to start up a community weekly newspaper to compete with our former employer.  

I called them today to congratulate them on taking such a big risk, and applaud their brass sets.  

The call culminated in a meeting with them next week to view their new venture, and possibly come on as commission only ad rep.  

I never thought I would consider a commission only Avenue, but I know the Market, and I know the displeasure the Businesses have with the Goliath in the community.  

And to work with someone who can gain a huge market on the demise of a Giant who destroyed so many good careers gets my vote.

Meeting with them next week and we'll see where this leads...could be promising, could be a wash....but who knows...

I know the advertising base community has been begging for an alternative avenue for years....

Now they have one....Prime opportunity.....if managed right.  

I've never looked forward to a meeting with this much enthusiasm before, and I don't even know for sure if they would want me.

But any opportunity to poke back at the company that calculated my demise...after telling my job was secure not 3 months before I was relieved of my duties...YEAH I'll listen to what the new folks have to say........

This may be the opportunity you've been waiting so long for - time to get back to work! If you know the folks and feel good about them - commission only isn't a bad thing. (Coming from a 20 year sales and marketing guy  ::))

BUT, I agree about them having brass sets to actually invest their life savings in a newspaper today. Wow.......

Good luck to you, Pegg!

Wow is right!  Good luck Sis!   This sure sounds like a great opportunity in the making!

I can feel your excitement from here :)

They should be so lucky to get you on their side in this venture.  Good luck to all involved.

Good luck to you and if all goes well, maybe you can think of it as your way of nuking your older employer....nah....but then I said to just think about it that way  8-)........

Charlie

Fingers crossed for you Peg... But then I'm always on the side of the Little Guy... Go Get "em Robin....

Hugs BD :-*

All the best next week Pegg, I really hope this works out for you! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Funny how you can pound the pavement for weeks, nay months, and this kind of shit can come from out of left field.

All sorts of good juju for you, Pegg. Keep us posted.

Crossing everything I can and sending vibes your way.

Sounds perfect for you - you'll knock 'em dead!

Good Luck,

Sandy