[Jewelry making - Article 00628] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry "Friends"

[Bill Churlik]

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    I used to give a lot of stuff away. Finally quit. It was costing me
    too much as I am in business and the freebies never brought the
    referrals promised. Also don't offer discounts anymore. 

    My mother would send an empty box twice a year with a note in it
    saying" fill please". In 25 years my brother and sister-in-law have
    never offered to buy anything from me. Came close 2 years ago but
    lost out to a new TV for the mother-in-law. 

    I do give things to my sister...she gives back by finding great
    books and giving them to me. At times I am not sure who is
    "blackmailing" who but we have fun and a lot of books. 

    I finally told everyone else, "If you want it Buy It. If you want it
    cheap, go to Wal Mart. I run a business to make money." They all just
    looked at me. No more "requests". 

    Just say no. It will give them something to talk about at supper. 

    If you sent an invoice with the necklace, tell her you are turning
    it over to a collection agency. If it was a verbal deal, see that she
    never gets anything again with out cash up front. You know, "I have
    to buy parts...". Family will break you before anyone else will and
    smile while doing it. 

    Never said I was a nice guy. 

Bill Churlik
www.earthspeakarts.com
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