Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Recession Proof business

I have been very interested in businesses that are doing well during this recession because they inspire me to run wild with mine so that I too can do well. This story in particular blew my mind. This 27 year old guy, Jason Sandler from Jacksonville, Florida lost his job and thought of the most creative way to make money. He decided to become a walking advertisement.
He started on January 1st of this year charging $1 to wear a T-shirt with a logo on it and everyday after he added $1 more to the fee. All he does is wear the shirt, take a picture of it, sends it to his friends via email and vlogs about the company on his blog. Jason will be making about $84,000 this year just to wear T-shirts with logos on them. Geeez, Talk about saving money, with 365 t-shirts in your closet given to you for free, why even think of buying any?
Next year Jason plans on bringing a 2nd person on to the team starting out with $2 on January 1st and adding $2 dollars to everyday after.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Recession Proof Business

I was just reading the New York Times and came upon this article, I had to check Rent the Runway out. I immediately thought how smart and awesome this idea of renting dresses for special occasions was. In today's tough economy it's hard to start a business that will work when no one has the funds. The fact that I can rent a dress for $50- $200 dollars for four nights is amazing. I wish I would have known this sooner. If I did, my Nicole Miller dress that I wore for my cousin's wedding will not be sitting in my closet. The truth is that women rarely wear a "special occasion dress" twice. We will spend hundreds of dollars on that special dress and not wear it again. Now we can rent as many dresses as we want and still have the closet space for our everyday wears. The site is invitation only, but for a limited time you can sign up for the waiting list. Get yourself on it now !

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Bowl for a good cause !

ignorance...

So a friend of mine of Face Book posted a link to this article . Some people had comments and of course there is always an ignorant person in the mix. Dude thought I was African American because I called him out. Did he not read my last name ? I didn't respond because it's obvious that his educational level is not on mine but I want to know what your reaction would have been. Feel free to comment:

Me :
LIke Mr. West
Person #1:
I AGREEEE!!! SHUT THEM DOWN!!!!!
Person #2:
She can sue the promoters who made flyers and promoted her party also for false marketing. LoL.
Person #3:
thats why i never have problems getting in because of my white skin. =]
Person #2:
Liar how many times i had to go outside and get you and your 200 people from harlem. And i'm talking pre-Clinton harlem sir!
Me:
ummmmm and you have a smile at the end of the sentence you just wrote? are you feeling privileged because of your "white" skin?
Person #3:
lmao @ you sir. i dont even chillllll with harlem people. all my people are from brooklyn and jamaica queensssss ! lol @ pre clinton harlem !
Person #3:
yes iran i have a smile at the end of my sentence. yes i'm feelin very privileged. would you like to lecture me on right vs wrong and black vs white now ?
Person #3:
trouble is my last name and fu(k*ng is my first. choose wisely dear =]
Me:
Thanks for proving to me and facebook how ignorant you are .
Person #2:
LoL ..Lets keep the peace! The moral of the story is, you shouldn't be judged by the color of your skin to come into a club. Weight now.. thats a diff issue. Fat chicks bring the capacity level down.
Person#3:
lol ! facebook is not a person, therefore i can't show it anything !
Person#3:
fat girls make me not want to party anymore. i like them in any other environment then the club one. i have never approached one but i've been approached by many. the music makes their voice deeper and the liquor makes there boobs look more attractive. a situation like that spells trouble ! and ok iran ortiz. my apoligies to you and your african american race. i am sorry for being caucasion.

Halloween will soon be here ...

and I have NOTHING to wear! ahhhhhhhhhh... as I smack my cheeks like Kevin from Home Alone I and II. Ummmm Ok, I am being a bit dramatic here. It's not that serious, right? All I have to do is find some inspiration and I'm good. Hmmmm... what shall I be ?









Dont hate me...


I have totally neglected you. I will start posting again. :o)