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Originally Posted by elvis
A friend of mine Cain who works for DirtWheels Magazine knows Mickey and speaks highly about him. We were just talking about him yesteday.
I think public forums are 50/50, 50% truth and 50% lies.  :smokin |
Of COURSE they think highly of him. They get free bikes from the manufacturer, then the get free products to bling it out and then they get this kickass super fast motor built for free by Mickey. They write an article about how awesome the motor is, and people read it and buy motors from Mickey, and mickey buys ads in the magazine. I also have friends in the magazine industry, and I know the score too. Its great getting free product, but personally I think it clouds what you have to say about the product and company.
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Originally Posted by FST
Yes it is my personality, I am a hard ass when I am wronged. That however does not make me a bad business man IMO. I have been in business 20 years now, if my product were no good and my business practices were shady then I don't care who you are you wouldn't be in business. I don't even mind post like this because it lets people see what I am like, like it or not. To tell you the truth the people that don't like the way I am it is better they don't buy from me. I know that sounds harsh but really it's best for both parties that way in the end.
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The problem with that is that when you come down on a person and treat them poorly they are going to tell 10 of their friends, and with the net, it gets passed around even more, so in the long run, that will cost you business. I guess if you have enough business that you can afford to burn bridges with your customers, that's great for you, but over time it will hurt you and your reputation. Its very hard to add up business that wouldn't even bother to call you because of what they have heard about you. :shrug: