Greg and the gang of 3 had a discussion today around partners, and partnerships. Our customer has banned us from using these words with them, and Greg said this wasn't such a bad thing.
So he told us a story. It goes like this:
Back when he was still a young whipper snapper, one of his colleagues went to meet their new customer. The customer was known to be a hard ass, and a real sharp shooter, and tell it like it was.
So, his colleague meets him, and at the meeting, his colleague discussed how he wanted to build this relationship, and forge a partnership. The customer says:
Customer: I don't want to be partners with you
Colleague: *blank but trying to look optimistic*
Customer: You know why?
Colleague: Oh, yes - please tell me
Customer: Are you married?
Colleague: *nodding* Oh yes, yes, I'm married
Customer: Do you remember when you first got married?
Colleague: *nodding* Oh yes yes
Customer: You would've been pretty happy, right?
Colleague: Definitely - I loved it
Customer: And do you remember what you tried to do to your wife every night after you just got married?
Colleague: .... Oh yes... I do.. remember..
Customer: Good. I don't want you screwing me at every opportunity you can if we become partners.
Hehehe.
Spoke to Craig earlier tonight, and he seemed in good spirits. Amazing that he found out Vittorio left the business this morning from an external source, when most of us internal folk found out when the announcement was made in the afternoon. He still has good contacts, and people he can trust, which is good. He mentioned Shona, Marcus, Patrick and Martin has called him as well. Will try to catch up with him next time I'm in Melbourne, or vice versa. At least he's OK. Must remember to call Lorraine early tomorrow morning.
My head hurts.
So he told us a story. It goes like this:
Back when he was still a young whipper snapper, one of his colleagues went to meet their new customer. The customer was known to be a hard ass, and a real sharp shooter, and tell it like it was.
So, his colleague meets him, and at the meeting, his colleague discussed how he wanted to build this relationship, and forge a partnership. The customer says:
Customer: I don't want to be partners with you
Colleague: *blank but trying to look optimistic*
Customer: You know why?
Colleague: Oh, yes - please tell me
Customer: Are you married?
Colleague: *nodding* Oh yes, yes, I'm married
Customer: Do you remember when you first got married?
Colleague: *nodding* Oh yes yes
Customer: You would've been pretty happy, right?
Colleague: Definitely - I loved it
Customer: And do you remember what you tried to do to your wife every night after you just got married?
Colleague: .... Oh yes... I do.. remember..
Customer: Good. I don't want you screwing me at every opportunity you can if we become partners.
Hehehe.
Spoke to Craig earlier tonight, and he seemed in good spirits. Amazing that he found out Vittorio left the business this morning from an external source, when most of us internal folk found out when the announcement was made in the afternoon. He still has good contacts, and people he can trust, which is good. He mentioned Shona, Marcus, Patrick and Martin has called him as well. Will try to catch up with him next time I'm in Melbourne, or vice versa. At least he's OK. Must remember to call Lorraine early tomorrow morning.
My head hurts.
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