Re: Marine Dealership
The biggest flag to me I guess was he spent a lot of time saying how trustworthy he was, but no time at all explaining what he was looking for except the best in the industry. If he was truely looking to start a business and learn from it, then more power to him! But why not tell more about himself or his idea than just looking for 2 people? Maybe start with a short biography or something, then a vague idea of his business? He is not selling something unheard of, so there is no need for secrets. Also what marketing feedback? Did he hire a consultant to test the market? If so that is a very smart move, but nothing to keep secret.<br /><br />Finally, if I were to start a business, I wouldn't jump on a forum online and "network". I would maybe come on here and check people out a little. Even have the marketing consultant help find the people he is seeking. If he is shopping around different forums that is creative, but why just find 2 people then? <br /><br />As a con he is trying to add a sense of urgency to the plot. Hurry and get on board before the chance is gone, hurry and get on board to "realize your full potential". That even is a common ploy to get people to go with a con. Almost everyone if asked and if given a chance to really seriously think about it will say they don't feel that they are working to their full potential. By stating it that way it is dangling bait. <br /><br />Internet forums are a good place to prey on people. Most of the forums online are people with depression issues, easily swayed, and looking for the greener side of the fence. This forum is not that way, but check most chat rooms and you will find this is true. By going to a boating forum, and throwing an idea of working for a marina or maybe running or owning a marina there is a shot at finding that one sucker.<br /><br />But then again, maybe he is serious and honest and just playing outside of the so called box. I have to say I was impressed when I asked what he wanted, he did not want investors. On his reply he said the money was there, and the land aquisition was in progress? Thought he had no idea where yet. He just wanted good people to staff the business basically. Well then why not say that openly, looking to hire some good people? Too vague for my blood. I may have just let a million go by, but not the first and not the last.<br /><br />Someone should E-mail and find the particulars.
