Boca BIlls Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: Yeah, my client (whose niece it is), called me and asked me to come. He never asks for anything and it is a larger reception with all kinds of donors. It will be a very politically powerful room. If it will benefit you for future relationships. I bet he won't get more than a few under $1000
Kirby Jackson Posted April 11, 2019 Author Posted April 11, 2019 Last question, suit or can I get away with a sport coat?
KD in CA Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Last question, suit or can I get away with a sport coat? You haven't answer the hot question. Unless you're a lawyer or investment banker, a sport coat is fine.
Kirby Jackson Posted April 11, 2019 Author Posted April 11, 2019 3 hours ago, KD in CA said: You haven't answer the hot question. Unless you're a lawyer or investment banker, a sport coat is fine. Candidate isn’t hot
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 Is there a picture of her carrying a fish?
Gugny Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 59 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Candidate isn’t hot Don't you think it would have been a little more respectful and considerate to have put this information in the ORIGINAL POST???? No one's going to say $1,000 now!! Kirbs - if it's a matter of what you should do, I agree with many before me - the $1K is appropriate and will "look" the best. If it's a matter of what you can do (didn't you just buy a house?) and $500 would be more comfortable, I am certain your clients would understand. 1
NoSaint Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 46 minutes ago, Gugny said: Don't you think it would have been a little more respectful and considerate to have put this information in the ORIGINAL POST???? No one's going to say $1,000 now!! Kirbs - if it's a matter of what you should do, I agree with many before me - the $1K is appropriate and will "look" the best. If it's a matter of what you can do (didn't you just buy a house?) and $500 would be more comfortable, I am certain your clients would understand. Would your agency help out a bit with this “business expense”?
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: I have no idea why I come here for advice but sometimes I do. You guys are great. With that being said I have a political fundraiser to attend tomorrow. The suggested donation levels are $250, $500 or $1,000. It is being put on by my 2 biggest clients and the candidate is a niece of one of them. She’s already in office though. I can’t expense a political donation so this one is coming out of pocket. Whether she remains in office or not has no bearing on me personally. It is 100% about doing something for these 2. Do I need to go to the $1K or can I get away with $500 without looking like a cheap @ss? My plug nickel .... Are you doing this to impress anyone? Are you doing this because you want to or that you feel obligated to? If you get paid well go top $ if not go with whats comfortable. Edited April 11, 2019 by ShadyBillsFan 1
JohnC Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 7 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: Last question, suit or can I get away with a sport coat? With respect to the issue of attire I strongly recommend that you don't wear the red MAGA hat that JBoyz bought you! 1
teef Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: This is kind of where I’m at. These 2 clients represent about 65%-70% of my annual income. I really need the goodwill (but they do love me). as others have mentioned, if this is the case, i'd put up the grand. that being said, you're a younger guy, and most clients understand that and don't expect you fork out a lot of money. if you can, great, but if i were in their shoes, i'd be happy that you came and contributed, no matter how much you gave. edit: it seems like a formal event, so i'd probably go with a suit, and that's coming from a guy who almost never, ever wears suits. you can even go mid-way and wear a matching pants/jacket combo with no tie. ( a less formal suit...i tend to get them at banana republic because they fit well off the rack). Edited April 11, 2019 by teef 1
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, teef said: as others have mentioned, if this is the case, i'd put up the grand. that being said, you're a younger guy, and most clients understand that and don't expect you fork out a lot of money. if you can, great, but if i were in their shoes, i'd be happy that you came and contributed, no matter how much you gave. edit: it seems like a formal event, so i'd probably go with a suit, and that's coming from a guy who almost never, ever wears suits. you can even go mid-way and wear a matching pants/jacket combo with no tie. ( a less formal suit...i tend to get them at banana republic because they fit well off the rack). yeah but from your picture the colors are a bit too loud
Guffalo Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: This is kind of where I’m at. These 2 clients represent about 65%-70% of my annual income. I really need the goodwill (but they do love me). Bring the wife and the dog and write a check for each of you for 1K each. This is a no brainer. Edited April 11, 2019 by Guffalo 1
Kirby Jackson Posted April 11, 2019 Author Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, NoSaint said: Would your agency help out a bit with this “business expense”? Honestly they should, but won’t. They certainly have a lot at stake here too. They are 2 of our 5 biggest accounts and the guy putting it on has referred me into 2 more just like them that I’ve been meeting with. Those other 2 will ultimately determine whether or not we hit the earn out portion of the sale. In a lot of ways, it is as important to them as it is me. 2 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: My plug nickel .... Are you doing this to impress anyone? Are you doing this because you want to or that you feel obligated to? If you get paid well go top $ if not go with whats comfortable. Not trying to impress as much as not trying to come across bad. It is certainly something that I feel obligated to but that’s because I need to protect my earnings. Edited April 11, 2019 by Kirby Jackson 2
teef Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: yeah but from your picture the colors are a bit too loud it's called peacocking. 1
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Honestly they should, but won’t. They certainly have a lot at stake here 2. They are 2 of our 5 biggest accounts and the guy putting it on has referred me into 2 more just like them that I’ve been meeting with. Those other 2 will ultimately determine whether or not we hit the earn out portion of the sale. In a lot of ways, it is as important to them as it is me. Not trying to impress as much as not trying to come across bad. It is certainly something that I feel obligated to but that’s because I need to protect my earnings. Stuffed shirt events. I'm glad I don't have to deal with that stuff. the great question ... do they give a ratsass if I show up. will they think I'm cheap because I didn't fork out
Kirby Jackson Posted April 11, 2019 Author Posted April 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Stuffed shirt events. I'm glad I don't have to deal with that stuff. the great question ... do they give a ratsass if I show up. will they think I'm cheap because I didn't fork out Yeah, I don’t often have to do stuff like this but I actually have 3 today!! Obviously, I’m only doing this one but it is crazy.
Kirby Jackson Posted April 12, 2019 Author Posted April 12, 2019 It went swimmingly. Thank you all for the advice 1 1
Reed83HOF Posted April 12, 2019 Posted April 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: It went swimmingly. Thank you all for the advice Awesome!
Augie Posted April 12, 2019 Posted April 12, 2019 19 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: Last question, suit or can I get away with a sport coat? I’m old (as is often pointed out here!), but it costs no more to wear a suit. It depends on your crowd of course, but I’ve found it’s better to be overdressed as opposed to underdressed, but don’t be the only guy in a suit. We learned this early in our careers when many of the events included retired military.....If they say 6-8:00pm, you’d better not be there at 8:05. If things are tight with the new house, that’s fair. They get it. But it’s also a huge chunk of your revenue. Just go and be you, and don’t worry about it. You can’t go wrong. Meet more people, connect and have a good time. And don’t sweat it!
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