A lesson from Charlie Sheen...

So what can we learn from the antics of Charlie Sheen?  The last that I heard from this whole debacle is that he has called his former bosses "yellow bellied cockroaches" or something to that effect.  So, not only are cockroaches one of the lowest forms of life, but there is actually a heirerarchy among them, making the yellow-bellied kind among the worst.  Who knew?

But seriously, before you all start sending me hate mail I want to say that I love Charlie Sheen as an actor.  He has done some amazing stuff and I have been a fan for a long time.  But this week, I believe that he has made some significant mistakes.  And, specifically related to being self-employed and to marketing, he has burned his bridges. 

When you are self employed, not all situations work out.  There will  be clients that love you, and clients that hate you.  That's just the way that it is.  Not everyone is going to love you or your business the way that you do.  We all just need to accept that.  But, when things don't work out, I highly recommend that you refrain at all costs from calling your clients, or former clients, "yellow bellied cockroaches", or cockroaches of any kind, for that matter.  First, it shows a lack of respect for other human beings, and is extremely unprofessional.  It is possible that perhaps they might have need to contact you again in the future for another reason, and if you leave any client on bad terms, not only will you lose that client for any potential future business dealings, but you will also lose that all-important and priceless referral.

So, Charlie:  I loved you in Platoon.  Two and a Half Men has made laugh more times than I can tell you.  But I cannot in any way, recommend your business practices to the average person.  I wish you all the best.

Until next time,

Thanks,
Lori

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Loretta Sinclair
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