Would You do Business with a Hustler? Borderline Imposter?

Hey guys,

So recently, I've been thinking of working on a business venture with someone. In the getting-to-know phase everything was moving along well until I've noticed subtle shady behavior.

1) Our introduction wasn't based on business needs but just general advice and chit-chat. Through these conversation I continuously asked his insight and not until later that he solicited his service that I realized every of his answer has been aligned with the service he provides.

- Ok fine, this I can let go because if he believes in the quality of his service he would promote it, right? But a little disclosure before bashing those other services would have been the more decent thing to do. So that did rub me the wrong way but I can kind of understand (Libra moon flaw btw).

2) I googled his name and after continuous research I found out that somebody in a forum recommended his services. Looking at this person's writing style I had a hunch that this may be that person! So after looking at many of this alias's posts I realized that every opportunity this person gets he recommends the services of the person in question! This is outright deceitful!

3) On his website for one of his services, it offers a "Refund" but after more conversation with him this refund turns out ot be a down payment to a bigger piece of the pie. This is an awesome method and can be beneficial to both parties BUT it's the lack of disclosure that just bothers me.

Disclosure: He does seem to be an expert in his field and there have been other people who recommend his services. So I don't doubt gaining benefits from this ordeal BUT I'm concerned with doing business with someone who doesn't put integrity at the forefront of their business deals even if those deceits are minimal? Are they even minimal?

Would you do business with this person? And it wouldn't be a one-time business but long term working relationship?

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Oh, and he even got called out by the forum moderator that everytime someone posts about those services he quickly chimes in with "someone else's" services ... BUT I know that it's his own services that he's soliciting pretending to be an innocent bystander.

Posted by OrGasMe
Integrity is the number one thing, IMO. Without it, what's stopping the person from completely screwing you over?

Do you think not having integrity in marketing yourself would be same as screwing someone over?

Posted by stillstillwater
Hey guys,

So recently, I've been thinking of working on a business venture with someone. In the getting-to-know phase everything was moving along well until I've noticed subtle shady behavior.

1) Our introduction wasn't based on business needs but just general advice and chit-chat. Through these conversation I continuously asked his insight and not until later that he solicited his service that I realized every of his answer has been aligned with the service he provides.

- Ok fine, this I can let go because if he believes in the quality of his service he would promote it, right? But a little disclosure before bashing those other services would have been the more decent thing to do. So that did rub me the wrong way but I can kind of understand (Libra moon flaw btw).

2) I googled his name and after continuous research I found out that somebody in a forum recommended his services. Looking at this person's writing style I had a hunch that this may be that person! So after looking at many of this alias's posts I realized that every opportunity this person gets he recommends the services of the person in question! This is outright deceitful!

3) On his website for one of his services, it offers a "Refund" but after more conversation with him this refund turns out ot be a down payment to a bigger piece of the pie. This is an awesome method and can be beneficial to both parties BUT it's the lack of disclosure that just bothers me.

Disclosure: He does seem to be an expert in his field and there have been other people who recommend his services. So I don't doubt gaining benefits from this ordeal BUT I'm concerned with doing business with someone who doesn't put integrity at the forefront of their business deals even if those deceits are minimal? Are they even minimal?

Would you do business with this person? And it wouldn't be a one-time business but long term working relationship?

..

No.

He doesn't disclose up front for a reason.

You and I may not see it, but someone else

(who's been involved in something similar

before) would though.

Trust your radar if it's picking up bullshit!

^ LOL that's awesome

You wouldn't want to do business with me then, I do some shady ass shit.

Being a hustler isn't a bad thing

All criminals aren't bad people

Not sure about your situation though

I think u should just give him all of ur money ?

& have faith he will return with interest ➕

He knows "The business" I say ?

Posted by LadyNeptune
You wouldn't want to do business with me then, I do some shady ass shit.

Part of me respects that hustler mentality but overall if you have to deceive people for money it's just a nah. as trump says, "sad."

Posted by goat
Sup still?!

Trust your instincts. I learned that the hard way today

Who this? New number. Lol 😛

And yes on instincts. What happened today?

Posted by LazyK
Being a hustler isn't a bad thing

All criminals aren't bad people

Not sure about your situation though

I think u should just give him all of ur money ?

& have faith he will return with interest ➕

That's what I was thinking. Just dropped off the cash in an envelope.

Posted by goat

Posted by stillstillwater

Posted by goat
Sup still?!

Trust your instincts. I learned that the hard way today

Who this? New number. Lol 😛

And yes on instincts. What happened today?

Lol hi GG

i met a man i was helping out. I followed my instincts the first time but he calls me weeks later and i eventually realize what my instincts were trying to save me from.

Always listen to them. Even if the service is cheaper, it'll still cost you more later on down the road.

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GG! For a minute I thought you were a Cap because of your new username 🙂

Lord knows I always penny pinch when it comes to services but you're absolutely right. The services that matter you can't just look at the dollar sign. Also I always push my instincts away for favor of "facts".