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defstarsteve
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so I think this is the end...
after 6 years I think it's time to shut down the ole def-star and move on...
sales have been stable where they are but we are just out of operating capitol,
and since no one on this planet will lend us a dime...
fuck it...
I am tired of the 16 hour work days 7 days a week
I started this business with 40 dollars...
and I don't even have that...
basically over the last 6 years I have seen friends go to school and graduate with law degrees,
I have nothing but missed time with my kids
sore arms and back
giving up on music to do this shit
and a debt to the government for about 50 large.... (don't ask)
so now I have no job, and soon will have no money
what's a bum to do these days in one of the most expensive cities in north america...
anyone really good at making resumes
and for those of you with orders in, they will be done, I just don't think there will be any new ones taken.
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Discipline
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Shitty to hear that after all the hard work you've put into the business. Any idea what you want to do next?
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Lucabrasi
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fuck dude, that sucks! I had a friend who was wondering if he could get a quote from you on printing up 50 shirts of my smoking kills but so do I
design.
On a positive note I do have skills in writing a resume so if you need help im more then willing to lend a hand.
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CR83
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Steve, you have my e-mail. I run a staffing agency. Send me a rough draft of your resume. I'll help.
Also, I just got me a fresh new Leeway T-Shirt from a Friend for my birthday. It is perfect!
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bombidol
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Oh man, thats fucking shit.
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bombidol
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I hope the few dollars we threw your waylast week for the 20BE shirts helps a little man. Let us know if you are 100% closing up shop as I might have
a few more jobs in a few weeks too.
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JawnDiablo
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that blows.
sorry to hear it got to this Steve.
You seem like one of the last honest / loyal dudes in the business.
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morgan
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Sorry to hear. That sucks.
Support the arts, shoot a rapper.
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XHonusWagnerX
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man... I think I might be more bummed about this than you. 
| Quote: | Originally posted by REV.PAULIE
HONUS-as much as i can't stand a great deal of what you really like (for my own reasons that i would never hold,nor impose,against you),YOU FUCKING
RULE!
YOU,HONUS,IS WHAT MAKES THE "EDGE" COOL.
YOUR FRIEND,
PAULIE |
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Dave
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i'm sorry to hear about this steve
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defstarsteve
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thanks dudes...
I swear this is the worst fucking year...
and the last week has been fucking amazing...
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tireironsaint
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Fuckin' hell man, I know how hard you've worked to make this thing work and I'm sorry it's become a burden to you. I wish there was some way I could
make everybody realize what great work you do and what an amazing deal you offer, but people stick with overpriced, shitty quality companies because
of who they know or some other bullshit. If there's anything I can do to help out in some way, please let me know. And if you truly do close up shop,
I wish you the very best of luck in whatever you choose to do and again offer any help I can. You're one of the most stand up guys I know and I am
here to support you however I can.
Veritas odium parit
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Spoiler
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shit man,sorry to hear this.
starting up a business on your own and making it last 6 years is a real acheivment though...you should be proud of that.
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Voodoobillyman
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damn Steve.................theres always the Army!!!!!  I'm sure
you'll come out of this fine, you got a good head on your shoulders bro. If theres anything I can do for you just let me know.
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defstarsteve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Voodoobillyman
damn Steve.................theres always the Army!!!!! I'm sure
you'll come out of this fine, you got a good head on your shoulders bro. If theres anything I can do for you just let me know.
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i was in the army in 90-91
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defstarsteve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Spoiler
shit man,sorry to hear this.
starting up a business on your own and making it last 6 years is a real acheivment though...you should be proud of that. |
pride wont get me a job...
try putting that on a resume, and you know what that get's you
minimum wage fry cook...
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defstarsteve
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There are a limited number of things that can be done to save this sinking ship…
1) I need someone filling new my website with product…
2) I need people filling email accounts with spam to the new site
3) I need about 3-5 thousand dollars in sales in the next 72 hours
The website stuff is pretty damn easy to do, I just don’t have time to handle it along with my other day to day duties…
I need the site done before we can really start hitting advertising…
Once the advertising is done the jobs should roll in…
We normally do about $2000 in sales a day, so getting in the orders shouldn’t be that horrible.
But I haven’t even had so much as a new nibble in the last week and a half…
So I’m down almost $15,000 in sales so far this month
Very scary…
Unless the entire economic system fails in the next few days I can maybe make it work with some help, but I have no money to hire anyone...
If there were new jobs of some kind of substance I could try to keep it running but at this point I am just so tired of shitty customers and all the
stress...
I just need the us to get some kind of healthcare system so I can take a nice break for a while
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joemaconmovies
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i'm sorry to hear about all this, steve. you've done some real good fucking work and i honestly wish you the best of luck with whatever you do in the
future. good luck man.
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Damn Steve, sorry to hear. Too bad you can't get a loan, you should go through with you're french fries and fixin's idea. That'd be a hit anywhere and
everywhere.
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XHonusWagnerX
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Steve shoot me an email with what I can do.
I know awhile back I was going to do some stuff on Myspace for you and I didnt get to do it, but Ill do whatever I can!!
| Quote: | Originally posted by REV.PAULIE
HONUS-as much as i can't stand a great deal of what you really like (for my own reasons that i would never hold,nor impose,against you),YOU FUCKING
RULE!
YOU,HONUS,IS WHAT MAKES THE "EDGE" COOL.
YOUR FRIEND,
PAULIE |
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defstarsteve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DaveMoral
Damn Steve, sorry to hear. Too bad you can't get a loan, you should go through with you're french fries and fixin's idea. That'd be a hit anywhere and
everywhere. |
I can't get a loan for $10.00 let alone anything more...
my ex-wife took care of me every having credit again...
and everything is in my wifes name but shi is over extened with the house and car and every other damn bill...
thanks guys, I'll let you know what happens
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Steve I am really sorry to hear of this shit. Shits hard enough on your own struggling to but to see a brother struggle just makes the weight that
much more painful. I really hope tings pick up or you find exactly what you need to make things better for you. I'm broke as fuck, but I'll be placing
a order. It might not be much, but it will be something.
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newbreedbrian
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really sorry to hear steve, it's obvious how hard you've worked to make shit happen for you and your family. as much as i only "know" you on the
internet, you seem like a solid standup guy and i truly wish you the best in whatever you choose to do.
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fire, but I?m just not close enough to get the job done.? George Carlin
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Hope everything works out, but things aren't looking good. If it's any consolation, I'm sure the Thorp board will come together for one last run of
shirts... sort of a bittersweet farewell, I guess. Maybe a Thorp Warriors shirt with a print of the Death Star being destroyed.
As for a serious recommendation, have you thought about going for an MBA? Given Army experience and running your own business for several years from
$40 to expanding to both coasts and printing for the movie industy, you should have a real shot at serious programs. I have no idea if you have
previous college like a BA or anything, but if so, it's something you should really consider. I'm happy to toss out whatever advice I can... send a
u2u if interested.
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defstarsteve
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dude thanks
I have a whole half of a semseter oc community college under my belt...
yeah that will take me far..
I'd love to go to school..
but I have a daughter starting college in 4 years, debts and bills up to my ass, and need to work full time.
there is no way I am getting to back to school wihtin the next 8 years...
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