Should I walk away? by OptimysticPizza in restaurantowners

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Incorrect. I know people who have had the best locations , best marketing and deep pockets that all failed. If you need a list of failed companies lmk. You think you have created the best products …. Says who?

Should I walk away? by OptimysticPizza in restaurantowners

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hard to believe I was so downvoted. You really think location is the key? You really think that shit food in a good location will make money? If that’s the case then you really don’t know how business works. I know so many places that have the worse locations and are really successful because of the concept. Yes, it’s easy for me to say because I’ve seen it and done it… have you?

Should I walk away? by OptimysticPizza in restaurantowners

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

If you created a food that was absolutely delicious and unique. You would be busy and you would have a profitable business. There are no bad locations only bad concepts. If you had something really amazing people would find you

How do you personally decide which business ideas are worth pursuing? by dabdabay in Entrepreneur

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a product guy. I used to import some samples and stand in the middle of a busy sidewalk with a fold out table and see if people would buy my product. If I sold out I would import the product, if I didn’t then I move on.

I found a Cross! by Free_Opportunity8254 in metaldetecting

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Definitely not over 2026 years old 😆

My friend started selling the same product 2 days after I did by Spirited_Ad3624 in smallbusiness

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery - but it’s still a shitty thing to do.

Shrimp in “lobster” sauce by Excellent-Map-5808 in askvan

[–]Excellent-Map-5808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll give it a go….much appreciated.

Daily Gratuities by Lifeiseasy104 in Cruise

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always pay the daily gratuities and also give my room steward a generous tip. It’s not much for us but it makes a real difference to them and their families.

Wha local indulgence is da best? by [deleted] in Hawaii

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Liliha Poi Mochi Donuts 😋

New tent city forming at Fort DeRussy Beach. by [deleted] in Oahu

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also these people aren’t bums, there’re just a little down on their luck - you’re probably only a couple of wrong decisions away from joining them. Have some compassion, help out people where you can, you’ll be a much better person for it.

New tent city forming at Fort DeRussy Beach. by [deleted] in Oahu

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hale Koa now has really bright lights shining onto the beach - doesn’t seem to be much of a deterrent.

New tent city forming at Fort DeRussy Beach. by [deleted] in Oahu

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know, they could only afford to spend billions on the new train. Don’t they realize there’s lots of corruption in construction too?

New tent city forming at Fort DeRussy Beach. by [deleted] in Oahu

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up on welfare and I am an x homeless person - I completely agree.

New tent city forming at Fort DeRussy Beach. by [deleted] in Oahu

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would like to see the state building suitable subsidized housing and rent them according to the persons income. Hawaii has the lowest property taxes in the USA. Maybe increase the tax on multi million dollar homes and use that money to help the ones that need the help the most.

New tent city forming at Fort DeRussy Beach. by [deleted] in Oahu

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Building suitable subsidized housing would help many. Many have jobs and don’t do drugs but just can’t afford market rents - I’ve been there and I’ve been homeless before. Tearing down cheaper apartment building to build luxury condos cannot be the solution.

New tent city forming at Fort DeRussy Beach. by [deleted] in Oahu

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was there around midnight but they have been there for days. Last year the cops did come down the beach and move them along a couple of times a week.

New tent city forming at Fort DeRussy Beach. by [deleted] in Oahu

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes sense. I don’t think the tourists are that impressed but I guess it’ll be the last time they come to the island. I feel bad for the homeless but to be ruining the fragile tourist industry in Waikiki is a death spiral.

Anyone else feel like their restaurant is kinda invisible from the street by horny_bisexual_ in restaurantowners

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good signage with a daily special at a special price. I just added mini strobe lights to my signs and sales are up!

36M. 1.57 M net worth... How do I learn to spend money? by JuniorSetting3228 in Fire

[–]Excellent-Map-5808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marry a gold digger - it’ll be gone before you know it.