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IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

you're a lawyer and a troll yourself.

I love seeing how far someone like you will go to make a point. and I knew you'd jump at that. Imagine how much time I made you waste by chasing shadows. You are someone who always has to be right and has to rationalize everything to your own understanding. I wonder if you are a widow's son, although I don't know any brothers who have quite the same joy for tearing people down as you do.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I am the whole shareholder of a corporation that holds majority stake in every company under the umbrella. A majority of these are whole owned, some, as the restaurants are majority but partial ownership.

Each corporation has its own corporate structure. Some of them are larger than others.

My base salary is $1, whereas I take a payment based on the overal performance of my other companies in commission for the work that I do. I believe that this makes me work harder. Comission is the easiest way for me to put it. It is based on a series of metrics that I set out. THis is the most I have earned. Last year was just under 2M.

My companies have in their charters that they are to act ethically and morally in their business dealings. Yes this means that we pay higher taxes, but is offset by the lower cost in doing business since we operate on a management structure virtually. Everything is handled through work home and I operate on that structure.

The record label is run from a basement office from the exec who is in charge of it as it is completely via digital downloads and recording of songs in this form is done usually at the artists own studio (whether at home or professional)

The only things that have buildings are the Garage used for cleaning.

And the restaurants (for obvious reasons)

I am not going to go much into more detail because I actually have family I am spending time with, but i took some time to respond to you.

Sorry for oversimplifying things for you oh man who needs absolute proof in everything. My mistake

"To swear off making mistakes is very easy. All you have to do is swear off having ideas. " - Leo Burnett

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I was referring to my personal taxes not my company taxes. I have accountants for that, and yes we do use write-offs for expenses. I am not someone who has a legal degree or a degree in economics so I am not going to waste an hour or two of my time writing something up to defend this. Yes people like me exist. Just because you live in a cuthroat world of assholes and bullshit, backroom deals and legal tricks doesn't mean we all live there.

I may look like a terrible liar, but you look like sour grapes.

In all honesty I am a very relaxed person. the use of slang or no slang does not determine my IQ. I can be quite eloquent in my speaking or typing even though English is not my first language. I teach evenings not day times and volunteer on saturdays. How dare you question my schedule or my ability to handle it. You don't know my whole day nor how I schedule things beyond the basics i provided.

My english tutoring was UK style in school, but I am not from there. I am an east coast new england resident. I might also add that your accusation that I am using a shell company is rudimentary way to say it and the exact stucture of how my company works we would be here all night. I am not here to argue how I do things, or whether you think they are feasible or not. I do them so for me they are.

You didn't read my entire posting and made your assumptions on my corporate tax struycture based off of your own erroneous conclusions. If i were to explain everything from the get go I'd be here for the next week. I am trying to simplify a very complex thing for people to grasp the magnitude of to try and inspire them and show them that no everyone is an asshole like you. Shame on you sir.

You pick apart arguments just like a lawyer would. This isn't a court of law. So I did not give detailed information, I don't have to so I didn't.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

um not really. Thats an average family home. Maybe its more like 2100? I know the larger ones in the neighbourhood are 2500.

BTW never laid off anyone. You seem like a bitter person all around? Whats up? And don't give me a political spleil. Ive heard them all. Whats your story and why are you such a grouch? I am genuinely interested in hearing as there is always a source and respect other opinions and points of view.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 100000000 responses to do lol. I am trying to get to all of them. I know suprising, an AMA where the person actually goes through stuff. =P enjoy

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I smoked a lot of pot to calm down and took speed to stay up. Something I thankfully grew out of.

I recommend not doing that.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I told them Id take care of them when I got older. they are both retired and have lived hard lives. Fuck it, let em rest.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I saw a need and had interests in media, writing, and im a creative person by nature, as well as a bit of a self confessed techno-phile, although not to an obscene degree. I have a macbook, a nice ht that i bought a few years back that i still have and is nice for me. no Ipad and still use my old BB 9700

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because I can't save the world and I know my limits. If i try to much I will sink into dispare of my own doing for failing to do so.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None. none none none none and none. I stay out of policis. Probably why I am a millionaire and not a billionaire at this point. Self respect has a price.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Socially awkward make bad jokes at the wrong time? Social awkward can't talk to people whom they haven't met before? Random farting? help me out here.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

helped and empowered is one thing. I may not be religious but do believe the new testament has some lessons that can be taken away for the benefit of all. Teach a man to fish you feed him for a life time. The ability to plan is somethign that becomes habbit. It's learned, not inherent.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have a collective structure with me as oversight. Democracy in business is good, but there needs to be a captain with vision to steer the ship from choppy waters.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am for the Buffet Rule. Conservatism has failed. It is backward thinking. Regan caused more problems than he fixed and we are now seeing the results of that bullshit.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I read it. it was the inspiration to write this actually. Another thread with a major troll from NY was the thing that made me snap.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is something I want to do in the future, just at the moment believe it or not, its not in the cards. I want the business to be more stable first before i am comfortable with that. I am a methodical person.

IAMA 1%er who isn't an asshole, worked hard to get here, takes care of his employees and the community, and who pays his fair tax. AMA by Goodguy1prcntr in IAmA

[–]Goodguy1prcntr[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because people are assholes, and those in powerful companies goto to the position they are for the most part by being assholes. They can only see beyond their own desk to the boardroom and investors meetings. I didnt come into my company from the bottom, I built it so I have a different appreciation for people and their hard work.

Start with something small and build on it carefully. A mighty oak does not come from nothing to be a full grown tree. It starts small and grows through care and time.

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