Greg's Advice: Come Up With a Good Idea and Present It Well
Back inside Steve’s apartment, Steve and Greg both enter the living room. Greg says with a laugh, “So, shot down again, eh? Steve, for Pete’s sake….” Steve is not amused. “I’m sorry! I was trying to learn more about these millionaires - how they make their money.” Greg shakes his head. “Yeah, okay, Steve, I understand that. But, what about your rent?
Did you manage to make anything?” As Steve pulls out a wad of bills Greg takes out his checkbook and starts to write a check for Steve. “I... got some tips.” Says Steve. Greg is not impressed. “Oy!” Greg rolls his eyes and sighs. Greg looks down at the money in Steve’s hand. “Look, Steve, I just made a sale today, I can help you out.
“Oh, Greg, no. You don’t have to do that.” “Steve, we’re buds - best buds, and this is what buds do for each other. Besides, I have faith in you; I’m sure you’ll hit a good idea one of these days.” Greg gives the check to Steve with forlorn look on his face and knows he won’t be paid back anytime soon.
“Thanks, man, for everything.” Steve says quietly. “So, you made a sale, eh? Not many realtors can say that, these days. A good one?” “Eh, okay. The lady seems to have money, but she also seems... cautious, which is also to be expected, these days.” “Really? You think she’d... invest in a new business?” Steve asks. “Huh, I... don’t know.
But, she does own an art gallery, a really good one. I mean, the works there cost more than my car!” “Art huh? Gee, Greg, I always wanted to learn how to paint.” “Steve, focus. It’s not like she offers lessons! But, she may have some wealthy people who buy art from her. Now, if we could meet up with them, pitch a decent business plan to them, we might get some investors. What do you think?” “I think we’ve got the seed of an idea!