Early this summer I decided to get a job for some extra cash. I started checking out the local papers and even Craigslist, but never found anything useful. After weeks of searching for a job I asked my Uncle Bill for some help. Uncle Bill said “if their aren’t any jobs to be had, then make some”. This didn’t seem helpful at all and actually made me mad at first. I said “what do you mean make one”. Uncle Billy calmly told me that I should create a business which would therefore create me a job. Bill further explained that I may even get large enough to hire somebody and create yet another job.
I thought this was a great idea, but didn’t really know where to start. Uncle Bill and I started brainstorming and we came up with the idea of using his popcorn machine to start a business. His three large popcorn poppers would be great for my business. These popcorn makers were purchased for his house, but he said I could use them as long as I didn’t break them.
My first sales came in the parking lot of the local community swimming pool. Many people bought from me and I eventually got enough money to buy a few popcorn makers of my own. My thoughts were that having my own makers would ensure that I could operate even if my uncle needed his back. After awhile I found that I really was going to need to hire some employees.
Instead of conducting interviews I decided that I would ask some of my friends if they needed work. I placed a telephone call to Sam to see if wanted some extra cash. At first Sam was hesitant because he didn’t think I really had enough money to pay him. After he saw my poolside business he seemed awestruck. He asked questions like, “where did you get your machines”, and how “do you run them”.
I showed him the popcorn website that I ordered from and let him know that operation of the machines was easy. I then showed him the machines operation and asked him if he wanted to work with me. He told me he would think about it and I didn’t hear from him again.
Just last month I found out that he now has a little popcorn selling business. Sam must have figured he could make more money on his own.