Just got schooled by my 9-year-old

The kid wants a MacBook. He wants a PS5. He wants a Tesla. The kid also needs to learn the value of money. So, today we went to the park with a jug full of lemonade in a cooler, some cups, some ice and some straws.ย 

It's hot where I am and people are sparse. Sitting there at the table wasn't gonna get it done. I told him he'd have to go and bring back customers. Off he went. He sold both families in the park and got a $2 Venmo from a lady in her car. $6 in the till. "Dad, let's go to the other park! We can sell the rest." I say "let's do it!"

We get to park #2. He sells 2 more people. Now we've got $10 and 3/4 of a cup left in the jug. "What do you want to do with it, Buddy? You wanna bring it over to the old guy with the dogs and give it to him?"ย 

"No dad. This is business. I'd rather have the money." He got full price.ย 
Full role model reversal.




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Kosta_Konfucius
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** Your son when looking at a 3/4 cup of lemonade**
RandyLahey
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Miss that show alreadyโ€ฆ
CuriousFox
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You and me both Randy ๐Ÿฆ
oldcloser
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Totally!
Kosta_Konfucius
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Might as well send your son an invite to the War Room
Sunbunny31
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Just wait till youngcloser realizes he could earn a PS5 by sharing his sales tipsโ€ฆ
Gasty
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youngcloser
I'd want to reserve that username if I were you @oldcloser
oldcloser
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Closed me on selling a bigger jug next Saturday!
Revenue_Rambo
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He already knows the number 1 sales ruleโ€ฆ Value is defined by the buyer.

When itโ€™s hot as hell 3/4 cup is better than the nothing he had.
oldcloser
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Straight wisdom right here.
LambyCorn
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Thats a warrior right there
oldcloser
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One. Proud. Papa.
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Cute
jefe
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Strong genes!!
HVACexpert
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My man is moving units, awesome
Diablo
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Wow smart kiddo and papa :)
RandyLahey
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Kid learned from the best!
GDO
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The little guy is hooked!
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