WTF have I been doing?

Okay folks, Several months ago I alluded to a "life change" that I was thinking about. Well, after much consideration I pulled the trigger so to speak and decided to open my own business. After playing poker for 10 years, it had become a grind of epic proportions. Too much travel, too little time with the Mrs. Those factors began to outweigh the money. When I started, it was to have the freedom to play when I wanted, where I wanted. It eventually became just another job, albeit one filled with even stranger characters than the music business, but those stories are for another time. Going to work for someone wasn't an option. As my elementary teachers noticed many years ago, "Randy doesn't work well with others".
 
So, as of March 1st of this year, I began the process of becoming a registered used car dealer. I've since gotten my license, leased property, remodeled property, signed agreements with finance companies, produced radio commercials and today I lit this candle!!!
 
 
Last Friday, I went to a wholesale auction and bought 12 cars, and it was more fun than I could have imagined.
 
Now, before some of you start wondering why I'm doing this, I was in the auto industry before I left to play cards. I have alot of experience in the business and alot of great contacts that I've kept in touch with over the years.
 
So anyways, in the days to come, I'll be posting a link to my dealerships website to get some feedback from you guys. Hopefully, I'll have a little more time to hang out here again, and listen to some music. Heck, maybe I'll even fire up X2a and see what that looks like.
 
These are very exciting times!
Randy

 Congrats Randy! The only way to know how it's going to go is to find out. You took the leap and I say more power to ya. I certainly hope it all goes well for you. Considering the economy and the price of a new car, there is a definite need for it. Look forward to seeing the website.
 

Congrats!

Good deal!  Now you can finally give me that Mercedes Benz S Class 430 4Matic you owe me. Triple Black, I believe it's supposed to be. 

Vroooom!!  As a fellow small business owner I wish you all the best. 

Man, I'm starting to lose faith in musicians lately!  They're all taking over businesses it seems.
 
I think you could have a nice side income as well.  Just start writing down your stories into a book.  If you've ever read anything by Patrick McManus, you'd know there's a lot of people out there who would get a big laugh out of some of your exploits!
 
Good luck!

Congrats Randy! Best of luck to you.

Best of luck to you, Randy.
I hope it's a successful venture.

Congrats! And best of luck to ya!

bapu
Grats Randy.
 
I too became a business owner as of April 1 this year (hint hint... it's in my sig). If you need my services, let me know. Discounts for friends applies.

20-40% off?

Beagle
Good deal!  Now you can finally give me that Mercedes Benz S Class 430 4Matic you owe me. Triple Black, I believe it's supposed to be. 

 
This one? Not yet my friend....not yet.
 
Randy

 
Randy, I reckon you might appreciate a bit of classic Arthur Daley...
 

 
 

speedtom
good luck! just out of curiosity: if poker was your job, and you just can't stand travelling anymore: why not just be an online poker pro? 

Online poker has been illegal here in the US since April 15, 2011 or what some of poker acquaintances call Black Friday. Some of them are still waiting to get back the money that was confiscated by our government. That all may change in the years to come, and some states are now passing legislation to allow intrastate online poker. For now, it's not an option where I live.
 
Randy

Good luck!

You've started a new business and you think you'll have more time to spend here???
 
 
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