Our Marketing Department has done a lot of crazy things over the years — things like mailing plastic trash cans and cardboard tubes to people, and hosting Mardi Gras Parties for hundreds of our local Clients and Referral Partners. Well, we’re moving into new offices in a couple weeks, and we’ve found boxes upon boxes of leftovers from our various “special” projects.
We don’t have much use for most of it, so we don’t want to move it into our new office space. But we also don’t want to throw it out, just in case someone else CAN put it to use. Instead, we’ve decided to put it all online to see if anybody out there wants any of it. Watch the video below to see what’s up for grabs and learn about how we’ll spend the proceeds of this “moving sale”…
To read more about the Mardi Gras paraphernalia, check out our listing on Craigslist here. If you have any questions about this stuff, or if you want some (or all) of it, email me at ChrisHurn@MercantileCC.com.
It can all be yours “for a song…”
Dedicated to Your Continued Success,
Chris
P.S. Even though we’re moving in a few weeks, don’t think that’s going to distract us from providing our Smarter Financing effectively and efficiently. If you know of a small business owner who is (or should be) considering a commercial real estate purchase, we’d really appreciate an introduction. Call me at 1-866-622-4504 or email me at ChrisHurn@MercantileCC.com right away!
P.P.S. If you haven’t made a decision about my marketing and sales event in December (SBA University) yet, then you should go here to watch the replay of our informational webinar. It’ll give you the information you need to know about this event (guaranteed to increase your 2012 loan production) so you can register before all the seats are gone.
Tags: Business_Finance, Chris Hurn, commercial property financing, commercial property ownership, Mercantile Capital Corporation, real estate purchase, SBA 504 Loan, Smarter Financing
Philip M. Falco says:
Hey Chris, how’s it going.. I like your approach to 504 and the way you are educating the public.
Jeff Forrest says:
Great job Chris!!!
Roland Daniel says:
You always do things differently, that is why I follow you and your associates. Being a loan consultant in central and South Florida I always like to receive your blogs. We alkl learn from them.
Roland Daniel
Chris Hurn says:
Thanks, Roland. I appreciate the kind words.
Anna Coleman says:
Watched your moving sale video . . . loved it!
Mary Jo Larson says:
Okay, this cracked me up. WHO IS that intern???? He’s talented. AND, I have to ask . . . WHY do you have extra pill bottles lying around?
Carlos Negron says:
Nothing you say will get peple into their own businesses without a downpayent and penty of peoplehave great ideas for their own take off ut they don’t the down percent to start their dreams and or hire othes in the process, find a solution to rid this 10%and you will see plenty of people be independent at their wn businesses.
Chris Hurn says:
Okay, Carlos, I don’t necessarily disagree that 100% financing would help more people, but as a lender with our capital at risk (my shareholders and mine, personally), I need to have people have at least SOME “skin in the game.” If they can’t do that, then it’s not a deal I want to put my capital at risk for. And, we’re usually doing 90% financing — plenty of banks these days are only financing 65% to 80%.
Eric Johnson says:
Wow, it’s hard to imagine anyone complaining about a 10% capital contribution for SBA financing. Utterly amazing really when one considers that the only reason that this market-anomaly of a financing product exist is because of government subsidy. In other words, Mr. Negron, the private market would NEVER EVER feel comfortable allowing such massive risk so the government subsidy makes it possible. It’s what the nature of the fascist system we have in place, which is the marriage of corporate and state power. The banking system is especially good at this as those of us who were paying attention have noticed over the past several years. Privatize the gains and socialize the losses. So, if you want a ‘better product’ the best thing to do is realize that the one we have shouldn’t even exist by prudent private standards and go collect as many commissions selling it as you can
Chris Hurn says:
You made me chuckle, Eric. The 504 (aka SmartChoice) commercial Liam isn’t quite THAT much of a blight on the land. It’s a zero-subsidy program, as i’ve said many times, so the “government-guaranty” comes courtesy of borrower fees that cover any projected losses. I actually think this public-private partnership is a great model for how things COULD work… but sadly don’t in most government programs. As for you comments to Carlos: I still stand behind my need for some “skin in the game.” No commitment from the small business borrower, like that; no commitment from us. It’s a loan, not a grant — there IS a difference.
RJNeary says:
Give to Goodwill!!!
Chris Hurn says:
I already give TONS of useful stuff to Goodwill. I’m not sure they need DVD cases, pill bottles, cardboard tubes, Mardi Gras beads, etc. I think these items have a more business use.
Chuck Siple says:
How about selling me (1) black Mardi Gras T-shirt (lg). I’ll even pay $10.00 just to help get the intern some shoes.
P.S. Give it to Geof so he can deliver it in his spare time.
Sherri says:
Great video! I am interested in some cardboard tubes and Mardi Gras beads, but your link for the Craig’s list doesn’t work
Carla Jewell Zachery says:
I need your assistant but have not decided to fore go any of the three businesses I have plans for the educational video game busines or the goddard daycare, or my new venture ,question? do I need a financial statement written up or anything else I did see the pre approval form and filled it out I just have not mailed it yet.
Annie beard says:
HI Chris all that you and ur boddie is saying it cracked the hell out of me. Why do U have pill bottle and madre grass costume and pearl beed. Still come one has to have some down doe, to get into their business. hahahaha.
Cathy Wendler says:
I’ve always loved the “weird” mailings over the years, they show such creativity and forward thinking, not just the “same old-same old.”
After businesses have taken advantage of your offer—what about considerng youth homes, YMCA after school classes, local schools, or scout leaders? Lots of these people would love these for art supplies, especially this time of year. And it’s different than just dumping in the Goodwill Box and hoping someone will use it. And you might get a write off too? hmmmmmmmm
donna ingram says:
Chris please call me direct, 239-676-9921
Donna
Erna Sigurdsson says:
Chris, that’s fabulous. Great marketing effort there by your intern. Hope this sale goes well and he gets some new shoes soon! Happy Thanksgiving.