Boombox)1 JPGOne of the fun things about having written a book is that I get calls to do occasional TV and radio shows.  Tonight, it was the Ralph Bailey Show from KNZR in Bakersfield, California.  And this was in no way typical of the types of consumer advice stuff I'm usually asked to talk about.

This program was about the FBI and IRS raiding the offices of a Crisp and Cole Real Estate in Bakersfield - sort of a boutique firm with an edge.  The story is about the meteoric rise and immanent fall of young David Crisp.

He, members of his staff (all of whom look like they could have auditioned successfully for "The Apprentice"), and many family members are caught up in a web of loan fraud accusations.  And the allegations sound make it sound like things were done on a truly grand scale, like maybe they could have single handedly created the current mortgage crisis. 

Crisp is a good looking young man (all of 28) who, in a few years time, went from waiting tables to a Trump-like life style. 

Well, maybe Trump-light is more like it. 

I, of course, Googled the guy and was struck by how young, gorgeous and naive the young agents were who got involved in his schemes.  

So the links are fascinating reading and send an important message to all of us -

There are no shortcuts to lasting success in this business! 

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5 Comments on Hello, Bakersfield! The Fascinating Tale of Crisp & Cole

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Hi Patricia,

I just finished watching their advertisement video from the link you listed above. I thought it was pretty good. I wonder if I could get their Public Relations firm to do a commercial for me! (of course...I would have to hire all of the actors & actresses). :-)

-Keith

RE/MAX Olympic, Manassas VA

www.MyRealtorKeith.com

 

 

 
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Patricia- Well, Karma works no matter what! There are no ways around it. Katerina
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Patricia - working with investments I know I could make more money that I do.  People will believe anything.  But this is the thing, I have to sleep at night and raise my kids with a clear conscious.  So actually spend about an hour or two a week talking people out of buying properties.  I know that sounds weird...
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Chris, Sleeping what is that! I'm getting tired of fighting the banks at every turn! How do I get a private jet?
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Todd, the question is how do you sleep, get a private jet and stay out of trouble with the FBI and the IRS?
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