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Anyway I recently had a situation that I could use some advice from active rainers. (Is that a word?) I had a mortgage officer want to meet for lunch. I told him where we could meet and we would just find somewhere in the area to get a bite to eat. "MY Treat" Well this is a big time client. He sends 6 to 8 people to me a month and 90% of these clients actually sign up. We meet and he knows this great place just up the road. Perfect! He gets in my truck (Yes I live in Texas so I drive a Truck) and we head up the road to.......... The Mens Club. From the name you can guess what type of bar this is. Very nice, high class, and great ....... *view*........ but was this very professional? I mean I like looking as much as the next guy but I actually had business to discuss. This cost me about $150 for lunch which I dont mind because he brings me a ton of business. How would you handle this?

Would you leave it alone and make sure the rest of your meetings were not where you would get distracted?

Posted by Darrell Moore on 05/01/2008 01:16 PM

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11 Comments on Topless or Not?

Darrell...

I will be 55 years old next month, and have never been in a strip club or a casino. I don't have any objection to them per se, nor do I judge anyone who takes advantage of these services, but it's not my cup of tea.

I would have told the client that I would prefer lunch in a place more conducive to business.

05/01/2008 02:56 PM

by Richard Weisser, Associate Broker, E-Pro ERA United Realty, Auctioneer, CE Author (Coweta Fayette Real Estate, Inc. ERA United Realty)

Come on, Darrell. Like I'm going to believe that you didn't whip out your gold membership card for the frequent visitor's 10% discount on prime rib and lap dances. So my advice for next time? Call ahead to see if Tonya is working.

05/02/2008 11:53 PM

by Paul Slaybaugh, Scottsdale AZ Real Estate (Realty Executives)

Sounds like it was a "professional" lunch. I would pick the lunch location next time. I think he is looking for a buddy to go with.

05/03/2008 01:40 AM

by Robert Machado, CPM MPM Sacramento Area Property Manager and Property Management (HomePointe Property Management, CRMC)

I would have gone Richard's route. I have encountered those who think that such places are appropriate for business lunches, but I use the same objection that I do when a sports bar is suggested, we have some business to discuss, and we will not be able to do it properly in that environment, because of noise levels or other distractions.

05/03/2008 06:06 AM

by Frank Schulte-Ladbeck (Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections)

I am a chick so no one has ever suggested we go to a topless bar to discuss business. However, we have been to sports bars and had a few drinks. I do not see what the big deal is.

05/03/2008 11:56 AM

by Melody Botting RE/MAX Empire Realty

Melody, it is not the drinks, but many sports bars here in Houston have a lot of noise that you have to talk over. It is no fun shouting for a professional meeting.

05/03/2008 09:44 PM

by Frank Schulte-Ladbeck (Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Professional Real Estate Inspections)

Darrell- I would suggest doing the business part first then off to the Mens Club afterwards. That way you wouldn't have to say a word just enjoy!!!!

05/03/2008 11:55 PM

by Sharon Hampton (Re/Max Around The Mountains)

Sharon is funny!

05/04/2008 06:09 AM

by Melody Botting RE/MAX Empire Realty

Darrell - I am going to come across as the wet blanket here, but I haven't set foot in a place like that since I got married, and that was over 15 years ago. If it were me, I wouldn't have gone, but I am not like everybody else more than likely. I understand it is an important client, but I would just say, "Could we go somewhere where it will be easier to talk?"

05/04/2008 04:25 PM

by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

Mel: A sports bar would have even been o.k. I never said I didn't enjoy the view but its difficult to discuss a client when a beautful woman is standing in front of you half naked.

Paul: Paul, I lost my card. (Just go with it man.)

Sharon: My kind of woman. Enough Said! :)

Jason: Normally I would have but this guy was like a kid in a candy store!

05/05/2008 08:16 AM

by Darrell Moore (T-Shirts N Texas)

I doubt that would happen to me being a girl. But I'd chalk it up to another lesson in life. From now on, always suggest a place, even if they dont agree, atleast your setting a standard.

05/05/2008 04:13 PM

by Gynell Stalford (Metroplex Appraisal Services)

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