Solopreneur Superstars Pillows

Self-employed.

Profit

40 Days without an on-the-job conversation.

"I used to want to be an astronaut, but now I think I'd rather be a billionaire space tourist."

Signs: Sales, Profit and Media coverage.

My coach wants me to go to soccer camp. Focusing on one sport isn't good for you. But mom! I'll develop crucial life skills. Let's see. "Landing endorsements, agents and college sports scholarships." The definition of "crucial".

"Bad things happen to people who don't buy my cookies, Sir."

"You're on top of this week's Sales Pyramid."

"The Just Me Band"

Boom

Trade Show Sherpas

"You called me, boss?" "Yes, I overheard you talking to patrons about all the new planets we’ve found." "I want you to stop doing that." "At least until I’m done buying up as much of that real estate as I can. I don’t need any competitors driving up the prices." "Very bad man." "When the hipsters run out of cities to gentrify here, my properties on Gliese 581c are going to make a killing."

"It appears that you'll definitely outlive your usefulness."

'Herb will provide one of his concise interpretations of the quarterly sales charts.'

"Hire me and I'll bring in orders. Big orders. You're gonna need a bigger door."

"What do you want to be when you blow up?"

'I just wanted to thank you for grounding me to my room for the weekend. I took the time to start a computer programming company, which earned me $13 million.'

Parents start infant on the way to fame.

"Oh, go on Jeffrey. . . Give him an order!"

Danae's Celebrity Career: 'Don't you know who I am?...I've decided to pursue a career as a celebrity, so I'm developing the basic language skills used in the industry.'

Member of the Fortune 5 Million

"If there is no more American Idol what am I going to do to become famous?"

"I know your previous employer gave you an excellent reference, but you were self-employed."

Sales

"As you can see, we're happy with the sales report."

"How are my sales doing?"

'Miss Henshaw - bring me my trumpet.'

'He struggles with having to do his own marketing.'

IRS tax instructions.

"Must you sing, 'I'm in the mood for love' everytime you want sex?"

"The first one was the hardest."

Successful sales people are avid goal setters...

'Hi, I'm on the make,'

"I've simplified our work process!"

"Oops! Sorry, I gave you the net figures not the gross figures."