Why Groupon and Living Social are having problems

living social and groupon

if you real business articles like I do, then you have heard that both of the big Daily Deals sites-Groupon and Living Social are faltering. Groupon just fired its founder and CEO, and Living Social just posted a $50 Million first-quarter loss. I’m sure they have CFO’s and such making excuses why the companies have been performing poorly…but I know why. They both act like they don’t want my business.

I own a business. I have used both sites and have had success running deals-I am a happy customer! I want to re-run a deal…try contacting them…it’s an ordeal to get anyone to talk to me!

I know both companies have a hard time keeping sales reps. Emails bounce back when I try to contact my former reps. I have even tried public shaming on Twitter! The person in charge of their twitter account contacted me and told me to Direct message my info…I did. Still no answer. So there it is, daily deal companies….take care of my needs as a businessperson and maybe you wouldn’t need to sell me crappy closeout merchandise or whatever you are pushing besides the local deals.

And if you are from Living Social or Groupon….call me. I have a deal to run!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

My uncle Tony on the left and my dad on the right

It’s my birthday…and there’s the usual comments on facebook congratulating me on making it through another year-but I also shared my birthday with my father. So every time my birthday rolls around, I always think of him.

I can’t believe it’s been over 18 years since he’s been gone. Funny thing is, I will have conversations with him in my dreams…he will counsel me on certain things And then when I wake, my heart sinks a little because I realize he’s not really here.

My father was not perfect-I know that…I know he wasn’t a very good husband. But then again, I have two exes that would probably say the same thing…

One of the things I always admired about him was that he was cool under pressure, even when people around him were falling to pieces… he seemed to have it together. I always strive to be like that.

He always tried to help people…almost to a fault. He was an architect and I remember my parents arguing because he didn’t charge people or let them pay in “installments”. I remember that financially it was either “feast or famine”-so I suppose he wasn’t a financial whiz either.

I know some would hate to turn out like their parents…but looking back, I guess I do have a lot I inherited from him-good AND bad. But the one thing that was outstanding about him, is that he was a great father.

I want to be remembered that way as well.

Happy Birthday, Dad!

My uncle Tony on the left and my dad on the right

“Slow it Down”-Lumineers

Probably my favorite song right now…I love the lyrics.. Here they go.

I feel her filth in my bones
Wash off my hands ’til it’s gone
The walls they’re closing in
With velvet curtains

Some love was made for the lights
Some kiss your cheek and goodnight
Lift up a red high heel
Lock up your doors with steel

They’re makin’ noise in my street
My blinds are drawn I can’t see
Smashed in my car window
Didn’t touch the stereo

Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
Rest your arms, and rest your legs

Act like you’ve been here before
Smile less and dress up some more
Tie up your scarf real tight
These boys are out for blood tonight

Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
Rest your arms, and rest your legs

And when she stood, she stood tall
She’ll make a fool of you all
Don’t ask for cigarettes
She ain’t got nothin’ left for you

I never, she never, we never looked back
That wasn’t what we were good at
And when it came to love
We were not good enough uh huh

Slow it down, Angie come back to bed
Rest your arms, and rest your legs
Don’t you frown when you’re feelin’ like that
Only love can dig you out of this

My Fitness Pal

The web site that I use to track my calories is MyFitnessPal.com.  It is a free site that you can use to enter what you have consumed. It’s easy and can link to other apps like Endomondo and Fitbit, which I also use to track my exercise. Try it out! It’s well worth it!

MyFitnessPal – Free Weight Loss Tools

Fictional Character that Best Represents your Personality: Batman

Batman has a lot of old pain that made him who he is. A loner. He tries to stand up for the underdog, and wants to save the world-but needs a ton of help himself.

Bruce Wayne has it all together, but Batman is a basket case.

Daily Fitbit stats

My fitbit #fitstats for 8/24/2012: 5,242 steps and 2.5 miles traveled. http://www.fitbit.com/user/239XH3

Daily Fitbit stats

My fitbit #fitstats for 8/23/2012: 6,273 steps and 3 miles traveled. http://www.fitbit.com/user/239XH3