"Hello, my name is Glen and I represent Mason Shoe Company." That was 37 years ago and I was twelve. I found an ad for shoe salesmen, completed the application and attached a letter written in pencil. In the letter I asked if I was old enough, but I don’t think they ever read it although they did send training materials, catalogues and order forms.
So I got on my bike and set out to conquer the world—a new entrepreneur. I was turned down cold at the first house. The next house was that of a widower who didn’t seem to tolerate kids and kept to himself. I stared at his house for a long time building the courage to approach. Surprisingly he smiled at my introduction and invited me in. He bought two pairs and when asked, I looked at my price list and told him the retail and my cost. He wrote me a check for the retail and told me never to tell anyone the cost.
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