Too Savage?? Too Far???

@justinfiechter

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its relatable premise for small business owners who frequently encounter time-wasters. The humor and slightly edgy 'revenge' fantasy tapped into a common frustration, making it shareable.

Summary

The creator humorously suggests a retaliatory tactic for dealing with potential customers who waste their time. They propose listing such customers' contact information on Craigslist for a cheap, older truck, framing it as giving them the same opportunity they gave the seller.

Structure

1Introduction to the hypothetical scenario
2Describing the wasted time and resources on a non-buyer
3The proposed 'revenge' tactic: listing their number on Craigslist
4Specifying the item and price for the Craigslist listing
5Justifying the action as mirroring the customer's behavior

Product placement

Craigslist: a platform for users to buy and sell goods and services. It appears as a place where the seller's number was listed. Removing it would change the narrative. Toyota Tacoma: a model of pickup truck. It is listed for sale. Removing it would change the narrative.

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Too Savage?? Too Far???

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Just a joke before anyone gets offended🙃 #smallbusinessowner #businessowner #sales #fyp #viral

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Transcript

Now, I'm not saying I would ever do this, okay? But what if when you get that customer that you spend your time and resources going out there to give them a price and take a look at their project, and then you realize they're just a tire kicker, or just planning for the future, or just shopping prices and they're not an actual buyer. What if somehow, mysteriously, their number ended up in Craigslist listing a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, low mileage, runs good, $5,000 OBO. Just to give them the opportunity to experience the opportunity they gave you. Be interesting.