colorblu said:

funkyhead said:

Just thinking about the current mind fuk that is the Welcome to America tour - hmmm annouces a last minute gig in a big arena with only a few days notice to sell tix!. Live nation must be smiling through very gritted teeth right now!. Surely a smaller venue would have fit the announcement?.

Anyways when you look at all the piss poor decisions, people that have been upset / ripped off, bands that aren't allowed to use their original names [The time, Family!]etc over the years would you still be tempted to work with him or his people.

Would you risk being shafted in order to meet and deal with him and therefore have some form of relationship with our hero?!!!

If I could afford the loss then yes I'd go in with my eyes wide open and assume that I was going to lose out but have a hell of a ride!. However the truth is that I wouldn't touch his organisation unless it was payment up front!. How about you?.

Money don't matter because money is relatively insignificant. However, talking to and discussing things with Prince would be... Priceless and magic

Yeah, who needs money, when talking chemtrails with Prince is it's own reward.

funkyhead said:

Just thinking about the current mind fuk that is the Welcome to America tour - hmmm annouces a last minute gig in a big arena with only a few days notice to sell tix!. Live nation must be smiling through very gritted teeth right now!. Surely a smaller venue would have fit the announcement?.

Anyways when you look at all the piss poor decisions, people that have been upset / ripped off, bands that aren't allowed to use their original names [The time, Family!]etc over the years would you still be tempted to work with him or his people.

Would you risk being shafted in order to meet and deal with him and therefore have some form of relationship with our hero?!!!

If I could afford the loss then yes I'd go in with my eyes wide open and assume that I was going to lose out but have a hell of a ride!. However the truth is that I wouldn't touch his organisation unless it was payment up front!. How about you?.

In order for businesses to grow they need to be CHALLENGED, with that said Live Nation will learn throughout this process they can probably do what they do ALOT faster than when on their regularly scheduled program. I think they are doing a good job so far. I wouldnt be surprised if you're the only one complaining, they are probably ecstastic to have Prince as a client. And if I'm wrong who really gives a fugg? Just let the music play.......

Yep! I'd do THE BUSINESS with him given half the chance!

I've been doing business with Prince since 1978/1979...I get all his cd's, go to his concerts, when I can, buy all the misc. merchandise...and I'll continue to do so, until he decides not to do it anymore!

Nah. He takes too much influence from Sly Stone.

yes. simple as that.

CallMeCarrie said:

This might be the one topic that everyone in the org agrees upon!

But I would, just to have an excuse to be temporarily close to him.

Yes and piggybacking on others..he has a long history of last minute announcements going back to the 90's.....It didnt effect the Oakland gig as 1st show sold out and another show added.

Hey waiter....can I get a slice of ...........humble pie!. Looks like Live Nation must be sleepin' easy tonight!, the 1st show sold out!!!. Dayum, well done P. Maybe we should do a deal with him afterall!

ummm.... FUCK NO!!!

Like others have stated, nope. I love Prince but there is no way I am doing business with this dude.

funkyhead said:

Just thinking about the current mind fuk that is the Welcome to America tour - hmmm annouces a last minute gig in a big arena with only a few days notice to sell tix!. Live nation must be smiling through very gritted teeth right now!. Surely a smaller venue would have fit the announcement?.

Anyways when you look at all the piss poor decisions, people that have been upset / ripped off, bands that aren't allowed to use their original names [The time, Family!]etc over the years would you still be tempted to work with him or his people.

Would you risk being shafted in order to meet and deal with him and therefore have some form of relationship with our hero?!!!

If I could afford the loss then yes I'd go in with my eyes wide open and assume that I was going to lose out but have a hell of a ride!. However the truth is that I wouldn't touch his organisation unless it was payment up front!. How about you?.

Even Prince's people end up having to sue him eventually. I respect the hustle, but I wouldn't want any business involvement with Prince ever. I don't pre-order anything with his name on it and I won't go to a concert unless I can buy my ticket the day of the event. In short I don't trust Prince to keep his end of any arrangement.

Sure I'd do business with him. I'm a great businesswoman, so I trust myself to handle things so that we either both came out on top or split any losts. Prince is profitable, so it would be wise to work with him as long as you know what you're doing. Not to mention, it'd be quite the honor to work with someone on his level. No contracts though..cause the prefix to contracts is "con" and just who would be conning who? I'd just dot all my i's and cross all my t's. I'd love to work with Prince, he's intelligent and has alot of experience. Plus it might even be fun!

yes, no question.

CallMeCarrie said:

funkyhead said:

ooohhh, do I get a gold clock or something!. Can you imagine if we did get an ivite to do buisness?, how many who said no would be seriously tempted?.

I don't have a gold clock, but I'll send you my lotusflow3r t-shirt that I got when I paid Prince $77 for membership to his website. Oh wait - I never got my t-shirt!

...And thus we know what happens when you do business with Prince.

I've heard this from other people. I wonder how many people never got their T-Shirt? ....hhhmmm That doesn't sound good and I thought it was suppose to be a Lifelong membership also???

DaphneLovesPR1NCE said:

Sure I'd do business with him. I'm a great businesswoman, so I trust myself to handle things so that we either both came out on top or split any losts. Prince is profitable, so it would be wise to work with him as long as you know what you're doing. Not to mention, it'd be quite the honor to work with someone on his level. No contracts though..cause the prefix to contracts is "con" and just who would be conning who? I'd just dot all my i's and cross all my t's. I'd love to work with Prince, he's intelligent and has alot of experience. Plus it might even be fun!

You are a great businesswoman, and you would be happy to do business with him without a contract?

Wow!

Probably not if it involved extending credit.

TheDigitalGardener said:

DaphneLovesPR1NCE said:

Sure I'd do business with him. I'm a great businesswoman, so I trust myself to handle things so that we either both came out on top or split any losts. Prince is profitable, so it would be wise to work with him as long as you know what you're doing. Not to mention, it'd be quite the honor to work with someone on his level. No contracts though..cause the prefix to contracts is "con" and just who would be conning who? I'd just dot all my i's and cross all my t's. I'd love to work with Prince, he's intelligent and has alot of experience. Plus it might even be fun!

You are a great businesswoman, and you would be happy to do business with him without a contract?

Wow!

'business' NO WAY. I simply wouldn't be able to concentrate. However, 'the business'..... well, who wouldn't?

funkyhead said:

Just thinking about the current mind fuk that is the Welcome to America tour - hmmm annouces a last minute gig in a big arena with only a few days notice to sell tix!. Live nation must be smiling through very gritted teeth right now!. Surely a smaller venue would have fit the announcement?.

Anyways when you look at all the piss poor decisions, people that have been upset / ripped off, bands that aren't allowed to use their original names [The time, Family!]etc over the years would you still be tempted to work with him or his people.

Would you risk being shafted in order to meet and deal with him and therefore have some form of relationship with our hero?!!!

If I could afford the loss then yes I'd go in with my eyes wide open and assume that I was going to lose out but have a hell of a ride!. However the truth is that I wouldn't touch his organisation unless it was payment up front!. How about you?.

im thinkin cash up front is a GOOD idea

can the OP or a mod change the title of this thread to "Seriously, would you like to be in a lawsuit with Prince?" based on the last couple days' worth of news.

There are a million ways of "doing business". So, it depends on which one you mean.

TheDigitalGardener said:

DaphneLovesPR1NCE said:

Sure I'd do business with him. I'm a great businesswoman, so I trust myself to handle things so that we either both came out on top or split any losts. Prince is profitable, so it would be wise to work with him as long as you know what you're doing. Not to mention, it'd be quite the honor to work with someone on his level. No contracts though..cause the prefix to contracts is "con" and just who would be conning who? I'd just dot all my i's and cross all my t's. I'd love to work with Prince, he's intelligent and has alot of experience. Plus it might even be fun!

You are a great businesswoman, and you would be happy to do business with him without a contract?

Wow!

Militant said:

There are a million ways of "doing business". So, it depends on which one you mean.

they all lead to not being paid, so really... what's the difference?

errant said:

Militant said:

There are a million ways of "doing business". So, it depends on which one you mean.

they all lead to not being paid, so really... what's the difference?

In the "REAL" world if Prince did not pay people no one would work with him ..... if you look carefully at Princes career he's worked with the same people on and off for 30 years ......

That speaks volumes to me ..............

Dreamer2 said:

errant said:

they all lead to not being paid, so really... what's the difference?

In the "REAL" world if Prince did not pay people no one would work with him ..... if you look carefully at Princes career he's worked with the same people on and off for 30 years ......

That speaks volumes to me ..............

musicians are one thing. aside from them, who are the others that Prince continues to have done business with for 30 years? we've had almost 20 years of these stories about Prince not paying his bills. THAT speaks volumes.

errant said:

Dreamer2 said:

In the "REAL" world if Prince did not pay people no one would work with him ..... if you look carefully at Princes career he's worked with the same people on and off for 30 years ......

That speaks volumes to me ..............

musicians are one thing. aside from them, who are the others that Prince continues to have done business with for 30 years? we've had almost 20 years of these stories about Prince not paying his bills. THAT speaks volumes.

If you read all the official press , interviews with the people speaking / talking about Prince that are non-musicians, they have been working with him for 20+ years ....FACT

THAT is what speakes volumes ! all the articles are post on the org anyway .....People on her just choose not to read them!

I did do business with Prince and he never completed it cause he never finished the agreement then he basically stole the idea!