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(1). A hunting-inspired term used to explain to new stock brokers that their compensation is completely dependent on their sales numbers.
“Sorry, Brian…you eat what you kill around here, you know. Didn’t hit your numbers, so off to your new life as a barista you go.”
Props to Mark R. for the submission.
(1). To work on something known to be futile.
“Oh, hi Jim … the Hanson account? … umm … yeah, we’re efforting to get that through the pipeline this week, but … you know … with year-end and all, it might be delayed a bit … umm … sure, I know it’s a really important client … I’ll touch base with you on Monday, okay? … yep, Merry Christmas to you, too…”
(1). A customer’s business environment taking into account all exogenous factors (otherwise known as: reality).
“What we really want to do is get a sense of the ecosystem in which you operate, Sal. So, what can you tell us about your waste management business?”
Props to Vannprime for the submission.
