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(1). A series of empty promises made to a prospective client, designed to entice them to hire your firm.
“I hear what you’re saying, Al, but we can’t just sell these people a bag of goods and then have them find out we can deliver on about 2% of what we promised! What are we, iPhones?!”
(1). An event that coincides with the launch of a particular product or service. While usually occurring weeks, if not months after said launch, it is a great reason to get drunk on the company’s dime and prepare for the inevitable downsizing of the development team.
“Hey everyone, we are having the launch party at Jamesons on 2nd. Mark, Joel and Melissa you guys should totally come! You were crucial to the development and it would be a great networking opportunity for all of you.”
(1). When you tell your client (usually in an innocuous letter they’re not going to read) you’re going to do something unless they tell you not to. Why, you sneaky, little ….
“Yeah, go ahead and sell. We gave them a chance to object already. That’s negative consent, in my book. Fire away.”
