mushrat Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 This is nothing personal, because I asked a lot of questions of my friends here when i got started, but please don't just roll in here with surveys and questionnaires and such as your first few posts. If you want our opinions, read our opinions, they are everywhere. You want to know about opening a place, read the pinned thread, ALL of it cause the best parts arent on the last page or 2, then ask questions. Don't ask us how to do your paperwork, its different in every state, city, and town. Don't ask us about the laws, unless you are opening in one of the few states the members here have business in, how would we know? In other words, if you aren't motivated enough to do some research on your own, don't come here and ask us to do your work for you. If you can't be bothered to do this stuff no way you are going to survive the effort it is going to take to open and RUN your own Hookah Lounge. And get to know us, contribute to the community a while, show you know what you are talking about, THEN ask us to contribute to your project. You'll find us much more receptive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I always thought those threads we a little ridiculous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I think the answer should be simple and standard to those questions: "Hire Mushrat as your consultant. He's been there and done that." 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Glad this was posted. I've taken to just skipping the "how do I start my hookah lounge" threads entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santino Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I think this is a wonderful policy. You don't roll up on the Coca Cola headquarters and ask for the recipe, or go to San Diego and ask to see how Eric makes his tobacco. That's a matter of blood, sweat and tears that were poured into that formula, and the same is true for a hookah lounge or any other industry for that matter. If you're not willing to put in the time to figure it out, you shouldn't be doing it. I've been in the hookah business for 7 years now, and what I've learned I guard very closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3cretz Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Santino Speaks! Tis a Momentus Day This thread now carrys religious value. Edited November 8, 2011 by S3cretz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Excellent thread, Mush. They were getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeDave Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Here, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I agree. Here's a tip. If you don't have 3 months of Personal living expenses AND 3 months of Operational Costs piled up in case the business tanks for a while (and it will) don't start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1320789398' post='530801'] I agree. Here's a tip. If you don't know how to pack a bowl don't start (a lounge) . [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 [quote name='joytron' timestamp='1320789641' post='530802'] [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1320789398' post='530801'] I agree. Here's a tip. If you don't know how to pack a bowl don't start (a lounge) . [/quote] [/quote] THAT TOO!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 [quote name='mushrat' timestamp='1320756976' post='530713'] And get to know us, contribute to the community a while, show you know what you are talking about, THEN ask us to contribute to your project. You'll find us much more receptive. [/quote] I think I did this, since you all responded openly and warmly to that thread I made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 3 months? you better have a DAMN good set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='Santino' timestamp='1320782161' post='530780'] or go to San Diego and ask to see how Eric makes his tobacco.[/quote] I did. He showed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yeah, I lol at the people who sign up here to learn about starting a hookah lounge and don't even know how to pack a bowl. There's been several, believe it or not. Eric's secret ingredient is his sweat and tears... *Eric's hit men bust in and kill Chreees for revealing the secret to Tangiers' tasty goodness* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1320808188' post='530855'] Yeah, I lol at the people who sign up here to learn about starting a hookah lounge and don't even know how to pack a bowl. There's been several, believe it or not. Eric's secret ingredient is his sweat and tears... *Eric's hit men bust in and kill Chreees for revealing the secret to Tangiers' tasty goodness* [/quote] Dibs on his stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='mushrat' timestamp='1320839513' post='530890'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1320808188' post='530855'] Yeah, I lol at the people who sign up here to learn about starting a hookah lounge and don't even know how to pack a bowl. There's been several, believe it or not. Eric's secret ingredient is his sweat and tears... *Eric's hit men bust in and kill Chreees for revealing the secret to Tangiers' tasty goodness* [/quote] Dibs on his stuff! [/quote] Damn! You beat me to it Oh ya also suck that we lost our lazy mod.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Haha, my stuff goes to the grave with me! And damn, one post you guys are calling me quick on the draw, and now I'm lazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainUM Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 i call dibs on his mini and trumpet base. you can fight over the rest. i can assure you, this is how chris would want it. dont let his clever tom-foolery tell you otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1320848012' post='530904'] Haha, my stuff goes to the grave with me! And damn, one post you guys are calling me quick on the draw, and now I'm lazy... [/quote] Hah you wanna keep your stuff with you so you can smoke in the after life?? Ok that's fair enough But you know that your the lazy mod......damn good at your job just lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Lol, k, fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1320848012' post='530904'] Haha, my stuff goes to the grave with me! And damn, one post you guys are calling me quick on the draw, and now I'm lazy... [/quote]You need to put a caveat in your will for the mini phunnel....you know what I'm talkin' bout!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1320866975' post='530959'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1320848012' post='530904'] Haha, my stuff goes to the grave with me! And damn, one post you guys are calling me quick on the draw, and now I'm lazy... [/quote]You need to put a caveat in your will for the mini phunnel....you know what I'm talkin' bout!! [/quote] Oh yeah, forgot about the Mini... sorry Jay! Okay, so... MOST everything will go to the grave with me! And my grave will be protected by a moat full of sharks with giant lasers on their heads. Thinking about flying in to my little grave island? Nope- I have a crazy ass pterodactyl that will rip your face off if you try. Thinking about digging a tunnel and coming from underneath? Think again! My graboids will swallow you whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Whats this I hear about pterodactyls? [img]http://cdn1.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/117/852/original/calvin-trex.jpg?1303942011[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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