Desirae now had several real clients and one "special" client. Now, all she had to do was add more "special" clients.
She got a surprise call from one of her college classmates. Tiffany had also been an investment major. She also had her license and was working for a local investment firm.
"Desirae, I hear you have opened your own firm. I was wondering if you were hiring. I am bored already with these young guys thinking they can put their hands on me and make dirty comments and jokes around me. I know you would be better than that." Desirae had always liked her. She was smart, but a bit of a prude. She wouldn't like my side business, but Desirae needed clients, so why not?
"Sure, Tiffany. Come on by. Let's talk." Tiffany came by during lunch the next day. Desirae guessed she was really done with them.
"Hey Tiff, I guess you're tired of the old boy's club. We can do better together." Tiffany nodded. She agreed to bring her accounts with her, and she would start in two weeks.
Meanwhile, Desirae got a call from a Mr. Thompson. He said he was referred by Mr. Bellingham. Desirae made an appointment for him the next day.
Thompson arrived early. He was a man in his fifties. He said he owned an accounting firm. He was bored and wanted to branch out with his investments. He said Bellingham had told him Desirae could help him.
"I can help you. I will need to speak to Sam first, but we can probably work something out." He agreed and left.
Desirae called Sam. "Sam did you refer a man named Thompson to me to help?"
"Yes, I did."
"Are you talking about investments, or "Help"?" Desirae needed referrals, but she didn't want to take chances.
"He is talking about special help. He is my accountant, and we have "worked" together in the past. I know as much about him as he knows about me. He is safe if that is what you are asking?"
"Thanks, Sam. I will never assume that just because some guy comes in here spreading your name around that you sent him. I will confirm with you, first. And thanks for sending him to me. I will take care of him."
"Mr. Thompson, Sam says you are good, so we are on. The first thing I will need is a summary of your investments. If you don't mind, I will send my associate, Tiffany, by to get one of your latest statements." He agreed and gave Desirae his company's address. Tiffany when by and brought it in.