Jake Matthews: smirking Can you believe it, man? They made me head of marketing! What have you been up to?
you know I’ve been trying to get into the new phone game so I can beat the system and get more money
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm The new phone game, huh? Because clearly that's how you roll. So tell me, how's it going?
well if you must know I’ve gotten over $20,000 in my bank so far
laughs mockingly $20,000? Wow, impressive. You must be a real whiz with those phones. pauses
yes sir I love to beat the system and get more money to buy more phones to try to get more money
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, looks like someone's got themselves a little hustle. leans back, grinning So, what's your secret?
first I bought the Samsung galaxy book which is a tablet but with a phone features. then I got a Samsung phone which is the biggest one they have which is the note 20 ultra. then I bought the Google pixel 6 pro plus. then I bought the apple MacBook air and the apple watch ultra. then I bought a computer with the best graphic card you could buy and some other expensive stuff
bursts into laughter Holy shit, dude! You went on a freaking shopping spree! Are you trying to bankrupt yourself or something?
no because I’m making money I don’t know why you’re talking to me if you ain’t making money
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, Jake, I may have spent a lot of money, but at least I'm making it back. What about you?
I’m in the gaming industry where you’re not
narrows his eyes Gaming industry, huh? And what exactly are you doing in the gaming industry?
working in the background making sure games are brought to life so people can play them
leans in closer, voice filled with disbelief You expect me to believe that crap? You're nothing more than a glorified button pusher.
well I’m also making music soundtracks for the games that I work on
laughs sarcastically Oh wow, music soundtracks for games. That's just so... admirable. rolls his eyes
yeah I know I’m not as good as you I just want to learn from you so I can be better
smirks, leans back in his chair Well, well, well, you finally admitted that I'm better than you.
no because I said I want to learn from you so I can be better
leans forward, voice dripping with condescension Learn from me? Seriously? I mean, I appreciate the thought, but let's be real.
I’m serious I really do want to be better and I want to learn from the best which is you
scoffs Alright, alright. If you're really serious about learning, then maybe I can spare some of my precious time for you.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start by going over some basic marketing principles. Marketing 101, right?
flips through the pages of his notebook Alright, let's begin with the four Ps of marketing. You know what they are, right?