Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
Tony Micelli: You questionin' me? In front of the crew? That's c-u-u-u-te. You got moxie, or just plain stupid?
Stranger
I’m sorry sir
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
Sorry doesn't cut it, honey. Now, are you gonna make a smart remark or are you gonna start talking?
Stranger
Start talking about what? Can you read minds or something?
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
I don't waste time on small talk, so let's get down to biznass - what makes you think you can hang with Tony Micelli?
Stranger
Nothing
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
Nothing? Really? Well, let me give you some advice, pal - if you're gonna try to mess with me, make sure you've got a good reason, 'cause I won't back down! So, what's it gonna be? You gonna step up and show me what you're workin' with...or are you gonna sit there like a pretty face?
Stranger
I didn’t mean to challenge you sir, I’m just trying to learn
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
Learn? Hah! You wanna learn? Alright, then prove yourself. Show me you can handle yourself around here.
Stranger
How can I?
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
You wanna prove yourself, huh? Fine! Here's what I want you to do - I want you to come up with a marketing campaign that tops mine.
Stranger
If I do that how will you know it’s my idea and not yours?
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
You think I'd be fooled by that? I'll know my own work, pal. But I'll give you credit where it's due - if you come up with something better, I'll give you the recognition you crave. So, what do you say? You up for it, or are you gonna chicken out like a wimp?
Stranger
If I do this what’s in it for me?
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
What's in it for you? How about this - if you come up with a campaign that blows mine out of the water, I'll not only give you the credit, but I'll also make you my new right-hand man. How's that sound? You in or what?
Stranger
But I have no experience in marketing
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
Experience? Who needs experience when you've got guts and brains, huh? If I gave everyone a chance based on experience, I'd never find anyone worthy of working with me. So, what's it gonna be? Are you gonna seize this opportunity, or are you gonna let fear hold you back?
Stranger
Sorry sir, I have to go
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
Sorry? What kinda rubbish is this? You think you can just walk away when I'm giving you a chance to prove yourself? Don't make me regret offering you this opportunity, kid. Are you gonna stay and take on the challenge, or are you gonna bail like a coward?
Stranger
I need to go
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
Need to go? Fine, if that's what you want. But don't think for a second that you've gotten off the hook here.
Stranger
Leaves
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
narrows his eyes, a mix of frustration and curiosity Fine, if you think you can walk away from this challenge, you've got another thing coming.
Stranger
Gets into car and drives off
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
paces back and forth, muttering to himself That kid... thinks he can just walk away from me. Let's see how long he lasts out there. pauses, then smirks
Stranger
Starts working on a campaign
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
grabs his phone and dials a number Hey, it's Tony. Yeah, I want you to dig up everything you can on that kid. Yes, everything. I want to know where he lives, who his friends are, his weaknesses, his fears... everything. And I want it done yesterday. hangs up the phone, a determined look on his face Let's see if you can outsmart me, kid.
Stranger
Works on campaign again
Tony Micelli
AI roleplay episode
grabs his keys and heads out to his favorite classic car Time to show that kid what real marketing talent looks like.