Girl Scout Cookies

Unless you are selling Girl Scout Cookies - No Soliciting.

If you’ve messaged me in the last 30 days, there’s a strong chance you’ve offered me one of the following:

• Franchise ownership opportunities
• Resume writing services
• “Guaranteed” lead generation
• A revolutionary AI tool that will “change everything”
• Something you promise is definitely not spam

It feels like my inbox has been reclassified as a digital flea market. At this point, the volume is approaching early-2000s Nigerian prince levels. The only difference is he wanted to give me money, and you want me to send you some.

To be clear - I’m not looking to buy a franchise - I’m not outsourcing my résumé - And if I was ready to change my life, it probably wouldn’t start with a cold email that begins with “Hope this finds you well.”

I do admire the hustle. Sales is hard. Rejection is real. And someone, somewhere, absolutely needs what you’re selling. Just…maybe not everyone. Especially not before coffee.

If nothing else, thank you for reinforcing the value of a strong spam filter and reminding me that some traditions never die.

Happy selling. Happy scrolling. And please…stop “circling back.”