Ok. Maybe not 100%. But you catch my drift.
556 sats \ 6 replies \ @03365d6a53 10 Oct 2023
actually, this strategy has worked great in our area
the ensuing conversations have resulted in half a dozen new merchants over the last 12 months
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30 sats \ 0 replies \ @satoshi_in_the_classroom 11 Oct 2023
⚡️🤙👀
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45 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 10 Oct 2023
Awesome!!!!!
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0 sats \ 3 replies \ @Paulysats 11 Oct 2023
What’s your onboarding process?
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30 sats \ 2 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 11 Oct 2023
Ask. Then listen. If they ask questions, explain who I am and why I support and use the alternative system of currency.
Then recommend the local Lightning payment infrastructure company.
Nothing pushy. Nothing too ORANGE PILL IS THE ONLY WAY.
Just planting a seed.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Paulysats 11 Oct 2023
Makes sense. I’m curious what your onboarding process is for the handful of business you helped onboard. Has it been a completely different process each time, or do you have a specific process with the same bitcoin products that you set them up with?
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 11 Oct 2023
Both. Haha. At first it was scattershot and not good. Totally random. But now I essentially have the same flow each time.
Most of the time people aren't too receptive and just say 'uhhh No'. Usually the random cashier making minimum wage does not give a crap and just wants their job to be easy. So my caveat is like... pick your spots. Usually talking to a manager or owner will have more gravitas. Have to sort of read people and the situation. Always ask... but know when it's best to accept the polite answer and then pay with fiat.
Start slow!
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606 sats \ 7 replies \ @siggy47 10 Oct 2023
You're right. It rarely works, but it never hurts.
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951 sats \ 6 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 10 Oct 2023
Yeah. It's about opening minds and planting seeds...
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325 sats \ 2 replies \ @Stacksats 10 Oct 2023
Spark the Lightning ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
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15 sats \ 0 replies \ @Stacksats 11 Oct 2023
Boom
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 11 Oct 2023
Yes sir
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40 sats \ 0 replies \ @satoshi_in_the_classroom 10 Oct 2023
Exactly
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @bitcrazy 11 Oct 2023
I love it! Yes indeed.
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 11 Oct 2023
It's that funky monkey way 🐒
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @Lux 11 Oct 2023
I had success with "I have only Bitcoin, do you want my money?" :)
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30 sats \ 2 replies \ @southside263 10 Oct 2023
would be nice not to need this lol
https://btcmap.org/
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15 sats \ 0 replies \ @Stacksats 11 Oct 2023
Yes. That's the goal!
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 11 Oct 2023
Yup exactly 💯 👌
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15 sats \ 4 replies \ @satoshi_in_the_classroom 10 Oct 2023
💯
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61 sats \ 3 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 10 Oct 2023
The worst they can do is say No.
But the seed might be planted.
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65 sats \ 2 replies \ @Stacksats 10 Oct 2023
Spark the Lightning ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @Stacksats 11 Oct 2023
Boom
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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 11 Oct 2023
Yes
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130 sats \ 1 reply \ @satoshi_in_the_classroom 11 Oct 2023
This is the way
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatoshisSkeleton OP 11 Oct 2023
It's that monkey. That funky monkey
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Monotone 11 Oct 2023
What about when a country bans the use of bitcoin to pay for goods and services and local merchants refuse to accept it for that reason for fear of repercussions from law enforcement and the IRS?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @brave 11 Oct 2023
It never is?
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @ladyluck 11 Oct 2023
This should be at the top of your lips every time you are trying to make payment
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