is it appropriate to call myself a CEO? (1 Viewer)

[MC Gas Money]

I started an LLC and im getting business cards printed soon. Its a t shirt business with products I design.

Is it douchy to put CEO on my card?

I was thinking of putting.....

CEO/Master Illustrator

If this isnt appropriate then what is?

 

[fred_1_15301]

I don't see any harm.

 

[thayman]

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

My dad owned his own business For like 25 years. He designed the product, did the manufacturing and marketing and everything. He did OK, but it was a small business--he was the only full time employee, at any time he would have between zero and three part time guys working in the factory. Basically the company was him.

On his business card he identified himself as "sales."

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

 

[joffer]

Honorable Kingslayer

 

[MC Gas Money]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

Even though true......this wouldnt be going too far?

 

[elbowrm]

Do you practice your golf swing in the office?

 

[krista4]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

Even though true......this wouldnt be going too far?

Not far enough IMO. Don't know why you wouldn't add CMO, COO and CFO, too. You might need a larger-size card for this.

 

[Porkchop Sandwich]

Let's not forget Grand Poobah. Or maybe Vicar. I like Vicar.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

Even though true......this wouldnt be going too far?

Not far enough IMO. Don't know why you wouldn't add CMO, COO and CFO, too. You might need a larger-size card for this.

I dont even know what a COO, CMO or CFO is but I probably am one of those too.

Is there any regulations behind these titles?

If not who is to say im not a CEO?

 

[StrikeS2k]

Chief Ejaculating Officer?

 

[MC Gas Money]

Let's not forget Grand Poobah. Or maybe Vicar. I like Vicar.

Ooooooh....

This is interesting to think about.

How do you feel about the "master illustrator" title?

Too conceited?

 

[krista4]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

Even though true......this wouldnt be going too far?

Not far enough IMO. Don't know why you wouldn't add CMO, COO and CFO, too. You might need a larger-size card for this.

I dont even know what a COO, CMO or CFO is but I probably am one of those too.

Is there any regulations behind these titles?

If not who is to say im not a CEO?

There are no regulations. Of course as the sole member (I assume of the LLC) you can elect yourself to whatever title you want. I think what we are trying to tell you, gently, is that it seems a bit over-the-top.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Chief Ejaculating Officer?

Thats my double secret title

 

[MC Gas Money]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

Even though true......this wouldnt be going too far?

Not far enough IMO. Don't know why you wouldn't add CMO, COO and CFO, too. You might need a larger-size card for this.

I dont even know what a COO, CMO or CFO is but I probably am one of those too.Is there any regulations behind these titles?

If not who is to say im not a CEO?

There are no regulations. Of course as the sole member (I assume of the LLC) you can elect yourself to whatever title you want. I think what we are trying to tell you, gently, is that it seems a bit over-the-top.

So what would be the appropriate title?

Considering I do all the work

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I would probably stop short of General Counsel, though.

 

[gianmarco]

Just use M.D.

Master of Dongs.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Do you practice your golf swing in the office?

No. I dont play golf or have an office.

I think I could squeeze a putter, ball and glass in to the budget.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I would probably stop short of General Counsel, though.

Who the hell would I be counseling?

I only talk to my cat while working and thats to yell at her not to walk in my ink.

 

[krista4]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

Even though true......this wouldnt be going too far?

Not far enough IMO. Don't know why you wouldn't add CMO, COO and CFO, too. You might need a larger-size card for this.

I dont even know what a COO, CMO or CFO is but I probably am one of those too.Is there any regulations behind these titles?

If not who is to say im not a CEO?

There are no regulations. Of course as the sole member (I assume of the LLC) you can elect yourself to whatever title you want. I think what we are trying to tell you, gently, is that it seems a bit over-the-top.

So what would be the appropriate title?

Considering I do all the work

Why don't you say Founder/Master Illustrator

Or even President wouldn't sound as bad.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

Even though true......this wouldnt be going too far?

Not far enough IMO. Don't know why you wouldn't add CMO, COO and CFO, too. You might need a larger-size card for this.

I dont even know what a COO, CMO or CFO is but I probably am one of those too.Is there any regulations behind these titles?

If not who is to say im not a CEO?

There are no regulations. Of course as the sole member (I assume of the LLC) you can elect yourself to whatever title you want. I think what we are trying to tell you, gently, is that it seems a bit over-the-top.

So what would be the appropriate title?Considering I do all the work

Why don't you say Founder/Master Illustrator

Or even President wouldn't sound as bad.

It seems a bit pedestrian to me.

I want a title that POPS!

 

[krista4]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

Even though true......this wouldnt be going too far?

Not far enough IMO. Don't know why you wouldn't add CMO, COO and CFO, too. You might need a larger-size card for this.

I dont even know what a COO, CMO or CFO is but I probably am one of those too.Is there any regulations behind these titles?

If not who is to say im not a CEO?

There are no regulations. Of course as the sole member (I assume of the LLC) you can elect yourself to whatever title you want. I think what we are trying to tell you, gently, is that it seems a bit over-the-top.

So what would be the appropriate title?Considering I do all the work

Why don't you say Founder/Master Illustrator

Or even President wouldn't sound as bad.

It seems a bit pedestrian to me.

I want a title that POPS!

 

[Porkchop Sandwich]

The Almighty Grand Vizier!!!!!!

 

[MC Gas Money]

The Almighty Grand Vizier!!!!!!

We are getting close

 

[Fennis]

Just use M.D.

Master of Dongs.

CDO

 

[MC Gas Money]

El Grande Queso?

It will help me break in to the south american and iberian markets as I transition to an international businessman.

 

[mr fancypants]

Let's not forget Grand Poobah. Or maybe Vicar. I like Vicar.

Actually all kidding aside, either title could work for you ( esp.Grand Poobah). It's obviously going to be looked at as a small operation

(1-3 employees) and showing that you have a sense of humor could work in your favor as prospective clients would remember that.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Let's not forget Grand Poobah. Or maybe Vicar. I like Vicar.

Actually all kidding aside, either title could work for you ( esp.Grand Poobah). It's obviously going to be looked at as a small operation

(1-3 employees) and showing that you have a sense of humor could work in your favor as prospective clients would remember that.

This guy gets it!

Grand poobah is high up on my list.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Yes it's appropriate.

Also use freely at bars and Happy Hours; when girls ask, "what do you do?" Just flash them the card and say, "Right now I'm just CEO'ing..."

 

[MC Gas Money]

Yes it's appropriate.

Also use freely at bars and Happy Hours; when girls ask, "what do you do?" Just flash them the card and say, "Right now I'm just CEO'ing..."

To celebrate founding my company should I break off my engagement and go single again?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Yes it's appropriate.

Also use freely at bars and Happy Hours; when girls ask, "what do you do?" Just flash them the card and say, "Right now I'm just CEO'ing..."

To celebrate founding my company should I break off my engagement and go single again?

If you don't you'll eventually have to give her half the shirt.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Yes it's appropriate.

Also use freely at bars and Happy Hours; when girls ask, "what do you do?" Just flash them the card and say, "Right now I'm just CEO'ing..."

To celebrate founding my company should I break off my engagement and go single again?

If you don't you'll eventually have to give her half the shirt.

Oh crap. You are right.

This didnt occur to me.

Now it just seems stupid to get stuck in a civil contract now that I own something.

 

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What are your sales forecasts for the next quarter? Projected margins?

 

[MC Gas Money]

What are your sales forecasts for the next quarter? Projected margins?

I pay $6.50 per shirt and I sell them for $20

 

[comfortably numb]

H.N.I.C

 

[Slapdash]

I think Chief Ball Licker would suit you.

 

[Michael Brown]

I would say CEO/President/Chairman.

Even though true......this wouldnt be going too far?

Not far enough IMO. Don't know why you wouldn't add CMO, COO and CFO, too. You might need a larger-size card for this.

I dont even know what a COO, CMO or CFO is but I probably am one of those too.Is there any regulations behind these titles?

If not who is to say im not a CEO?

There are no regulations. Of course as the sole member (I assume of the LLC) you can elect yourself to whatever title you want. I think what we are trying to tell you, gently, is that it seems a bit over-the-top.

So what would be the appropriate title?Considering I do all the work

Why don't you say Founder/Master Illustrator

Or even President wouldn't sound as bad.

It seems a bit pedestrian to me.

I want a title that POPS!

Ahem...

Chief Ejaculating Officer?

 

[fantasycurse42]

You should prob consult with the BOD on your title.

 

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What are your sales forecasts for the next quarter? Projected margins?

I pay $6.50 per shirt and I sell them for $20

How are you driving sales? Where are you marketing them? How many have you sold thus far? What are your plans to increase your reach?

Pretty classic grassroots/guerrilla marketing approach needed here.

 

[MC Gas Money]

What are your sales forecasts for the next quarter? Projected margins?

I pay $6.50 per shirt and I sell them for $20

How are you driving sales? Where are you marketing them? How many have you sold thus far? What are your plans to increase your reach? Pretty classic grassroots/guerrilla marketing approach needed here.

Yes grassroots and social media.

I also have a friend who works for FB that will get me free featured advertising with his credits.

 

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Nice Find on FB ads. They're not exactly great ROI for some stuff but you've got a visual product and you're getting them for free... Just understand that you may sell one shirt per 25-50k impressions/reach.

How do you plan on handling ordering and fulfillment?

Online storefront? Collecting/filing Taxes? Shipping and associated materials an additional fee or baked into cost?

 

[Christo]

If you have to ask . . .

 

[skol asylum]

Special Agent has a nice ring.

 

[TenTimes]

It seems a bit pedestrian to me.I want a title that POPS!

This

 

[MC Gas Money]

Nice Find on FB ads. They're not exactly great ROI for some stuff but you've got a visual product and you're getting them for free... Just understand that you may sell one shirt per 25-50k impressions/reach.

How do you plan on handling ordering and fulfillment?

Online storefront? Collecting/filing Taxes? Shipping and associated materials an additional fee or baked into cost?

Im purchasing my stock and shipping myself til volume becomes more than I can handle on my own.

Im pretty much set on getting my website and domain through squarespace. Their services also include handling payments and accounting.

Shipping is additional.

I will be contactingbthe IRS to inquire about all neccessary taxes and regulations.

 

[krista4]

Special Agent has a nice ring.

Winner.

 

[TenTimes]

You need to at least talk to an accountant if you are serious.

 

[MC Gas Money]

You need to at least talk to an accountant if you are serious.

About what?

I can handle the accounting at low volume.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Income - expenses = profit

What do I need an accountant for?