01x36 - The Entrepawneur

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What's the story, Wishbone?What's

this you're dreaming of?Such a

big imagination on

such a little bug.

What's the story, Wishbone?Do you

think it's worth a look?It

kind of seems familiar, like a

story from a book.

Shake a leg now, Wishbone. Let's

wag another tail

Sniffing on adventure With

Wishbone on the trail Come on,

Wishbone

What's the story, Wishbone?

What's the story, Wishbone?

What's the story, Wishbone?

Watch the story in Wishbone.

Classifieds, huhDon't we usually read the

comics?You could mow

lawns. Grass never stops growing, so

you'd never run out of business. Or you

could start your own newspaper route.

No, I mean a real business, not just

some kid's thing. I want to make

real money like that kid we saw on the

news. He started his own discount

computer business on the Internet.

He gets orders from all around the

country for thousands of dollars. I

could do something like that. Joe, I've

got a great idea. Why not start a stomach

rubbing business?There's a huge demand

right down here. Ohh You know, Joe, I

know that sounds exciting, but do you

realize how much work it is to run your

own business?I mean, think of the

trade-offs. Your life would be completely

different. And believe me, there is more

than enough time to work for money. Yeah,

Joe. You're young. Enjoy life. Read

a book. Chew on a bunk. Dig up the yard.

Drink out of the toilet. That was a joke.

Hi, Miss Gilmore. Did you think of any

good business ideas?

Oh, do you want some milk?Yes, I'd like

some.

I could use a hand. Here you go.

Anyone have a can opener?I have to bake

four angel food cakes for the Historical

Society's cake walk, teach drawing at the

Senior Center at 6:00, type up the

newsletter for the Arbor Society, and how

am I going to find an extra 40 minutes to

go grocery shopping again?I'll go, Miss

Gilmer. Oh, would you?You're a

lifesaver, Joe.

Yes, sir, that's when I thought, this is

it. That's how Joe's going to bring home

the bacon. By separating eggs?

No, by delivering them.

I know I'm not the only one who's too

busy or too tired to go grocery shopping.

So how does $10 a

week sound?That's great. That's

really great. I've been trying so hard to

think of my own business idea. And

believe me, if you want it, you'll have

more business than you can handle.

Business. My own business.

A career in food?Wanda, let me be the

first to help out. Lending a paw is

always a good policy, like King Midas. He

helped save an old man's life.

Ovid, a poet who lived in ancient Rome,

told the story of King Midas in his most

famous poem, Metamorphoses, which means

transformations or changes.

King Midas had no idea that lending a

hand would soon change everything in his

life. Halt.

Who is that?A worthless

old man who's drunk himself into a ditch.

Let me down.

Why?This is Silenus, a

wise man, a teacher, and a favorite of

the gods. He isn't drunk. He's been

beaten and robbed.

I have nothing now. No way to

get home. There, thereDon't worry,

my friend. Place him in my carriage. We

shall take him to the palace.

How are you feeling, Silence?Good King

Midas. You have saved my life.

I am indebted to you forever.

Bacchus! My dear

Silenus, my first teacher and

friend. You're alive!

Is it really you, then?Bacchus, the god

of wine and revelry?Another?

And I've come to see you.

King Midas, you have pleased me

greatly. And there's

nothing I love more than being

pleased.

Gratitude, Midas. In

divine appreciation, I

grant you

one wish.

You mean anything?

Wow. Oh, gosh. Let's

see. I wish. Careful. Think about it.

Oh, I know what I want. I've got a

wonderful life, a darling daughter, and a

happy Kingdom. If only

I were a little richer. I

wish for the golden touch.

Yes, everything I touch shall turn to

gold.

Gold.

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share the secret of their success. Listen

to this.

Everyone has to start small, but nobody

has to stay small. Hmm

That could be the book for me. Difference

between the kid down the street who mows

lawns for pocket change and the teenage

millionaire is vision. What's

your vision, Joe?

I already have grown. 500%

in the last two weeks.

You look the same size to me, buddy. Hey,

we could help you. Yeah, we

could share the whole thing. That way it

can be three times as big. Actually, I

wanted to offer you guys a job.

You know, keep it strictly business. How

does $4 an hour sound?

Sure. Yeah. Great.

Uh, start with the bread.

Joe, aren't you gonna help us?I'm trying

to learn how to delegate. That's what

authority's all about.

Do you think they'll like this?

Yes, yesIt's a brilliant

strategy, Sam. Brilliant.

I was just reading a chapter about how

important it is to create the impression

of a personal relationship with the

customers. It's a brilliant marketing

strategy.

Strategy. Well, I was just trying to be

nice. Since when is being

nice a strategy?

Groceries.

Hey, what do you think?My dad and I built

it. Each one can hold 9 bags of

groceries. We could build two

more and then we'd be able to deliver

more groceries faster, which

means more money.







sixty dollars. Can you believe it?And

we're getting more customers every day.

You guys have been really great. I want

to give you something.

I really want to recognize your

achievements

and and show you that

you're important members of Joe's

Delivery Family. Open it.

thanks. Thanks a lot.

Yeah, heh. Thanks, Joe. It's

really... thoughtful.

Underneath those glum faces, Joe, I'm

sure they're just... thrilled.

Just as King Midas was thrilled with his

new power. I'm going to be rich!

No, we're going to be super

rich! Everything I touch will

turn to gold! Everything?

Yes! Everything!

Everything, everything, everything Ha ha

ha ha! Look

what I can do! Honey, watch this! Didn't

you always want a gold one of these?I

used to be king of the land, now I'll be

king of the world!

Darling. Sweetie.

Darling, look at our own golden palace.

Isn't this great?Oh, look, rolls.

Oh, golden rolls. Who'd like a goldenroll?

Why so down, sweetie?Ah,

servant. Good.

Feed me those grapes one by

one.

Must have been a mistake.

Oh, just leave the wrench down.

I I

wait. WaitHe's all right. It was an

accident. Where are you going?Come back.

Oh, my.

Maybe this golden touch wasn't such a

grand idea. Oh, but I'm tired.

I need sleep. Things will look better in

the morning. Oh. Oh,

no! Ow!

I wished for this.

HmmEmployee of the week. Congratulations,

David! I still think it should have been

me. I work like a dog for this company.

And what do I get?

We have almost 30 clients now. And it's

time we present a more professional face

to them. and to all of our potential

clients. That's why I have procured new

uniforms for us. When we shop and

when we deliver, everyone will recognize

us as Joe's delivery kids. Uh,

Joe, we agreed I would do the uniforms.

I brought the t-shirts. I painted them.

See?

And even this one for Wishbone. For

Wishbone?Woo-hoo!

Wow! Look at that sausage, chicken,

steak. Does this come in scratch and

sniff?Sam, I'm sorry.

They're cute. It's just that they're

too homemade. We need something

uniform. We need

something professional.

I got these at a second-hand uniform

store. They did the

stitching too. You wouldn't

believe how cheap they were. You'll

haven't paid for in less than three hours

of work.

Joe, they smell like they've been deep

fried. They feel like it

too. I don't care if you don't like them.

These are our uniforms. Listen.

Uniforms can be an especially convincing

way for young entrepreneurs to impress

clients with their seriousness,

professionalism and dedication.

Let's race. You're on. What

are you doing?

Sam, those are our profits. That's good

money you spilled all over the street.

Sam, are you okay?Glad someone around

here cares about something besides money.

Joe, thanks a lot for being so concerned.

I'm sorry you're hurt, Sam, but you

shouldn't be playing on the job. You took

a risk and you're not the only one who's

paying for it. That's no

excuse for attacking you. It's

totally unprofessional. That's it.

You don't care about anything but money

anymore, Joe. We're trying to help you

not because it's our job, because you're

our friend and you needed help.

This is the way you're going to be.

Forget it. I quit.

David.

That's right, Joe. I'm sorry. I quit

too. You can't do

this. You can't screw

everything up and leave me holding the

bag. You're not quitting.

You're fired!

Hey, Joe, you forgot the eggs. Oops!

Yeah, I'm learning how to delegate.

See, Sam and David are gone. Tell you

what, you deliver, I'll supervise.

I know I bought hot dogs.

There. They've gotta be here.

Somewhere. Haven't seen them.

Hey, Wishbone! What?I didn't do it. I was

set up. Find the hot dogs. Oh,

sure. Put the dog to work.

Mmm! What is that delicious aroma?

Strawberry ice cream. It'd be a shame to

let all this go to waste.

Joe, what's going on?I mean, it's kind

of late. Where are David and Sam?

It's a long story. Have you seen a box of

strawberry ice cream?It's the only thing

I can't find. Oops. I'll just

pretend I didn't see it.

Hi, Ellen. Tough day at the library?

Oh, no. I have to go to the grocery store

again. This will be my third

time today. Joe, do you need any help?

I have a deadline at the library.

Because I know a great Courier service.

They could deliver all of this for you.

They're kind of expensive, though.

Well, you did it. Everything's going to

be delivered. That's the last of it,

right?Yep. I've worked for a

month. I have 20 lousy

dollars. Yep, I

sure did it all right. Well, Joe,

every business has its setbacks.

But there are some losses that don't show

up on the balance sheet. I think the most

important thing is that your kids work

out your problems and be friends again. I

know. I'm not sure we can.

Joe, sometimes you have to dig pretty

deep for a solution. Like King Midas.

He almost gave up hope.

I've wished and wished to undo my wish.

I curse this gold. I'm

hungry. I want to touch you, but I

dare not. How can I be more

wholehearted?Keep trying.

Keep trying.

Umm Daddy?Are you okay?

Daddy?

Oh no. No, no, no

Now I do. I do with every atom of my

soul regret my selfish wish. I'm

never going to be able to do all this

alone. 30

orders.

I could pick up orders on Tuesday and

Wednesday.

That lays Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and

Sunday.

Grocery store opens at six.

If I woke up at 5:30 every day. Ooh,

that's a little early for the cute little

dog.

Let's go, Joe. Up, banana, move it, move

it, move it!

I never said I was a morning person.

It's not in here.

What are you looking for?

Well, I would. Oh,

it sounds stupid. Oh, come on. I won't

make fun of you if it is.

Well... I wanted to find out whether

any of these books said anything about

friends. HmmI

don't think you'll find very much about

friends in these books, Joe. But it sure

would be nice to have your friends help,

wouldn't it?They just don't get it.

Get what?They don't understand that this

business is mine. I own it. I

built it. They just want to

play. Well, maybe

play and work aren't so different. I

mean, when you play basketball, is that

work or play?It's both. You

see, maybe that's all that Sam and David

wanted. To be part of a team and

and to get excited and pull together and

have some fun. I

picked this up for you because I know

that you've always been a team player at

heart. Yeah, I guess if a guy on our

team acted like I did, man, he'd be on

the bench the whole season.

Don't be a selfish player. That's what

Coach Menendez always says.

I think he's finally figured it all out.

It took a while, just like King Midas.

Midas had repented with his whole heart.

Finally, he would be cured. About

time. Bacchus, is it really

you?I was wondering how long it would

take you to unwish your foolishness.

But did you have to interrupt me now?We

were having such a thrilling party.

Oh, well. Come, we must undo this

quickly. I have no time to waste.

Let's see.

Gold coins, golden eggs.

Ah, the golden touch.

You must bathe yourself in the falls of

the Pyrite River. Your wish will wash

away. And my wife, my daughter.

You must touch everything that you turned

to gold, and it will be restored to its

original state. Every lump of coal,

every candlestick. Only then can you

free them. Remember

everything.

Midas journeyed to the falls of the

Pyrite River, as Bacchus had instructed.

There he bathed himself in the falls and

washed away his selfish wish.

Well, that's finally over with. Now

to get home.

There. Yes!

Daddy! Donna! You

did it. Yes, it's over. You did

it. This is the

happiest moment of my life. And of mine.

Gold could never replace the two of you.

What a relief. I'm officially out of

business. No more groceries, no

more couriers. Someday we can start

another business. Hey, we still have the

uniforms. Oh man, I'm

so sorry. I can't believe I made you guys

wear those. That's okay, Joe.

That's okay. Hey, I'd offer to bury them

for you, pal, but I think they might be

considered toxic waste. It's not much,

but I want you guys to have this.

Excuse me?I'll take mine in steak, if

that's all right. You know what?I think

we have just enough to take you to Pepper

Pete's for a going out of business party.

Come on.

Hey, that's great. You kids run along.

Have a good time.

I'll just stay here and inventory the

leftovers. Should've remembered to keep

some mustard.