Can you get paid to be the middle man? Let's say that I believe Starbucks should be in every Walmart.?

Question

Starbucks would have to hire workers and
Wal-Mart would have to get them space. If this relationship was found to be mutually beneficial can I get paid for the idea?

(the above example is hypothetical....just trying to see if I propose two companies should unite and I present a business plan to both companies if I can be paid). Thank you very much for anyone's help or direction for help.

Answer 1

yes,

you can make a career of advising and facilitating new areas. many corporations hire consultants with specific expertise to research growth opportunities.

beyond having an idea, you need to be fluent in marketing, demographics, research, and finance. your idea needs to point to a fiscal conlcusion based on acceptable fundamental assumptions.

Answer 2

I'll pay you handsomely to get me a sit down Eduardo Castro-Wright Executive Vice President and President and Chief Executive Officer, Wal-Mart Stores Division. I was very angry that a Subway franchise was able to get into Walmart before we were. I'll pay you a 5% comission on the any future contract you are able to help me set up with Walmart.

I'll wait to hear from you.

Sincerely,
Harold Schultz
Chairman & CEO ,
Starbucks Inc.
Starbucks Coffee Company
Investor Relations S-FP1
P.O. Box 34067
Seattle, WA 98124-1067
Phone: [phone] ext. 87118


A qualified high volume/high traffic retail or foodservice operation can own and operate a Starbucks licensed store. Examples include: hotels and resorts, healthcare, college and university campus environments and business and industry
http://www.starbucks.com/business/leadSubmission.asp

Answer 3

Yes you can

I realise your example was only an example, but doing it with two established and sophisticaed organisations would be more difficult to navigate through their corporate structure.

I think it would include taking an idea to both parties, stating how it will work, how it follows their strategy and marketing mix, and how much money they are going to make. You'll need a non disclosure agreement so they don't take your idea and go direct to the source.

You may want to bring a lawyer in to either draft the non disclosure agreement and/or assist with the discussions.

Answer 4

If you could talk them into hiring you to actually arrange all of the details of managing the process, then you could make some money from it. If it's just an idea, probably not.

Answer 5

I dont think people who shop at Walmart will pay $2.00 for a plain coffee.

Answer 6

yes, usually this is called business development in the corporate world. there are consultants that do this sort of independent "matchmaking" service.

Answer 7

Unless you work for some type of placement or rental agency then probably not