If you are not with me, you are against me

Simple Solution

Want to know if a business deal is bogus? Ask what YOUR benefits of the deal is. If they are not with you, they are against you. You need to get what you need. On the flipside, be sure that your potential partner gets something out of the deal too, don't be selfish. BUT, if the deal is all on their side, then scrap them. If you don't fulfill my need, why should I fulfill yours?

I don't entertain bullshit