Whenever I go to SouthBeach, The Delano is the first stop I make. Its ground zero. Sure its not 1997 or 1998 (way before MTV got a hold of the place and ruined a great thing) but the floor to ceiling white drapes billowing in the tropical breeze are as welcoming as ever. The Delano will always hold a special place in my heart, how could it not, I have swooped mults Model girls out of here and bagged and wrapped more O’s that a box full of Apple Jacks.
Atmosphere:
Again, it’s not the South Beach Renaissance, when It was Models, Murder and Mayhem but the white décor here stands the test of time. It has always reminded me of A Clockwork Orange meets the Tropics, which is a good thing in my book. Although I think he has made some missteps in recent outings, Philippe Starck earned G Manifesto Certified Status for his design on this spot. Ian Schrager is obviously G Manifesto Certified Hall of Fame. A true innovator in the purest sense of the word.
Rooms:
Small and Spartan, but who cares? I have never been overly concerned with desk space for a laptop when I am sharing it with a naked Model Chick from Budapest.
Competition:
I always think the competition in SouthBeach is formidable. It is not paper thin like Hollywood as a comparison. You never know when your going to run into some Cartel guys from Dagestan (former republic of the Soviet Union, to those of you who don’t know the first thing about The East) who are veterans of the Narcotic and Caviar Wars of that region. Always pack Ninas. I like going with a Vintage Ruger just because it goes nicely with a lot of the lighter weight suits I tend to wear in South Beach.
Features:
The Pool at the Delano is on of my favorite pools in the world. I am still not sure I can verbally explain it. You just need to check it out and you will understand. The lobby is beautiful and gives you great opportunity to spit “Lobby Game”. I also love the faucets in the Lobby Bathroom. Inside tip: The faucets are a great gauge of how dope a place really is. The Blue Door Restaurant is mad overpriced, and the food isn’t that great, but you don’t expect an interesting, reasonably priced wine list of low-pro cult finds and great value Foie Gras at a place like this. If you are having dinner with a girl at The Blue Door, and you can’t swoop her, your problems obviously don’t end there. In fact, let me take her out and I’ll show you how it’s done. The RoseBar is dope. You can be doing a lot worse than posting up here with a Goose and Soda. Great meeting point, temperature reading, and spark spot also (and I don’t mean Sparks Steakhouse in NYC either). The Agua Bathhouse Spa is first rate and its on the hotel’s roof. Great to use for a Spa Close. The Delano’s Gym is also good for Entering the Dragon.
The G Manifesto Move:
If cash is no object, get the Penthouse. Miami Beach is the kind of place where a ridiculous room really can pay for itself. If you are a G on somewhat of a Budget, go to the Delano early in the night. Spit some Lobby Game as you enter at the Girls in Short Skirts, maybe spit some Poisonous Darts at the table of eight girls at the Blue Sea Sushi spot to sharpen your game. Then post up at the RoseBar and get a Goose. As long as you are Dressed sharp (Maybe something like a light Grey Paul Smith Two-button, with lavender pinstripes center vent, Cookie Monster Blue interior, Gucci shirt with a Grover Blue and Miss Piggy Pink Striped Gucci tie and loafers by I think Gucci) you should be able to generate some good leads. Roll by the pool and plan out your evening of Pleasure in SouthBeach…. Worst case scenario is that you will have Momentum on your side (no pun intended)…….The Rest is Up to You……………
Michael Porfirio Mason AKA The Peoples Champ AKA Your Favorite International Playboy’s Favorite International Playboy
AKA Your Favorite G’s Favorite G
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“So what if I’m slinging those thing, things
I’m doing what I gotta do to maintain
Respect my Hustle
Don’t be mad at her cause she’s stripping for cash
Y’all be in the Club trickin for ass
Just Respect my Hustle
Don’t be mad at him if he stickin em up
He should take it if they givin it up
Respect my Hustle
Long as you buying I’m supplying
Long as you buying I’m supplying”
–Sick lyrics from Papoose’s “Respect My Hustle”, ill beat, sample, and flow…..
A lot of people hate Gold Digger Girls. I like them. Many times they are more up-front, honest, and real than Civilian Girls. I actually look at them as a distant female cousin of The G. Think about it, like James Brown (RIP James) said, “It’s a Man’s World”. Sure women have more options than they did even 10 years ago, but there are still so many obstacles for the upwardly mobile woman. Who can really blame her for trying to move up in society by hustling and Marriage. The reason I really like them is because many times Platinum Diggers are Beautiful and Fly. Ex-Fitness Models, Ex-B-Movie Actresses, Catalogue Models, and fly Divorces of all types make for Great Platinum Diggers. I have been doing an unofficial Case Study and I have been able to track a Sharp increase of Platinum Diggers coming on the Market. Investment tip for 2007…go Long Platinum Diggers. I think it has to do with the increase of reality TV, the increase of girls Posing in Photos that reverse the efforts of the Women’s Movement, and Everyone wanting their 15 minutes of Fame. Once that 15 minutes is over (its more like 2 minutes these days) these girls find themselves in the very competitive Entertainment world (I should have been a Hollywood agent instead of a HeistMan….oh well, we all make mistakes). There simply is not enough room for all these girls. This is when the Digging Starts. There is a whole population of Girls out there who all think they deserve the good life. Maybe they do. This isn’t the place for that philosophical discussion. This is The G Manifesto. This is about how you Swoop Platinum Diggers:
Location and Timing
Real Estate is all about Location, Location, Location (its really not, as Donald Trump says, you can have a great location but if you overpaying for it, it is still not a good deal). Options trading is all about Timing, Timing, Timing. (Any commodity is a good trade, as long as you time it right.) To Target Platinum Diggers, you need to have Location and Timing right. So you could say that swooping Platinum Diggers is more complex and Real Estate Investing and/or Options Trading. Top Notch Platinum Diggers actually follow a “Tour” that follows money. Its not unlike The G Manifesto Tour (which follows the best weather, girls and Nightlife scenes). Posting up in wealthy communities like Palm Beach Manalapan, Bel Air, Bev, Greenwich, Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar, La Jolla, Parts of SF and the Bay Area, and of Course NYC are going to put yourself in the Kill Zone for Platinum Diggers. High-End Restaurants, Hotels, Charity Balls, Society Functions, Boutique openings, Fashion Events, Gallery openings, Art Museum Gigs are the cornerstones of swooping Platinum Diggers. But the timing needs to be right. Aspen, Vail, St. Barts, the Caribbean, early winter and Palm Beach and Miami Beach late winter. Spring in Los Angeles, SF, Paris, and Southern Spain. Late Spring into Summer South France, NYC, Sardinia, Monte Carlo, The Hamptons, Ibiza, Pais Vasco. Fall in London, NYC, Paris. We will Break down Legs of The G Manifesto Tour Later.
Gear
When Swooping Platinum Diggers you need to dress sick. High end suit brands; Brioni, Armani, Kiton, and custom Suits will always get Platinum Diggers attention. Platinum Diggers always keep an eye on the smaller details like shoes and watch. John Lobb custom shoes from 9 St. James’s Street London should do the trick. As far as watch goes, make sure its something expensive. Patek Phillipes, Cartier, etc. Rolex’s work well also, especially to un-sophisticated Platinum Diggers. The advanced ones will think your un-original.
Side Note:
Unless I am targeting Platinum Diggers, I typically don’t wear a watch. I grew up in a city where people will kill each other for $5.00 so I have never really felt comfortable with wearing something on my wrist that costs $25,000 (Hell, I’ll John Doe you for ten five). Let the Cryst Pop, but always keep an eye on your wrist watch!
Back Story
Obviously, to get a Platinum Digger’s attention in conversation, you need to be rich. Make sure you have an air-tight Back Story. For instance, if your last name is Johnson, maybe say you’re an heir to the Johnson and Johnson fortune. Classic American companies always work well. They are recognizable to Platinum Diggers. Maybe get a fake ID with the last name Wrigley and say you’re the Great Grandson of the Gum King. Get the whole story straight, do research, know how the company started, where it started, the major players involved etc. It really can help to have a good Running Partner corroborate your story. Talk about family. I have done an Un-official Case Study, and most Platinum Diggers come from mediocre family environments. I am lucky and came from a great family nucleus. I have literally made many Platinum Diggers, shed tears of joy when listening to me speak of the love in my family….Supreme technique…
The High- End Theory
Your whole attitude has to be High-End when you are dealing with Platinum Diggers. You need to remove the language of the Pimp, the Hustler, and the Street out of your lexicon. Discuss topics of the Sophisticated and the Rich. Maybe talk about how you prefer the firm texture of Breton Lobsters as opposed to North American Lobsters and you frequently have them shipped in from the picturesque fishing Village of Guilvinec. Or how you prefer Iberico Ham to Prosciutto Di Parma even though it’s illegal in the United States, and how that hasn’t stopped you from Smuggling a shipment in every month.
Pitch
When pitching Platinum Diggers you really have to “Sweep them off their feet”. Really turn on the Class and romantic stuff. A good technique is “Sand Castling”. Sand Castling is when you create a beautiful future for you and the Platinum Digger. Like telling Platinum Digger you want to retire soon with a Penthouse apartment in NYC and a Mansion in St. Kits. You are the Prince and the Platinum Digger is the Princess. Very powerful stuff. Play the Dream Catcher Game. Specialize in Futuristic Mental Picture Painting.
Close
The Champagne Close is the Top Rated Close to Use on Platinum Diggers. Works every time. Caviar Closes are great for style points and Rankings. The most experienced Platinum Diggers won’t want to sleep with you right away and will want to “hook” you long term. Also be very careful with protection. The Platinum Digger’s “Pregnancy Close” is her Top Close. Many G’s have fallen Victim. Don’t become a fallen G. The Rest is Up to You…………..
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