Case 17-Boiler Room

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• What does Jim suggest is the best thing about this job? 
• In what way(s) is Jim an effective recruiter? 
• Would this method of recruitment be as effective if J.T. Marlin was considering opening a branch in Japan? Why or why not? 
• Would this interview make you want this job? Why or why not? 

Click here to watch clips from "Boiler Room"  (Links to an external site.)

Cast: 

• Giovanni Ribisi (Links to an external site.) as Seth Davis 
• Ben Affleck (Links to an external site.) as Jim Young 

Scenes in this clip: The group interview 

Quotes about the importance of money:  

• “Become an employee of this firm and you will make your first million in 3 years” 
• “There is no question that you will become a millionaire within 3 years; the only question is how many times over”  
• “You all look money hungry and that’s good. People that say money is the root of all evil don’t have any.” 
• “You think money doesn’t buy happiness, look at the smile on my face.” 
• “I drive a Ferrari. I live in a ridiculous house. I have every toy you could possibly imagine.” 
•  “People come to this firm for 1 reason only, to become filthy rich.” 
• “We are not here to make friends. We aren’t saving the fucking manatees”