Rob...let me give you an example of why I think you and I may have made good business partners. Now let me paint this picture for you...Just four months ago, I identified why golf worldwide is seriously on the decline. In my area alone, 1 in 10 golf courses have closed because;
1. Golf takes too long to play - an average round including lunch, practice, transportation to and from the course takes about 6 hours.
2. Golf is too expensive - the "average" round of golf costs $40 to $50
3. Golf is too hard - most people give it up before they really learn how to play it
I'm developing
9Time™ via a subscription business model that is a solution to ALL of the above.
I can't go into detail here, but I knew getting into this I needed to surround myself with competent people in a number of areas; Leadership - I needed a PGA Professional to oversee the entire operation, and I now have one who will add value by helping develop rules and reg's, promoting his/her courses as 9Time facilities, and helping attract new facilities. Fortunately I've located such an individual and he's perfect for the job. Technical - this is where I need more help to develop our website, our subscription business model and an app that will help drive business any number of ways. I'm in talks with a group out of Richmond who would be perfect for that role. And finally, I need Administrative talent, financial services, and legal advice.
Rob, most everything I'm doing "evolves around the #9 to the extent the pro gives 9 minute lessons for $9, 9Time members get a 9% discount in the pro shop, golf balls look like a 9 Ball from pool, and we own 20-30 domains with the #9 like, HappyHour9.com, Sunset9.com and 9TimeWine, etc.
Also, to attract sweat equity in key areas of my company, 9% equity is part of the benefit for key individuals up to 36% of the company, and the RIGHT people.
I tell you this Rob, because I've always had pretty good ideas above and beyond the pale. I've trademarked 9Time™ because it's about the "catchiest" name for a new game, you'll ever find. Combine that with the logo we've created that includes a golf ball in the "o" part of the 9, and a golf tee forms the "T" in Time like I'd paid a graphic artist tens of thousands of $$$ to create it.
That's all for now Rob, but my point is, I think you know we could have made pretty good partners when I reg'd the domain CrewHappens™ and offered to give it to you because you crewed at Cornell, and you probably don't remember how I knew that? That's it Rob...i was just saying