“cut cost to the bone … suck cash out”
That explains a lot. And unfortunately it is a successful strategy, at least in the short term. From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lewis Bergman Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Shark Tank There are a few real VC's that are either active or seriously looking into the WISP market. But honestly, there is a ton of money out there right now looking for small to midsize business opportunities right now. Money in the bank is worthless and the stock market is still volatile and that doesn't leave a lot to pour capital into. The last five years have seen property soak up a bunch of that. Now it is less of a bargain so small to mid size businesses are the latest deal. Many of them don't want to take over. They want to cut cost to the bone, continue operations, and suck cash out. Much like Travis said but from a pure investment perspective. If you don't mind running something like that it could be worth considering. On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 10:11 PM Mike Hammett <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Yup. ----- Mike Hammett <http://www.ics-il.com/> Intelligent Computing Solutions <https://www.facebook.com/ICSIL> <https://plus.google.com/+IntelligentComputingSolutionsDeKalb> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-computing-solutions> <https://twitter.com/ICSIL> <http://www.midwest-ix.com/> Midwest Internet Exchange <https://www.facebook.com/mdwestix> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-internet-exchange> <https://twitter.com/mdwestix> <http://www.thebrotherswisp.com/> The Brothers WISP <https://www.facebook.com/thebrotherswisp> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSdfxQv7SpoRQYNyLwntZg> _____ From: "Ken Hohhof" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 9:23:58 PM Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Shark Tank That Leonidas guy? From: Af [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] On Behalf Of Mike Hammett Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 9:06 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Shark Tank I've gotten several emails the past couple weeks from someone about putting money in WISPs. I've been ignoring them so far, assuming they were scams. ----- Mike Hammett <http://www.ics-il.com/> Intelligent Computing Solutions <https://www.facebook.com/ICSIL> <https://plus.google.com/+IntelligentComputingSolutionsDeKalb> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-computing-solutions> <https://twitter.com/ICSIL> <http://www.midwest-ix.com/> Midwest Internet Exchange <https://www.facebook.com/mdwestix> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-internet-exchange> <https://twitter.com/mdwestix> <http://www.thebrotherswisp.com/> The Brothers WISP <https://www.facebook.com/thebrotherswisp> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSdfxQv7SpoRQYNyLwntZg> _____ From: "Jeff Broadwick - Lists" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 6:17:16 PM Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Shark Tank I know of an investment group looking specifically to invest in WISPs. Jeff Broadwick ConVergence Technologies, Inc. 312-205-2519 <tel:(312)%20205-2519> Office 574-220-7826 <tel:(574)%20220-7826> Cell [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> On Oct 24, 2016, at 6:51 PM, Paul Stewart <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I’ve heard that… hence my opinion that there are much better ways to get money if that’s the only motive for doing it…. I participated a couple of times in some nearby “angel investor” groups a few years back …. was looking for new ideas/investments - it was quite simple for those pitching ideas… no strings attached and if someone liked your idea then you went aside in private and discussed more details. if not, then at least some of the folks had a chance to pitch ideas…. On Oct 24, 2016, at 6:48 PM, Travis Johnson <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: It was one of her personal goals to get on Shark Tank, even before I got involved in the business. I can tell you now, after just getting the actual "deal" paperwork today (she filmed months ago), this is the absolute worst deal I have ever seen for a small business owner. Royalties, commissions, options to buy equity up to 3 years into the future, etc. :( Travis On 10/24/2016 2:02 PM, Lewis Bergman wrote: So it doesn't sound like she needs money since she has you. Going in for the publicity? On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 2:15 PM Jaime Solorza <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: ha funny guy Jaime Solorza Wireless Systems Architect 915-861-1390 <tel:%28915%29%20861-1390> On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 12:56 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: But I gotta new old motorhome! From: Jaime Solorza Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 11:40 AM To: Animal Farm Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Shark Tank Crystal meth show has been done Chuck... Next!!!! On Oct 24, 2016 11:37 AM, "Chuck McCown" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I have something on the cooker. From: Gino Villarini Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 11:17 AM To: Animal Farm Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Shark Tank nice... when are we going to have a WISP venture there? On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 1:16 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Pretty cool. One of my favorite shows. -----Original Message----- From: Travis Johnson Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 10:47 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [AFMUG] OT: Shark Tank Well... after four tryouts for Shark Tank, one of my investments made two years ago, Ecoflower, will be on the November 4th episode of Shark Tank. :) It has been an amazing two years... watching her grow this company from nothing to a multi-million dollar business (even before Shark Tank). When we first met her, she was building these flower bouquets in her apartment and selling them at farmer's markets. Now she has 60+ employees and she is in a 26,000sqft warehouse/office. Her passion and drive is sometimes overwhelming, but she makes things happen. :) http://sharktankblog.com/business/ecoflower/ Travis
