Big Project, funny story

Well we are working on our biggest project yet! I should not tell you the details because it may not happen… It does involve us finally looking for funding. I will tell you one part of the story.

We met with a couple that is seriously interested in being our angel investors and the next day met with a local banker. After leaving the bank and really thinking how much we don’t want to be involved with banks in general (our banker is an amazing woman and banks do serve purpose) we stopped to get a bite to eat at one of our favorite local eateries (ionic burrito!) One of the world most famous and talented people was finishing his meal. I (being pregnant) had to use the bathroom (as usual.) In the bathroom a still small voice whispered, “Present to him your business plan.” Of course my thoughts all said “No… You’ll annoy him…. Nathan would be embarrassed… your copy of your business plan that you are carrying doesn’t have all the extra print collateral… yatta yatta yatta…” I took a deep breath and decided it didn’t matter if this man rejected me, laughed at me, or plain threw my business plan in his fire (unlikely since it is 95 degrees outside.) I decided to follow the still small voice and practice some boldness… If he was still out there I will approach him. I opened the door and he was standing staring at me (not waiting for the woman’s bathroom mind you :))

So what did I do? I exercised my boldness and asked him if he ever invested in business. Yes my family may laugh at me, but if I can pitch him my 3-minute elevator pitch, then I can do it to anyone…

Thought you might enjoy that story! No I will not tell you his name… What if he ends up investing in our business and wants to remain silent!!!

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Street Fair at Madeleine’s

August 23rd 10am-5pm there will be artist set up downtown. There will be live music until 9pm. The corner of Main and Wall. This should be a good reason to come downtown!! See you there

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