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Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

temsik.5998 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:20:39 GMT

I plan on having multiple revenue streams through paid advertisers, opt in forums, and an online/print catalogs that will carry the theme throughout. We are also forming strategic alliances with non-profits where I can sell products with there help and donate a percentage of the sale to the non-profit.

Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

temsik.5998 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:16:42 GMT

As far as the private label terminology, what I have plans and pricing for is putting my name on products that I can buy from different manufactures therefore creating a brand that crosses different product lines but carries the same theme

Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

Bridge — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:45:10 GMT

Dear Cory,

How do you plan to monetize your site?

I understand it has great personal relevance to you, and I am sure it has help you as an emotional outlet but, make sure you have a plan in place to generate cash.

It's not about how great an idea you think it is, its about "will anybody pay for it".

Best of luck

Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

Bridge — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:37:55 GMT

O.K. I'm confused again, you said you are going to create a "Brand" but also private label? That seems contradictory. How will your strong brand help with the private label efforts?

Perhaps I'm confused with the terminology. Usually "private label" means a manufacturer who makes products but puts other companies names on it.

Are you going to create a strong branded company OR a private label company? Trying to do both out of the gate is a huge undertaking.

Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

temsik.5998 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:31:02 GMT

Hi Mark
You can e-mail me cory@phoenixrising-online.com

Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

teamtwi — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:09:28 GMT

LUCKY..

can you send me your personal email address? I am in So Calif and want to see how you work for arranging funding for angel investment. You seem to answer everyone's posting both froma business side and a personal side, so I dont know if you <personally> invest, or does your company.

send to retiredyoungster@yahoo.com (its a motivational name)

Mark

Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

temsik.5998 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:37:25 GMT

Hi Greg

My target demographic is men starting over after any of lifes curveballs such as divorce, bankruptcy, losing job/busines, health issues or just plain midlife crisis. The umbrella theme covering all topics is depression in men and the stigma associated with the need for acknowledging and getting help.

I have an entire line of products that we plan to private label. We are going to create a brand with our logo that has actual meaning to it. It is a logo that will become known as a symbol of strength.to any that wear or use our products. We will create a true fraternity for men. One they can come to for acceptance, guidance and knowledge as they take that ever important first step forward.

I am willing to talk about both, an equity or debt position.

Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

temsik.5998 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:20:48 GMT

Hi Greg
The site is http://www.phoenixrising-online.com
Let me know if you have any other questions.

Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

Bridge — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:44:16 GMT

If you have already launched the site, what is the web address?

Re: Raising Capital for Start-Up

Bridge — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:43:00 GMT

Who/what are your target demographics?

Are you looking for debt or equity?

What ROI are you offering?

I know a PE group out of PHX that like to invest in AZ based tech companies.

Be prepaerd to potentially give up a board seat but get expert management advice in return.

Greg