Amazing what a bit of competition will do.

Went to see Security Plastics today to get the low down on the quote for producing the GYO card. Initially they had quoted .28c/card plus .24c/card for barcode – seemed a bit high as other companies were coming in lower than that. Took the quote and figures to them (lowest quote was .29/cent card), few hours later and the quote comes back @ 28c/unit.

Other news, sent out the first invoice, confirmed Bungy extreme’s involvement in GYO and meeting owner John Saunders on wednesday. Brady Dyer of Duplico Media is coming to my flat/home office tomorrow to discuss our plans for world domination how we can both mutually benefit from an strategic alliance, and then we will go to tribal council.

The view from our brooklyn flat is out of control.

Flatmates are great, office is looking good – need to pack away some stuff then I’ll post a pic.

Everyone went back to uni for the first day and it was a really good feeling not having to sit through lectures I wasn’t interested in, learning about stuff I will never use, racking up a student loan in the process. It really hit home that this is what I’m doing this year and I feel so full of motivation and anticipation for launch. I really believe in GYO and how strong the product actually is. Each day it becomes clearer that there isn’t actually a product this good on the market currently, and all there is to do is not stuff it up! The key, however, is to plan the launch in areas to maximise student reach, and convert that to signups. This is what I will be talking to Brady about, among other things. The plan is to target large areas, nail them, then include the smaller areas of New Zealand. First up, Wellington. Walk and talk this week on thursday/friday – look forward to walking into the businesses and coming out with a signature.

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