We’ve just completed one of the most important days in the brief history of Parmasters Kitchener-Waterloo. I can’t make any big announcements yet, unfortunately. Suffice it to say that we took a giant leap forward today and are much closer to our opening day. It’s quite amazing, and surprising, what can happen within a few hours.
Today was spent with Tom Matzen, Parmasters’ President and CEO and Andre Ferris, Parmasters’ Canadian Regional Franchisor. We went from meeting to meeting, with investors, with shareholders, with partners and with other stakeholders.
It was actually Tom’s first visit to southwestern Ontario, which really surprised me. He grew up on the prairies and has done most of his business on the west coast.
All of our meetings today went very well. The three of us – but predominantly Tom, since he is a co-founder – answered a wide array of questions regarding the business. Shareholders wanted more details, and wanted to ensure we had our focus on certain areas. Potential investors were asking tough questions related to risk. Partners and stakeholders spent most of their time congratulating us on our concept and our progress to date.
Of course, as with every fantastic day in business, the day after is when the rubber actually meets the road. Tomorrow is when we’ll start to paper some agreements that were hammered out today. Tomorrow is when I must inform all necessary parties and start marshalling the troops to move forward much faster than previously. Tomorrow I must adjust my to-do list and ensure my focus is appropriate given these new developments. It’s time to accelerate, once again. The time is nigh.
So, for now, it’s time to relax and recharge.
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