OK GANG!! JNNE IS REALLY THERE!
Joe Naughton is getting an awful lot of calls. Yes, I know the IR/PR person is out of town at the moment, but we have to remember that they actually have a business they are building, and which should go very well in the future....Yes, maybe he is a little upset that people are saying the office doesn't exist, but he also does appreciate some of the "not so positive, but definitely thought provoking" posts...How do I know that???? Because I was sitting in his office tonight on Beach Blvd. in Buena Park...No one there knew I was coming that's for sure, and since it was about 5:30, I was faced with a closed door to the office, and so....being me, I knocked, not knowing what to expect...whether or not I'd even get thrown out! The door opened, and a man stood there looking at me...So, I said, "Hi, you don't know me but I'm Ginny XXXX, and since I don't know who you are, may I ask your name?? LOL...It was Joe Naughton. Hey, I didn't know who would be there or not, or who it was...Could have been someone using the office or helping out...But anyway.....so answer the mix up, yes, they are on Beach Blvd. And the name on the Building, a nice one, too, is North County Law Office. Yes, there is more than one tenant there. The mix up???? They are not actually in Suite 101. It's Suite 100, one of three suite...There is a receptionist area, and three different offices in the 100 #'s, A, B, C, I think...Anyway, what was interesting is in one suite in Naughton, in the second one is a lawyer, and in the third suite, all sharing same reception area, is an accountant!!! Hmmmmmmm, son of a gun???? Considering it was after hours, and I knew he probably wanted to leave, he invited me into his office, and we sat and talked for about maybe 30-45 minutes. My impression....He was very open, and a nice guy, who probably, most definitely, won't "finish last!" He knows where he is going, and what he wants, , how to get there, and is smart enough to know he doesn't have all the answers, and so, went out and hired the best people to do the best job they can to get him where he intends to be...There was no pompous attitude or BS involved. (Sorry Joe, just telling it like I saw it). Frankly, I liked him very much... There is so much in the way of plans, and so much that is being done out there as we speak...No, I did not get particulars, as he can't do that. The Kiosk test as you know, is doing well, I think someone posted that. This wasn't a shot in the dark, from what I understand, they had projections as to how much traffic/business it might do, and they were very close to being right on target. And that is just a test site don't forget...even before they get better known and more widespread...Then, there's the advertising $ that it should bring in. I think that is where Joe himself will be very good. Don't forget his background and what he has accomplished before....Yes, there is more news coming...When and what, I don't know, but they do plan on having more PR in the future, as soon as there is something substantial to give to the investors and the investment community...People who have spoken with me in the past, personally, know I am very open and easy to talk with, and therefore sometimes I have an advantage, as while they are talking, I have my "radar" screen going, which can be fairly reliable. I didn't get a single red flag, and quite frankly, if it wasn't so late, I would have very much liked to stay there are speak more with him. But, as gracious as he was, I did over stay time-wise..Joe is very aware of some of the nagative statements made here, but still was not guarded with me. As he told me, he cannot come on these boards and refute some of the things said. But he intends to go ahead with his plans, full force anyway. He did say, things are becoming so busy, he can barely keep up. Good things, not just helter skelter things...
WHEW....long winded...I don't know what else to say, except there will be those that feel they need to sell because they do not feel the company has the potential they thought or hoped it did, I say, it is just beginning, big time. And there will be those who take profit along the way, and maybe either buy back in, or move on...Either way, I think the company has a great future. My impression is that plans are coming together, not only very well, but, very quickly, and I feel it's all falling into place just as Joe Naughton planned. Each person defines "quickly" differently, I know...So, I don't expect everyting to fall into place tomorrow..YOu build a business slowly, and you build it well, or it quickly falls aparts if it grows quicker than what you are prepared for. I felt that Joe is very much aware of that, and is getting ready for the possible quick growth they may face, with plans already starting to be put into place for the growth... As for me....If I feel differently, I will probably let people know...but for right now, and from what I can see for the future of JNNE, I am more than comfortable...In fact, rather excited!...TIFWIW..
Take care all...
Hope this helps some of you out there...PLEASE, SOMEONE SAY YES IT DID!!! YOU GOTTA DRIVE AT LEAST ONCE UP BEACH BLVD. ABOUT 8 MILES IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC TO APPRECIATE WHAT I MEAN!!! <VBG>
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