When Steemit calls your home... (yes that did just happen!)

in #upfundition6 years ago

THE PLOT

For the past few days, I've had jitters. Not anxiety, not nervousness, not panic - just that excitement that keeps building until you're buzzing with anticipation.

A call with the Business Manager of Steemit, Inc. had been scheduled for 10 AM this morning. After speaking on @pennsif's State of Steem show last week, I got a few new follows. One name - I didn't recognize. Maybe it was a parent, wanting to find out more about our new app, @spunkeemonkee? Maybe it was someone who wanted to ask how to get training from our amazing community, @welcomewagon?

"@birdinc" - I didn't know the name then, but I do now.

Because of two amazing people, I had the pleasure of opening up a DM with the words, "Would you like to have a business meeting with Steemit, Inc.?"

I'm pretty sure it took me about 4 tries to make my fingers type out the word "YES!"

THE MEETING

I was strangely calm, and yet my mind had taken flight over the last few days with every imaginable scenario. I mean - how can it NOT? Steemit, Inc. wants to talk? To me? About Spunkee Monkee?? Put yourself in my shoes. How many scenarios did you just go through?

And yet, the interview proceeded as if I was speaking to a friend - a very professional and business-minded friend, but - a friend. He was genuinely interested in asking questions about Spunkee Monkee's vision, mission, and future. I felt comfortable to speak freely and passionately. For 45 minutes he listened attentively with intentional curiosity, peppering the conversation with directed questions and careful consideration.

BUT ISN'T STEEMIT, INC...?

You can fill in the blank with a lot of rumors, inuendos, facts, and opinion. Here is what I KNOW.

If Steemit, Inc. wasn't interested in growth, then why would they be calling about a brand new project that seemed to have potential? If Steemit, Inc. wasn't concerned about Steem's future, then why would they still have their ear to the ground for new ideas that draw people to the platform? Say what you want, but I was in the meeting. I don't think I got a 45 minute call to make me feel nice. I think they're still very much excited about Steem, and want what we want: consistent, steady growth spread across the Steemiverse, not only in centralized pockets. (my opinion - you are free to have your own.)

NOW, ABOUT DELEGATIONS...

You all thought I was going there, right? Doesn't everyone want a massive delegation for their account? You ask to become a whale, don't you? Well, I didn't.

I requested something a little bit more creative. (that I thought would be a win/win/win/win, of course!) And @birdinc thought it was a great idea...


Will you stick around to see how the Spunkee Monkee story unfolds? Will you even dare to be a part of it? I sure hope so!


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One step closer to glory my friend ;)

yay!!!!!! :) hehehehe day by day, step by step :)

Congrats on the phone call and future incentives!

Not a big fan of the cliff hanger post, but I am really happy for you if you feel it will get you where you want to go. :)

Blame it on the writer in me! I always leave every chapter suspenseful! LOL

Will it get us where we want to go? Well - we are gonna give it our VERY BEST try! And no matter what - the Monkees will be having fun. (and completely unaware of everything behind the scenes! ) LOL

thanks for the encouragement! :)

Haha! Ah, so that's the ticket. (remind self to leave suspense)

Seriously wishing you tons of success!

Excellent news, looking forward to hearing what comes next...

I look forward to producing what's next with our amazing team and support behind us! @pennsif - you have been amazing! I don't say it enough, but what you're doing on the blockchain is powerful! I truly believe things are changing here and as long as the core group stays strong, focused, considering others (this is so important!) and supporting one another - i believe that we will link arms and take steps forward together!

i think - no, i believe that we have the potential for this! and i believe the attendance at your show is indicating that people are READY

I am! :) and i'm ready to grow, and hoping that we can start attracting more people who are willing to believe in our Spunkee Monkee project (and.... i hope that I can do my absolute best to earn their trust to show that their faith is well-placed!)

Thank you for your kind words.

There will be exciting times ahead...


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Day by day - it never gets old to see evidence of your faithful support!

Thank you for your educational tools, your presence in shows where I get to promote, your generous upvotes, and your willingness to shine the spotlight on us!

Will not stop being thankful to you!!!!

So so so happy for you and the project. Such exciting times. ❤️

I am SOOOO PROUD of you and your work!

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Its we who are LUCKY and you who is the Charm!!!

LOLOL well how bout we can all be blessed ;)

Thank you Blue!!!! :)

Hey there,

I've been quietly watching your efforts on this with great interest.

My concern is with the Kickstarter campaign... Only 23 supporters, and only 10 days left???

Do you have any thoughts about promoting that campaign?

I've cross-posted on FB, but nobody pays attention to me...

I'm just learning about fundition because you're using that... Need to learn more. But how can we kick Kickstarter into high gear?

😄😇😄

@creatr

I have a marketing team that has been getting the word out... But I think a lot of the hesitation is that our game is connected to crypto
.. so...

Yeah, but...

Only 23 on Kickstarter?
416 on Fundition is a lot more, but $144 in support of a $10K target is literally gross... :(

I wish I had some marketing skills... :O

Crypto should be a draw, not a deterrent...

Can we brainstorm this?

A lot of people for fundition give upvotes, and they don't have large upvotes..

Most don't donate Steem, they upvote.

However, Fundition supports all of my update posts with large upvotes!
So I will be able to transfer all of the liquid Steem to spunkee Monkee and delegate all of SP- before the Beta!

I chose to do my fundition campaign through Dreem because that acciunt has a much farther reach (for now)

For brainstorming... We did some in a show today and got some ideas (apparently Reddit is a key player)

If this Kickstarter fails...we will do it again with a better plan! (Most likely after the Beta)

Sounds promising! Thanks for the details.

I'm sure you know I'm pulling for you, and praying for the best outcome. :) <3

Thank you!!! Of course I know!! And I'm counting on it 🤗

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Way to go @dreemsteem! Congrats... I've been seeing about spunkeemonkee but can't thoroughly digest it yet. We'd love to try this soon with my kid's account. Will keep on reading and learning about it. ☺️

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here are two links that would help! :)

HOW TO PLAY

What is Spunkee Monkee

@arrliinn - let me know if you have questions :)

@mariannewest - is this what you were looking for also?

Thank you. Will check em out

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it is good :)

Go get them girl, show them how it's done!

OOOOORAHHHHHHH!

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Jack!!!!!!! :) i'm so excited - thank you for EVERYTHING you have done for me - all the encouragement, donations, cheering - most important - friendship :) and.... i'll do the best i can! :) all i can do! hehehehe

This is such exciting news! I just love that this his happening!
Ren

yay for monkees!!!!!!!!!! :)