29 October 2007
Never Say Die
So a couple weeks ago I mentioned that the future of OSNAP.net was at risk.
Well, today we’re celebrating our 10-year anniversary and I’m happy so say that OSNAP.net is going to be around awhile longer. So, what’ s with the decision?
1. I had a good weekend talking to an early Magstand investor. He told me “Don’t think of the limited development with OSNAP.net as time wasted. You’re a busy man and anything that you’ve spent your time on has proven itself to be valuable. Think of the time away from OSNAP.net as the success in other ventures, be they Magstand, or your current career.” I have to agree 100%. I’m very happy with how my career is shaping up, how Justine and I are getting ahead, and I can’t think of that success as time wasted, now can I?
2. Magstand is coming along famously. I’ve had several meetings with our providers and partners, and am looking forward to my next meeting with a possible investor. While the investor is traditionally music-based, their interest in Magstand will help their line of business as well as lead back into the OSNAP.net pool. I can’t talk much about the people involved as nothing has been written in stone yet, but keep your eyes (and ears) open for an announcement soon.
3. You just can’t keep a good thing quiet nowadays. I used to display the spikes in traffic that OSNAP.net goes through, sometimes the hits came from Redmond, sometimes from India, and sometimes from competitors that stole some code years ago (you know who you are, New Jersey). I don’t do that anymore (maybe I’m not as bitter?), but trust me, the hits keep coming. There’s interest in OSNAP.net from the farthest reaches of the business world, and that can’t help but convince me I’ve got something worthwhile here. As I spend any time on OSNAP.net, I’m always mindful of how the rest of the world could benefit from the innovations.
4. OSNAP.net business cards are coming (finally!). It’s been a long time putting these things off, but as I mention OSNAP.net to others, it’s important to have a physical presence, not just referencing a Web site that gives little to no information.
So, is OSNAP.net here to stay? For now, yes. I’m still dedicated to turning a profit (even a single dollar) from OSNAP.net, so we’re a couple hundred dollars away from that happening this year (considering my current costs). If that happens, then OSNAP.net will live for at least another year. Who knows, a lot can change in a year, and even more can change overnight.
Well get that promotion machine fired up son. Sound-Entertainment.com