The Future Of Catspit

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The Future Of Catspit

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Unfortunately I am sad to announce the Print Supplies program that supports the continued production of free educational videos on YouTube is failing. It seems these days with giant juggernaut print supply companies that saturate the market with their cheap products and discount specials it is almost impossible to get people to use my promo codes.

http://www.catspitproductionsllc.com/sc ... plies.html

Our anchor vendor has left us very abruptly. Eventually I will have to discontinue the Print Supplies program altogether. I have decided not to seek another anchor vendor or any replacement vendors for that matter. I will end the program in its entirety by the end of 2013.

Here’s why:

The whole program was intended to support the production of 2 to 3 videos each week which takes a tremendous amount of time to produce and upload. The vendors who sponsor the program are supposed to be participating as a way to build brand recognition on the internet and get “brownie” points for supporting free education online. It was supposed to be about branding and online presence. So far only one of the vendors who participated engaged me and actively worked with me to build their brand. But in today’s corporate world the return on investment is king. Therefore most companies feel that if they do not turn a profit on their financial investment in the Print Supplies program then the cost is not validated.

I want to make it clear that I have nothing bad to say about any of our vendors. In fact I will continue to be a dealer for RhinoTech, MacDermid Autotype and perhaps Saati products as well as continuing our dealership for RANAR equipment. We will also continue to sell RiCOMA heat press equipment. We will no longer be affiliated with our anchor vendor in any way. We have parted ways due to poor sales.

I will sell specially chosen supplies through RANAR direct to you all. I hope to be able to sell more products direct rather than with the promo codes. That will be a huge challenge for me to accomplish however due to the fierce competition from Godzilla like print supply companies. It may take some time to sell any amount that will be enough to support the videos. But the educational program will now be supported by your direct purchases. So the future of Catspit is literally in your hands.

I want to take the time to thank everyone who ever has used any of the promo codes. Thank you all very much. I appreciate that and it did get us this far. Hopefully we can figure out how to move forward and keep making videos. I enjoy it too much to give up easily but I also have to be practical.

Thank you for your support and I hope to see you on the other side ;)
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Sad to hear that, hope you can keep making those awesome videos that I'm used to.
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Sorry to hear man. I know how much you enjoy doing the videos. You'll get it worked out.
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Hey guys, thanks. Yeah I was a little side blinded but I should have known better. I’ll keep making videos but there may be times when I cannot. I’ll have to do more printing to make up for lost revenues and ultimately I will be moving to selling direct.

So eventually you’ll be able to buy supplies direct from Catspit which hopefully will include RhinoTech, Saati and MacDermid products.

I’ll probably start out with some inexpensive Catspit chemicals but my goal is to feature the same products that appear in many of my videos.

In the meantime the main revenue source driving the continued production of new videos is now the Google ads that run on the videos. It will have to do for now.

You can all help by doing anything you can to help spread the word about my website and YouTube channel. Someone should figure out how to get Catspit featured in the news somehow. I do help a lot of people with starting new businesses and careers. I have even helped people get jobs through my videos.

And we now officially have the number one screen printing channel on YouTube. Period.

Thanks a lot for all your continued support! I appreciate it a lot.
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For the record, Catspit Productions is no longer working with Screen Printing Superstore. They are no longer supporting the continued production of free educational videos on YouTube. I cannot guarantee anything from them at this point. You may continue to do business with them at your own risk if you like. Thanks to everyone who used the code in the past.
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I am very sad to hear that a company would just up and leave like that. They haven't been with you for long to start with. To expect an immediate ROI is ridiculous, but oh well. You know I will do whatever I can to help support you. Things have been so busy for me with my regular job my screen printing has been suffering...but hopefully that is about to get caught up. I, as well as countless others, appreciate what you have done and will continue to do. I know there are many others like myself that are thankful for what they have learned and will do what they can to get you out there.
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I truly appreciate all the support I get from people like you. You are the ones who have made Catspit what it is today. I would have never gotten this far without all your support.

So again I thank everyone.

Hopefully we will get through his and one day I’ll get back to making 3 videos each week.

Thanks Chrissi! You’re awesome ;)
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Continued partnership...on-going product reviews from Catspit featuring RhinoTech equipment and supplies...continued sales via Catspit promo codes... that's what it's all about!
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I know I can trust RhinoTech and the remainder of the vendors I work with now. You guys have been very good to me and helped me thrive. I will always continue to work with you and represent or even sell your products direct.

Thanks for all your support and we’ll keep it going as long as we can. Maybe I can even figure out a way to sell all the cool products I like direct. You never know..... and I’ll never give up ;)
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Just placed my dry stencil order with RhinoTech with your code Jonathan...I think there was a 10% one I could have used but I am willing to give a few bucks up to support you! :)
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