The NPPL is sold!?

[Chicago]

Chicago, I think I need to clarify myself here, I just talked to Beaks and he sorta thought I was saying the NPPL was gonna be a white elephant, no matter what.
You seem to be saying, you don't think it is because the guys who have acquired the NPPL have strong media connections and can make the best use of those and therefore make the NPPL a viable acquisition.

This is easily reconciled, I agree, that if the new company has the same development ethos as Pure Promotions and can bring to the table a whole new raft of media connections and skills, then the acquisition of the NPPL makes sense ... a lot of sense.

My point of view was based upon the NPPL as is ... and at the moment, the NPPL has no serious media deals because if it did, then it wouldn't have been up for sale in the way it was.

I think me and you were arguing slightly different points but in reality, I think both of us are in full agreement on what's gone down and the reasons behind it.

Sounds about right. This is basically a venture-capital buyout - NPPL gets paid for work done to date, venture capital brings new resources to the table but because of the purchase doesn't need to start from scratch. A good deal all-around.

 

[Chicago]

Not to put too great an emphazis on my point buddy.... but I guess you mean "resent"

No, he means resemble. Lane's a smart guy. He understands that you can be the best guy to run the operations of a tournament league and not be the best guy to run the out-of-industry marketing for a league. And I doubt anyone is more aware than Lane of the number of staff PSP has had over the past couple years and what they have spent their time doing.

 

[Beaker]

Robbo,
I was a little surprised by your defence of yourself. My questions were questions and not in any way accusing you just questioning you. Maybe it was the way I said it to you. But I will say a man of your stature should have a little thicker skin. It was not a attack of you or your integrity, that is not my style. On that note have a good day Mate.
JPB

Well.

Please stay open minded. I only say this because at times you may appear to be a little one sided toward the PSP.

The rest might have been questions - this was just cheeky

 

[Robbo]

Robbo,
I was a little surprised by your defence of yourself. My questions were questions and not in any way accusing you just questioning you. Maybe it was the way I said it to you. But I will say a man of your stature should have a little thicker skin. It was not a attack of you or your integrity, that is not my style. On that note have a good day Mate.
JPB

JPB, as Beaks points out, your last line wasn't a question at all, it was a thinly veiled attack on my integrity but hey, we all make mistakes and if as you say, it's 'not your style' then I will accept that .....for now !

And as for having a thicker skin?
Well, it's like the Chinese water drip torture, eventually, if it happens for long enough, every drip gets to you, and trust me, I have encountered these drips for a long, long time now.
Now, the NPPL in its new guise has to do several things if it wants to ensure success (survival) and the first thing it has to do is consolidate its base areas of business, players and industry.

Apart from one particular stultifying, mind-numbingly ridiculous appointment, the reinvigorated NPPL now has to negotiate its first year of business and the success or failure of the league can be determined by the amount of monies made available to the league.

The investment company will appoint these funds presumably dependent upon what the president, Shawn Walker tells them and it is then his job to oversee the NPPL's management.
Crucial to this process is the level of investment and then the investment company's patience because this is not gonna be a situation where this is gonna be a quick turnaround.

Let's assume for the moment, the new company hasn't got a TV deal waiting to be unveiled; this means the league has to function with two main income streams, those are from the team’s entry fees and the vendor’s sponsorship programs.

The existing sponsor portfolio has been contracting over the years, this much is certain and so something must be done to shore up that side of the business and then to go on to increase the scale of industry participation, this has to be done !!!!

Secondly, the teams have to be assured of a coherent and relevant league and as last year unfolded, we saw a contraction in the number of teams at certain events; this cannot be allowed to continue.
The PSP guys will be rubbing their hands together at this time because it provides them with an almost unique opportunity to exploit the situation; just how they go about it is most certainly food for thought.

When it all comes down to it, the new president, Shawn Walker must negotiate these first few months with extreme caution because he has many problems to overcome not least of which is creating sufficient revenue streams from team and industry to placate any of the investment company’s initial concerns.

Huntington Beach was always a gimme in terms of revenue success; the real test comes as the rest of the NPPL calendar turns its pages over.

 

[MissyQ]

Worked out who JPB is - one of my favorite people in Paintball. Welcome to P8ntballer my friend.
You'll get used to Pete. Its easier to count Dynasty's zits than get him to change his mind on something sometimes. But if the guy believes in what you are doing you can't ask for anyone better in your corner (in a completely non biased way obviously )

EDIT ADDED: Well, duh. TFP

 

[Nick Brockdorff]

No, he means resemble.

Then I have come up short for once - resemble the remarks to what?

- Must have missed that day of english classes at school

Nick

 

[Wadidiz]

I resemble those remarks.

All's I gotta say is that is classic, Lane.

For those that don't know Lane, don't underestimate him even in this area. Have any of y'all caught any episodes of a TV series called "The Closer"? Basically it's about a very successful homicide detective lady from Atlanta who moves to LA and baffles everyone--co-workers and criminals alike--with her Southern charm and annoying eccentricities. It's called "The Closer" because she always very shrewdly uses her oddness to create a trap for the suspects and always tricks the perps into confessing--to the amazement of her new colleagues (a little bit reminiscient of Columbo).

That's who Lane resembles.

It's gonna be fun to see how this whole shebang develops and the repercussions to come.

PS Nick: The explanation for the remark loses everything in translation.

 

[JPB]

Oh Missy stop/ Mr. Robbo I have a message for you too.

My Dear Missy,
You too are one of my favorites but as you know the one closest to you is my most favorite. Let's leave it at that. I have not yet had the formal introduction to Mr. Robbo. I do look forward to one day meeting the guy. Always good to know a straight shooter ( talk that is). He sure seems to have passion and that is a good thing.
For you Mr. Robbo I guess it did sound like I accussed you. After I read it again you do have a point. Need to better express myself. Your last post was good and on the money. One day my dear Missy will introduce us and at that time we will have a better understanding of eachother. Until then as I said I am a no one and let's keep it at that. One last thing if you think Missy is hot wait until you meet me!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Night

 

[Robbo]

Nick : it's an English play on words mate and quite deliberate, I'm just surprised Lane was aware of it coming from his hillbilly background

Waddidiz: Lane's most disarming virtue is his propensity to be an honest man, a rare commodity in paintball trust me.

JPB:Hmmmmm, the more you write, the more I think you ain't a nobody, and in this sense I mean, you don't have to be well-known to be a 'somebody'; the fact you can string two coherent sentences together soon elevates you above the masses.
You also exhibit some 'insider' knowledge' and can self-evidently use that to put a reasonable point of view across, sooner or later, I will find out who you are and then I will be able to appreciate the 'angle' your posts are coming from.
Your erroneous accusation gives me a clue but I haven't nailed down the rest.
However, it matters not because in general your posts are informative and for the most part impartial, once again welcome aboard, whoever you are !


Edit added : OK, I now know who you are Mister JPB, and whilst your self-description isn't quite correct (in being a nobody) - I have heard that you are a hard-nosed straight shooter which makes a pleasant change from the normal industry type.
We haven't met as you say but if I go to HB, I'll be sure to drop by .... just keep your gun hosltered and we'll get along fine

 

[JPB]

Robbo

Robbo,
I do look forward to meeting you. So do come to HB. I promise the body guards will treat you with utmost respect and handle your presence in a gentle and comfortable way. As far as being no one, yes I beleive am no one special, it is always better to be humble and let the people decide whether your fame is real or not. Hope to see you soon.
Cheers there Mate
JPB
One last question for you. I have asked this before to your fellow countrymen and no one has ever given the answer. Why do you call an ass an ass but spell it arse. It is these types of questions that confuse me.