8-5-2017:
PSInvestor.com (PSI)Interviews $MLFB’s CEO Jerry C. Craig (JCC)
PSI: Hello Mr. Craig, thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to answer a few questions for us today. As I am sure you are aware, out of the blue, your company’s stock has risen from $0.06 to $0.24 a share in the last week or so. I saw this sudden interest and immediately jumped at the chance to find out why and inform my readers as we believe in bring them the hottest penny stocks (self plug). So I went on the message boards (iHub) and the last post was 9 days old. It said that Mr. Queen was no longer listed somewhere and there was a possibility of a new CEO. Sure enough, I found your filing and you replaced Mr. Queen. Can you expand on how that all “came to be” and were you involved with the company in some other way prior?
JCC: MLFB was looking for an investor to help put some life into the company and after talking to the board and some of the employees I felt that I could not only bring the required funds to the table but that the challenge of bringing back a company that had a lot of really good parts already in place, I felt that it could not only become a great company, but that they could dominate their market share.
PSI: Well Congratulations again on your new position, and can you expand on your background and what you bring to the table for MLFB?
JCC: Thank you Dana, …I have to admit that I love this part the most, “the hunt for what went wrong”. A game plan can be put together and the whole process of assessing the current staff, and not falling into traps left by previous management. But, Like most Executives that are in my position, I really enjoy the “puzzle” aspect of a turn around situation and when it comes to figuring out where the company can go, its something that you should be able to recognize pretty early, especially if you did good due diligence before fully taking over and in my experience it is key to early and sustained success.. I have been lucky enough to have done a few in my past and found that my strength is readying people and seeing the revenue path that isn’t there yet. We all like to say that we have that ability, but I have been pretty lucky to go into different industries throughout my career to figure out that “business is business and relationships, integrity and character are still the key to making the ship turn the right way for you.”
PSI: Excellent, so besides finding out you were the new CEO, I googled the company name, found the website and noticed you were going to launch a new site come August. Can you offer us what we may expect to see on the site and being that today is August 5th, how close are we to that launch?
JCC: I would love nothing better than to spill the beans and give you the full scoop about what we are doing…Because honestly, I have not had this much fun in a long time, but we both know that I cannot do that. When it comes to the website I can say that we are just hair behind. I always go on the theory that if you are going to do something, then you might as well do your research and spend the right money to get the right site. You also need to be working with the vendors and co-workers, otherwise you’ll find out that you’ll be doing it again. I want it done right the first time, not just out there and we can fix it as we go. The shareholders have had to deal with some frustrations and I call it a REBOOT… Yes, we are literally doing a complete reboot of the company. When you go into a new company and you don’t have “ your guys to work with”, its a challenge, but I have found that I like to work with new people to challenge myself and to see what I can learn from there.
PSI: Ok, I agree, I so some web development myself, and you always want it done right the first time because going back and redoing it is a time consuming nightmare. Well, the NFL football is right around the corner. People LOVE football. Can you tell us more about your league, what teams there are, when does your league play, how many games, etc.?
JCC: Unfortunately, this is one of those questions that I cannot answer because MLFB is different than it was before I came into it. Don’t get me wrong this is about FOOTBALL but this is not only about football. More to come on this question very very soon!
PSI: I understand, so I am asking this one for a friend, have any ex-NFL stars gotten involved in the league in one form or another whether a player, coach, investor or team owner?
JCC: Well, I cannot give you anymore information other than what was on the website before we went down to reconstruct it.. But, I will tell you that on the previous website there were absolutely a number of names you will recognize and some you would say “NO WAY” or “WOW”, how did he become a part of this. What I have found more than anything, is a common thread to “pass along the info”. With that said, ALL of the former players, coaches and owners who have had a chance to share their NFL experience want to pass it along. This is a “Developmental” League so its all about learning and sharing those experiences so that they could help someone to obtain their dreams. However, keep in mind, If someone makes it to the NFL the average career for an player is about 4 yrs so, there is about 60-70 yrs (hopefully) that these kids will have to learn about life. That is what will set this league apart from any and all others in the past and future because this league about, teaching boys and young men how to become more than football players but productive citizens in society today. Men who are accountable for their actions and who can also contribute to more than just scoring a touchdown. I hope our league is viewed for this reason as a platform that grows young men athletically and mentally. It will be nice to look back and say “Yes, I helped someone obtain their dream or at least gave them a chance to reach for it. More importantly, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to look back and KNOW you made a difference in a young man’s life?”
PSI: I agree, your league does have the ability influence young minds both on the field and their future outlook off the field… as you said football is temporary in the overall scheme of things. Now, when I contacted the company line, there was an option for ticket sales. Besides ticket sales, what other revenue streams can or does the company generate? (Ex: sponsorships? franchise fees, advertising, memorabilia?)
JCC: Not able to answer as it will give away far to much that has yet to be announced. I can tell you though it will be very exciting and productive.
PSI: Ahh, well we will have to wait to read more soon I’m sure. So, besides generating more revenues, what do you see as your biggest opportunity at the moment and what are your plans to overcome these challenges?
JCC: The biggest challenge was the leagues before us… Everyone had THEIR idea as to what it is, as will I ….but, I have taken the time to ensure that the steps we have taken to get to this point are steps that are laid in concrete and wont crumble under pressure. We will have a number of other paths that will be able to be viewed by the public and participants of MLFB. Its very exciting for me because I created this “platform” which you’re about to see and I have had this image in my head of “who” and “what” we WILL be for what seems like years, and so far I have to say that we are EXACTLY what I pictured. We will grow more and more each year and if anything goes right, we will be what the public wants and enjoys.
PSI: Well Jerry, I appreciate you answering these questions for us tonight, is there anything I may not have asked or you wish to share with shareholders and potential investors about your company?
JCC: Thank you Dana, I appreciate you taking the time and having some interest in our league and I will personally invite you out to see who and what we are as we move forward… Also, I know we all want specifics [if I seem to dodge your questions] and that can be a HUGE challenge in my position. If you take away anything from this interview… here is what I would go with… Every once in a while, the stars align and what we want becomes reality. I have always had some pretty good luck in business and I’ve had a lot of opportunity too before choosing MLFB to help it grow and build so, at the end of the day this is a business and every business has to have the right foundation and a foundation that is built STRONG and CORRECT. I have some crazy challenges here at MLFB to get this moving forward, but with the foundation that is now in place and with the product being one that is very much needed and wanted, I have to say that of all the businesses and jobs, I’ve ever had, MLFB is by far the one that has the chance to become not only the biggest, but the most profitable one I’ve ever been associated with!
PSI: Wow, thank you again for your time. We wish you and your company much success and will continue to track your efforts and growth in the coming future.
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You are very welcome Chris, I got the same vibe from my communications with Mr. Craig and hope he can turn around the company as well.