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I'll fulfill your next project, I'm not gonna be as cheap as gamblers or the like but it will be done right.TheGentlemanWake wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:12 pm The level of stress that comes from fulfillment is something that I don’t think the average customer or backer understands. I have been meticulous in my planning. Several emails, calls and text messages sent explaining every facet of every layer of every step I want accomplished and I can say that at every level— from production, to QC, to accounting, to shipping and finally fulfillment—vendors have disappointed me, ignored me, made mistakes and frustrated me. No matter how much preparation and instruction and thought I poured into the project mattered. And I understand that as a producer this is my SINGULAR focus and that conversely to my vendors my project is just one of many… but it’s shockingly obvious that no one puts the level of care and attention I would want them to and barring me spending tens of thousands of dollars and acruing hours and hours of sleep deprivation traveling from country to country, from factory to packing plant to shipping hub to fulfillment center to PERSONALLY inspect and supervise the entire project from minute one to final delivery it would be impossible to have it all go right. The customer expects a perfect product for his $19 … no DEMANDS it… and offers very little in the way of consideration or empathy for what it entails. Kickstarters are hard to bring to fruition. I think people trust the TGW brand because somehow in spite of all this they are generally happy with the end result—but it clear to me why so many producers struggle and ultimately fail. As a producer you must be exacting and unforgiving because through no fault of your own your project will not 100% deliver. I mean people may get their rewards but never without a bit of compromise. Decks will be late, some decks will have errors, some numbered sets won’t be matching. … business owning is a constant barrage of problems.
I really admire that Jackson has built up his business to the point that he’s been able to assume control of things like Fulfillment. If you want something done right do it yourself
Yaaaah Buoi!!! Jackson wants to step up as one of the Kickstarter fullfillers!!!JacksonRobinson wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 1:00 pmI'll fulfill your next project, I'm not gonna be as cheap as gamblers or the like but it will be done right.TheGentlemanWake wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:12 pm The level of stress that comes from fulfillment is something that I don’t think the average customer or backer understands. I have been meticulous in my planning. Several emails, calls and text messages sent explaining every facet of every layer of every step I want accomplished and I can say that at every level— from production, to QC, to accounting, to shipping and finally fulfillment—vendors have disappointed me, ignored me, made mistakes and frustrated me. No matter how much preparation and instruction and thought I poured into the project mattered. And I understand that as a producer this is my SINGULAR focus and that conversely to my vendors my project is just one of many… but it’s shockingly obvious that no one puts the level of care and attention I would want them to and barring me spending tens of thousands of dollars and acruing hours and hours of sleep deprivation traveling from country to country, from factory to packing plant to shipping hub to fulfillment center to PERSONALLY inspect and supervise the entire project from minute one to final delivery it would be impossible to have it all go right. The customer expects a perfect product for his $19 … no DEMANDS it… and offers very little in the way of consideration or empathy for what it entails. Kickstarters are hard to bring to fruition. I think people trust the TGW brand because somehow in spite of all this they are generally happy with the end result—but it clear to me why so many producers struggle and ultimately fail. As a producer you must be exacting and unforgiving because through no fault of your own your project will not 100% deliver. I mean people may get their rewards but never without a bit of compromise. Decks will be late, some decks will have errors, some numbered sets won’t be matching. … business owning is a constant barrage of problems.
I really admire that Jackson has built up his business to the point that he’s been able to assume control of things like Fulfillment. If you want something done right do it yourself
Fantastic news!TheGentlemanWake wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:24 pm From Gambler's: "Fulfillment has begun and we should be able to finish early next week."
From Deallez: "Im finishing the export documents for non-EU packages. and then, they are all good to go next Tuesday 2. May. I will send you the tracking this weekend"
I can understand this .... But you have created a masterpiece !!!! ... A stunning work of art !!! .... Should you be standing on the podium at the end of the year, accepting all the 2023 awards for this project, then there will be no doubt that all your stress, frustrations, etc. was well worth it. And I have a feeling it just gets better going forward, judging from Goldsmith... lolTheGentlemanWake wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:12 pm The level of stress that comes from fulfillment is something that I don’t think the average customer or backer understands. I have been meticulous in my planning. Several emails, calls and text messages sent explaining every facet of every layer of every step I want accomplished and I can say that at every level— from production, to QC, to accounting, to shipping and finally fulfillment—vendors have disappointed me, ignored me, made mistakes and frustrated me. No matter how much preparation and instruction and thought I poured into the project mattered. And I understand that as a producer this is my SINGULAR focus and that conversely to my vendors my project is just one of many… but it’s shockingly obvious that no one puts the level of care and attention I would want them to and barring me spending tens of thousands of dollars and acruing hours and hours of sleep deprivation traveling from country to country, from factory to packing plant to shipping hub to fulfillment center to PERSONALLY inspect and supervise the entire project from minute one to final delivery it would be impossible to have it all go right. The customer expects a perfect product for his $19 … no DEMANDS it… and offers very little in the way of consideration or empathy for what it entails. Kickstarters are hard to bring to fruition. I think people trust the TGW brand because somehow in spite of all this they are generally happy with the end result—but it clear to me why so many producers struggle and ultimately fail. As a producer you must be exacting and unforgiving because through no fault of your own your project will not 100% deliver. I mean people may get their rewards but never without a bit of compromise. Decks will be late, some decks will have errors, some numbered sets won’t be matching. … business owning is a constant barrage of problems.
I really admire that Jackson has built up his business to the point that he’s been able to assume control of things like Fulfillment. If you want something done right do it yourself
Thanks Paul!PaulF wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 1:41 amI can understand this .... But you have created a masterpiece !!!! ... A stunning work of art !!! .... Should you be standing on the podium at the end of the year, accepting all the 2023 awards for this project, then there will be no doubt that all your stress, frustrations, etc. was worth it. And I have a feeling it just gets better judging from Goldsmith... lolTheGentlemanWake wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:12 pm The level of stress that comes from fulfillment is something that I don’t think the average customer or backer understands. I have been meticulous in my planning. Several emails, calls and text messages sent explaining every facet of every layer of every step I want accomplished and I can say that at every level— from production, to QC, to accounting, to shipping and finally fulfillment—vendors have disappointed me, ignored me, made mistakes and frustrated me. No matter how much preparation and instruction and thought I poured into the project mattered. And I understand that as a producer this is my SINGULAR focus and that conversely to my vendors my project is just one of many… but it’s shockingly obvious that no one puts the level of care and attention I would want them to and barring me spending tens of thousands of dollars and acruing hours and hours of sleep deprivation traveling from country to country, from factory to packing plant to shipping hub to fulfillment center to PERSONALLY inspect and supervise the entire project from minute one to final delivery it would be impossible to have it all go right. The customer expects a perfect product for his $19 … no DEMANDS it… and offers very little in the way of consideration or empathy for what it entails. Kickstarters are hard to bring to fruition. I think people trust the TGW brand because somehow in spite of all this they are generally happy with the end result—but it clear to me why so many producers struggle and ultimately fail. As a producer you must be exacting and unforgiving because through no fault of your own your project will not 100% deliver. I mean people may get their rewards but never without a bit of compromise. Decks will be late, some decks will have errors, some numbered sets won’t be matching. … business owning is a constant barrage of problems.
I really admire that Jackson has built up his business to the point that he’s been able to assume control of things like Fulfillment. If you want something done right do it yourself
I'm here giving you a standing ovation and a gigantic thank you for your thoroughness, care, effort, and dedication you've given to this project.
Yeah, that package is going to Japan. LOL. Someone made a mistake. BUT THANKS FOR THE $9 TIP PLEDGE!
Haha! And you're more than welcome; just a small token to wish you luck with the campaign, not that you needed it.TheGentlemanWake wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 12:48 pm Yeah, that package is going to Japan. LOL. Someone made a mistake. BUT THANKS FOR THE $9 TIP PLEDGE!
