Decision
Brett Goldstein finally paid for a Micro (hard-calls Micro tier) ad in Hard Calls. Michael confirmed:
- The plugin (“cool plugin we made with Houck”) works and is approved for the ad spot
- The ad will run in Sunday’s issue (Aug 24)
- Another ad is going out the following day (Wednesday? context: “other one going out tomorrow”)
- Blake Stewart gets commission on this deal: Michael’s words: “You hand held him to a close so I don’t mind if you grab commission on it”
Context
Blake Stewart flagged Brett had paid in Anyhouck (formerly Hard Calls; legal entity: Founding Journey). Brett’s note: “We also have a cool plugin we made with Houck we can use in the ad spot.” Blake asked whether it should be labeled “Internal” since it came through Michael.
Michael okayed the plugin, confirmed Sunday slot, and offered Blake commission given that Blake personally worked Brett to close. History: this deal had been in the pipeline for approximately 2 years. Even at a 50% discount offer, Brett had pushed for a special additional discount. Blake closed it.
Consequences
- Blake Stewart to take commission on the Brett Goldstein/micro.so ad sale
- Hard Calls Sunday Aug 24 issue will include Brett’s Micro ad with the Houck plugin
- Label/attribution question (Internal vs standard): left open in the thread - Blake asked, Michael did not answer; may need follow-up
Related
- micro.so - New Founding Journey Ad Sponsor (original deal tracking, pre-payment)