Channel: jolt Thread: https://ryevalley.slack.com/archives/C0B2Z0ND6M9/p1790999194897749 Date: 2026-10-03
Signal
Matt James (matt@gemstudio.com) scheduled a call with Tatem via the JOLT About page “Get started” button. Organic direct traffic.
Tatem flagged to Michael: his company has 126k Instagram followers and 45k TikTok followers. Strong existing social presence - a better-than-average JOLT prospect.
Status
Call scheduled. No further context on the call outcome yet.
Update: 2026-10-09 - Partnership Moving Forward, Proposal Sent
Source: Email “JOLT! <> Gem Studio: Next Steps” - Michael to Matt James (matt@gemstudio.com), Oct 9.
Michael emailed Matt James after their call earlier in the week confirming the partnership is moving forward. Key details from the email:
- Both sides enthusiastic about the collaboration and creative potential.
- Michael identified a local videographer (Charleston area) who is a strong fit: iPhone-based, drone capability optional, flexible schedule, does not charge the standard $800/2hr single-video-shoot rate. Positioned specifically for creator work.
- Michael sent Matt a full Google Doc proposal.
Stage: Post-call, proposal delivered. Awaiting Matt’s response and next step.
Why it matters
High follower count signals this could be a real growth account (not starting from zero), which tends to convert and retain well. Worth tracking.