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Let’s Go TIVUS – Let’s Go!
Sorry fellow board members – huncho has been busy solving offshore drilling issues in foreign waters. I see TIVUS is breaking away, contracts are being delivered and seems like things stated & hoped for are beginning to come to pass.
Smokey – sorry sir, I don’t use this site much except to comment on the board, I did not see your private E-mails until today – nope I am still not Steve! We may sound alike but know not him, or Mike or anyone affiliated with TIVUS except by owning shares. As stated before, met them both in Austin. No under currents here, all subsea baby.
So – I have missed a bunch and will have to catch up over the weekend. May have Perry join in the race here shortly, interesting development to say the least. I hope the board have been playing well and encouraging each other.
TIVUS keep fighting the fight and ride this baby to the TOP.
Let Bygones be Bygones
Fairway – I completely understand the whys and yes, admittedly I may be more trusting and patient with TIVUS/SH than most. That aside, I honestly do not think anyone is a stupid redneck – on the contrary, I see frustration both written and felt through the words. I just deal with these frustrations differently and I guess that’s what makes me stick out. Yes it frustrates my wife too, as my patience endures, she on the other hand is sharp, quick and impulsive for an answer or customer service. Work is a bitch and we all are human, maybe one can fault SH/TIVUS for not proofreading PR statements before sending. In some respects regardless of that, the price fluctuates regardless of TIVUS PR and it is after all a pinky as so often reminded on this board.
I am the kind of person who does not linger too much on the dilatory as much as I do on the larger picture. I do give grace freely and always give a chance. I do however, pull back and will silently not deal with you again if burned. There are in my opinion tenets in both company & customer actions, decorum if you will. Ending around and stalking the customer is no bueno. The very action, as proven, can be detrimental to our cause.
However, to keep on SH/TIVUS & raise the bar of accountability moving forward is a great thing. Let’s get back on track, support the very vehicle we HOPE will take us to greater heights and encourage. As stated, I just look through another set of glasses, and I do not mean for the board to, I do however mean to cause heartfelt reflection of how we carry ourselves, and how TIVUS carries their selves. It is my nature, it is a fault some say.
I let the whole litigation question flow by too….. Needless to say, the barometer here is truly very accusatory and wrought with strife. I think some sober thoughts, slow to react, quick to listen, reflections could go a long way to better communication with each other all the way around. It’s all good really, everyone stretching their legs that’s all. I do think though, bygones be bygones, and let’s get busy getting this stock to double digits and reap the reward. SH/TIVUS, we are here, don’t let us down, report when & how you can, and as accurate as possible. Let’s Go TIVUS Let’s GO..Let’s Go….
Cheer and be a Shark (I luv that!)
Reactionary Board – Over Reacting Across the Board
fairway – I am not sure what doubt has been removed, however if you still are insinuating I am Steve – get over it. My post about harassing the client rolled out well before discovery today. I just thought I would take a bit, a bit mind you of credit for calling a spade a spade a week or so ago.
Who is calling DT, who has gone there?? Why some of this very board has – admittedly. I have never seen such fervor of speculation in all my life. Board members there is no outside influences involved in this little caper, no sir. This is the collective nature of this board to be unsatisfied with most any response from SH/TVIUS. So an elite few took matters into their own hands and have blamed SH/TIVUS because of lack of communication – PERIOD.
So you continue to speculate, point fingers, concoct new strategic players from elsewhere who are missile locked in bringing down TIVUS. Let me tell you, LodgeNet has more on their hands than to worry about a TIVUS at the moment. The reality and most of you fail to grasp it – all of the excitement is and was staged & created thru & by members on this very board who are just not satisfied with the status quo, SH or any other reporting means – PERIOD. You all are fabricating a wild story, making a mountain out of a mole hill.
Check your coats at the door boys & girls. Stop calling/seeing TIVUS clients – PERIOD. If you stay in one of the client hotels as an actual guest – DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL. It really is very, very simple. Is there no one else on this board who is in sales? I cannot imagine I am the only one. It is a cardinal sin to mess with someone’s client unless they take me in. I sell to both distributors and end-users alike. I often know who the dist. is selling to based on the order, do you believe for one moment I would call the end-user (who BTW is MY customer too) to interfere with my dist. deal? Are you all on crack?
Sure hope this subject matter dries up soon, so we can at least go back to the ole SH/TIVUS doesn’t luv us routine. This story telling fabrication crap has risen many of you to the ludicrous zone. I laugh at all of you – HaHa
Look at it this way folks – the more you write the more bad publicity you create. Suffice it to say, let’s just get back on target, keep pestering SH to do his reporting and leave TIVUS customers ALONE…..
Ouch that Hurts When You (global) are Wrong
Plato – I go 2 maybe 4 X’s a year, with a bank roll of $5K per trip no more than 4 days duration. I take my winnings & go or leave my losses & go. I offer advice freely and some would say that is what it is worth! I find when people are by nature not patient, they tend to make irrational decisions – IMHO. I would never suggest or promote I have the answers, however, with age and perhaps what little wisdom I have gained over time there just may be some good ideas that emanate from this old man’s brain. Then again, gambling is not what some would call a good thing…. however I enjoy the odds and make the best of it.
No good can ever come from calling TIVUS client base – NO GOOD
Tortoise & The Hare – Global Reply
Esteemed board members, I am usually NOT a “told you so” person, as I believe level minded cognitive people can recognize when previous actions or words were in fact not the best foot forward and sage advice should have been the road taken.
The actions taken like a lynch mob or a posse on a mission with total disregard for true justice has proven to be a wrong direction. Furthermore to blame SH is utter boulder dash and unmitigated arrogance IMHO. I waivered on should I or shouldn’t I respond to this subject and you can see which decision won.
Perhaps the learned board now will keep comments and personal visits & phone calls strictly to this board and directed to TIVUS if you must. I was under the impression the board at large was settled into the fact this pinky is a LONG run. Fables were written for people to take heed and consider to look, think, before they leap. May we please not take matters into our own hands any further and let TIVUS run without pestering their customers. I’ll write it one more time (to make me feel good), YOU FUKC THIS UP AND RUIN TIVUS’S ACCOUNTS BY PRACTICING YOUR EGOTISTICAL WANTS AND RANTINGS – WE ALL WILL SUFFER.
Please stay on the board, stay focused on TIVUS, and DO NOT CONTINUE TO BE COWBOYS OFF THE GRID. I expect more from my teenagers than what I see being practiced on this board by adults. It would be far easier for you to get off, sell your positions, take the loss if you have one and take the tax write-off than for the rest of us who are in this company with the anticipation that it will be -in due time, to suffer thru your adolescent investing behavior.
Just saying
Yes Psychology was intended
Forgive the typo. It's ALL GOOD. I do enjoy the banter though.
No hard times, just a flush of ideas and comments waiting to get out.
To comment on Brian39 – from what I heard in Austin, especially from other installer/providers, TIVUS has the next widget and they all ( a few I heard) desire to be a part of the perceived interest that is and will come from the property owners. My thoughts and why not more, could be just the cautious nature of the hotel industry. Some may be “if it works don’t fix it” mentality, or just not ready with a remodel program at the moment. We discussed the marathon concept last week, earlier this week, and I confident this is how TIVUS will grow. I do however see a snowball effect in the near future, where the “me too” will gain more credibility than the “don’t fix it” mentality is today.
Business will come…….
Again with - Am I Steve?
No, I am not. It seems we live in Houston, met him in Austin. His name although is not unfamiliar to me as he was the IR for another Oil & Gas investment I am currently in. He was let go some time ago. But I am not Steve, nor an associate. I am not sure of his pedigree or resume – but I hope for the last time – I AM NOT STEVE.
I have been in Oil & Gas for nearly 15 years. I work in a private company that supplies equipment & services to both offshore and land based drilling rigs. Formerly born & raised in FL before moving to Houston in '96.
It is interesting however, someone brings a positive, affirmation type position to this board and the troops circle and ready to fight to keep the anguish and satiation of ill will towards TIVU. Human physiology is very interesting. A few immediately begin to think I am the very person which you have a bone with, because I wish to be an above board guy, positive, optimistic.
I won’t join your club, sorry. I don’t operate in that fashion. Believe me or not, not my concern.
Mule I'll Dial You Talk
LMAO
I got ya Mule - no worries, no harm no foul....
Band of Brothers so to speak, the camaraderie seems to be an added trait of the board due to the investment.
Or did I miss something in your volley? Don't look now, you are participating in chit chat - not necessarially camaraderie, however an exchange of words founded on this here particular board. Kind of sounds like camaraderie - but heck what do I know.
Happy 4th of July everyone - be safe
Entitlement versus Blessed
R3 – Because we live in the United States and in part the ineffable words of Jefferson - We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. – Fitting for the Holiday, we can perhaps use entitled to.
I find Blessing or being blessed is more accurate. Blessed to be an American, blessed to have opportunity to make something of myself and my family. Hard work, smarts, tenacity, grit, honor, golden rule, are but a few of the character traits I have tried to live by and instill in my life, family and share with people who know me. I personally do not feel entitled to a darn thing, I am however Blessed beyond measure to have the opportunities and life I have had to date.
I believe you & I are on same playing field and it may just be a matter of semantics. I enjoy your posts and that of others, there is more to us collectively on this board, than just a handful of money watchers…..
Absolutely
Sorry the Fidelity Grid did not paste well into the board reply.
I did meet the TIVUS Team in Austin last week at the trade show as I illuminated to the board.
However, my comments directed are not due to my meeting, they are more due to my moral compass if you will.
I beleive in general, people act in kind when in kind are treated. Sure we could use more flowing data from TIVUS, heck we could use more data & a crystal ball for that matter on all of our investments!
However, having met the Team - I do not sense a flash in the pan co. I see they are committed and have a following that can only get larger.
Just a feeling, just saying......
Neither Steve nor an Assoc.
I am a share holder just like you. Here is my Fidelity Matrix mnius my personal info:
Symbol
Description
Quantity
Most
Recent
Price
Most
Recent
Value
Cost**
Change
Since
Purchase $
Change
Since
Purchase %
TIVU
TIVUS INC COM 800,000.000
$0.008
Total:
My Responses are Global
R3 I just read each one & chose to reply on yours. I did not pick your reply out as the main point of contention.
more to Da Board!
Keep the Pom Poms
Entitled was not my word, it was another’s “People are going to seek information that they feel entitled to.” I merely picked up on the audacity of the remark. Entitlement – It’s what’s wrong with this country today, people thinking they are entitled to get something – without putting up any effort to achieve it. And I do not classify a few dollars in a penny stock as effort. Sorry, just don’t care for the word. That word is a ‘four” letter word in my house as well as the pathetic egotistical position it represents. You want something in my house – you have to earn it. And in the context of investor relations with TIVUS, I believe some of you have forgotten the golden rule, but hey, if you keep pounding the door maybe you will break in. All the negative remarks, regardless of perceived foundation, do not promote good relations on either side of the threshold.
So, my point (immature and pathetic – maybe/maybe not) and to the boards point this is a pinky and I am apologetic to your collective plights, but C’mon, how much antagonism pointed at TIVUS does one need to persist on?
I see the board takes things literally, so I will try to preface my statements with cues like – Rhetorical Ques. My point to Plato I thought was rhetorical in nature to even follow up with “sounds ludicrous doesn’t it?”
I obviously have little or no experience in dealing with pink sheets and perhaps am a trusting soul. I have been burned by “friends” who individually owe me more than my total investment in TIVUS, but alas, this is my cross to bear not this boards. I still believe contacting a TIVUS client is a mistake regardless of one’s attitude & latitude of TIVUS – IMHO nothing good could come from it. If however, you were making a reservation and stated, I would like to be upgraded to the new technology room please – and make the reservation then I can see where this serves two purposes; 1. Affirms their decision & publicity of the new upgraded rooms 2. Their decision to choose TIVUS as their upgrade path.
Again, for the cheap seats in the rear of the board, I am for giving TIVUS a bit of a break, let them carry about their business in getting business, get the yield to green and let’s continue to support the very company we trust, hope, and perhaps pray will reach each milestone towards reaching the goal. I have not changed my point of view towards TIVUS at all, I am responding to the actions and written words the board takes. Collectively you make it sound like you have millions of dollars riding on the line and so far the shooter is rolling points and slowly climbing back. We do not wish to “seven out” or “craps” any time in this game (tie back in my exploits from Vegas!).
I hope without any agenda on my part, you understand and perhaps appreciate my position and then again maybe not. I feel very strongly about taking matters into one’s own hands and statistically, I have experienced, where done so, nothing good comes from it. I have a few stellar friends who have decided to challenge conventional wisdom at work and hence they are out of a job for being too aggressive, although “right”. Continue to be the shark, keep on making requests to TIVUS. There are better ways to get bees to honey, using vinegar is not one of them. Nor is taking a crap in your own back yard, it only attracts flies. And some already believe the smell of fish lingers here……
I don’t know, I just may sit to the side line as I can see my optimistic review of TIVUS and jagged edge sword to a few members on the board has ruffled feathers. I cannot after all “tell” you what you may or may not do. I am only one of the mild manner participants who has an opinion – like arse holes, everyone has one or is one, not sure how that saying goes………………………………
Hugs & kisses everyone – I bid you all the best in your investing ways.
Quote: Go TIVU, be a shark!!!!! All IMHO
To Each Their Own
Plato – How about I call your customers, supervisors, wife & kids and see how your getting along shall we? Let’s see if you fixed that window or faucet leak your wife has been after you about for two months. Or why don’t you share your last review with us, let us know how you are doing at work. I am seeking information I feel entitled to. Sounds ludicrous doesn’t it?
The very fact you & I are on the same board gives me the “right” to “feel” entitled to this information. Frankly we have no RIGHTS as an investor. A company does not have to comply with any investor with the exception of what the SEC states is required and on a timely basis. They do not have to doll out little tidbits for you to sink your teeth on.
My point sir – If you have an issue with TIVUS keep it with TIVUS. DT has no dog in this “fight” nor DO I WANT THEM TOO. You start being a savvy investor, wanting to checkup on ole TIVUS so put your foot in it and call DT. Why don’t you call the Marriot’s and ask them WTF are they thinking by hiring TIVUS in the first place. Why they ask, because my feelings are hurt because no one from TIVUS will tell me what’s going on – boo who.
I do not believe it was sound judgment calling a client and checking up on the installation.
And to respond to the GM comment – A GM may have known there is scheduled maintenance & rehab of rooms, however he may or may not of been told that a company named TIVUS who is hiring X company to help with installs is coming to his hotel.
A petty group of spoiled children who stomp their feet when they don’t get their way. Pathetic…….. Don’t fukc this up just because you think you’re entitled to know. You are entitled to NOTHING. Sorry that may be too philosophical to bare.
OMG, WTF, and WHY
I ditto r3 and I do concur with A1 to a point. If we as illustrious investors begin to hassle perspective TIVUS clients and doubt business is even being conducted - WTF? Wonder if, mind you, the GM had not been informed yet at the DT and there was going to be an internal meeting to discuss the project. Now we collectively have embarrassed the GM, could have angered his upper tier – FOR WHAT? Because you have a few thousand dollars riding on a pink sheet and you are not happy with its performance or communication.
I can assure you right now, if I had been called by some investor as GM of DT worried about the install contract of some random upgrade to TVs & internet and I knew nothing about it; 1. I would be pissed because you knew more than me 2. Why are you bothering me when I have a hotel to run. Either way kiddies, as GM, I would be making calls to my superior looking for some answers and then the negative ball begins to roll concerning this whole installation program and worse the TIVUS company.
I do believe in due diligence, I do believe in questioning authority if something does not sound right. But you collective doubting Thomas’s who are so worried about your few nickels in this stock, ruin any opportunity for TIVUS’s success in DT or anywhere else for that matter not only have you shot your foot, but mine too. Why do you insist on this tirade? OMG, WTF, WHY? KEEP YOUR COMMENTS DIRECTED TO & AT TIVUS – PLEASED DO NOT CONTACT THE VERY CLIENT BASE TIVUS MEANS TO HOLD & CHERISH.
If you want to go play in another pink lister and get up in all their face and call all their prospective clients go right ahead. OMG leave TIVUSs clients alone would you please. These are MY NICKLES TOO, don’t fukc with mine. Be patient, none of what you did changed a damn thing, however it could have caused ripples with no way to call it back. I will refrain from the other niceties I would like to write.
SO I HAVE TO ASK – IS EVERYONE ALRIGHT NOW, OR DO WE NEED TO CALL SOMEONE ELSE TO MAKE YOU FEEL OK WITH YOURSELF OR THIS INVESTMENT? IF SO, PLEASE LET US KNOW, MAYBE WE SHOULD VOTE ON IT……….
A1 Reporting is A1
Very complete and thorough A1. The devil is in the details and communication over 1 dimensional E-mail & this board can be an issue!
I met John as well in Austin and he fits in nicely to the TIVUS scheme of things. His background, not to mention track record is a nice fit to helping TIVUS move along.
Again, the marathon is on, and we can see things shaping up. I give two thumbs up for A1 & SH for their care, concern, and collective (along with the board) frustration. I do believe however, SH is looking out for us best he can given his position and reporting requirements. I think we are moving forward on a positive note. Keep up the good work A1.
That's not a Horse it's an ASS
Ass: A four-footed, hoofed mammal related to the horse, but smaller, with longer ears and a shorter mane, shorter hair on the tail, and a dark stripe along the back.
New Blood – Rah Rah - Full Steam Ahead
Thanks I62, I am getting to know my compatriots. Don’t misunderstand my “glee” like comments. I too desire this TIVUS to take off. I do believe I came in at the proper time and meant to be here. Having read many of the posts today and feeling the heat come off the laptop, I sense many are frustrated. I think we will hear positive things shortly and we will have to “live” with the share price for the moment.
I would also submit, TIVUS is well aware of their position and can only be examining the next communiqué and moving forward on opening the board, removing the yield sign and hence moving forward. As my caption - bad mojo + bad mojo = bad mojo – my guess SH is a decent person faced with daunting responsibility and to some degree, the ball is not moving fast enough over to his side of the court to offer a more than he has. Now how he states things of course is another rabbit trail one can discuss and wallow on, he
Suffice it to say, I like to read the collective opinions based on our perspectives – eye opening for all. I believe both Shiva, Steve and the rest will resume the drive, start hitting some balls, base hits to out of the park reports and we will see our expectations come to fruition. I would guess your expectation is no less than theirs. Stay thirsty my friends, be the shark, keep asking, keep the faith. I am sure it will come……… In the mean time, let’s get more $$ buyers and get this dawg into double digits by end of July – Aug if poss.
BTW I have 800K of shares for whomever is keeping track.
Bad Math!
Typo - 100 - 2 = $98K seems we both are off a bit... sorry
Bad Mojo + Bad Mojo = Bad Mojo
I wish I could address the board from your position, alas I cannot where TIVUS is concerned. I can however, speak from a place where I too was on a board – frankly very pissed and frank and shared my disposition. I found airing my issues – no really their issues – did a lot to make me “feel good” short term but over the haul, did nothing to promote the stock.
I jumped in with $100k of mine to watch a company chisel my block to a nice $2k now! Like I mentioned, I have lost more gambling and fortunately won more too. I am up over the long haul in Vegas just in case you are wondering! I digress. Then I changed my postings to reflect a ok let’s see about getting my $80k back – let’s go! And I have remained in this positive position since. I have choices – stay and encourage, stay and complain, or frankly bail and take the hit….. I will stay, I have a few more good years left and I am making a paycheck so, just maybe I will gain back my position. In this particular case, I knew the principals, they collectively made poor business decisions.
I am hopeful that TIVUS does not make poor decisions and is still feeling it’s way. As I stated, I was not in a higher position on this one and come down, I have come in rather recently and hoping to ride up. Trust me, I know the frustration and in the long run, I believe these things have a way of ironing out. Having met Shiva, Steve, and the rest, I think they know they have many tasks ahead. I am going to hold my position, you push how you think it will help and hopefully we get back to your base and then beyond.
LM!O - Rah Rah, Go Tivus. Too much?
Now that's funny right there! As long as when you say it, there follows a cheerleader jump much like Will Ferrell in the Sat. Night skits.....
A team focused on the goal is difficult to beat.
Honest review of the facts searching for a solution based on truth and best practices will endure the test of time.
A Board built on a positive foundation, encouraging performance and accountability will develop its own perpetual motion than one fraught with strife and doubt.
My mom told me once, if you have nothing nice to say, remain silent.
Have you ever met anyone who is always complaining? After a while, do you pay attention any longer? I am certain, TIVUS monitors the board, post by post. However, I disagree, I do not believe the Property Owners do – whoops I digress. I live & die by sales, customer service is a large part of my success. I turn issues into opportunities, opportunities into more and so on. I find when a client has heartburn and I treat them with understanding & kindness, their disposition turns and soon becomes affable. I believe we collectively on this board can & should get our message across and certainly share ideas back & forth. I do believe biting comments can be re-phrased and curtailed arriving at the same intent.
Long or Short, pink or over the counter, or on the big board – we deserve to speak as men & ladies with character. After all, how you act anonymously speaks volumes about your character. I choose to lift people to their highest and most rewarding selves. I choose to be above board and encourage. It smells better at the end of the day.
Rah Rah, Go Tivus. Too much? - HECK NO!!!!!!!!
Walk & Chew Gum
Retired3 - Having met the crew, I would submit their focus is currently on gaining industry orders and building foundational credentials. IMHO, I believe this is quintessential to our ultimate success. That does not remove accountability of their intrinsic reporting necessities.
I for one am going to extend a bit of grace, encourage their investor relations to be more timely and I will keep an optimistic view of our little potential. In other words, perhaps the board should take the affirmation tack in lieu of demanding or derogatory review. Accountability & performance is critical to ultimate success, I believe with a little more wind in their sails and the crew is set for the course ahead, we will see better communication come from the captain.
OK so I am an optimist, an encourager, and trusting – perhaps to a fault. I prefer to have the board reflect positive remarks especially if new comers may be joining – I for one. A board showing interest in a positive manner and encouraging the others seems to be a sound investment logic. The more who jump in the higher we may go. Yes I know, you can do as you please and be true to your financial cause, it is your “right”. Just saying that’s all, I believe we all feel good about our current positions and would like to see this yacht begin to win all her races.
IMHO
Keep on Rising!
I jumped in on Fri trying to boulster.
Waiting to see pics & hear comments from last week. If my observational reporting is decent, we should hear good news from an excited TIVUS group and the industry at large.
Honest Review You are Welcome
The Timing was just perfect actually. I am not sure even how I came to know TIVUS, however, kind of followed a few weeks, read some posts here & there. Saw an opportunity to jump in, did it. Then I saw they were in Austin, made some meeting adjustments and had an enjoyable time. Had dinner with a dear friend and would call the trip a success.
I truly had no idea so many would be this profoundly interested in what I saw. I was impressed by all the TIVUS staff and the demo. Frankly for the money invested and possible return – I am (we) ahead of the curve. I have a good feeling, not that that is a motivator to anyone, however, I have lost more to the casino in one sitting than I could lose with TIVUS right now. All the superfluous stuff about current communication or company this or that – C’mon it’s a pink sheet, trying to become more, when a little more happens, I bet we will get more news emanating from the company. Sometimes, being quiet & carrying a big stick is better….
I am glad I could be of illumination to some, report what I saw & heard and well frankly and again, hope that TIVUS tears it up out there in the hospitality world and brings me a million or five home. I have a few years until retirement, I am gainfully employed, let’s get on the bus and take it for a year by year ride. I figure we owe them that as a relative new company still sorting some of the internal processes and direction out. All that aside, I think they have a fresh idea, nice approach, no reason they cannot soar IMHO.
Host Hotel
Correct, the Hilton was the headquarters or the hosting hotel. The Hilton has several floors of meeting rooms, large banquet rooms, moveable walls – all that. TIVUS is in one of the larger meeting rooms on the 6th floor – suite 619 I recall. There was a sign on the door, and perhaps in the lobby cannot remember these details as I had no idea I was going to be quizzed after!!!! LOL
Guys & Gals, let’s let TIVUS follow-up with a POST SHOW report with Pictures, Propaganda and all that – I trust they will especially if the traffic was uplifting.
Viable Evidence – Attending but Not Showing
I am not sure why TIVUS may have downplayed their presence at the Hilton. I will say, again, in the hour or so I was there, at least 10 different people came through, seemingly expected and perhaps an appointment scheduled. I would again assume that I was the only unexpected person to walk in. Like I said, I look, listened and 7 to 8 seemed hotel property types, the remaining industry types with compatible installation services aimed at partnering.
My company participates in the OTC annual event. We too have chosen to only have a Hospitality Suite, anchored by a co-inhabited booth, a friend on the trade show floor. The traffic through our Suite is for the most part more apt to relax, discuss, understand, and finally become closer to us than just “seeing” us on the floor in a 10x10 booth with every Tom, Dick, & Harry walking by. I submit this seemed to be the TIVUS plan and it was working…….
The other intangibles you infer to – I cannot comment on……
Company Communication
I am trusting to a fault, however more so when I have met you in person versus over the phone. Your trust, I assume, is in the communication posted or otherwise available online to gauge the company, and to much degree mine too. I have a mixed history with buying & selling stocks. I seem to be ahead for my losses, but I am still working with real money coming in and this is fun way to bolster my retirement fund. I know, good luck with that!
I go to Vegas occasionally and I like to play craps my wife likes to lounge at the pool & shops. We both love good food and so Vegas has much to offer. I treat my gambling much like my investing, I take what I believe to be calculated risks against the dice or based on company performance. I have won & lost but the real point I would like to emphasize – I only lose what I am prepared to lose no more. Yes, it is a gamble and I bank roll only so much, never dipping into more to chase the previous loss. This is my same philosophy in dealing with this level of stock offering. Hoping to leave the table with winnings in my pocket.
TIVU Communication
Being new to TIVU & this board I do give them credit, however, I met the staff & shook hands. I guess my face to face meet & greet was a faithful event to this faceless board and investor assumptions.
I know what you are refering to as on another board the company does not respond well, nor do they seem to care for the investor.
Looking into someones eyes (I make my living selling) and seeing them react, both verballly, body language etc. one knows when one is being BS'd or not.
As I stated, they collectively treated me as they did their prospects; with care & appreciation - I watch & listen well. I would submit they may be a bit quiet now, but as things begin to rumble, I am sure the fountain of info will pour. I am however a trusting person, never met a man I didn't like, until he proves me wrong.
No need to hire
Collective Board - I would guess that TIVU will update all their areas with PICS - I would not waste the $$.
Huncho to Plato
I kick myself now that you brought that up, I did not even save my parking ticket receipt of $20 from the Hilton – I did not snap a photo of TIVUS or at the show. I understand your skepticism, my being fresh to the board and all.
BTW I live outside of Houston and the Austin trip was a day pass for me to have fun. I work in oil & gas, San Antonio not far from Austin is a stomping ground for my work as a part of the busy gas plays. So I stretched my legs in Austin….. Also had dinner with a friend of mine who lives there.
My guess, they will show pics from the show, here's to a good thought.
TIVUS DEMO
The TIVUS graphical user interface (GUI) was simple to understand and navigate. From the demo set up I found the Ad content in the local restaurant guide only. Mind you the system was not “live” as they were running off a laptop, presumably due to hotel AV services being cost prohibitive and not having access to backend complement of necessary hardware to make it live.
Other services (TV, on demand movies, weather, facebook, hotel services, etc.) were depicted and again menus easily accessible. I did not concentrate so much on the visual mechanics of the demo as I did listening to how it works and what TIVUS offers to the client. I would assume ad content could be the first screen or peppered throughout the individual pages (like under restaurants) or any title/topic so desired. The TIVUS system seemed much simpler and less confusing than other packages at the show and with the added ad content & revenue payback it seems desirable for any property owner not to pass up.
As stated in previous post, IMHO TIVUS has a niche and it seems to be gaining awareness and ground. I believe the larger property owners will begin lining up and once that happens the middle tier properties will surely follow as they will also wish to be plugged in. Again, for me, TIVUS is a sleeping giant a the moment, better than a diamond in the rough, and will break out – hence MY long position. I do not day trade, I buy conservatively, add to my portfolio and sit back for 1-year. If I can double up in the year, I am very pleased and may go off seeking another TIVUS-like opportunity. In many cases, I still own those sleeping giants who now are up listed and performing well – all things considered.
Kept asking around for TIVUS
Someone recalled seeing a sign for their Hosp. Suite and directed me to the Hilton.
TIVUS Presence at the Show
In a nut shell, I seem to have met all the TIVUS Principals and yes, Phil was there. I did see their presentation, ran the mouse when the crowd died down, and ran through their bells & whistles. The online system in combination of the whole TIVUS package is above the rest. I did not see any other company with a complete package as TIVUS. Additionally, since they were away from the show floor, their guests, me included, did not feel the need to keep pressing on to see the next and the next and the next booth. I guess I spent an hour listening, shaking hands and being very forward as an investor – I wanted to know more and get that face to face feeling, you know, read people. I never felt I was being sold, very grateful for my investing and again was treated like all the other guests.
I was treated with equal respect as the show guests, in some cases I was introduced. I went, met, saw, drove and now better believe in their cause. IMHO I think they have something here and I am optimistic they will get there. How fast, don’t know. How high, don’t know. I did sense though from the many individuals that I met, and heard comments from, they too were impressed. After all, they left a show to visit a “private” showing of the TIVUS system across the street and in my book, if you can get them to come to you, that’s saying something.
http://www.tivusconnect.com/
Check out a nice site......
TIVUS at HITEC but not Exhibiting
I happened to be in Austin yesterday, went to the show, and actually found TIVUS across the street in the host hotel (Hilton) in a suite with all their equipment set up and performing demos for various attendees. Although I was not privy to all their guests, from what I heard and saw, my guess was a 90% mix of Hotel Chain representatives and 10% Industry were in attendance and coming in & out as appointments were set. I was very impressed with the presentation and could not see any loss of interested parties by not exhibiting across the street. Very clever actually not to be associated in the sea of 10x10 booths. Very clever indeed.
In comparison to the rest of the market, there is no equal to TIVUS. There were some “me too” in appearance, however not even close to the full hook that TIVUS is offering. I assume this show was the latest greatest there is in the industry. I saw nothing worth mentioning.
Once again, I am no savvy investor as most on this board are and I would never claim to “know” more than anyone else. It is my speculation that TIVUS has the better mouse trap today and what I can see from the others at the show, tomorrow as well. I invest on what I call my foundations; what makes this company better, how/what is their strategy to bring it to market and do they have the longevity to stay. TIVUS has initially proved to be a player and trendsetter. IMO I see this going to the top.
I don’t always go long, but when I do, they look like TIVUS. Go long my friends and stay thirsty for TIVUS
No Direct Competitor
IMO - Even if TIVUS & the other company were "direct" competitors, the head to head competition with TIVUS landing Host and presumably Host carrying through with more hotels, TIVUS has landed one of the big ones in the market. I suspect as the other majors review the news, consider their competition, TIVUS’s market share will begin to expand due to the “me too” syndrome – we have TIVUS TOO is the cry from the other chains! As a relative new comer to TIVUS, my outlook is very, very optimistic.
Hotels must modernize; offer the modern conveniences of “home” and entreat the customer with all the advantages of an office away from the office and all the bells & whistles thereof. The market TIVUS is targeting must comply or lose market share to those who will or have done so already. If given a choice and the public is simultaneously aware of TIVUS's offering, I would chose a hotel and the price delta to have the TIVUS convenience. After all I, do not like the inconveniences that travel ultimately places on, me, the traveler.
Time is on TIVUS side and with more effort on their part, this pink slip will soar, the issue is, all the players here on the board are flippers, this one however may be the one to go LONG with. Flip the others, TIVUS long and more investing will drive it up. BUY – as it may never be a ground floor offer ever again.
Nexans/BP ONLY
IMO
This "good" news is predicated that Nexans is awarded contracts. It is to be sure Nexans/BP/DPDW entered into this with heads up, but BP will still have to issue Umbilical contracts to Nexans.
What looks more promising however is the potential DPDW has in making more carousels. Hats off to this play as it could unfold to more profitable deals, not dependant on contracts for use, but an outright sale of iron.
Could be a game changer for the ole SS Minnow. Skipper just may have corrected a course that was previously ill plotted.
Maybe the Management Team at DPDW read Good to Great and have discovered thier Core Competency. Either way, keep a look out for more carousels, they just may have enough margin to spike some profits down in Channelview.
Stranger Things Have Happened
IMO
STOCRATES – 6 x’s perhaps, however we have no idea yet how the JV will ultimately play out /payout to the DPDW revenue stream and perhaps more germane, to the stock price. Combining this with the stellar track record of R&G as Admiral & Capt. (or Skipper & Gilligan if you prefer) of the USS Minnow DPDW – 10 years is very, very optimistic. Who knows. I for one will not be playing with this anchor for that long…..
One of The Market Leaders in Riser Buoyancy Trelleborg Reports:
Year-end Report 2010
“Demand increased significantly during 2010. Sales for continuing operations increased to slightly more than SEK 27 billion and organic growth was 17 percent. The EBITDA margin for the full year was 12.1 percent, which means that this financial target was achieved. The distinct increase compared with last year is a result of increased volumes and a more efficient structure.
During and after the fourth quarter 2010 three bolt-on acquisitions and two divestments were realized. This is part of the accelerating efforts of strategically focus the operations on selected and profitable segments. In line with this strategy Trelleborg in January 2011, signed a Letter of Intent with Freudenberg to form a joint venture for operations in antivibration for light and heavy vehicles. The ambition is to create a global leader and the new company is expected to generate sales of SEK 12 billion, with 8,100 employees in 17 countries.
Cash flow remained strong during the year. We improved the capital structure and propose an increased dividend for 2010” says CEO Peter Nilsson
Net sales in the quarter, including discontinued operations, increased to
SEK 7,045 M (6,755) and to SEK 28,778 M (27,059) for the full year.
Operating profit for the quarter, including discontinued operations, increased to SEK 423 M (197) and to SEK 1,952 M (773) for the full year.
Continuing operations:
Net sales in the quarter increased to SEK 6,852 M (6,185).
Net sales for the full year increased to SEK 27,196 M (24,769).
Operating profit in the quarter increased to SEK 400 M (166).
Items affecting comparability amounted to an expense of SEK 118 M (expense: 218).
Operating profit for the full year increased to SEK 2,036 M (734).
Items affecting comparability amounted to an expense of SEK 250 M (expense: 354).
Operating cash flow in the quarter increased to SEK 929 M (845).
Operating cash flow for the full year was SEK 2,190 M (3,040
So it may be attainable, but I don’t think Trelleborg is going to roll over. The rumor (my previous post) is Cumming “bought” the job with low or no redeemable sales margin to speak of. I cannot comment on this addendum to the “rumor”, only to state riser buoyancy sales will become much more competitive with the two (Flo & Cum) under one blanket. I am sure Trelleborg is strategizing and certainly planning on how to keep the majority of market with this pesky development.
Billion Dollar Company!! LOL
IMO
This is the true colors of both Ron & Gene – Dreaming. Reminds me of Doctor Evil – “One Billion Dollars” at least the screenwriter of these satirical movies realized the comedy in that line.
DPDW will no more become a billion dollar company than I president of the US, and I have a birth certificate! If it does, it will certainly not arrive under their management nor in our lifetime. I applaud the Posts of late, requesting some accountability and answers. I really like the chorus of a unified shareholder stance.
However and alas, no matter the song we may sing, neither of them believe they need to ANSWER to the shareholders at large. They have proven their ambivalence, audacity, and pomposity in the highest degree. It is Ron’s company after all, we were merely the fiscal vehicle of past to float his boat and Gene has nothing better to do before retiring..... Both hoping in quiet desperation we go away and they find the next mark to pour in a couple more million into the hole.
Riser Buoyancy - Cumming
IMO
Rumor has it Cumming has landed a sizable riser buoyancy contract(s). When more details whisper this way, try to elaborate. I am confident though, a Press Report of some sort will work its way through to the surface….