Marani Brands Inc. (MRIB)

[Matthew Berg]

Disagree with you Schnaps. I don't think Dan is responsible. The guy was a middle manager distribution guy with a private labeler. No direct consumer product experience but he presented very well and seemed to know a lot about the business and space. She on the other hand was an absolute train wreck. Was he capable of guiding and leading a national brand and launch? I think not. But not really his fault. It was Margrit's doing. He was the best game in town for her and the best she could do given her and the company's history. Paul Fuegner was not coming back. My guess is like his predecessor Fuegner, her antics and focus on the stock play and not the product or brand, crazy inside deals, deals with herself, etc. drove him out. He was probably gung ho and ready to go at the outset but soon found himself given little rope, little resources and forced to depend on marketing and cheesey events from companies like Zodiac directed by Maargrit whom we believe to be a satellite company for Margrit the former president and officer of Zodiac. Other venues for marketing and sales were probably off limits. His hands were tied. Just took a little while to figure it out and now he's most likely whiting out his resume and job seeking.