John Polgar

Clearwater, FL (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal

J.R. Polgar

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Location: Clearwater
Industry: Media
Year Founded: 2008
Number Employees: 1-10 people
Description: J.R. Polgar is looking to produce a series of "how to" TV programs for broadcast and extended versions for interactive DVDs plus internet feeds. Market of DIY, pro-am and professional level viewership. Master craftsman decades of experience with professional acting training is host. Producer/Director retired from NBC broadcasting. International market potential. My company, J.R. Polgar, is looking for $500k in small business funding in order to establish and grow our Media startup. J.R. Polgar is located in Clearwater, FL and anticipates gross sales exceeding $1M. Here are a few other important details: We're mainly interested in these types of funding: -Equity Funding (Venture Capital, Angel, Private Equity, etc.) -Unsecured Line of Credit/Loan Funding The funds will primarily be used for the following: -Business Acquisition and Development -Productions -Marketing -Operating/Growth Capital (Payroll, Sales & Marketing, etc) -Debt Consolidation -Raw Inventory -Equipment/Facilities lease/Rent How To programming directed toward multi-billion dollar DIY market on pro-am level for professionals, artisans, hobbyists and those looking to learn, develop or enhance their own skills and knowledge. Programming to be distributed domestic via select market on-air broadcast, cable, internet, DVD(interactive) direct sales and through stores and other venues. Further distribution internationally for both broadcast and dvd rights as well as other media. Eventual syndication possible. We look to produce a seasons worth of programs (12) and begin distribution when 4 are complete "in the can" so we are always ahead on productions. Income to be derived through sponsorships, product placement, advertising space, direct sales of DVD's, product sales or affiliate referall fees for product sales with select vendors, broadcast sales, other media outlets and licensing fees, international sales and licensing. Host has decades of technical and business experience and is a master in a variety of skill sets: Woodworking, finishing, Upholstery, Design, Fabrication, Antique and Art restorations. He also has 3 years professional training and and acting experience with stage, film, television and voiceover work in front of and behind the camera. Producer/Director is retired from a major USA broadcast network with decades experience up to and including executive level in the broadcast, film/TV programming and productions industry as well as the marketing and development of same. Rough funding breakdown: 200k Productions 100k Marketing 50k Business acquisition tools and equipment, inventory, operations and client list for projects to develop programming from. 50k Business setup facility and offices, broadcast production busines development setting up the Production company arm. 100k Operations- payroll, salaries, day to day operations, business expenses, etc... Please let me know if you are interested in providing the funding that we are seeking.