My motivation to set up ASE, the Academy & Study of Entrepreneurship (after investing in 30 founders) was to show them, you're not an entrepreneur because you started a company. You have to do the work. Be relentless. Do the work. The @cfmontreal will be gonzo otherwise, and @Monturn otherwise. Do you recognize, ese? This is 1/5th of the emails sent à soir. LFG!
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Talk is cheap. You gotta do the work.
Monday, November 9th, 2026.
Not saying anything is done.
But bookmark this post.
@cfmontreal
Booyah.
Taking a break. I'm human.
Back later for another series of bombings.
LFG!
Monday, November 9th, 2026.
Not saying anything is done.
But bookmark this post.
@cfmontreal
Booyah.
Taking a break. I'm human.
Back later for another series of bombings.
LFG!
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I wish someone would be screen capturing my computer this evening. Shock and awe. Blitzkrieg.
[some hacker is thinking: "don't worry homeboy, we are"]
@cfmontreal ain't going anywhere.
[some hacker is thinking: "don't worry homeboy, we are"]
@cfmontreal ain't going anywhere.
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Alright, @cfmontreal update.
Model is done.
I am now going back to select partners/investors and seeing if they're interested.
My concern/constraints are:
- not to mess up the @Montreal_Expos consortium
- not make it seem to the investors this is Times Square and I'm bait-and-switching a RoIex for a Br3itling, if you get my point.
The wild card is leveraging @WatchMojo and AceMojo. Basically, the challenge for 99% of PE funds is CF loses money on paper, so PE cannot/does not usually value money-losing businesses, but a "pro-forma" model makes more sense. Naturally since WatchMojo has its own investors, I'd need to deal with that... but it's not like they wouldn't see the value, OBVIOUSLY. They're not morons.
But in some ways, easier... in other ways, harder.
But if Nov 29 2025 was day 1... for Nov 1 2026 being day 1, we're technically ahead pace-wise.
Also got calls and now know who is repping the process... so will find ways to woo them and find alignment.
Model is done.
I am now going back to select partners/investors and seeing if they're interested.
My concern/constraints are:
- not to mess up the @Montreal_Expos consortium
- not make it seem to the investors this is Times Square and I'm bait-and-switching a RoIex for a Br3itling, if you get my point.
The wild card is leveraging @WatchMojo and AceMojo. Basically, the challenge for 99% of PE funds is CF loses money on paper, so PE cannot/does not usually value money-losing businesses, but a "pro-forma" model makes more sense. Naturally since WatchMojo has its own investors, I'd need to deal with that... but it's not like they wouldn't see the value, OBVIOUSLY. They're not morons.
But in some ways, easier... in other ways, harder.
But if Nov 29 2025 was day 1... for Nov 1 2026 being day 1, we're technically ahead pace-wise.
Also got calls and now know who is repping the process... so will find ways to woo them and find alignment.
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Took me
- 54 days to identify an anchor,
- 125 days to sign a game-changing strategic partner &
- 300 days to find land.
- PE interest came pretty quickly (whenever Super Bowl was, so say 45-60 days).
What's the over/under on doing it again for @cfmontreal?
It's a very different model... but as further evidence that we have everything we need for @Montreal_Expos, as long as Peanut Project faithful don't see it as a distraction let alone a hurdle to that mission... "not impossible, improbable... can we make it... INEVITABLE?"
- 54 days to identify an anchor,
- 125 days to sign a game-changing strategic partner &
- 300 days to find land.
- PE interest came pretty quickly (whenever Super Bowl was, so say 45-60 days).
What's the over/under on doing it again for @cfmontreal?
It's a very different model... but as further evidence that we have everything we need for @Montreal_Expos, as long as Peanut Project faithful don't see it as a distraction let alone a hurdle to that mission... "not impossible, improbable... can we make it... INEVITABLE?"
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From Nordiques jersey… to… French onion soup? @cfmontreal @Montreal_Expos
The @Montreal_Expos “formula” came to me while watching @Avalanche donning the Nordiques jersey, taking on @CanadiensMTL. The @cfmontreal and @MLS challenge is an altogether different one.
If I rushed and said “we are bidding,” yes, then it’d be fair to say “this is a grifter PR I didn’t wanna rush an answer. But while making some fine French Onion Soup… the solution was clear as day.
Question is: does it retract from the Peanut Project mission?
Even though I played soccer, I never really followed the club.
Does this just set me up for more hate and slander from the 1% who can’t be nice and kind. I’m human.
Also, I won’t speak on behalf of investors… but in the past 349 days, naturally I met MORE investors looking for existing sports franchises than possible future ones.
Anyway, model is clear. And yes, uniquely positioned because I don’t care about money, I can make any model work, but said model works if I identify right partners.
Let me walk my sweetheart Lily and clear my head… and I may post one update.
But keep asking questions, tell me your memories and feelings about the team. My # 1 reason to “Restore the Expos” is to give those who have fond memories of attending games with their dad or grandpa take their kids… yet that is never mentioned. I do thank the 99% of the 3% who are even aware. But I’m human and this seems like a waste of time given my JFL experience where - like Mr Bronfman and Rays - just used as leverage and then tossed aside like a Kleenex.
Hey, “I speak from the heart and tell no lies.”
Must say I was very moved and struck by Mr Saputo’s speech. But just because I have 25 years of connecting the dots, any buyer can choose to sell to someone else even if there aren’t many locally who can justify the disconnect between a sports franchise’s P&L and their asking price. I can… what did that get me this past year. Yeah. Thought so.
Anyway, back later.
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After a month of non-stop travel, looking forward to cooking. Looking for ideas and inspiration to expand my repertoire. Meanwhile some of my fave dishes as chef. First let’s start with pork tenderloin: season and sear, and then cook in wine or dark beer… use the liquids to make y. Bonus if you want to make an incision and cram in garlic & parsley.
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My pasta sauce skills have improved… and the chicken was succulent: tenderizing meat is the new anger management.
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The @Montreal_Expos “formula” came to me while watching @Avalanche donning the Nordiques jersey, taking on @CanadiensMTL. The @cfmontreal and @MLS challenge is an altogether different one.
If I rushed and said “we are bidding,” yes, then it’d be fair to say “this is a grifter PR I didn’t wanna rush an answer. But while making some fine French Onion Soup… the solution was clear as day.
Question is: does it retract from the Peanut Project mission?
Even though I played soccer, I never really followed the club.
Does this just set me up for more hate and slander from the 1% who can’t be nice and kind. I’m human.
Also, I won’t speak on behalf of investors… but in the past 349 days, naturally I met MORE investors looking for existing sports franchises than possible future ones.
Anyway, model is clear. And yes, uniquely positioned because I don’t care about money, I can make any model work, but said model works if I identify right partners.
Let me walk my sweetheart Lily and clear my head… and I may post one update.
But keep asking questions, tell me your memories and feelings about the team. My # 1 reason to “Restore the Expos” is to give those who have fond memories of attending games with their dad or grandpa take their kids… yet that is never mentioned. I do thank the 99% of the 3% who are even aware. But I’m human and this seems like a waste of time given my JFL experience where - like Mr Bronfman and Rays - just used as leverage and then tossed aside like a Kleenex.
Hey, “I speak from the heart and tell no lies.”
Must say I was very moved and struck by Mr Saputo’s speech. But just because I have 25 years of connecting the dots, any buyer can choose to sell to someone else even if there aren’t many locally who can justify the disconnect between a sports franchise’s P&L and their asking price. I can… what did that get me this past year. Yeah. Thought so.
Anyway, back later.
If I rushed and said “we are bidding,” yes, then it’d be fair to say “this is a grifter PR I didn’t wanna rush an answer. But while making some fine French Onion Soup… the solution was clear as day.
Question is: does it retract from the Peanut Project mission?
Even though I played soccer, I never really followed the club.
Does this just set me up for more hate and slander from the 1% who can’t be nice and kind. I’m human.
Also, I won’t speak on behalf of investors… but in the past 349 days, naturally I met MORE investors looking for existing sports franchises than possible future ones.
Anyway, model is clear. And yes, uniquely positioned because I don’t care about money, I can make any model work, but said model works if I identify right partners.
Let me walk my sweetheart Lily and clear my head… and I may post one update.
But keep asking questions, tell me your memories and feelings about the team. My # 1 reason to “Restore the Expos” is to give those who have fond memories of attending games with their dad or grandpa take their kids… yet that is never mentioned. I do thank the 99% of the 3% who are even aware. But I’m human and this seems like a waste of time given my JFL experience where - like Mr Bronfman and Rays - just used as leverage and then tossed aside like a Kleenex.
Hey, “I speak from the heart and tell no lies.”
Must say I was very moved and struck by Mr Saputo’s speech. But just because I have 25 years of connecting the dots, any buyer can choose to sell to someone else even if there aren’t many locally who can justify the disconnect between a sports franchise’s P&L and their asking price. I can… what did that get me this past year. Yeah. Thought so.
Anyway, back later.
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My former Cuervos teammates always ask me to join them for a match of futbol... but after my ACL tear... I feel like if I can't play with the same intensity... what's the point?
But at 48, some exercise (aside from walking my Lils) wouldn't hurt...
Anyone know of a team I could kick the ball around with? :)
youtube.com/watch?v=TETydh…
But at 48, some exercise (aside from walking my Lils) wouldn't hurt...
Anyone know of a team I could kick the ball around with? :)
youtube.com/watch?v=TETydh…
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This past year, despite 99% of support from the 3% of Montrealers who found out about my effort to restore the @Montreal_Expos, I kinda realized Expos fans were far more hardcore than @CanadiensMTL fans. Maybe it's exacerbated by the trauma.
Where do @cfmontreal fans rank Amours fans. What... like the "Ultras" slash your ties after a draw...? :)
Where do @cfmontreal fans rank Amours fans. What... like the "Ultras" slash your ties after a draw...? :)
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Et tu Brute?
youtube.com/watch?v=yNSpLq…
youtube.com/watch?v=yNSpLq…
History repeating today in Montreal.
Thinking about CF Montreal fans.
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From Concept to Reality, indeed... this does not even include AceMojo Productions & Expos Media (linked below), which will create IP (an asset) and recurring revenue streams through IP & programming. But, you get the idea.
And not sure re naming rights for a [checks notes] REM stadium.t renders... voila. My fave pieces are actually the Museum and ASE, but bringing @MLB back in the Restoration of the @Montreal_Expos is a nice cherry on the icing. And yes, ideally, ASE & the Stadium will have proper sponsors... and not @watchmojo and my investment fund/family office Granicus.
And not sure re naming rights for a [checks notes] REM stadium.t renders... voila. My fave pieces are actually the Museum and ASE, but bringing @MLB back in the Restoration of the @Montreal_Expos is a nice cherry on the icing. And yes, ideally, ASE & the Stadium will have proper sponsors... and not @watchmojo and my investment fund/family office Granicus.
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I receive a lot of questions on finance & investing wrt the Peanut Project, aka The Restoration of the @Montreal_Expos
As this was admittedly an "unlikely" journey, I said let's make this a "building in public" case study for the "From Concept to Reality course" that I taught at @mcgich will be the initial class at ASE, the Academy & Study of Entrepreneurship at 4C, the Creative Cultural Commercial Campus.
At this point, I realize that having an "investing-centric" course/series made sense, so here is episode 1 of "How Can We Be Helpful?" which will live on @WatchMojo 's ContextTV channel.
Episode 1 linked below, and make sure to subscribe to ContextTV, and The Lineup (home to From Concept to Reality).
*** I posted this on Saturday and forgot to share & capture the companion presentation, this version is corrected with visuals***
LMK what you think. Enjoy.
As this was admittedly an "unlikely" journey, I said let's make this a "building in public" case study for the "From Concept to Reality course" that I taught at @mcgich will be the initial class at ASE, the Academy & Study of Entrepreneurship at 4C, the Creative Cultural Commercial Campus.
At this point, I realize that having an "investing-centric" course/series made sense, so here is episode 1 of "How Can We Be Helpful?" which will live on @WatchMojo 's ContextTV channel.
Episode 1 linked below, and make sure to subscribe to ContextTV, and The Lineup (home to From Concept to Reality).
*** I posted this on Saturday and forgot to share & capture the companion presentation, this version is corrected with visuals***
LMK what you think. Enjoy.
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Congrats on the anniversary. 25 years doing anything is hard enough, especially when you face headwinds by focusing on three underserved markets:
- English citizens of Montreal,
- Sports fans,
- on radio no less.
Disclaimer: was there was my side hustle 2003-05, before resigning from AskMen and launching @WatchMojo
- English citizens of Montreal,
- Sports fans,
- on radio no less.
Disclaimer: was there was my side hustle 2003-05, before resigning from AskMen and launching @WatchMojo
TSN 690 has a celebration that’s been 25 years in the making! Listen to TSN 690 for a chance to join the VIP 25th anniversary section on Tuesday, December 1, at Brasserie des Rapides. More here: tsn.ca/radio/montreal…
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“Here is my humble feedback. This story is very powerful and has great potential as a human drama ( greek tragedy ) or even Shakespeare like. It needs some work but the plot is excellent. A dramatic series with a Baseball backdrop in a Quebec fiction has never been done. I his project and also with the Peanut Project.”
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