I used to be in awe of those new TV shows that were selected. The Apprentice, Survivor, and on and on. I always wondered what it would take to get that opportunity. I found out that all it takes is action.

(that’s a funny play on words if you look at it from a director’s stand point – I humor myself)

OK, back on topic.

I love business. I eat it, sleep it, and dream it. I love being able to create a product from nothing, and sit down with big corporations representing my small company as if I was equal footing. (PS read “The World is Flat” if you haven’t already).

I took action. I’m a member of the Morgan Hill Access Television (MHAT) and the Community Media Access Program CMAP for Gilroy/Hollister/San Juan. I’m producing my own show for the community TV, and of course, the Internet. It’s called Bootstrapping.

Bootstrapping is a monthly magazine style show (magazine style means it’s like 20/20 format) that celebrates the business approach of bootstrapping – internally funded, cost conscious, and self sustaining.

The Silicon Valley became used to the availability of finance. Businesses were funded by Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, and even the easy equity in homes made money available by the mortgage market. Today, funding sources are drying up, businesses need to cut costs, but they still need to continue operations and grow. Bootstrapping takes a look at local businesses and highlights their attempts bootstrapping efforts.

I need crew. If you live near Morgan Hill, CA and you’ve ever thought it would be cool to participate in a production of a TV show, join in. Here are some examples of roles:

Talent (business to be interview, or the interviewer)
Camera Crew (absolutely no experience necessary)
Editing Crew (I’m learning as I go)
Audio Crew (again, no experience necessary)
Voice Over Talent
Fans

Pass the word on if you know someone that would find this fun.

Oops – one more thing. THIS IS NOT A MONEY MAKING OPPORTUNITY! I’m not paying anything, and I don’t expect to get paid myself. It’s purely recreational and in an area that I really find interesting.

Hasta.

Jim