This document proposes a mobile business platform called ShareStream to help improve the economy of Wyandotte County, Kansas. ShareStream would be an Airstream trailer adapted for different local businesses, providing a space to showcase their services over multiple weekends throughout the county. Students would manage ShareStream under faculty supervision, gaining real-world experience, while businesses could increase exposure and attract new customers. Funding would come initially from a university grant, with businesses then providing a percentage of revenue from each showcase to cover ongoing costs in a sustainable model. The goal is to create a steady stream of clients and opportunities for increased local spending through this unique mobile marketing and experiential platform.
10. WYANDOTTE COUNTY
Pop. 159,129
Area: 156 sq. miles
Unemployment: 9.3% (2013)
Distance to Kansas City, MO: 4.3 miles
Distance from Lawrence: 29.5 miles
11. Visit to Wyco
We took a trip to Kansas City, KS
12. Breits
-Lack of experience
with modern
Breits Pub
marketing tools
30. Company Structure
University Sponsored Class
Facilitated by faculty
Execution work completed by students
Infrastructure managed by MoCoLabs
Storage and upkeep
31. Initial Funding + Costs
Request for a KU Funding Grant
Only needed for initial start-up
Initial Costs:
+ Airstream
+ Permits/Licenses
+ Gas + Water (Airstream)
+ Insurance
+ Additional Equipment
+ Start-Up Cash
Estimated Total: $58,760.00
32. Sustaining Business
Revenue
-% of Clients revenue intake during showcase (equivalent to operating costs)
-Maintain an intake ratio that can balance possibly less successful showcases
Creating a steady stream of clients
-Promote continued business participation through success of program
Operating Costs
+ Gas
+ Insurance
+ Maintenance (Airstream)
+ Gas and Water
+ Printing
+ Web Hosting
+ Airstream Storage
Estimated Total: $1,163.00/mo
Ex. Joses Barbershop Showcase
Haircut
$15
Chairs
x2
Cuts Per Day
x10
3 Day Weekend
x3
4 Weekends/mo
x4
Total
$3,600.00
Sharestream (%)
32.5%
33. ShareStream Benefits
-Opportunity for increased exposure
-Creation of new return customers
-Real world entrepreneurial experience
for businesses and students