The 15 Minute Breakdown: 2024 Beauty Marketing Study
CounterWatch - Investor Presentation The Product & Opportunity
1. " The Ultimate Pet Training System & Deterrent Product “
UTILITY PATENT PENDING : REG. NO. 14486090
DESIGN PATENT PENDING : REG. NO. 29507159
INVESTOR PRESENTATION
THE PRODUCT & OPPORTUNITY
2. My name is Shawn Tait, and this is my son Keenan Tait,
and were from Seattle Washington...
How’s everybody doing this morning ?
First of all, I would like to thank you all... for taking the
time out of your schedule, and allowing me to present
you with a product, that I think you will find new and
exciting... and a product with a bit of fun built-in to it.
CounterWatch™ Sentry
3. Real Quick !...
What is the top pet-peeve of cat owners ?
How much money do you think we can make, offering a highly effective and
stylish hi-tech product to eliminate all of the cat owner’s top pet-peeves ?
Think about it… NO more cats…
Getting on Kitchen Countertops
Climbing up Curtains and Drapes
Soiling Carpeting and Floor Areas
Indoor Cats Attempting to Escape Outside thru Doorways
With (95M*) pet cats alone in the US, and
(127M*) In the other Top Ten Major Countries…
That's 193M* Pet Cats in the World's Top Ten Countries.
Over one third of Pet Cat Owners in the USA, own 2* or more cats, and over
one quarter of Pet Cat Owners, own three or more cats...
Pet Products are truly a mass market items !
Its’ Time to Make Some Real ROI !
Age Old Cat Problems Solved with
CounterWatch™
MSRP : $46.95
4. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Shawn Tait and my passion
is, and always has been to solve a physical problem, create a solution
to the problem in the form a needed product, and then successfully
bring these new product concepts to market and enjoy the rewards.
As a Manufacturing Engineer exclusively working with New Product
Development Teams, I successfully developed patentable new
products for Siemens (Medical Device div.), Bendix Electrodynamics
(US Military Vendor), Echlin Corp. (largest Automobile Aftermarket
Parts Mfg.) and the Aerospace and Motorsport Racing Industries.
Please allow me to give you all some perspective of myself and brief
history. Do you want to hear the longer 2-3 minutes " Go-Fast Story ".
You'll find it in the Appendix section, it's a page long... it's a fun life.
At the age of 56, I am a proven successful entrepreneur of 25+ years
experience, small business owner, manufacturing engineer and
consummate realist.
Product Concept to Market Success is what I do best...
" The Ultimate Pet Training System & Deterrent Product “
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5. CounterWatch™… a portable hi-tech pet deterrent and training
device, that is a compact, low cost, and is an extremely effective
solution for training and deterring indoor pets away from off-
limits unwanted areas or unwanted surfaces.
Keep Pet Cats…
off your countertops and tables
off your furniture, shelves and bed
from climbing curtains or drapes
soiling carpet and floor areas
from loitering at entry door to escape outdoors
Cats just don't like being squirted with simple inexpensive water
or the smell of CounterWatch™ Organic Aromatic Deterrents.
CounterWatch™ has 5 pet training and deterrent modes which
keeps the cat from assimilating to the same deterrent event.
Spray Only - Spray & Voice – Voice Only
Fill with water for direct active contact with pet.
Fill with scent deterrent for passive non-contact with pet.
Voice = User Recorded Audio for Playback (up to 10 seconds).
Playback Message, Sound, Command or Reprimand.
Low Profile Stylish Stealth Design. A Designer Pet Product.
CounterWatch™ is the only ergonomic and esthetically High-Tech Cat Deterrent and Training
Product designed to please even the most discerning pet owner.
SolidWorks CAD - Virtual Prototypes
Ready to Manufacture
Available in most colors – Mono or Two Tone
Assembly with Translucent Reservoir
6. Easy setup
and use :
2. Fill with your Favorite Deterrent
1. Simply Add Batteries
4. Place Horizontal or Vertical Position
3. Set Deterrent Mode,
Record Playback MSG &
Adjust Spray Nozzle
7. Current Status of Manufacture : CounterWatch
Working Electronics System has Been Demonstrated to Work Reliably and
Efficient with Power Source Reserves. All Tested and Ready for Production.
Working Fluid Dispensing System has Been Demonstrated to Work Reliably and
Efficiently. All Tested and Ready for Production.
Working CounterWatch™ Prototypes 001-003 are nearly completed.
How Much to Manufacture : CounterWatch
$8-$10 USD Landed; Std. or Deluxe Model. Constructed from High Quality
Chinese Components and Assembled in USA Ensures Customer Satisfaction.
Product Specifications : CounterWatch
Size : 5.5"(141mm) x 2.75"(70mm) x 1.9"(49mm) Weight : 8oz.(225gr)
Power Supply : 6VDC (4x1.5v AA Batteries)
Suggested Retail Price : CounterWatch
$44.95 USD Standard Model
$48.95 USD Deluxe Model
Brilliant and Fashionable Hydrographic pattern
finish applied to CounterWatch™
Available in the color or design of your choice.
For fun… Wild Cougar Print, or for profit... ‘Hello Kitty’
UTILITY PATENT PENDING : REG. NO. 14486090
DESIGN PATENT PENDING : REG. NO. 29507159
8. Stock-Line Suggested Color Schemes :
Two-Tone Models
Mono-Tone Models
UTILITY PATENT PENDING : REG. NO. 14486090
DESIGN PATENT PENDING : REG. NO. 29507159
All Models have Translucent Spray Fluid Reservoir to View Available Deterrent Supply Level.
SolidWorks CAD - Virtual Prototypes
Ready to Manufacture
9. Audible (by Animals & Humans) Single Noise Deterrent
Have a major limitation with today's modern home full of audible
sounds, beeps, voices, such as from microwave ovens, coffee pot
timers, voices on radio-TV, and other sound emitting devices.
TattleTail
Single Tone Audible Deterrent
MSRP : $29.95
CatScram
Ultrasonic In-Audible Deterrent
MSRP : $39.95
Ultrasonic In-Audible (by Humans) Single Sound Deterrent
The question always remains with in-audible (by humans) type of
device deterrent, is the device even working properly, since you can't
even hear it (in-audible) when it is working properly. As per one of the
nations top retailers in this category, states in their disclaimer…
Pets Quickly Assimilates to, or Unable to Hear Sound Deterrent Event.
The fine print…
"A cat may not respond to the CatScram. This happens because some cats lack the
capability to hear noises as high pitched as that emitted by the CatScram. This is
more common in older cats who have lost some hearing range, very young cats
who have not yet fully developed, and occasionally in rare purebreds."
The pet to be deterred therefore quickly assimilates to a single audible deterrent
sound, as the pet is unable to differentiate from device deterrent audible sounds
from environmental or ordinary daily household sounds and noises.
10. Mats-Audible Deterrent
Place Mat in/on Off-Limits Area, Pet Walks on Mat, Mat Senses Pet, Emits
Audible Sound/Beep. Product is hindered by today's modern home full of
audible sounds, beeps, voices etc., such as from microwave ovens, coffee
pot timers, voices on radio-TV, and other sound emitting devices.
Mats-Electric Shock Deterrent
Place Mat in/on Off-Limits Area, Pet Walks on Mat, Mat Senses Pet, Emits
a Electric Shock to Pet.
Quite Effective for Pets & Children.
Mats-Prickly Deterrent
Place Mat in/on Off-Limits Area, Pet Walks on Mat, Mat is Constructed
with Nail Like Protrusions. Effective for Small Horizontal Surface.
Approximate size : 18” x 18” square.
Must be Removed and Stowed before Human Can Use Pet Off-Limits Area
Shocking Your Pet is Not Cool !
Take Care Around Young Children !!
Sofa ScramMat
Audible Tone Deterrent
MSRP : $39.95
ScatMat
Electric-Shock Deterrent
MSRP : $59.95
XMat
Stepping On Nails Deterrent
MSRP : $18.99
Very limited use area, about the size of a folded newspaper.
Pet quickly assimilates to a single audible deterrent sound, as the pet is unable to differentiate
from device deterrent audible sounds from environmental or ordinary daily household sounds.
11. PawzAway
Spray Air Deterrent
MSRP : $36.95
Consumable Refills : $12.99
SSScat
Spray Air Deterrent
MSRP : $38.95
Consumable Refills : $13.95
Spray Air Deterrent Devices
Place Device in/on Off-Limits Area, Pet Walks in Sensor Range, Device
Emits Short Blast of Canned Air. Effective for Horizontal Surface.
However… Consumable Aerosol Deterrent Refills make It Absolutely Cost
Prohibitive To Operate (i.e. one stubborn pet cat in a household may
trigger canned air blast usage of 2 or more proprietary and expensive
canned air deterrent refills @ $10 each weekly; that's $20 a week !... for
one cat !!). Imagine if you have 2 or more cats as most households often
have, the cost of weekly refills then become a real issue.
Redirect Sensor or Turn Off before Human Can Use Pet Off-Limits Area.
Consumers understandably are resistant… to the high cost of consumable
propriety canned air refills that begin to quickly add up for the pet
owner, very fast, product often shelved because of high operating cost !
Buyers’ like it at first… then hate the cost of refills… then don’t use them !
In just 1 months time…
Pet Owners could Spend More $$$ in Canned Air Refills,
2-4x the Product Costs ! … CUSTOMERS’ Don’t Like This !
Plus… unable to view or detect remaining deterrent supply !
12. CounterWatch device uses means and methods that join active contact and non-contact passive
training and deterrent methods, together creating a synergistic result in the training and deterrent
of the indoor household animals.
Why Our Product is Best :
No Mandatory Consumables to Buy, Simply Refill with Tap Water
or CounterWatch™ Aromatic Organic Citrus Scent Deterrent.
Unattended Hands Free Operation
No Electrical Shock Hazard
Small Footprint
Cats unlikely to assimilate to multiple varying deterrent events.
Can be used both on horizontal surfaces, or hung from a vertical surface.
Low Profile Stylish Stealth Design. A Designer Pet Product.
CounterWatch™ is the only ergonomic and esthetically High-Tech Cat Deterrent and Training
System designed to please even the most discerning pet owner.
Advantages over competition :
No Expensive Proprietary Canned Air Deterrent Refills to buy.
Deterrent Supply Level Visible with Translucent Reservoir.
No Cruel and Barbaric Shocking of your Pets or Young Children.
No Mats to Remove and Stow Before The Pet Owner Uses Pet Off-Limits Areas.
Pet Cat Owners… Instantly See the Value of CounterWatch™ over any competitor !
13. Well I'd like to take a moment to speak about the Pet Market and the Market Potential of
the New Product CounterWatch™. It is truly a mass market with continual stable growth.
After presenting you with this product, I am confident you will see the Market Potential of
CounterWatch™, and the mass profits it can generate.
Pet Cat Owners have been searching forever for a low cost pet deterrent or training device and or
method, that can prevent cats unwanted behavior and or intrusions.
*** If such a device and or method became available, perhaps the pet owner may want "to use this"
in the kitchen, the living room and bedroom purchasing multiples of CounterWatch™. ***
Pet Cats in the USA (95M*, 76M***) | Remaining Top Ten Major Countries (127M*)
That's 193M* Pet Cats in the World's Top Ten Countries.
Over one third of Pet Cat Owners in the USA, own 2* or more cats.
Over one quarter of Pet Cat Owners, own three or more cats.
People love and spend money on their beloved cats... AND Lots of money... from fancy pet
foods, fancy pet toys, and while the pet owner typically also likes their fancy kitchen countertops,
fancy floors and carpeting, and fancy furniture (unsoiled & intact)...
Unfortunately... our feline friends often...
do not respect cherished belongings the same way as us humans do.
14. “ Even during the Great Recession,
which slowed demand throughout most
of the retail sector, the industry
continued to yield revenue growth. This
trend was mainly driven by an
increasing number of pet parents, or
pet owners who treat their four-legged
friends as family members. “
“ In the five years to 2014, industry
growth has largely been attributable to
higher pet ownership and accompanying
demand for pet products. ”
IBISWorld 2014 US Pet Industry Report
It's a fact !... the pet industry
continues with strong annual growth
every year... and is proving to be
immune to any lack-luster economy.
CounterWatch™
is that right product !
15.
16. Product Licenseing Business Model
CounterWatch™ : MFG Cost : $9.00
CounterWatch™ : DLR Cost : $21.25 5% Royalty per Unit : $1.00
CounterWatch™ : MSRP : $46.95 * Licensing Royalty % = 3-7% of Wholesale Sales is Industry Standard.
Manufacturer to Distributor Business Model Channel GM%
CounterWatch™ : MFG Cost/COG : $9.00 50%
CounterWatch™ : DIST. Cost : $18.00 15% 50% Mfg. Profit per Unit : $9.00
CounterWatch™ : MSRP : $46.95 55% * Distributor Profit Margin Selling Wholesale to Retailiers = 5-15% Industry Standard.
Market
Share
Retail Store
Store
Locations
Realistic
Sales Level
Weekly Unit Sales
per Store
Annual Unit Sales
per Store
Weekly
Royalty
Profit
Annual
Royalty
Royatly
or
Mfg.
Weekly Mfg.
Profit
Annual Mfg.
Profit
40% PetSmart - USA & Canada 1,500 Median 2.75 143 $4,120 $214,232 <----> $37,105 $1,929,472
20% PetCo - USA & Mexico 1,500 Median 1.5 78 $2,247 $116,854 <----> $20,239 $1,052,439
40% Independent Pet Retailers - USA 11,800 Median 0.75 39 $8,839 $459,625 <----> $79,608 $4,139,595
" Wal-Mart Super Center - USA 3,000 Median 1.25 65 $3,745 $194,756 <----> $33,732 $1,754,066
" Wal-Mart - USA 1,200 Median 0 0 $0 $0 <----> $0 $0
Independents and Non-Specialty Stores (such as the local pet stores and Amazon, Walmart etc.) as of 2014 = 40% Market Share. 17,932 Stores including Wal-Mart.
<Distributor Sell-To Price>
OR
<Dealer Wholesale Sell-In Price>
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
1
Profit Revenue - Product Licensing or Manufacturer to DistributorModel
License to PetCo - USA & Mexico
License to PetSmart - USA & Canada
Distribution to Independent Pet Retailers
Distribution to PetCo - USA & Mexico
Distribution to PetSmart - USA & Canada
Distribution to Wal-Mart - USA
Licensor Business Model Manufacturerto Distributor Business Model
* Depending on Investor Interest *
Product Developer is receptive to
2 Separate Business Models,
Monetization Paths,
& Business and Marketing Plans
CounterWatch™
17. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Short-Term Investment Opportunity
Applicable to the Licensor Business Model - Product Launch to Market Phase
First Round Funding : Seeking $100,000 in Loans
(up to 25 investors @ $1K-$100K each)
Used for : USPTO Foreign PCT Patent Application filing, completing prototypes, professional
electronics design, press releases, media and social network blitz, presentation costs (including
airfare & lodging), marketing materials, and minimal operating costs.
Term : 24 months
ROI 22.5 % APR : Interest Paid in Full to Investor at 18th month mark for 24 month loan, principal
loaned Paid in Full the 24th month, or if both parties are in agreement, investor may convert
principal loaned amount, plus an added investor conversion bonus of 15% of loaned amount, to an
equity stake, based on current valuation of entity or common stock value, and receive semi-annual
equity based percentage profit sharing payments.
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Licensing Opportunity
Exclusive Foreign License For Sale
Exclusive Foreign Manufacturing and or Distribution License by Country
Price : $100,000 Licensing Fee per Country with 5% Royalty on Annual Gross Sales
Minimum Annual Gross Sales Requirement : TBN
Royalty in Perpetuity Payments : Paid Quarterly
Term : 5 Years
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18. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Short-Term Equity Opportunity
Applicable to Manufacturer to Distributor Business Model – Product Launch To Exit Strategy
Current Pre-Market Product Valuation : $1,200,000
(based upon 2015 and 2016 Sales Forecast-Income Statement)
- NO SALES TO DATE AS THIS IS A PRE-MASS MARKET PRODUCT –
Equity Partner Offer : $300,000 Buy-In for 25% Equity Stake in CounterWatch™, including the
Value of Patents Pending, Trademarks, Domestic and International Licensee Paid Royalties, and
Profits generated by General Worldwide Sales of CounterWatch™.
Equity Partner Qualification : Must have the Financial Ability to Initially Fund up to $300,000 for
Tooling Cost, Inventory, Marketing, Daily Operations, Warehouse, and to Scale CounterWatch™ to
International Markets. With profits realized, the Product Developer repays 75% of Initial Funding.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Exit Strategy Agreement : Within 2-3 years after product launch and or
suitable moderate market penetration has be achieved, Product Developer
proposes selling manufacturing business, recovering monetary investments,
while maintaining Manufacturing Licensing Agreements for CounterWatch™
for Royalty in Perpetuity.
19. CounterWatch™
AUTOMATIC SPRAY DETERRENT SYSTEM
USPTO Private PAIR Registered; Inventor #126527
Current IP Status of Utility Patent
PATENT PENDING
Reg. No. 14486090
Filed 09/15/14
Current IP Status of Design Patent
PATENT PENDING
Reg. No. 29507159
Filed 10/24/14
Current IP Status of USPTO PCT Foreign Filing
Awaiting Investor Capital Infusion.
Reg. No. TBA
To be Filed TBA
Current Registered Trademark Status
Reg. No. TBA
To be Filed 12/30/14 CounterWatch™
Sentry
21. Appendix :
Product Developer Shawn Tait and the Go Fast Story…
Early Pictures of the First CounterWatch™ Prototype 001
CounterWatch™ Virtual Prototypes in Various Colors
Retail Packaging and Display Suggestions for CounterWatch™
Pet Market and The Economy - Sources & References
Sources of Referenced Information
Supporting Documents Available :
Utility Patent Application in Issued Pro-Forma Format
Design Patent Application in Issued Pro-Forma Format
Business Plan, Marketing Plan, Timelines & Financials
Manufacturing CounterWatch – Cost, Facility and Details
Trade Mark Documentation (to be filed 12/30/14)
IBISWorld Industry Reports - 2014 US Pet Store Industry
CounterWatch™ Instructions and Training Guide
22. My History and Passion ("My Go Fast Story") : It all started for me at the age of 7… I wanted to go-faster, as I told mommy
sitting in my racing go kart, mom says “we have no money to buy those high-tech go-fast racing parts, sorry”. So I had to
figure out my own way to go faster.
At the age of 7-12 years old, I studied every math and engineering book I could get my hands on (from old engineering
library books and college textbooks), and began learning how to design, develop and make my own motorcycle go-fast parts
(among everything else!, that interested me). But most of all, first I still needed to make money to buy the needed
materials to make those new racing parts (products) that are in my mind.
By the age of 12 years old, I was on my way funding my new product ventures through my hard work and natural
entrepreneurship. I had several daily paper delivery routes and was starting to sell my newly developed and produced
racing parts.
With junior high metal shop and high school machine shop classes, this gave me the perfect learning environment for
R&D, making prototypes and producing my racing parts, utilizing the foundry, lathes, mills, fabrication equipment and
welding equipment.
I also took electronics classes which taught me the fundamentals of electronic design and implementation. With both
mechanical and electronics background, I could now invent, test and bring quality and reliable product concepts to
fruition at the lowest cost possible. Often aided by re-purposing existing items to be utilized in my newly designed products
to reduce R&D cost, and the time it takes to be first to market.
In my earlier years up to age 30, I successfully developed patentable new products for Siemens (Medical Device div.),
Bendix Electrodynamics (US Military Vendor), Echlin Corp. (largest Automobile Aftermarket Parts Mfg.) and the
Aerospace and Racing Industries. At age 30, I was done with Corporate America, began to create my own future.
At the age of 56, I am a proven successful entrepreneur of 25+ years experience, small business owner, manufacturing
engineer and consummate realist.
Product Concept to Market Success is what I do best.
Please contact me directly, if your interested in sharing future successes together.
Shawn Tait
23. In a Bathroom Setting
Fresh off the 3D
Printer…
Looks Great,
Works Great, and
Feels Great in the
hand.
24. In a Kitchen Setting
Black over
Beige
Std. Model
28. In a Entryway Door Setting
Shown hanging
from door knob.
Keep indoor pets
from loitering
and or escaping
to outdoors.
29. In a Living Room Setting
Shown guarding
couch and table
areas using non-
contact passive
‘Aromatic Scent
Deterrent Mode’
30. In a Bedroom Setting1
Shown guarding
a bed from an
unwanted
lounging pet.
Keep your bed
area clean of
pet hair or fur.
31. In a Bedroom Setting2
Shown guarding
entry door from
escaping indoor
pet. And
Protecting your
bed from getting
all ‘Furred Up’.
32. Inexpensive Logos, Licensing or Designs Easily Applied…
Simply process of
dipping Top
Cover in to the
hydrographic
coating solution
before final
assembly.
Extremely
Durable !
34. For further information about the continuing strong growth and rise in sales of pet products, and
this industries ability to avoid fluctuations in the health of the economy.
10 Surprisingly Recession-Proof Industries - HuffingtonPost.com
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/06/10-surprisingly-recession_n_628015.html
Best Recession-Proof Businesses - Entrepreneur.com
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/48702
Is the pet industry recession-proof ? - NY Daily News
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/money/pet-industry-recession-proof-new-yorkers-
spending-pets-article-1.361421
The Top Pet Industry Trends for 2012 - Pawsible Blog
http://www.marketingmypetbusiness.com/2012/01/top-pet-industry-trends-for-2012.html
Pet Industry Booming, With Sales of Gourmet Treats - NYTimes.com
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/05/business/05pets.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
The doggone truth- Spending on pets is soaring - NBC News
http://www.today.com/money/doggone-truth-spending-pets-soaring-1C6656491
Why One Recession-Proof Industry Just Keeps Growing - Forbes.com
http://www.forbes.com/sites/caroltice/2012/10/30/why-one-recession-proof-industry-
just-keeps-growing/
35. Humane Societies and Pet Associations :
*The Humane Society of the United States - U.S. Pet Ownership Population Estimates
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/facts/pet_ownership_statistics.html
**ASPCA - U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics
http://www.aspca.org/about-us/faq/pet-statistics
Reference and Statistical Data Sources :
***Compare Infobase Limited - Top 10 Countries with the Most Pet Cats
http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-top-ten/countries-with-most-pet-cat-population.html
IBISWorld Industry Reports - 2014 US Pet Store Industry
http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/ibis.pdf
Pet Business - 2014 Pet Business Top 25 Retailers
http://www.petbusiness.com/articles/2014-01-01/Head-of-the-Class
36. Major Domestic Pet Product Retailers :
PetSmart® Company Information
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=93506&p=irol-homeprofile
PetCo® Company Information
http://www.hoovers.com/company-information/cs/company-profile.PETCO_Animal_Supplies_Inc.7801f7cf599caeb2.html
Walmart Corporate - Locations by Country
http://corporate.walmart.com/our-story/our-business/locations/
Trade Periodicals :
Pet Age
http://www.petage.com
Pet Business
http://www.petbusiness.com
Pet Product News International
http://www.petproductnews.com
Trade Shows :
Global Pet Expo - Orlando Florida
http://globalpetexpo.org/Default.asp
Total Pet Expo - Chicago Illinois
http://www.totalpetexpo.com
SuperZoo - Las Vegas Nevada
http://www.superzoo.org