This week hosts Tim Ryan, and Zack Miller sit down with Bretton Key, Founder, and CEO of Date Jar, LLC, a dating app designed to change the challenge of figuring out what to do on a date. Date Jar gives date suggestions and plans and is designed to be your pocket date guide and concierge service. Watch this week’s episode to hear about how Bretton’s 15+ years of IT and software development background has helped him create Date Jar, its features, and much more!
Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of StartWheel, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Learn more at: https://www.startwheel.org
Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd.
Learn more at: https://www.zackmillersays.com
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Show notes:
(0:00) Introducing Bretton Key
(2:31) The need to simplify dating + inspiration
(8:55) Developing an App + technical background
(14:24) Guys vs Girls Date Ideas
(18:13) Real-life Hitch/Dating Expert?
(22:40) Date Jar Dates
(28:25) How to generate income + future partnerships for Date Jar
(35:45) Why do people still need to date? + What is the importance of dating?
(43:53) Being seen on the App Store
(49:15) The founder hustle
(52:49) Experience being a minority founder
(58:22) Overcoming adversity + conclusion
Companies Mentioned:
Date Jar: https://mydatejar.com/
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-date-jar/id1613734886
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mellow.datejar
Mighty Dream Forum: https://mightydreamforum.com/
Neon District: https://neonnfk.com/public-art/757-energy-vibe/
Hitch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386588/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/
Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/
Uber: https://www.uber.com/
Door Dash: https://www.doordash.com/
Target: https://www.target.com/
Air Force: https://www.airforce.com/
Twist Cigar Lounge: http://twistvb.com/cigar-lounge-use-666/
Magoo’s Cigar Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/161119819176328/
Mona Lounge and Cigar Bar: https://monaloungecigarbar.com/
Michaels: https://www.michaels.com/
About Bretton Key & Date Jar, LLC
Bretton Key is an IT Professional with 15+ years of software development experience. He is the Founder and Owner of Date Jar LLC. Date Jar was formed in November 2021, launched in April 2022, and is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
“Date Jar is an awesome way to figure out what to do on dates. This app is not here for matchmaking but for sure will match you up with memorable date experiences that are enjoyable for whatever stage you are in your relationship(s). Date Jar is here to eliminate the pain of figuring out what to do, and allows you to have better quality time with the person(s) you hold dear. Date Jar is meant to become your personal date concierge service. A one-stop shop for all your dating needs.”
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Social Media:
Bretton Key
Twitter: @mydatejar (https://twitter.com/mydatejar) & @playthebkgrd (https://twitter.com/playthebkgrd)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mydatejar/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettonjkey/
Instagram: @mydatejar (https://www.instagram.com/mydatejar/) & @key.to.success (https://www.instagram.com/key.to.success/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mydatejar
Tim Ryan
Twitter (personal): @ryantnt (https://twitter.com/ryantnt)
Twitter: @StartWheel (https://twitter.com/StartWheel)
LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantnt/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startwheel-org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartWheel
Zack Miller
https://www.zackmillersays.com
Twitter: @zackmillersays (https://twitter.com/zackmillersays)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zackmillersays
Thanks to our Sponsors:
The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center – http://www.hrsbdc.org/en/
StartWheel – https://www.startwheel.org
