Story Behind the Name
We wanted a new word that would represent a newly conceived art form and delivery system. We also wanted to future proof the name a bit because our last venture was successful and it was CardplusCD.com. (Desktop site only-not updated for mobile phone). Now what could possibly go wrong with a name like that? You guessed it. CDs got replaced by downloads and then downloads got replaced by streaming.
We liked Rejuvenate but wanted a mythical place rather than a verb. We ended up with Rejuvenary which is a place. It could be rejuvenate + sanctuary or rejuvenate + apothecary. rejuvenate+imaginary
So rejuvenary would be a place to go to get stuff needed to rejuvenate. Welcome to this special place that is the home for our new line of short story guided imagery. Other uplifting products and services to come in the future!
-ary suffix … or nouns denoting objects, especially receptacles or places (library, rosary, glossary, rejuvenary)
Rejuvenate + revolutionary would describe our new invention!Corporate
"I would rate CardplusCD as more effective than other promotional giveaways since our name, logo and message appears on the CD label instead of just our logo. I would recommend CardplusCD to others absolutely due to the high quality of the product, combined with the excellent service of your staff. We used CardplusCD as an incentive for renewing memberships in our program and it was a perfect classy gift to give our members."
Patricia Bucek
Pinnacle Health WomanCare Resource
Center
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"We used CardplusCD as collateral material given to professional referral services. They were also given out at a booth display at a professional event. We mail them to customers as well. We have had positive comments from our referral sources who receive a lot of pens, mugs, etc - they like receiving something unique and different."
Tamara Weis
VP Business Development
Communicare (manage Assisted Living facilities)
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"We used CardplusCD to drive volume to our physician referral call center in conjunction with our heart advertising campaign. To date we've had more than 1,700 requests, more than we have anticipated. I believe people view this as a valuable item, worthwhile of taking the time to request it. We would recommend this product to others in their marketing plans and we will use CardplusCD again ourselves."
Kathy Bretsch
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Senior Coordinator, Marketing
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"CardplusCD was a popular giveaway among our reps - we had to order more! Using the card along with the gift with a Serenity CD allowed us to have a targeted message tied to our gift. This was a very effective and a very good premium."
Fortune 500 Company
Marketing Manager
Ordered over 55,000 to date
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"We had many positive comments. CBA sent out over 200 copies to donors who gave $100 or more. In the future I’m going to design a card to hand out at seminars, etc. CardplusCD ranks at the top, because it can be personalized – a company can pretty much make it what they want."
J. Donald Sams
CEO
Christian Benevolent Association
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“We gave the items away during the month of February as romantic gifts then used a second item for a general gift for Anniversaries. They were well received. I would recommend CardplusCD to others because they communicate quality and caring at an affordable price.”
Rick Litchfield
Captain Lord Manor Mansion Bed & Breakfast
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“We used CardplusCD to help sell our gift certificates which in turn brings in new clients. People really liked having a card and CD along with a gift certificate. It was like two gifts and it helped our gift certificate sales. We would definitely recommend CardplusCD to others. The price is very reasonable especially for something like a CD which tends to last a long time."
Brandia Allen
The Cincinnati Yoga School
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Personal
Tom,
As you know, four weeks ago I suddenly learned I had a life threatening condition (an aneurysm of the celiac artery – very rare), fortunately they found this at an early stage and surgery was successful.
Since then I have been recovering quite nicely. I honestly believe your card and beautiful CD (I have really enjoyed it!) played a positive role and you will never know how much your card (and CD) of support and encouragement meant to me.
Chuck
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Dear Mr. Laskey,
I’ve just finished listening to your wonderful CD Simple Pleasures and have added it to our collection at the Chatfield College Library. Music is always playing here and finding something that everyone can enjoy and that doesn’t disrupt the library atmosphere can be a challenge. Thank you for your very thoughtful contribution.
Sincerely,
Dolres Berish
Director of Academic Support
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Great customer service. Thank you!
-EBay Buyer
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ABSOLUTELY GREAT CD!!!! Couldn't have asked for better! A++++++++
-EBay Buyer
Personal Bio
Jean Peters is a writer and collaborator with Tom Laskey to create multi-media content including music, video, guided imagery and poetry for use in a variety of business marketing communications. Videos depict holiday sentiments, inspirational and stress reducing themes. Rejuvenary content is appropriate for sending to business associates for stay in touch or holiday greetings or for therapeutic purposes in a variety of health care settings.
As a staffing Services owner for 30 years at JMPeters Staffing she has experience in marketing a services business in a very competitive space. The business was recognized as an INC 500 company and as one of the largest local firms in temporary staffing during its tenure. JMPeters placed candidates in 21,139 positions or assignments over three decades in business. Jean wrote articles for Employment News and job advice training tapes that were available to callers.
As co- owner of CardplusCD.com she marketed and sold over 500,000 greeting cards with full length music CDs composed by Thomas Laskey. Greeting cards were customized using in house print shop and CD duplicator for businesses and non profits as promotional products. Customers included medical supply companies, health care organizations and non profits. Original and public domain music CD titles include: Serenity, Harmony, Simple Pleasures, Tranquility, Classics of Christmas, Yoga Steps. Cardpluscd.com is transitioning its delivery model away from CD to streaming as Rejuvenary.com.
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Tom studied classical guitar at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (CCM). During that period and for a total of 10 years Tom supported himself from playing music live (guitar and singing covers). Four years of that was a successful stint in New York City playing an average of 10 gigs per week!
After Tom and Jean had their 1st child they relocated back to Cincinnati and after a year started JMPeters Staffing (1984-2014). When Tom turned 40 he made a resolution to start writing original music. That music became the basis of CardplusCD.com and sold over 500,000 CDs.
Tom is busy writing new music specifically for Rejuvenary.com videos.
Over the last couple of years Tom began to play out live again a couple of times a week with bands and solo! We will make sure to include interesting live music video on our youtube channel.
Business Bio
The most important ingredient in success of a new venture the quality and experience of the entrepreneurs involved. Tom and Jean Peters Laskey have been involved in 3 successful ventures in the producing content area:
1. Tom Laskey worked exclusively as a live performer for a decade with Jean as booking agent/manager. He was successful in both the Cincinnati live music market and also in the New York City market.
2. JMPeters Staffing (owned 51% by Jean and 49% by Tom) used a newsletter written by Jean and a voice-mail Jobs Hot Line with approximately 40 written scripts on "How to Interview" type topics. These two outreach efforts contributed greatly to differentiating our temp service and a 25 year profitable run.
3. Simultaneous with JMPeters, Tom and Jean started a business called CardplusCD.com which produced promotional greeting cards with information and expressions of thank you from companies to their customers. The CDs were original Tom music (or public domain Xmas music) and the art work on the CDs closely matched and integrated with the card that it nested in. Several of the titles were in the guided imagery health care space and sold well to hospitals for promoting their holistic medicine options.
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