...I still remember putting my laptop away for over six months starting in the Spring
of 2020 and giving up a lucrative freelance mobile marketing director position. I also had to cut back on my tennis coaching duties that season because I had to constantly travel back and forth, working feverishly, mostly living out of my camper
in a nearby campground so I could care
for and help my parents during the height
of the pandemic.
Here's how it all started... We got a
phone call from Dad in early 2020. He was frantic and worried about my Mom because she did not want to eat, or drink, and didn't feel like getting out of bed.
So my wife quickly arranged for a doctors appointment for her at a clinic near their home for that afternoon. We then confirmed the details with Dad by phone before leaving and he agreed to help her get ready to go by the time we arrived.
We quickly packed a bag and flew out the door to make the two-hour drive to get to my folks home in time to take them both to Mom's appointment. You see, we knew we needed to be there along with my Dad to talk to the doctor because we had been noticing signs of dementia for years, but sadly, Dad was still in denial and would not talk about it.
We finally arrived after what seemed like an eternity as we drove in the pouring rain during the entire trip.
We raced in to check on Mom and we were surprised to see her awake and sitting by Dad contently watching T.V. and drinking a cup of coffee. She told us she was feeling fine and she was wondering
why we were there.
We had to remind her that Dad was concerned about her not getting out of bed so he called us to make a doctor's appointment for her. We explained that it was time to go and that she should put on her jacket because of the rain.
You won't believe what happened next...
Out of the blue, my normally friendly Dad just blew up and started yelling at us. He shouted, "Mom was fine now and she didn't need to see a doctor, and besides there was no way she was going to a hospital
and "catch that disease!" I had NEVER seen Dad act like this...
We were shocked by his behavior because only two hours earlier he was desperate for our help and when we called to confirm we were able to get an appointment with a doctor, he assured us he would have her up and ready by the time we got there.
But now things had really changed...
My usually friendly and loving Dad was getting more and more enraged even as we tried to calmly reason with him and remind him that he had called us, insisting that we make a doctor's appointment for Mom.
But it was hopeless, no matter what we said, he just kept getting angrier with us which caused Mom to get very upset. She started crying as he continued to scream at us to leave and go back home and insisted he would not allow her to leave the house because of his irrational fear of Covid.
It was at that moment that I realized we were all in for the most difficult and gut-wrenching challenge of our lives... And, one that every child dreads...
Defeated and drained from arguing with my Dad on Mom's behalf. I left the room in frustration, grabbed my phone, and called the doctor's office to cancel the appointment.
The kind and understanding nurse suggested she talk to my Dad on the speaker phone and explain that they do everything possible to keep patients safe during their appointments. It was to no avail...
That's when it hit me like a ton of bricks!
You see, in one of my previous digital marketing freelance gigs, I built an online marketing funnel for a telehealth company where I learned a lot about the technology.
So I asked the nurse if they were set up to do telehealth video calls with their patients. She said that they were, and asked us if we would like to do one in place of the office visit? Thankfully, everyone agreed that it was a good idea... including my Dad!
After the nurse gave me the instructions, I pulled out my laptop to prepare for the call. We waited for an email to arrive at the designated time- that turned out to be late, then after jumping through some tech hoops, the doctor finally appeared on the screen.
But then there was another problem. We couldn't hear what he was saying. So I quickly scrambled to check my settings and test my volume and the speakers. Nothing worked. Eventually, we ended up using the computer the for video and my phone for the audio.
What happened next still haunts me to this day because during that video call our worst fears were realized. We all sat and witnessed my brilliant Mother struggle with every question as her doctor gently administered the MMSE(Mini Mental
Status Exam).
Afterward, the doctor visited with me privately on the phone to tell me he wanted to see Mom in person as soon as possible because he believed her Dementia could be a result of Alzheimer's Disease. He wanted to be sure and suggested more testing so she could get help as soon as possible... And because he wanted our family to be prepared for what was to come.
Now you might be wondering, "So why is this important for me to know?... And
what does it have to do with Rocket Call?
And that's a fair question...
You see, as I told you earlier when Steve
first called to ask for my help, I felt sure I would NOT be interested in any new projects or building any new online funnels.
However, the message came just as I was starting out for a beach walk with Winnie and I decided it might do me some good to see a friendly face from back home. So, I texted him back and said, "Sure, what
the heck, let's do it.'" Besides, I figured I could use a mental distraction, plus Steve was a good and trusted friend.
Now, I have to tell you I was not expecting what happened next...
I was completely blown away...
Because within seconds, I received an invite text and with a single click I was able to instantly join the video call. It was super clear and we actually had a blast chatting as I shared the sites and sounds of the sunny beach and crashing waves from the Gulf of Mexico with him.
It was kinda funny because he was watching me walk the warm, sunny beach while I could see he was suffering back in Iowa in the ice, freezing temps, and falling snow.
Then what happened next changed the direction of my life forever...
You see, it was during that first video call with Steve, when I was at rock bottom and was still feeling overwhelmed with grief and despair, that he invited me to be a part of a talented team of experts to help launch a new version of the IRIS platform to the general public. He said they wanted me to help build the branding and marketing infrastructure for a brand new version of
the software.
Even today it still seems like a dream, I remember instantly getting my excitement back about life and I could feel that small inner fire start to burn within me again. I knew that a video call this simple, this secure, and this fast could be used to help anyone from a sophisticated user with high security needs to a low-tech user that had never even been on a video call before... and everyone in between.
And even though at the time it was too late to use this technology to visit with my Mom, I knew I could now easily stay in touch face-to-face with my Dad using cell phones from anywhere.
So, right now you might be wondering to yourself, "Sure, that sounds good for you but what does this mean for me?"...
That's a great question, and so here's something that I know you will definitely want to know about before the we release this to the rest of the public...
It was only a matter of days before we came up with an idea to market and launch this new video conferencing software, that at first seemed outrageous and almost impossible. But we knew none of the other video call companies were doing it- which meant we would have no competition.
And for you... it means this is an online opportunity of a lifetime for you!
And here's more great news for you... After more than a year of planning, designing, and building it- Our concept and our vision has become a reality...
We call it the Rocket Call VIP Pro Partner Plan. It's our all-in-one platform thats... Done-For-You. It's so powerful, yet simple that it has the potential to elevate your business(or help you launch a new one), boost your income... And even improve your life.
And, here's what's key for you to know right now- There's more to this story... much more!
And the great news is it really IS all about you, and how you can finally have a chance to be a part of history with this brand new opportunity and a movement where nobody gets left behind... GUARANTEED!
That's why we would love for you to get the rest of the Rocket Call Story right now as you check out this site, and in the short videos I recorded for you.
Thanks for reading my story and we hope you enjoy learning more about Rocket Call."
I look forward to seeing you on the inside!
- Coach Jeff