Once you get your foot in the door, then we have 1984.

What I didn't know in the early days is now much business background is necessary, something I've learned along the way. It's one reason for this partnership. It lets the gallery move sideways. Now the inventory is twice as potent; I'm selling it and have someone else selling it as well.

We build relationships that last rather than just 'hit and move' like many other companies do.

We want to have our ads in as many places as possible. The more websites we're on, the more potential for profits.

Alyssa had been working for an art source in Southern California as their Northern California representative, ... I watched her work with private individuals, corporate clients and interior designers to provide them with art. I saw sales happening in my community, sales of artwork I represent in town. I knew there had to be a mutually beneficial way for us to work together.

We're really starting to see Microsoft gear up. Of course, the company was asleep at the wheel for a long time.