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Contestant Profile

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tallgirl3

  • Name jeanne koesters
  • Location plantation, FL
  • Year Business launched 06/10/2008
  • Website roadragejewelry.com
tallgirl3

Contestant's Case to Win

This is based on the number of votes received.
Located in Plantation, Florida, TallGirl3 (“TG3”) is a wholly owned LLC established in 2008. Jeanne Koesters, the sole managing member, is a working legal secretary and mother of three. While stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, contemplating how to raise funds to manufacture another product, she watched and listened to the other drivers yelling and thumping their steering wheels in anger. Having passed a “Drive Safely” sign and silently repeating her customary prayer, she then started looking more closely at other street signage on a heavily under-construction road on the way to work . The variety of shapes and colors inspired her. Hence, Road Rage Jewelry was born. She located a manufacturer (ISO certified) and commenced production of actual pieces of signage that she knew would appeal to both male and female; was affordable; and most importantly, would make money (to buy back “30 Raymond” – her childhood home). The idea of using a simple chain for a necklace with an initial street name, (“Malfunction Junction” – “University Drive” – “Calle Ocho” – “Martin Luther King Blvd” – “Rear Access Road” – and “Baghdad 89 km” allowed her imagination to run amok. By attaching other funny signage, utilizing varying shapes and colors at the bottom of each street series - Road Rage Jewelry "took off."

When studying this particular target market and their concerns, TG3 was determined to “keep it real.” Road Rage Jewelry ™ is manufactured of recycled lightweight aluminum; the graphics are all ROHS (non-lead paint) compliant; and is proudly “made in the U.S.A.”

RoadRageJewelery.com with its intial series, will be adding hundreds of various street names and individual signs to appeal to people from all backgrounds, and from over the world. Look for us soon!

Additionally, TG3 through Road Rage Jewelry, has designated its “Drive Safely” and “Baghdad” series to “pay it forward.” A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these signs will be divided among charities identified through CharityNavigator.com.

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  • We at Tallgirl3 just wanted to thank EVERYONE who voted and continued to vote in this competition. It...Read more
  • I hope you beat the pants off the other contenders. I know for a fact you have a fantastic product that...Read more
  • Jeanne. you're right on target with Road Rage! Comments extre=e=e=eamly positive from market seeing your...Read more