TAMPA, Fla. — Brilliant ideas show up when you least expect them.
For Nicholas Eisengrein, he was delivering food when inspiration struck, a USF business major trying to make ends meet.
"What if I reach out to these businesses that I'm picking up food from and see if they want to advertise in a newsletter for students," says the 22-year-old.
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That newsletter idea would eventually get a technological makeover, becoming a free easy-to-use app called 9Yaps, which features deals and discounts at more than 100 restaurants and businesses all over Tampa Bay.
It's not just for college kids anymore — it's for anyone, at any age, looking to save money.
9Yaps is totally free to download and costs the user nothing — well, except when they want to purchase, say, 2-for-1 margaritas at Don Julio's Mexican restaurant in Tampa, a 9Yaps exclusive deal.
"Think of this as a digital coupon book," says Nick.
More and more businesses are paying Nick to be featured on 9Yaps, a hot idea at a time when people could use a financial break.
9Yaps — 9 different savings categories (movie theater, barbers, local attractions and more) plus Nick is a salesman who likes to "yap" — is available for free for both Apple and Android users.
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