We all had a very enjoyable "chat" for few hours (Gary, my wife and I). I had already put away anything I deemed "secret" and my actual pinball development and creative design is done in a different building that I didn't show him.
He showed us a video tour of his new factory which was very impressive and we spoke about many things related to pinball manufacture from packaging to lights above work stations to retail price.
I believe he went away thinking that we are serious and capable but I can't speak for what he thought. My wife said, after he left, that he is a "nice man".
Did you let him see your set up Mike?
And if so, was he impressed with what he saw?
I imagine the list of people Gary could talk to about setting up a factory and pinball manufacturing etc. would be quite small.
I'm sure he enjoyed the chance to talk with you.