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Best practices of building your own rod building business
Posted by: David Barrett (---.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com)
Date: February 28, 2014 05:59PM

Hi everyone,
I am a new rod building enthusiast and match the typical demographics ( 60 yrs young) and would like to know how I might start a small business to pay for my hobby. Are there any pointers you can provide me? Any resources I should know about.?

Any and all information would be very appreciated.


Thanks,

Dave

David Barrett Fontana, Wisconsin

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Re: Best practices of building your own rod building business
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: February 28, 2014 06:38PM

Begin by making sure your rod building skills are extremely competent. You cannot expect people to pay you for "pretty good." Your workmanship must be truly excellent.

Get involved in rod repair - this is the quickest way to meet potential custom rod customers. Advertise. Put your business name on your car windows, your hat, your boat, etc., and then, be seen.

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Re: Best practices of building your own rod building business
Posted by: Arthur Long (---.srvs.usps.gov)
Date: March 01, 2014 08:47AM

Hi David, this was a question I asked a couple weeks ago. To see the responses I got, click the search and type in rodbuilding business. All the guys gave really helpful information, some even went into great detail. I think you will certainly find what your looking for from that post.

Welcome aboard.

Arthur

Spend some, save some, give some away!!! :-)

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Re: Best practices of building your own rod building business
Posted by: Hydra Fishing, LLC (---.aik.sc.atlanticbb.net)
Date: March 01, 2014 09:45AM

Building on Tom's advertising comment - branding. Brand your business. Create a brand image and STICK TO IT.

Sometimes brands end up being more valuable than the product itself. There are great examples of this all over the sports fishing industry.

Hydra Fishing, LLC

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Re: Best practices of building your own rod building business
Posted by: David Barrett (---.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com)
Date: March 01, 2014 02:11PM

Great advice I will follow all you suggested. I appreciate your thoughts and will continue to read and learn from you all.

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Re: Best practices of building your own rod building business
Posted by: Victor Heal (---.dhcp.aldl.mi.charter.com)
Date: March 02, 2014 04:03PM

Remember at the end of the day every rod that leaves your shop is a business card. What it looks like speaks volumes. Even if you are going to use it for yourself; if someone else might see it, then it has to be clean and professional looking.

Vic

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Re: Best practices of building your own rod building business
Posted by: Vern Metcalf Jr (---.midco.net)
Date: March 31, 2014 06:12PM

As Tom said, repairs are an excellent source of building a great customer base. The other most important thing I can say is advertise, advertise and advertise some more. The quality of your rods (as previously mentioned) is your best advertisement. Best of luck.

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