Reminiscing about SHOT Show
My sixth SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade) dawns and I can’t help but think back to my first show, which happened to be in Vegas as well. So bear with me as I take a trip back; I’ll also want to share my lessons learned along the way. My first show happened to be…
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10 Truths About Outdoor TV*
Everyone in this industry is passionate about what they do. And they’ll never apologize for it. Having a TV show idea is easy. Having the courage to defend, pursue, develop, change, and then change again, that idea is where it gets real. Being an “armchair critic” is also very easy. But pointing out something and…
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A Drive Never Forgotten
I recently held a contest with Outdoor Blogger Network asking for bloggers to post their favorite holiday/winter travel story. The winner recieved a $200 gift card to Cabela’s. There’s a reason why I held the contest, besides the added branding for Sportsman Channel and my own selfish reasons for getting to know outdoor bloggers. I,…
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Communication & Your Audience’s Perceptions
Crossing the parking lot to church last Sunday my husband asked if I wanted to enter via the front, or the back of the church. As we approached the side door, I said the front and kept walking. He stopped and said “ohhkay” and shrugged his shoulders. Giving him a quizzical look, I realized his…
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HBO: You are Smart
For the past several weeks, my husband has been increasingly interested in the show “Pacquiao-Margarito 24/7” on HBO. And so, since we only have one TV in the house (shocker for some I realize) I was forced to watch the show as well. But a funny thing happened – I was entertained. The premise of…
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Life Coach/Hunting Coach
I’ve dabbled in the idea of hiring a life coach, but I haven’t pulled the trigger for several reasons: 1. I was never really sure what they did – part psychologist? part cheerleader? What makes someone a life coach? 2. I couldn’t validate the hundreds of dollars per month they wanted (and yes, you have…
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