7 Easy Ways to Work with Your Graphic Designer

I asked my bestie, who also happens to be a rockin’ graphic designer, to send me her biggest griefs when working with clients.  Michelle and I have worked together for 10 years, and I love working with her. She’s open and honest, and allows me be creative… and it doesn’t help that we both have interesting…

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Are You Effectively Using Social Media to Drive #SHOTShow Traffic?

Are you using social media channels to drive SHOT traffic? And are you using them effectively? On Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine – use the hashtag #SHOTShow. Many people just do a search on that hashtag to see the latest. In fact, I have a column on my TweetDeck page that is constantly refreshing tweets with…

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How to Get Your City to Issue a Proclamation for Your Cause

Proclamations are a great way to help spread the word within a city, state, or even nationally, about a specific cause. It is a legal-looking document that states this day is officially “XYZ Day” for the city and it is issued by the Mayor of that city. It is a small PR gesture, really, and they like to…

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List of Outdoor “Wish-Granting” Organizations

One of the most commonly received questions received at the network is about ‘wish-granting’ hunts or fishing trips. And sadly, most of these questions come from adults as so many ‘wish-granting’ foundations only cater to those 18 and younger. There are a bright few who cater to our veterans and/or seniors. Below is a list…

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