I have a fan!

Just yesterday while browsing in my local Wal-Mart, I was recognized by a fan of the show. Not having been in the public spotlight all that long, this kind of thing overwhelms me a little. But, as the man asked a few questions and another customer joined in, I quickly became more comfortable. It didn’t take long for me to realize why I long to make fishing my fulltime career…I love everything about it.

Not only do I like the actual fishing and the outdoors in general, but I also like teaching others about fishing as well. Now as I rode home a little while later I couldn’t help but smile…I have a fan. Sure, I have been approached out on the water before, but this time seemed to put all the hard work in perspective.

Before our conversation ended my new friend informed me that he and his brother watched all my shows and have seen all my videos on YouTube. He went on to say that because of watching what I do he and his brother had recently ordered two kayaks and were waiting on them to come in. Just so happens that the kayak company is one that I have been trying desperately to get their attention. I believe in karma 100%. Native Watercraft…you are welcome.

To my new friends, may the wind always be at your back and your lines stay tight.

Lowell   Please subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCRhws6QFWuKmXbHcW10CrQ

My Business Feels Cluttered

 

As I begin this blog I sit and look around my cluttered office/bedroom. This is kind of how my business feels right now…cluttered. No, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. By cluttered I simply mean I have a lot going on and I need to organize a little more. Starting and running a show alone is a daunting task to say the least. You are pulled in a hundred different directions at the same time and a wrong move could cost you a potential new customer much quicker than you can even imagine. The saying, “You only get one time to make a first impression,” has never rang so true as it does right now.

 Every show I turn in to the TV station leaves me wondering, what could I have done better? How could I have explained that better, or what the &%$## happened to my audio. Audio problems are a pet peeve of mine.

Goals are something I am constantly updating and striving to reach. My goal over the next few months is to upgrade equipment so that I can offer a few different types of shows. One of my goals is to be able to take off with a friend on his or her boat and shoot a show anywhere we want to. Or, sit with my dad, grandkids, or anyone else, down on the river and film and relax at the same time.

Another goal of mine is to one day move my office onto a small houseboat. I can think of no better way to keep the spirit of the show fresh than to run it from the water. I have heard that marina people are some of the best people in the world to have as neighbors…I aim to find out one day. Soon I hope.

Are you a potential show sponsor? If you are I hope I have never given you a bad impression to deter you from that. Do you have ideas for my show? I want to hear them. My email is lowellhenderson65@yahoo.com. The feedback I get from guys out on the water, family, friends, co-workers, and all my social media contacts, leaves me with a very warm feeling inside. I’m glad I didn’t try and start a show that looks like every other show on TV. I like the relaxed atmosphere of “Simply Fishing.” Sooo…I think I’ll leave it this way for a long time. You guys n gals have a great day.

Lowell Henderson

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