Thursday, February 7, 2008

2008 PGA Merchandise Show

Well, the PGA Merchandise Show is in the books. I spent something like $13K on booth, signs, travel, etc. Overall, it looks like money very well spent because I have seen a big uptick in interest levels both on the website and in my email inbox. I met some really extraordinary people at the show too. Tony Korologos of HookedOnGolfBlog.com came by the booth to check out the Swing Gauge and do an interview. 





Thanks to Ron Xifo and my dad for helping me run the booth! Thanks to Brandi and Larry Koch for their support and for introducing me to Ben Alexander. There were many more who took an interest and offered advice or introduced us to others who will be helpful going forward. There is not enough space or time for me to thank everyone who helped us out at the show. Thanks again to everyone who helped!


I met many of the folks who were on the first season of Fore Inventors Only. That was particularly valuable to me personally since we share so many of the same experiences and dreams. Each one was generous with their time and was happy to answer my questions and offer encouragement. I really feel a connection to these folks and wish them well!


I am now working with some manufacturing partners and we are on track for Fall shipments. I am doing everything I can to keep the manufacturing here in the USA and am doing pretty well so far. There are some design improvements in the works and I am really excited about it.