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Topic: Big Changes at GWKC  (Read 4081 times)

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SBD

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Well after almost 5 years of doing micro-retail those days are over.  Were not going away, not even close.  We are however, moving in a bold new direction.

While our retail operation always made money, in the end it wasn’t what made GWKC great.  Our hallmark events, tournaments, rigging expertise, and kayak fishing knowledge is where had an advantage over big guysl.  However, the big guys had a LOT more room and stock than we did.

So we have decided to focus on what we do best, while helping the big stores serve you better.  We will focus on guided fishing, events, and classes.  Meanwhile through our new relationship with Ocean Kayak we will help retailers in the area serve the needs of kayak fisherman better.

Speaking of new relationships, we have also been asked to join Jim Sammons’ new enterprise East Cape Kayak Fishing as affiliates.  We will be running a few guided trips to Rancho Leonero, while Jim continues to serve Punta Colorado.  We love the Ranch and Jim is a great friend…how could we say no???

Get Jims perspective here...

http://forum.kayak4fish.com/viewtopic.php?t=10244

So 2008 is a year of change, and I for one am ready.  Hope you can join us in the fun.  Finally, please check out our beautiful new website created by Zeelander for all of the details...

http://www.greatwhitekayakcompany.com/




KZ

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Congrats Sean!  Nice website (good work Z). 

Hope this works out for you... it should definitely allow you to focus on what you enjoy more... which is time on the water...

EK

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2006 Angler of the Year 3rd Place

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bsteves

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I like the new site Sean.  Nice job Z.  I think you'll do just fine with that new site.. after all the most profitable sites on the internet also have the word "porn" on their menus.

http://www.greatwhitekayakcompany.com/fishporn.html

Brian
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SBD

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Hojoman

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Am I missing the obvious, Sean, or are you not selling kayaks or accessories anymore but more service related?

Howard


SBD

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Exactly hojo...services not merchandise.


Bill

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WTG dude, the site rocks!!


SBD

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Thanks Bill.  A few little details remain, but overall I am super stoked with the job Z  did.


Fish Flogger

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Best of luck in your new business venture Sean!! Love the new site. Great job there Z!!

-FF
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Hojoman

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Thanks. The site is very nicely done. Congrats to Zeelander.

I noticed that your guided fishing rates are misaligned but presume that Z has already noticed it by now.

Howard


Randy

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Congratulations and good luck on your new direction, Sean!

The new site is killer.

Can't wait to fish the Ranch with you.

Randy


LoletaEric

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Congrats on becoming a true pimp, Sean!   The kind we'd all want to be  :smt001

Way to go, Man!   :smt038
I am a licensed guide.  DFW Guide ID:  1000124.   Let's do a trip together.

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SBD

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Thanks guys...appreciate the support.


otobepelagic

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    Sean, Great new site. With all your different endeavors I think you should write a book on "Time Management".   I predict a best seller! 
NCKA Angler of the Year 2010 1st Place, 2009 2nd Place, 2008 3rd Place          


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SBD

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Jim is indeed on a roll.  As his newest venture matures I wouldn't be surprised to see more premium destinations added to the list.