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Dear Todd,
Now knowing what you just said makes it even worse. I had no idea you have a Vessel Assist towing business. It just so happens that I used to do some side work for a friend of mine who owned a Sea Tow business, and for free/the "fun" of it I might ad. Because of this, and many years on the water, I know a little about these operations and their marketing. I know for a fact that these companies, Sea Tow, Vessel Assist, Tow Boat US, usually VOLUNTEER to work these events. I will explain the reasoning behind this to you. You see, since these events are trying to make money, or at the very least, not spend all of it, they are usually very open to people who volunteer their services. In return you make a lot of 'boating industry people' happy, and if they are happy with you guess what???............They promote your business!! Now on top of that, you mentioned that there will be a lot of press coverage including ESPN, CNN,etc. Just imagine the money shot when that red and white Vesssel Assist boat is constantly in the background on ESPN! WOW! In your business it's all about getting your name out and being respected. If they see you as a good guy wanting to help out, and not just another person trying to rip them for $200-$300 bucks a day, it ($$$$$$) will come back to you in the long run! Try being the nice guy and not the sour apple.
As far as the job. If you are offering, I am not really interested in a career in recreational vessel towing, with a davit and outboard engine cooler sales gig on the side. I have been at my current job for a couple of years and am very happy with it. If the money and situation is right I might entertain the idea of taking a job that is well beneath the scope of my license.
I hope this post helps you out with some basic, simple marketing stratagies to grow your business. Good Luck!
Best Wishes, Bob
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