I have been a full time gunsmith for the last 29 years. Two years ago we expanded, adding four more employees. It has taken longer to be come a business man than it did to become a gunsmith or blacksmith. As things slowed down you have to make changes you can't just stay the same and expect things to change. Local TV add has helped us this past year. Now I thought everyone knew me in this part of the state, because I had been at it so long. I was wrong people come in every day during and months after the add saying I saw ya'll on TV. There has been a lot of people move into our area in the last 29 years. I didn't think we had the money for the add but it has paid off big time. This has worked for me in these hard times and we are still here. I wish you all the best of luck, but don't just tie a hard knot and hold on. Make a move, go to a trade show, do something to get your work out to the public.
God Bless