Administering my first market survey

Tuesday, April 29.  Hi everyone!  How are you?  I hope doing well and enjoying life!  Today was a good one.  Had some blood drawn and gave a urine sample as part of my physical.  Spent some time at home doing some work, then went to give some lessons.  Had a nice spaghetti dinner with Paula and just chilled out watching tv.  Pretty normal and pleasant.

My new experience for the day was to give my market survey for my hats for the first time.  I gave it to Ben, who's dad Glen I teach as well.  It went pretty well, and I got some interesting answers and also got a chance to see which questions needed to be tweaked.  I found it a little awkward to do it during a lesson because I felt like I was imposing on their paid lesson time.  So perhaps I will give it to them to fill out on their own.  But then they don't have the hats in front of them.  Hmm.  Not sure about that.  Maybe I'll give it after the lesson and ask them to stay for a few extra minutes.  I still have to refine the one I used today and make one for non-golfers too.  I have to resist my impatience.  But I'm learning everyday!

I may be going to Thailand again in mid to late May to pick fabrics and keep the process moving.  My friend Rick is working on the renderings of the hats for the mold makers, and when he's done, I'll send them to Thailand.  Ideally, my trip will allow enough time for me to see how the designs come out and allow me to choose fabrics.  That will allow production to start and for me to be most efficient with my time away from golf.  I will keep you updated.  Til next time, peace and thanks for all of your support.  I am on my way!