I have never shared this story with anyone outside of my family circle. I thought today would be a fitting day to do just that. This story actually starts in 2000 a full year prior to the attacks of September 11, 2001. I was working as an automotive technician at a local Ford Dealer in [...]
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Pumpkin carving for branding and marketing
August 28th, 2011
fitzysnowman Summer is winding down, the kids are heading back to school, and your boss wants fresh new ideas for the fall marketing campaign. Perhaps it’s that new grocery store opening that has to be special, but not over the top. Maybe its a fundraiser or even a special client looking for something that screams fall. [...]
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Sand Sculpting events provide economic stimulus
August 21st, 2011
fitzysnowman No matter where you live in this country , it’s impossible not to feel the effects of the current economic situation. Just about every aspect of business has seen some type of negative effect over the past few years. Even though many corporations have recovered, posting record earnings, there remains the uncertainty of just how to reinvest those [...]
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Intellectual property rights for sand sculptors
July 24th, 2011
fitzysnowman Recently, by way of a few online forums, I became aware of an issue that I thought was in need of some serious attention. As a professional sand sculptor I have become used to having photographers of every skill level taking photos of my work. Until recently, I never gave it much thought about where [...]
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Ever thought of destroying a sand sculpture? Better think twice!
July 3rd, 2011
fitzysnowman I have been creating sand sculptures at public and private events all over the world for almost 20 years now. It has always been in the back of my mind that someone might not be able to resist the urge to destroy one of my creations. I could not even imagine how I would react [...]
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Tips on hiring a professional sand sculptor
June 10th, 2011
fitzysnowman Just to make things clear, yes I do own a professional sand sculpting company and yes, I do want you to consider my company when ever you think about hiring a sand sculptor. However, there are many times when I will refer a client to another company if I know they will be in good hands, [...]
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The story behind the logo of the World Championship of Sand Sculpting
May 27th, 2011
fitzysnowman To the average person looking at this logo for the first time, it may seem a bit unremarkable. The very nature of the design doesn’t necessarily bring sand sculpting to mind, but show this logo to most professional sand sculptors and you will get an immediate reaction. This simple design, that was officially reintroduced to the world of professional [...]
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Sand Sculpting Ethics 101
May 5th, 2011
fitzysnowman When I was first introduced to the world of professional sand sculpting, I marveled at the level of comradery and cooperation I witnessed. There is a wonderful vibe that surrounds you when in the company of such talented artists. For years I believed that the sand sculpting business was somehow immune to the trappings of [...]
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Roaring Reinvention: How a Grandmother Started a Motorcycle Shop
May 3rd, 2011
fitzysnowman A Florida woman is sharing her passion with other adventure-seekers. By Vivian Wagner Originally published in Entrepreneur.com April 29, 2011 For Kathy Tolleson, motorcycles are an empowering symbol of freedom and adventure. “I’ve always loved motorcycles, from the time I was a little girl,” says Tolleson, a quick-talking and agile woman who grew up riding [...]
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April 22nd, 2011
fitzysnowman The average Internet user watches an astounding 186 videos a month, according to comScore Inc., a global digital market measurement service. This includes news and entertainment clips, personal videos, advertising videos gone viral — you name it. Video engages people in a way that photos and text alone can’t. For small-business owners, using video in [...]
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