Hi, and welcome to my IndieGoGo project. My name is James Miller and I am 22 years old, and currently run a business selling laser engraved guitar picks and laser engraved custom bracelets. I am located in Arkansas.
I grew up around business and leather retail all my life. My mom and my dad have run a business together for 20 years creating handmade leather wallets, belts and much more.
Right now, I'm running my business out of the back of my parents store, and I'm really starting to outgrow the space.
I've had an amazing chance to really learn the ins and outs of running a business. My sales are primarily online at these locations:
www.sixshooterleather.com
www.sixshooterleather.etsy.com
www.facebook.com/sixshooterleather
Also, my personal Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/howtorakeleaves
In the month of December, I processed over 1200 orders. I've sold more than 500 guitar picks, and more than 2000 leather bracelets. In November, I invested in the purchase of a laser engraving machine which has grown my business by over 400%.
I am new to Indiegogo, and this is my first shot at trying to tap into Crowdfunding. If I'm able to achieve even part of my funding I would be able to do so much to grow my business.
You would be helping me achieve my passion in life, which is owning my own business. Though my business is already established, there is so much more I would like to do to expand.
I am looking to raise $10,000 to do 4 things:
1. Begin production on a print catalog.
2. Hire a web designer to allow people to create and design guitar picks and leather bracelets how they want.
3. Rent a building and set up a workshop and shipping area.
4. Hire someone that believes, like I do, that when you create an amazing product for someone, you have a customer for life. There is no greater joy for me than hearing how much someone loves the product they received.
View the rewards I have for contributions on the right hand side of this page. All rewards are totally customized by you.
You are not stuck with a standard product. The reward you recieve will be customized to say, show and express whatever it is you would like. Designs are virtually unlimited. Your chance to really get creative!
If I do not reach my entire goal, the funds I do raise will first be put into creating a catalog in hopes of driving more sales. I'll also be using the funds raised to buy advertising on Facebook, Google, and Special Interest Websites that target my customer demographic.