Jeffrey Hutman
Sharpsburg, MD (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
TourGlides
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Location:
Sharpsburg
Industry:
Recreation
Year Founded:
2007
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Description:
Minimal capital needed to become a great income producer, and national franchised brand.
Using Segway personal transporters (green technology) to serve: 1) tourism in our "National treasures" and other outdoor venues (I'm the first ever to be allowed in the National Parks -- a MAJOR achievement!); and 2) "AdGlides" - serving advertising venues such as trade shows, conventions, festivals, grand openings, corporate functions and retreats, and other high-visibility functions -- using attachable 3-sided "chariot-looking" substrate, wrapped with corporate graphics/messages, with trained models handing out promotional materials, and/or speaking on your company's behalf. (Think Segway visibility and mobility, instead of a static booth that your customer has to find or happen-on.)
This double function/use of the "PT" (personal transporter) fleet ensures a diverse business model for survivability and promotes brand awareness.
My education in marketing, and career background as an expert in graphic design, facilitates the marketing/graphics needs/output, in-house, for big savings.
I'm in my second season, with all signs of eventual profitability, but have used all my own funds. I need partner(s) or captial infusion to take this to the next level. Currently I work a part-time job as Art Director for a major publication (subscription base over 800,000) and run a graphic design/illustration business as well, and need fundng to dedicate to TourGlides and AdGlides.
A business plan and more details are available to serious inquiries only. See (URL removed) for more information.