08.20
We are kind of diversified here on the homestead in our independent endeavors. The better half has been tied up for days writing arrangements for a local singer that has a very limited vocal range. Trying to write an arrangement they can sing is most difficult. Plus the wife will have to accompany her performance on piano. Loads of fun. LOL
Summer property maintence continues and even increases as the rainy season starts. The album should be distrbuted online in a week or two. I have sold a few copies from the website but have given most away as promo’s. To be honest I just haven’t had time to do much there right now. I have been busy nearly everyday in the workshop making kazoos. The response to our kazoos has been great and I have been focusing most attention there as they are bringing in money now.
I have just finished a complete facelift of the website including the addition of the Homestead Store where we are selling our kazoos and other traditional folk instruments I make in the workshop. I do plan on adding a very nice selection of vintage vinyl to the store soon.
Gonna be a great day!
Butch
Our game plan right now is to get 100 kazoos made for sale at a folk festival in Georgia this fall. I do believe they will sell very well there. I may even sell an album or two. We have come to the conclusion that it’s important for us to blend online and real life marketing of out folk art items. There are a couple of other folk art projects on the workshop table that we believe people will like.
So lesson learned so far. Diversify your indepent endeavors to include a variety. Which ever endeavor rewards the most give it the most focus, but do not abandon the others. Let them build upon each. Most important, have patience and visualize exactly what you want.
Well I better get up and moving, sun will be up soon and I have a long day ahead. First get a kazoo shippped then put on my homestead maintenance hat and finish up a repair job on our water well. Then to the workshop and continue working on kazoos.









