Spotlight on High Desert Decals in Alturas, CA - Dan Ryan

www.HighDesertDecals.com

What motivated you to start your business?

Ten years ago, I was looking for decals for my truck that represented the western game species - specifically mule deer, black tail, chukar, turkey, etc.    I was disappointed with what I was seeing offered in the sporting goods stores so I decided to design my own.  Friends and other hunters commented on the decals when they saw them and asked where I got them and my business was started.  I have a custom design staff who I personally direct so that the decals are representative of the species with unique poses and tag lines that I believe reflect the outdoors and the feelings of the hunting and fishing person. My decals are by  a "sportsman for a sportsman"

What makes your business different/standout?

I am an avid hunter and fisherman and know the outdoors and what most hunters want. All of our decals are unique designs, not found anywhere else. In fact, I am the only decal company offering chukar decals. I also offer a custom decal which can be made from a photograph showing the specific animal that a hunter was harvested with date, etc.  We are unique in that we capture that outdoor moment in a vehicle window decal.

Do you have and advice for people looking for your product of service? What should they look for and what should they avoid?

 My Advice for people looking for my product is to not settle for what is out there. If you have an idea of a unique decal that will say who you are or what you like to hunt, call me,  tell me. Some of the decals designs out there are so generic and 1000 folks have the same ones. There is nothing wrong with that but putting something on your hunting rig that says who you are and what you love to hunt sets you apart from the crowd..

Describe a memorable or favorite client experience. 

It would have to be when I received a large order from a gentleman from New Zeland. He ordered a bunch of chukar decals and had no problems paying international Shipping. I sent him his order and a couple Free Decals. We exchanged numerous emails and photos about chukar hunting and needless to say I know if I ever visit New Zeland and want to go chukar hunting, I know who to call!

Where do you go to find new clients - What marketing avenues deliver the best results for you? 

By far hunting clubs, events and expos are the number one for face to face marketing however a number of my clients have found me online, so I would have to say having a great website and Social media page is vital to my business.

List your services, products or species you offer: 

High Desert Decals offers Customized Hunting and Fishing Decals, Koosies, and return customer discounts you wont find anywhere else - Big game, bird, varmint, fish and custom trophy or buddy (dog) decals.

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