Getting Your Foot In The Door When Starting A New Venture

Wesley Barton

As the creator of this new group, getting a start has been difficult. I understand that this is something that takes time and patience.

I'm trying to take this in a variety of directions, with one ultimate focus: The coverage of automotive enthusiasm in the state of Maryland and its surrounding areas.

It's only been a few days, but I have actually seen some success. For one, I'm going to be a featured guest on an automotive podcast next week. More information on that as I get it, but it's all but guaranteed.

I'm also going to try to get some collaboration work done with another, far more experienced blogger who's located in another part of the state. We've been in contact, and this person has expressed interest in collaborating. Nothing at this point is set in stone, but you gotta start somewhere.

As far as contact with other personalities and dealerships, it's still a bit up in the air. I've been in contact with a handful of dealerships so far, and most of them have expressed no interest in doing an interview. However, there are still more to contact, and I'm still waiting on response on a couple others that I've contacted.

Local personalities, pretty much the same story, but again, still more to contact. There's certainly no shortage of work to do. I'm going to be going to car shows, motorsports events, and other events, and getting some coverage. So, within the month, expect to see lots of pictures, some videos, and some thoughts and reactions to the events that will be covered. In the meantime, you'll see at least one blog post per day, possibly more, though there may be a one day break here or there. (I have a day job too! As well as a fiancée, daughter, and animals! We need a rest sometimes! ;) )

The one thing I am noticing very quick in this endeavor is that persistence is key. Rejection is a small roadblock, and not something that should stop you. Not by any means. This venture is just starting out. It's in its infancy, but to already have a little bit of luck is encouraging. Stay tuned, strap yourselves in, and hold on tight, because you're going to see this become the premier automotive group for the Maryland automotive culture, and I can promise you that. It may take some time to get where we're going, but it's going to be a heck of a ride.

I'll be back tomorrow with a (not-so) nice story about an ill-fated local used-car dealer that recently folded, thanks to a fiasco with conspiracy charges, and selling a car with a stolen title.