Outdoor Connection is building a nationwide network of independently owned offices who are well trained and specialize in fishing and hunting adventures. Combining this network of offices with advertising, innovative marketing methods and volume buying power, are a few of the items that make Outdoor Connection a very successful company.

Outdoor Connection provides a complete program of continuing education. A training program is specifically designed for our products. The courses are upgraded regularly to incorporate new products.

Outdoor Connection franchise fee: $5,800
East Coast Director of Operations Scott Hoover eastcoast@outdoor-connection.com	Contact Scott for east coast states. ME,NH,VT,RI
Bob Moseman bob@outdoor-connection.com	Contact Bob for NC,SC,GA,AL,FL,MS,TN
Ike Cummings ike@televar.com	Contact Ike for WA,OR,ID,MT
Tom Phelps outdoor@snet.net	Contact Tom for MA,CT
Corporate Office Marc Glades 108 W. Rutledge PO Box 307 Yates Center, KS 66783 316-625-3466 fax 316-625-3494 marc@outdoor-connection.com	Contact Marc for information on a franchise in any of the other states.

New concept buying with a franchise like Outdoor Connection, means you can be in business without repeating the mistakes that cost the owners of so many new businesses their dream of self-employment and financial freedom.

In short, being a franchise owner gives you all the freedom and potential of owning your own business, plus the collective buying power, proven business plan, training and support, and national name recognition of a franchise. Some of history's most successful businesses have grown and prospered through franchising.

Outdoor Connection offers a variety of opportunities. You can address as many areas as you like, or develop a special concentration in whichever ones you prefer. Remember, you're the boss.

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Questions & Answers   top

Q. What are the advantages in owning an Outdoor Connection Franchise?
A. The business requires a relatively low initial investment. The value of the business can be increased as business increases with minimal added capital. You have no inventory; it is a service business and it's fun!

Q. Are there any travel benefits to the franchise owners?
A. Yes, there are inspection trips that are scheduled throughout the year. These may afford you the opportunity to experience the lodges first hand.

Q. How does the Franchisee earn income?
A. You receive commissions on bookings from lodges, resorts, outfitters and other related fields. As the Outdoor Connection franchisor, we can help increase those commissions substantially over the normal commissions.

Q. What is the future of the fishing & hunting travel industry?
A. For the well run franchise using effective marketing approaches, offering unique services to its clients and taking advantage of the corporate, vacation, incentive and group market, the growth and potential is fantastic.

Q. Why Outdoor Connection?
A. When you buy any franchise, you purchase a name, system, and advertising. By being a part of Outdoor Connection, you are assured of being competitive in the marketplace.

Q. Is any financng available?
A. In many cases, Outdoor Connection will finance 50% of the initial franchise fee.

Services and Training Provided   top

Items & Services Provided

Outdoor Connection will supply the following items to the franchise owner:

Training of approximately two (2) days Operations Manual Salesman Catalog for Fishing Lodges Salesman Catalog for Hunting Lodges and Outfitters Exclusive Territory Video Tapes from some of the lodges Business Cards (500) Stationary (500) Envelopes (500) Display sign for use at trade shows Supply of brochures from the lodges

Additional items may be purchased from the franchisor.

Training

Outdoor Connection provides the most extensive training and support in the industry. From your initial orientation program, to the Outdoor Connection national convention, Outdoor Connection supplies ongoing training and support at every level. The initial training program is approximately 2 days and consists of briefly:

Outdoor Connection New Franchisee Training
Day One	Day Two
Introductory Session	Name Registration & Trademark
Product Training	Accounting Examples
Marketing & Advertising	Promotions
Review of the Operations Manual	Business Operation
Printing Standards	Booking Procedures

After the opening of your Outdoor Connection franchise, the following services are available to you on an ongoing basis:

Trade Show Consulting Lodge Inspection Trips Periodic Educational Seminars

Services Available

Continuing Consultation from Outdoor Connection Headquarters Experts