In this Part 2 I will discuss profitability, getting more work than you can handle, and not getting enough work. Never apologize for being profitable—it is critical for your family and your business. Take advantage of buying power. Take advantage of the state association’s vendors discounts. Always focus on what you’re spending. My father always taught me to “Watch your pennies; your dollars will come.” This is so overlooked in this industry, and it drives your cash flow. I know each one of us is in a different position, but if you have your deposit money in your account, if you stay on your schedule, and if you maintain your customer base communication (keeping up on completion and pick-up times), you should be able to take advantage of purchasing power, driving more profits into your business.

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As we have done in the past, when a new advertiser comes to Breakthrough with a new and unique product we consider a product review. Allen Bullman is the owner and developer of the Taxidermy Management System. The uniqueness of this system is the app which allows new and current customers of your studio to contact you through an app that can be downloaded on their cell phones for free. https://hunt30.com

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• Australia    Brendan Ballarino
• Canada     George Elekes
• NTA  Blake Reiminger
• New Zealand      Chase Voss
• Quebec     Royal Robillard
• UK    Donal Mulkahy
• Arkansas   Brooke Beason
• California   Alan Dowdy
• Georgia     Brett Miller
• Indiana      Arlen Lehman
• Iowa Dan Adamson
• Kansas      Cory Foth
• Kentucky   Patrick Betts
• Maine         Cody Gould
• Maryland   Patrick Betts
• Missouri     Brian Olson
• Nebraska   Cory Foth
• New England      Dave Whitney
• New York   Kevin Flaherty

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The subject of this photo reference study is the California Quail, but I should first mention that the California Quail and Gambel's Quail are similar in appearance especially because of the comma- shaped plumes protruding from their foreheads. I will begin this study with two photos of these beautiful species of quail with a short discussion of the difference in each appearance. I will admit that I often will be confused when I see the two in photos and competition without a comparison, but I do know I am southern raised and have never hunted either of these birds in their western habitats.

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