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Finding clients in Scotland When we decided to hire a campervan, it wasn’t just for a family getaway; we had a mission to tell people we were here. As we pulled away from the rental lot, I could hear the unmistakable rattle of all the loose items inside the campervan. The constant clatter was somewhat annoying, and despite our best efforts, we never really got used to it.
Our adventure began as we travelled along the breathtaking Scottish coastline. With each stop, we introduced ourselves and shared our vision of bespoke golf apparel. Our first major success came in Spey Bay, where we secured our first customer. The Spey Bay Golf Club, recently acquired by LinksDAO—a Web3 collective using NFT funds—was an exciting opportunity for us. With around 38,000 members in the U.S., we were eager to collaborate and help them share their brand story .
We celebrated that night with a Chippie! I’m always proud the a Scottish Sausage Supper comes with 2 sausages as standard. My wife is a Geordie and I’m always disappointed in Newcastle when I’m given a single sausage, but that cold spring evening in Lossiemouth, I was not disappointed.
With the success of Spey Bay, we quickly made our way to Nairn Dunbar, eager to connect with more potential clients. As we travelled, we found ourselves making connections that would prove invaluable for our venture. Before we knew it, the dominoes began to fall, and new customers lined up, excited to collaborate with us.
Our journey took us through the stunning Cairngorms National Park, a place of majestic mountains, deep lochs, and ancient woodlands. It was a surreal experience, with the dramatic landscapes providing a breathtaking backdrop to our travels. Camping within this national park was both inspiring and challenging , as the temperatures dropped to around 5 degrees Celsius at night—quite a shock after our time in Dubai.
The campervan itself became a character in our story. The road and the rattle of the campervan added to the charm of our journey, with the constant noise of loose items creating a backdrop to our travels. We switched cassettes in the stereo and dealt with the beeping of the fridge, which felt louder in the quiet of the highlands. Navigating the narrow coastal roads was a challenge, especially as we maneuvered through charming seaside towns. The views of the sea were breathtaking, with waves crashing against rocky shores and the horizon stretching endlessly before us.
As we moved from town to town, we embraced each opportunity to introduce ourselves and share our vision.
This journey has shown me that while the road may be uncertain, with determination and the support of my family, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. We may have set out in a campervan to promote our business, but what we found along the way was something far more valuable: a deeper connection with each other and the communities we visited.
