turtlefoot
Headstamp Addict
Detecting has become addictive (I'm being told by my wife), so how do I turn this into a career. They always say, do what you love, and love what you do. I've found my niche, so how do I turn it into a career? Any suggestions?
Here is what I think.
Geoff Notkin and Steve Arnold (Meteorite Men) - Paid to find meteorites
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby Cushman (American Pickers) - Paid to find anything of value
Rick Harrison and family (Pawn Stars) - Paid to have their pawn shop on television
Josh Gates (Destination Truth) - Paid to search the world over looking for cryptids
I also know that there has been at least one treasure hunting/ship salvaging show.
I think if the right person pitched a quality metal detecting show to the History Channel and possibly others, there would be a good chance of getting at least a late night slot. If you were able to get a History Channel show, you wouldn't have any problems getting sponsors for both equipment and for financial support. I have considered this route myself, but I do not have a "videographic personality" so to speak. If I ever got involved in something like a show, it would have to be in the production/post production side of things.
Doug