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How This Mississippi Company Is Changing The Fishing Boat Game Forever | Crafted
October 11, 2023
Crafted is a short-form documentary series that highlights skilled makers, builders, and small business owners, focusing on the pride, process, and purpose behind what they do.
About This Episode
Join Amanda Mertz for a behind the scenes look into Avid Boats from Amory, Mississippi. Presented by Renasant Bank, this episode offers a deep dive into the passion and challenges faced by Avid Boats owner, Philip Faulkner, as he carries forward a family legacy of boat manufacturing.
From weathering the storm of a global pandemic just as they launched to rapidly expanding their range, Avid Boats' story is one of innovation, resilience, and a burning desire to dominate the world of aluminum fishing boats.
Discover the secrets behind their rapid success, and find out why they're setting the bar high in the boating and craftsmanship industry.
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AC - Abby Casey; IG/Twitter - @acoutdoors
AT - Ashla Taylor, IG - @ashlataylorjones
AM - Amanda Mertz; IG/Twitter - @amandamertz
AB - Alabama Boss; IG/Twitter - @realalabamaboss
From weathering the storm of a global pandemic just as they launched to rapidly expanding their range, Avid Boats' story is one of innovation, resilience, and a burning desire to dominate the world of aluminum fishing boats.
Discover the secrets behind their rapid success, and find out why they're setting the bar high in the boating and craftsmanship industry.
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/realratedred
Twitter - http://twitter.com/realratedred
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/realratedred
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ratedred
For all of today's stories head over to:
http://www.RatedRed.com
AC - Abby Casey; IG/Twitter - @acoutdoors
AT - Ashla Taylor, IG - @ashlataylorjones
AM - Amanda Mertz; IG/Twitter - @amandamertz
AB - Alabama Boss; IG/Twitter - @realalabamaboss
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