Blog | D4 – Independent Venture Studio http://www.d4mc.com Independent venture studio focused on developing products and brands in the outdoor and shooting sports industries. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 01:02:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 http://www.d4mc.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-d4mc-logo-150x150.png Blog | D4 – Independent Venture Studio http://www.d4mc.com 32 32 D4 Media Corp. Featured in Local and National News for Securing a Spot on the Renowned Inc. 5000 List http://www.d4mc.com/d4-media-corp-featured-in-local-and-national-news-for-securing-a-spot-on-the-renowned-inc-5000-list/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:38:50 +0000 https://www.d4mc.com/?p=27379

D4 Media Corp., was recently catapulted into the limelight, capturing attention of both local and national outlets for its notable second consecutive inclusion in the esteemed Inc. 5000 list. Mentioned in articles published by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Northern Nevada Business Weekly, D4 found itself amongst the elite, ranking alongside 46 other dynamically growing Nevada-based companies in 2023. This achievement doesn't merely recognize revenue growth but symbolizes a testament to D4's resilience, innovative strategies and sustained expansion amid uncertain and ongoing economic landscapes. The Inc. 5000 list, created by Inc. Magazine in 1982, magnifies the endeavors of the fastest-growing, privately-owned American businesses. The list ranks businesses based on the metric of percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. In this instance, the data spanning from 2019 to 2022 was meticulously analyzed, ensuring companies like D4 Media Corp. met stringent criteria such as being U.S.-based, privately held, profit-generating and independent entities as of December 31, 2022. In a world where business landscapes are perpetually evolving and market dynamics shift with unprecedented speed, making it to the Inc. 5000 is not merely a recognition, but a demonstration of a company’s capability to navigate and remain a successful company amid complicated economic times. Ranking on the list is a rigorous validation of D4's business model, strategic operations and the company's ability to foster sustainable growth. Over the years, the list has highlighted the ascent of now globally recognized companies such as Facebook, Microsoft, and Chobani, showcasing them during their initial stages of rapid growth and formidable potential. For D4 Media Corp., this recognition extends beyond a testament to its financial gains, it symbolizes the successful intertwining of innovative business practices, customer-centric approaches and adaptive business strategies that have propelled its upward trajectory amidst a competitive market. This acknowledgment is not the culmination of the company's journey, but rather a significant milestone that underscores D4's relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in the business landscape. Emulating the successes of its now illustrious predecessors on the Inc. 5000 list, D4 Media Corp. is poised to navigate the company through a myriad of opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The distinction serves not only as a reflection of D4's past achievements, but also as a catalyst propelling the growing company toward future business aspirations currently in the works.

Stay tuned for some exciting new products and services that will be announced in the coming months.

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D4 Media Corp., was recently catapulted into the limelight, capturing attention of both local and national outlets for its notable second consecutive inclusion in the esteemed Inc. 5000 list. Mentioned in articles published by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Northern Nevada Business Weekly, D4 found itself amongst the elite, ranking alongside 46 other dynamically growing Nevada-based companies in 2023. This achievement doesn't merely recognize revenue growth but symbolizes a testament to D4's resilience, innovative strategies and sustained expansion amid uncertain and ongoing economic landscapes. The Inc. 5000 list, created by Inc. Magazine in 1982, magnifies the endeavors of the fastest-growing, privately-owned American businesses. The list ranks businesses based on the metric of percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. In this instance, the data spanning from 2019 to 2022 was meticulously analyzed, ensuring companies like D4 Media Corp. met stringent criteria such as being U.S.-based, privately held, profit-generating and independent entities as of December 31, 2022. In a world where business landscapes are perpetually evolving and market dynamics shift with unprecedented speed, making it to the Inc. 5000 is not merely a recognition, but a demonstration of a company’s capability to navigate and remain a successful company amid complicated economic times. Ranking on the list is a rigorous validation of D4's business model, strategic operations and the company's ability to foster sustainable growth. Over the years, the list has highlighted the ascent of now globally recognized companies such as Facebook, Microsoft, and Chobani, showcasing them during their initial stages of rapid growth and formidable potential. For D4 Media Corp., this recognition extends beyond a testament to its financial gains, it symbolizes the successful intertwining of innovative business practices, customer-centric approaches and adaptive business strategies that have propelled its upward trajectory amidst a competitive market. This acknowledgment is not the culmination of the company's journey, but rather a significant milestone that underscores D4's relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in the business landscape. Emulating the successes of its now illustrious predecessors on the Inc. 5000 list, D4 Media Corp. is poised to navigate the company through a myriad of opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. The distinction serves not only as a reflection of D4's past achievements, but also as a catalyst propelling the growing company toward future business aspirations currently in the works.

Stay tuned for some exciting new products and services that will be announced in the coming months.

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RENO, NV – (August 15, 2023) – D4 Media Corp. has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately-owned companies in the United States for the second consecutive year in 2023 and ranked 2,577 of the top 5,000 in its annual Inc. 5000 report. D4 is an independent venture studio headquartered in Reno, Nevada that is focused on developing products and brands in the outdoor and sports shooting industries. D4 has experienced exponential profit growth yielded through its brands including Dunlap Gun Buyers, D4 Leather Wrap products and coming soon in late 2023, Dunlap Gun Storage. The steady growth demanded the opening of a second physical location in Michigan to better serve customers located in the midwest and east coast. “We are proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of the top-ranked, fastest growing companies,” said John Dunlap, Founder of D4. "We worked hard to maintain growth and higher profitability with our existing products and services during these uncertain economic times. Despite the economic volatility, our team has been in the process of developing other innovative business models that compliment our other ventures and aim to continue down the path of growth in terms of workforce and revenue.” The selection process for businesses chosen to be part of the list begins with more than 7 million potential companies and is distilled down to 5,000 of the top performing, privately-owned businesses across the U.S. The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S. based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. The Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982 by Inc. Magazine, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing, privately-held businesses in the United States. The list is a distinguished editorial award and is comprised of a network of entrepreneurial leaders. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other well known companies gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. PRESS CONTACT: Whip Villarreal, Marketing, Email: whip@d4mc.com]]>

RENO, NV – (August 15, 2023) – D4 Media Corp. has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately-owned companies in the United States for the second consecutive year in 2023 and ranked 2,577 of the top 5,000 in its annual Inc. 5000 report. D4 is an independent venture studio headquartered in Reno, Nevada that is focused on developing products and brands in the outdoor and sports shooting industries. D4 has experienced exponential profit growth yielded through its brands including Dunlap Gun Buyers, D4 Leather Wrap products and coming soon in late 2023, Dunlap Gun Storage. The steady growth demanded the opening of a second physical location in Michigan to better serve customers located in the midwest and east coast. “We are proud to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of the top-ranked, fastest growing companies,” said John Dunlap, Founder of D4. "We worked hard to maintain growth and higher profitability with our existing products and services during these uncertain economic times. Despite the economic volatility, our team has been in the process of developing other innovative business models that compliment our other ventures and aim to continue down the path of growth in terms of workforce and revenue.” The selection process for businesses chosen to be part of the list begins with more than 7 million potential companies and is distilled down to 5,000 of the top performing, privately-owned businesses across the U.S. The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be U.S. based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2022. The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2022 is $2 million. The Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982 by Inc. Magazine, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing, privately-held businesses in the United States. The list is a distinguished editorial award and is comprised of a network of entrepreneurial leaders. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other well known companies gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. PRESS CONTACT: Whip Villarreal, Marketing, Email: whip@d4mc.com]]> D4 Media Corp. Finalizes Sale of Web Development and Marketing Subsidiary http://www.d4mc.com/d4-media-corp-finalizes-sale-of-web-development-and-marketing-subsidiary/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:22:39 +0000 https://www.d4mc.com/?p=27366

Reno, NV - D4 Media Corp. finalized the sale of its web development and marketing subsidiary business “D4 Advanced Media” to Reno based company BDG Web Design. The sale completed January 2023 and ushers in new opportunities for both Nevada based companies. “With the continued growth of our product development endeavors and subsidiary companies in the outdoor and shooting sports industries, we found ourselves in a position where we considered selling our portfolio of professional marketing and web development services,” said John Dunlap, Founder of D4 Media Corp. “This was a difficult decision; many of the client relationships we have span nearly two decades and we wanted to ensure their continued success in the services we’ve provided them. We felt BDG was the best company to carry on this legacy and position our clientele for future success.” For BDG Web Design, the deal adds nearly one hundred clients to its portfolio of web development and marketing clientele. The acquisition catapults BDG’s annual revenue and adds new technology and service opportunities.  BDG now manages the web development and Internet technology services for over 330 companies in Northern Nevada and California. “The acquisition from D4 Media Corp. provides our company unprecedented growth opportunities and ensures a competitive advantage in Northern Nevada and beyond,” said Brandon Gottier, Owner of BDG Web Design. “We look forward to serving our newly acquired clients and are excited to continue D4’s legacy of top-tier and innovative professional web development and marketing services.” Founded in 2008, BDG Web Design has accrued a wide range of key clients in the Reno-Sparks area over the years, including Know My Well, Nevada Diabetes Association, Mari Chuy’s, 295 Cabling, Overhead Door Company of Sierra Nevada Reno, Converse Consultants, OneRuf Services, Poi Boy Catering, Century Gaming Technologies, Nevada Advanced Pain, Financially Fit Employees and Silver State Fence. D4 Media Corp, founded in 2005, is an independent venture studio focused on developing products and brands in the outdoor and sports shooting industries. In 2022 it was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately-owned companies in the United States.]]>

Reno, NV - D4 Media Corp. finalized the sale of its web development and marketing subsidiary business “D4 Advanced Media” to Reno based company BDG Web Design. The sale completed January 2023 and ushers in new opportunities for both Nevada based companies. “With the continued growth of our product development endeavors and subsidiary companies in the outdoor and shooting sports industries, we found ourselves in a position where we considered selling our portfolio of professional marketing and web development services,” said John Dunlap, Founder of D4 Media Corp. “This was a difficult decision; many of the client relationships we have span nearly two decades and we wanted to ensure their continued success in the services we’ve provided them. We felt BDG was the best company to carry on this legacy and position our clientele for future success.” For BDG Web Design, the deal adds nearly one hundred clients to its portfolio of web development and marketing clientele. The acquisition catapults BDG’s annual revenue and adds new technology and service opportunities.  BDG now manages the web development and Internet technology services for over 330 companies in Northern Nevada and California. “The acquisition from D4 Media Corp. provides our company unprecedented growth opportunities and ensures a competitive advantage in Northern Nevada and beyond,” said Brandon Gottier, Owner of BDG Web Design. “We look forward to serving our newly acquired clients and are excited to continue D4’s legacy of top-tier and innovative professional web development and marketing services.” Founded in 2008, BDG Web Design has accrued a wide range of key clients in the Reno-Sparks area over the years, including Know My Well, Nevada Diabetes Association, Mari Chuy’s, 295 Cabling, Overhead Door Company of Sierra Nevada Reno, Converse Consultants, OneRuf Services, Poi Boy Catering, Century Gaming Technologies, Nevada Advanced Pain, Financially Fit Employees and Silver State Fence. D4 Media Corp, founded in 2005, is an independent venture studio focused on developing products and brands in the outdoor and sports shooting industries. In 2022 it was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately-owned companies in the United States.]]> D4 Media Corp. Recognized as One of the Top 5,000 Fastest Growing Privately-Owned Businesses the U.S. http://www.d4mc.com/d4-media-corp-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-5000-fastest-growing-privately-owned-businesses-the-u-s/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:00:56 +0000 https://www.d4mc.com/?p=27341

RENO, NV – (August 16, 2022) – D4 Media Corp. has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately-owned companies in the United States in 2022 and ranked 1,972 of the top 5,000 in its annual Inc. 5000 report. D4 is an independent venture studio headquartered in Reno, Nevada that is focused on developing products and brands in the outdoor and sports shooting industries. Formerly concentrated on providing digital marketing and website development services, D4 strategically pivoted its efforts into the development of new business ventures that accelerated in growth in recent years. In 2013, D4 launched CashMyGuns.com, an innovative service that allows gun owners across the U.S. to conveniently sell a firearm to a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer from the comfort of home. Since directing the company’s focus as a venture studio, D4 has experienced exponential profit growth, which has allowed the company to expand into other locations in the U.S. and continue to develop other subsidiary companies. “We are excited to be part of this prestigious list of entrepreneurs and innovators who are shaping the landscape of the business economy in the United States,” said John Dunlap, Founder of D4. “The hard work that has been put into the company’s success doesn’t end here. We are reinvesting profits into D4 to promote continued growth and expansion and we are forecasting exponential gains for the company in the foreseeable future.” The selection process for businesses chosen to be part of the list begins with 7 million potential companies and is distilled down to 5,000 of the top performing, privately-owned businesses across the U.S. The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 health crisis. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S. based, privately held, for-profit and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. The minimum revenue required to be considered for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. The list is a distinguished editorial award, a celebration of innovation and is comprised of a network of entrepreneurial leaders. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other well known companies gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. PRESS CONTACT: Whip Villarreal, Marketing, Email: whip@d4mc.com]]>

RENO, NV – (August 16, 2022) – D4 Media Corp. has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing, privately-owned companies in the United States in 2022 and ranked 1,972 of the top 5,000 in its annual Inc. 5000 report. D4 is an independent venture studio headquartered in Reno, Nevada that is focused on developing products and brands in the outdoor and sports shooting industries. Formerly concentrated on providing digital marketing and website development services, D4 strategically pivoted its efforts into the development of new business ventures that accelerated in growth in recent years. In 2013, D4 launched CashMyGuns.com, an innovative service that allows gun owners across the U.S. to conveniently sell a firearm to a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer from the comfort of home. Since directing the company’s focus as a venture studio, D4 has experienced exponential profit growth, which has allowed the company to expand into other locations in the U.S. and continue to develop other subsidiary companies. “We are excited to be part of this prestigious list of entrepreneurs and innovators who are shaping the landscape of the business economy in the United States,” said John Dunlap, Founder of D4. “The hard work that has been put into the company’s success doesn’t end here. We are reinvesting profits into D4 to promote continued growth and expansion and we are forecasting exponential gains for the company in the foreseeable future.” The selection process for businesses chosen to be part of the list begins with 7 million potential companies and is distilled down to 5,000 of the top performing, privately-owned businesses across the U.S. The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 health crisis. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S. based, privately held, for-profit and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. The minimum revenue required to be considered for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. The list is a distinguished editorial award, a celebration of innovation and is comprised of a network of entrepreneurial leaders. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other well known companies gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. PRESS CONTACT: Whip Villarreal, Marketing, Email: whip@d4mc.com]]> D4 Launches New Parent Company Website http://www.d4mc.com/d4-launches-new-parent-company-website/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:48:39 +0000 https://www.d4mc.com/?p=27314

D4 introduced a new website design and primary URL as the new digital location for D4, a venture studio headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Since 2013, D4's development of new ventures and products in the outdoor and shooting sports industries have drawn national recognition and catapulted the company into record breaking revenue. These subsidiary brands include D4 Guns, CashMyGuns.com, Dunlap Gun Consignment, Posi-Lum and The Gun Depository. A recently secured exclusive partnership with GunBroker.com, the world's largest online marketplace for firearms, establishes D4 as a dominant player in the curation and resale of antique and collectible firearms; a primary focus of the company's product offerings. In 2022, the company expanded its physical footprint in the Midwest region of the United States, with a new 34,000 square foot facility. Currently under construction, the Michigan location is set to be fully operational in early 2023. "We're pleased to be forging a path of progress and opportunity for our company and the people who work here," said John Dunlap, Founder of D4. "We know what we're good at and where our passion lies, and that's been part of our recipe for success in recent years. We felt a new website and URL that introduces D4 as the parent company to our subsidiary brands was a better reflection of who we are and we're excited to announce it."]]>

D4 introduced a new website design and primary URL as the new digital location for D4, a venture studio headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Since 2013, D4's development of new ventures and products in the outdoor and shooting sports industries have drawn national recognition and catapulted the company into record breaking revenue. These subsidiary brands include D4 Guns, CashMyGuns.com, Dunlap Gun Consignment, Posi-Lum and The Gun Depository. A recently secured exclusive partnership with GunBroker.com, the world's largest online marketplace for firearms, establishes D4 as a dominant player in the curation and resale of antique and collectible firearms; a primary focus of the company's product offerings. In 2022, the company expanded its physical footprint in the Midwest region of the United States, with a new 34,000 square foot facility. Currently under construction, the Michigan location is set to be fully operational in early 2023. "We're pleased to be forging a path of progress and opportunity for our company and the people who work here," said John Dunlap, Founder of D4. "We know what we're good at and where our passion lies, and that's been part of our recipe for success in recent years. We felt a new website and URL that introduces D4 as the parent company to our subsidiary brands was a better reflection of who we are and we're excited to announce it."]]> Nevada buyer plans East Coast, Midwest distribution center http://www.d4mc.com/nevada-buyer-plans-east-coast-midwest-distribution-center/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 03:51:18 +0000 https://www.d4mc.com/?p=27359

SANDUSKY, MI - (April 6, 2022) Originally posted in the Sanilac County News. Nevada buyer plans East Coast, Midwest distribution center BY ERIC LEVINE The empty Jeff’s Marketplace building in Sandusky has a new owner with plans to turn it into a light manufacturing and shipping warehouse for tactical flashlights and leather goods for firearms, and possibly retail sales of outdoor gear for hunting and shooting sports. John Dunlap IV of Reno, Nevada purchased the 33,000 square-foot building in the Westpark Shopping District last month from Durecka Properties of Lexington. Jeff Durecka bought the building in 2018 and expanded his business to the location. He closed the Sandusky store in February 2020 but continues the operate his two other stores in Croswell and Lexington. Dunlap, 40, has ties to the Thumb area. Though he grew up in California, he owns property in the Thumb and has family that has lived here for generations. He views Sandusky as a good location to expand his business. Dunlap founded D4 Media, a digital and marketing company, in 2005. He said the Reno-based business has subsidiary brands in the outdoor sporting goods and shooting sports industries. “We do some light manufacturing of tactical flashlight products for military and law enforcement as well as leather goods-firearms accessories,” said Dunlap. “Our products are distributed across the United States and about 75 percent of our customers are east of the Mississippi. We have a logistics and manufacturing need for a second location to better serve our Midwest and East Coast distribution.” Dunlap said he has been interested in a location in the Thumb since early 2021. “I have been working with the economic development corporations in Tuscola-Sanilac and city managers of the region to find a building that would be suitable. The options are limited and we started looking at existing buildings with potential for alternative uses…We seriously considered the old Nestle Creamery in Cass City among other large-enough buildings.” The Sandusky site came about through Dunlap’s discussions with Sandusky City Manager Dave Faber. “In working with the Sandusky City Manager, a discussion of the ‘Jeff’s Marketplace’ building ensued and a willingness was expressed by the city to work with the future owner to rehabilitate the property and reconsider the best use going forward,” said Dunlap.
“After meeting with Mr. Faber in February-March and discussing this further I felt the willingness of the city to be flexible, combined with the ideal location and the potential of the building – it was in good shape – catapulted myself and my company into acquiring it.” He foresees a “substantial shipping cost savings” for the company if goods can be manufactured and shipped from Sandusky. Over the next six to eight months, although possibly longer, Dunlap said the building will be remodeled and changed from a marketplace layout to a space that is more open. “The building is large enough that we can house the manufacturing and assembly of our products, which are small in size, store and ship them to our distribution partners and also have a retail store that is complementary to our product offerings – hunting, firearms, outdoor gear, etc. “We are currently exploring the feasibility of the retail store and would want it to be successful and welcomed by the community.” Dunlap anticipates the Sandusky site will employ about 10 people and offer salaries in a range of $40,000 to $85,000 a year. “We are excited with the second vacant building filling up in the city,” said Faber, referring to the old Kmart building that also has new ownership and will be converted into a commercial indoor storage facility. “This is only possible due to the vision of the planning commission and city council to look at our ordinances and upgrade them to the current times. We look forward to adding a second new business to our community that will provide growth and employment for our community. It has been great to work with the new owner who has ties to the Thumb region and excited to what he will bring to our community.” Dunlap has a connection to the area that goes back several generations. “I have a personal connection to Sanilac County and the Thumb region,” said Dunlap. “I own a cabin and some hunting land off M-53 and my family goes back five generations, mostly farming in the Shabbona-Decker area. “I’m attracted to people who are honest, hard-working, have integrity, and care about their community – I’m this way and I feel at home in the Thumb. “Michiganders in the Thumb love hunting, enjoy outdoor shooting sports and many collect firearms. These are my folk,” said Dunlap.
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SANDUSKY, MI - (April 6, 2022) Originally posted in the Sanilac County News. Nevada buyer plans East Coast, Midwest distribution center BY ERIC LEVINE The empty Jeff’s Marketplace building in Sandusky has a new owner with plans to turn it into a light manufacturing and shipping warehouse for tactical flashlights and leather goods for firearms, and possibly retail sales of outdoor gear for hunting and shooting sports. John Dunlap IV of Reno, Nevada purchased the 33,000 square-foot building in the Westpark Shopping District last month from Durecka Properties of Lexington. Jeff Durecka bought the building in 2018 and expanded his business to the location. He closed the Sandusky store in February 2020 but continues the operate his two other stores in Croswell and Lexington. Dunlap, 40, has ties to the Thumb area. Though he grew up in California, he owns property in the Thumb and has family that has lived here for generations. He views Sandusky as a good location to expand his business. Dunlap founded D4 Media, a digital and marketing company, in 2005. He said the Reno-based business has subsidiary brands in the outdoor sporting goods and shooting sports industries. “We do some light manufacturing of tactical flashlight products for military and law enforcement as well as leather goods-firearms accessories,” said Dunlap. “Our products are distributed across the United States and about 75 percent of our customers are east of the Mississippi. We have a logistics and manufacturing need for a second location to better serve our Midwest and East Coast distribution.” Dunlap said he has been interested in a location in the Thumb since early 2021. “I have been working with the economic development corporations in Tuscola-Sanilac and city managers of the region to find a building that would be suitable. The options are limited and we started looking at existing buildings with potential for alternative uses…We seriously considered the old Nestle Creamery in Cass City among other large-enough buildings.” The Sandusky site came about through Dunlap’s discussions with Sandusky City Manager Dave Faber. “In working with the Sandusky City Manager, a discussion of the ‘Jeff’s Marketplace’ building ensued and a willingness was expressed by the city to work with the future owner to rehabilitate the property and reconsider the best use going forward,” said Dunlap.
“After meeting with Mr. Faber in February-March and discussing this further I felt the willingness of the city to be flexible, combined with the ideal location and the potential of the building – it was in good shape – catapulted myself and my company into acquiring it.” He foresees a “substantial shipping cost savings” for the company if goods can be manufactured and shipped from Sandusky. Over the next six to eight months, although possibly longer, Dunlap said the building will be remodeled and changed from a marketplace layout to a space that is more open. “The building is large enough that we can house the manufacturing and assembly of our products, which are small in size, store and ship them to our distribution partners and also have a retail store that is complementary to our product offerings – hunting, firearms, outdoor gear, etc. “We are currently exploring the feasibility of the retail store and would want it to be successful and welcomed by the community.” Dunlap anticipates the Sandusky site will employ about 10 people and offer salaries in a range of $40,000 to $85,000 a year. “We are excited with the second vacant building filling up in the city,” said Faber, referring to the old Kmart building that also has new ownership and will be converted into a commercial indoor storage facility. “This is only possible due to the vision of the planning commission and city council to look at our ordinances and upgrade them to the current times. We look forward to adding a second new business to our community that will provide growth and employment for our community. It has been great to work with the new owner who has ties to the Thumb region and excited to what he will bring to our community.” Dunlap has a connection to the area that goes back several generations. “I have a personal connection to Sanilac County and the Thumb region,” said Dunlap. “I own a cabin and some hunting land off M-53 and my family goes back five generations, mostly farming in the Shabbona-Decker area. “I’m attracted to people who are honest, hard-working, have integrity, and care about their community – I’m this way and I feel at home in the Thumb. “Michiganders in the Thumb love hunting, enjoy outdoor shooting sports and many collect firearms. These are my folk,” said Dunlap.
]]> D4 Expands With New Facility in Michigan http://www.d4mc.com/d4-expands-with-new-facility-in-michigan/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 01:35:54 +0000 https://www.d4mc.com/?p=27352

In 2022 D4 will expand its physical footprint with a new 34,000 square foot facility in the Midwest region of the United States. Located in Michigan, the new space is currently under construction and is set to be fully operational in early 2023. The new location is a key part of the expansion of D4's manufacturing and logistics needs, reducing shipping costs and providing the company better access to the advanced manufacturing capabilities of Michigan and the Midwest region. D4's products are distributed across the U.S. and nearly 75 percent of its customer base is located east of the Mississippi River. The new facility will serve as a critical hub for D4 products to reach customers even quicker and will add more space for product production. In collaboration with Sandusky, MI City Manager Dave Faber and local economic development corporations in the region, Founder John Dunlap was able to secure a building that would be suitable for the expansion earlier this year. Once the new facility is operational, it will not only assist with D4's subsidiary operations, it will also house the development of new products D4 plans to release in 2023. ]]>

In 2022 D4 will expand its physical footprint with a new 34,000 square foot facility in the Midwest region of the United States. Located in Michigan, the new space is currently under construction and is set to be fully operational in early 2023. The new location is a key part of the expansion of D4's manufacturing and logistics needs, reducing shipping costs and providing the company better access to the advanced manufacturing capabilities of Michigan and the Midwest region. D4's products are distributed across the U.S. and nearly 75 percent of its customer base is located east of the Mississippi River. The new facility will serve as a critical hub for D4 products to reach customers even quicker and will add more space for product production. In collaboration with Sandusky, MI City Manager Dave Faber and local economic development corporations in the region, Founder John Dunlap was able to secure a building that would be suitable for the expansion earlier this year. Once the new facility is operational, it will not only assist with D4's subsidiary operations, it will also house the development of new products D4 plans to release in 2023. ]]> D4 Guns Awarded as One of the Top 100 Sellers on GunBroker.com http://www.d4mc.com/d4-guns-awarded-as-one-of-the-top-100-sellers-on-gunbroker-com/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:39:35 +0000 https://www.d4mc.com/?p=27348

D4 Guns, a subsidiary of D4 Media Corp, has been recognized as a top 100 seller on GunBroker.com in 2021 for the second year in a row and received the official award at this year's National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Shot Show in Las Vegas. “It is welcome news to once again be recognized as one of the top sellers on GunBroker.com,” said John Dunlap, Founder of D4 Guns. “The staff at our growing company have all contributed to the growing success of D4 Guns and other subsidiary companies including Dunlap Gun Consignment, Fire-Tail and D4's other business ventures. We are on track to continue even more growth and have some exciting updates on future businesses and expansion we will announce in the coming months.” Dunlap added that it is projected that D4 Guns is on pace to double the amount of sales on GunBroker's selling platform and be recognized as a top seller again for fiscal year 2022. Founded in 2013, D4 Guns is made up of a Nevada-based team of firearms curators that showcase and sell firearms of all different types to a variety of collectors and sports shooters. From common firearms to very rare and collectible guns, D4 has a plethora of all types of firearms in its ever rotating inventory. D4 Guns donates a percentage of its net profit to Project ChildSafe, the largest, most comprehensive firearms safety education program in the U.S.  ]]>

D4 Guns, a subsidiary of D4 Media Corp, has been recognized as a top 100 seller on GunBroker.com in 2021 for the second year in a row and received the official award at this year's National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Shot Show in Las Vegas. “It is welcome news to once again be recognized as one of the top sellers on GunBroker.com,” said John Dunlap, Founder of D4 Guns. “The staff at our growing company have all contributed to the growing success of D4 Guns and other subsidiary companies including Dunlap Gun Consignment, Fire-Tail and D4's other business ventures. We are on track to continue even more growth and have some exciting updates on future businesses and expansion we will announce in the coming months.” Dunlap added that it is projected that D4 Guns is on pace to double the amount of sales on GunBroker's selling platform and be recognized as a top seller again for fiscal year 2022. Founded in 2013, D4 Guns is made up of a Nevada-based team of firearms curators that showcase and sell firearms of all different types to a variety of collectors and sports shooters. From common firearms to very rare and collectible guns, D4 has a plethora of all types of firearms in its ever rotating inventory. D4 Guns donates a percentage of its net profit to Project ChildSafe, the largest, most comprehensive firearms safety education program in the U.S.  ]]> D4 Advanced Media Diversifies with Video Game Development http://www.d4mc.com/d4-advanced-media-diversifies-with-video-game-development/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:49:00 +0000 https://www.d4mc.com/?p=27231

D4 Advanced Media has a multitude of expertise areas from internet marketing, Search Engine Optimization for businesses, producing video content, incubating new business models, research and development for new product ideas and most recently, video game development.

Earlier this year, programmer Joriel Alves developed the D4 Gunner game aimed to promote one of D4 Advanced Media’s subsidiaries D4 Guns. The concept came as a way to engage the existing customer base while also generating interest from potential new customers by using the game as a way to give away some free products including D4 Leather velar wraps, D4 Ak-47 leather wraps and D4 Gun apparel such as hats, beanies and more.

Developing the concept of the game was a collaboration of ideas from the D4 Advanced Media staff and input from gamers, which made for an enjoyable experience for both gun enthusiasts and gaming fans. The game took about a month from concept, beta testing and finished product to complete.

“The game was initially supposed to be played like the old Nintendo Duck Hunt game but it was too repetitive,” said Joriel Alves, D4 Advanced Media Programmer and creator of the D4 Gunner game. “Instead of making a longer game, multiple games were suggested during a development meeting and ultimately multiple mini-games is what ended up being the finished product.”

The reception to the game once it was released was significant as there were players logging in from around the world from the United States to France, Germany and even the Philippines.

The D4 Gunner game was yet another successful project that helped engage users and diversify the company’s capabilities and potential offerings for existing clients and those looking for our expertise.

To learn more about services offered by the D4 Advanced media team, visit d4am.com or give our team a call at 775-636-9986.

Also, don’t forget to check out the D4 Gunner Game to try and beat the high score.

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D4 Advanced Media has a multitude of expertise areas from internet marketing, Search Engine Optimization for businesses, producing video content, incubating new business models, research and development for new product ideas and most recently, video game development.

Earlier this year, programmer Joriel Alves developed the D4 Gunner game aimed to promote one of D4 Advanced Media’s subsidiaries D4 Guns. The concept came as a way to engage the existing customer base while also generating interest from potential new customers by using the game as a way to give away some free products including D4 Leather velar wraps, D4 Ak-47 leather wraps and D4 Gun apparel such as hats, beanies and more.

Developing the concept of the game was a collaboration of ideas from the D4 Advanced Media staff and input from gamers, which made for an enjoyable experience for both gun enthusiasts and gaming fans. The game took about a month from concept, beta testing and finished product to complete.

“The game was initially supposed to be played like the old Nintendo Duck Hunt game but it was too repetitive,” said Joriel Alves, D4 Advanced Media Programmer and creator of the D4 Gunner game. “Instead of making a longer game, multiple games were suggested during a development meeting and ultimately multiple mini-games is what ended up being the finished product.”

The reception to the game once it was released was significant as there were players logging in from around the world from the United States to France, Germany and even the Philippines.

The D4 Gunner game was yet another successful project that helped engage users and diversify the company’s capabilities and potential offerings for existing clients and those looking for our expertise.

To learn more about services offered by the D4 Advanced media team, visit d4am.com or give our team a call at 775-636-9986.

Also, don’t forget to check out the D4 Gunner Game to try and beat the high score.

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F08_z8t0bx0[/embed]]]> Improve Marketing, SEO and Web Presence Before COVID Restrictions are lifted with D4 Advanced Media http://www.d4mc.com/improve-marketing-seo-and-web-presence-before-covid-restrictions-are-lifted-with-d4-advanced-media/ Thu, 27 May 2021 22:56:48 +0000 https://www.d4mc.com/?p=27222

With businesses opening at full capacity and COVID-19 restrictions loosening, it appears that the worst of the pandemic may be behind all of us and returning to a sense of normalcy is within reach. For many businesses reeling from the negative impacts of the pandemic restrictions and eager to serve customers and clients, revisiting and improving search engine optimization for a company's web presence will be key to ensure future success. Here at D4 Advanced Media, our staff of dedicated professionals will help create new leads, improve ranking on Google and can give consultation on streamlining business operations to improve any business' bottom line.  Now is the best time to address a web presence to get ahead of the curve before the competition does now that COVID restrictions are being lifted. D4 Advanced media has a pr track record to help many different types of businesses and services improve their web presence with our cutting edge marketing tactics that have given us a stellar reputation when it comes to improving search result rankings on Google and generating new leads. Marketing isn't the only area of expertise D4 can offer, we can provide website maintenance, build new websites from the ground up, produce high quality video content, brand management, email marketing, social media and much more. "Speaking to professions from various industries across the state, they all have indicated that they are anticipating increased sales activity and a busy summer season across the board," said Patrick Tarpey, Marketing Manager at D4 Advanced Media. "From what I am hearing, many business owners that were hit hard during the very grim parts of the pandemic are now seeing demand for goods and services starting to slowly return to pre-pandemic levels. We understand that many are eager to get back to enjoying doing things they loved to do before the shut downs were put into place and we feel it is important that those rebounding companies get ahead of the curve and make sure their web presence is up to date to be ahead of their competition and to ensure their project is picked up as media and marketing companies across the board will also become busier as time goes by." Potential clients can check out our online portfolio of work we have done for our past and current clients here. Our work and success rate sets us apart from other marketing companies. In particular, D4 offers operational consultation/implementation paired with budget-conscious marketing efforts. D4 can identify what points are holding a company back from success and help create solutions that will benefit the bottom line and improve all conversions going forward. We develop unique, clean websites that communicate your identity, present your message clearly and help you reach your goals. Your website is the cornerstone of your web presence and we take that seriously, ensuring your website delivers the results you need. Whether you require custom development, a responsive design, content management system (CMS), an e-commerce system or custom functionality, we can help. To learn more about our services give us a call at  (775) 636-9986 or contact us online.  ]]>

With businesses opening at full capacity and COVID-19 restrictions loosening, it appears that the worst of the pandemic may be behind all of us and returning to a sense of normalcy is within reach. For many businesses reeling from the negative impacts of the pandemic restrictions and eager to serve customers and clients, revisiting and improving search engine optimization for a company's web presence will be key to ensure future success. Here at D4 Advanced Media, our staff of dedicated professionals will help create new leads, improve ranking on Google and can give consultation on streamlining business operations to improve any business' bottom line.  Now is the best time to address a web presence to get ahead of the curve before the competition does now that COVID restrictions are being lifted. D4 Advanced media has a pr track record to help many different types of businesses and services improve their web presence with our cutting edge marketing tactics that have given us a stellar reputation when it comes to improving search result rankings on Google and generating new leads. Marketing isn't the only area of expertise D4 can offer, we can provide website maintenance, build new websites from the ground up, produce high quality video content, brand management, email marketing, social media and much more. "Speaking to professions from various industries across the state, they all have indicated that they are anticipating increased sales activity and a busy summer season across the board," said Patrick Tarpey, Marketing Manager at D4 Advanced Media. "From what I am hearing, many business owners that were hit hard during the very grim parts of the pandemic are now seeing demand for goods and services starting to slowly return to pre-pandemic levels. We understand that many are eager to get back to enjoying doing things they loved to do before the shut downs were put into place and we feel it is important that those rebounding companies get ahead of the curve and make sure their web presence is up to date to be ahead of their competition and to ensure their project is picked up as media and marketing companies across the board will also become busier as time goes by." Potential clients can check out our online portfolio of work we have done for our past and current clients here. Our work and success rate sets us apart from other marketing companies. In particular, D4 offers operational consultation/implementation paired with budget-conscious marketing efforts. D4 can identify what points are holding a company back from success and help create solutions that will benefit the bottom line and improve all conversions going forward. We develop unique, clean websites that communicate your identity, present your message clearly and help you reach your goals. Your website is the cornerstone of your web presence and we take that seriously, ensuring your website delivers the results you need. Whether you require custom development, a responsive design, content management system (CMS), an e-commerce system or custom functionality, we can help. To learn more about our services give us a call at  (775) 636-9986 or contact us online.  ]]>