Independent Manufactures Representative
Life on the Road
02/09/08 08:43
Thanks to the internet “ us Road warriors “ are closer to home than we’ve ever been before. It’s always a struggle to leave your family for the week or two weeks and leave important events at home behind.But that’s part of the job, and it’s how we support our families. I can tell you that all the Rep’s I know would rather be home more and we are always connected to home no matter where we are. I receive this email from Matt Mayer from AerWay during his three week show tour. Congratulations Naomi you have just been born into a wonderful family.
I am still on the road but this was a picture my son-in-law sent of our newest granddaughter Naomi Elizabeth Wright. Weight 7 lbs 5 ozs.
Heather and I thrilled upon her safe arrival. It was wonderful seeing all of you (missed you Timri) this past week during my New York and Pennsylvania swing you.
Matt
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Interesting time in the Equipment Business
17/07/08 05:45
As we travel around visiting dealers and manufacturers we are often asked how everyone else is doing. The answers are not easy this year and they are different than we’ve seen since we started in 1976. Most of the dealers tell us that there is no pattern to the traffic in their dealership. One day the are swapped and the next day they are dead. Many dealers are going great guns and having record numbers , but their are just as many saying that business is very soft. Those that are doing good always find a piece of wood to knock on in hopes that the business continues to do good. Fortunately we are also in that category and we continue to find some wood to knock on each day.
As independent Manufacturers Reps we have become attractive to many manufacturers as a way to bring their product to market. With the high cost of everything we (independent Manufactures Representative) have become the best alternative to maintaining and managing their own staff. On average we receive 2 to 4 inquires every week from companies that would like us to represent their product. Most don’t fit our profile of calling on Ag, Municipal and Industrial dealers in the Northeast ,but is always interesting to see the many opportunities that are out there. DH
As independent Manufacturers Reps we have become attractive to many manufacturers as a way to bring their product to market. With the high cost of everything we (independent Manufactures Representative) have become the best alternative to maintaining and managing their own staff. On average we receive 2 to 4 inquires every week from companies that would like us to represent their product. Most don’t fit our profile of calling on Ag, Municipal and Industrial dealers in the Northeast ,but is always interesting to see the many opportunities that are out there. DH