Independent Manufactures Representative
Life on the Road
02/09/08 08:43 Filed in: Independent Manufactures Representative
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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Ag Progress Days is Over!
I can’t say I’m sorry to see the show closed. It’s a lot of work for a short show, but at least it seems like it was well worth the effort.
The over all tone of the public seem to be very optimistic and people were there to make buying decisions. We had the usual show
days, light crowd on Tuesday very good on Wednesday and Thursday. I’ll be adding a few Pictures to the photo album, take a minute to
take a look.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all that helped set-up and work the show. Dan Base from Land Pride helped set up all the equipment we showed
about 30 pieces of Land Pride. Gene Hines of Hines Equipment supplied many pieces for the show. Karl from Dotterer Equipment also Supplied many of the Land Pride
pieces we showed. Mark Decker came out to help work the show.
Ross Johnson of Mid Atlantic Agri Systems supplied all the AerWay equipment and worked the booth most of the time. Matt Mayer from the company came down
from Canada to support our efforts.
Heather Strahm from Haybuster came from North Dakota to work the show. Jim Huber supplied the no till drills displayed on our lot. Dotterer Equipment helped
clean up the show by taking all the Haybuster back to his dealership.
Jeff Huckle attended the show and set up a great display of AgCam in the tent. Lot’s of interest in this product.
A big Thank You to my friend Tom Clark from Derry Township who always takes vacation days during the show to help us truck equipment
and set up and tear down the show. We don’t know how we would do it without his help.
My Dad, George Heath who again at the age of 83 came up to help work the show. It’s always great to have him in the booth with us.
I should also mention Mom who took care of Benji in our absence.
And last but not least Theda who puts it all together and makes sure we have all the arrangements made for everyone. That plus helps load the trailers
and unload the trailers and put everything back together.
Thank You all! We could not do the show without your support.
Dave & Theda
The over all tone of the public seem to be very optimistic and people were there to make buying decisions. We had the usual show
days, light crowd on Tuesday very good on Wednesday and Thursday. I’ll be adding a few Pictures to the photo album, take a minute to
take a look.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all that helped set-up and work the show. Dan Base from Land Pride helped set up all the equipment we showed
about 30 pieces of Land Pride. Gene Hines of Hines Equipment supplied many pieces for the show. Karl from Dotterer Equipment also Supplied many of the Land Pride
pieces we showed. Mark Decker came out to help work the show.
Ross Johnson of Mid Atlantic Agri Systems supplied all the AerWay equipment and worked the booth most of the time. Matt Mayer from the company came down
from Canada to support our efforts.
Heather Strahm from Haybuster came from North Dakota to work the show. Jim Huber supplied the no till drills displayed on our lot. Dotterer Equipment helped
clean up the show by taking all the Haybuster back to his dealership.
Jeff Huckle attended the show and set up a great display of AgCam in the tent. Lot’s of interest in this product.
A big Thank You to my friend Tom Clark from Derry Township who always takes vacation days during the show to help us truck equipment
and set up and tear down the show. We don’t know how we would do it without his help.
My Dad, George Heath who again at the age of 83 came up to help work the show. It’s always great to have him in the booth with us.
I should also mention Mom who took care of Benji in our absence.
And last but not least Theda who puts it all together and makes sure we have all the arrangements made for everyone. That plus helps load the trailers
and unload the trailers and put everything back together.
Thank You all! We could not do the show without your support.
Dave & Theda
Interesting time in the Equipment Business
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