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Some exciting news. New job

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  1. CoreyB

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    This is probably the wrong place but I wanted to share.
    Most of you know I like Dolmar chainsaw so this is ironically funny.
    I am now the manager of an ope department selling Husqvarna, Gravely, Arians.
    It will be a huge challenge because all current inventory is from a previous failed venture so nothing is in any kind of order. We have also taken on the previous repairstudies that are at least 3 weeks back logged.
    I am excited for the challenge and of course to be able to play with all the toys!
    Lol
    Just an FYI I am still roasting coffee and filling orders so don't worry
     
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    Good luck in the new job Corey.
     
  3. MasterMech

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    A big challenge indeed!
     
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    Congrats on the new opportunity! Who knows maybe someday you'll get a chance to bring in Makita sales and service. I'd wish you luck but I don't think you'll need it.
     
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    Awesome man! Congrats and good luck!!

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    Knock their socks off man
     
  9. Horkn

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    Congrats!

    Once you get settled in, get them to carry Dolmars. ;)
     
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    Good lineup! Ariens snowblowers sell themselves and their OPE in general tends to be a step above the competition.

    Gravely is nice too, that's my ztr make and so far so good.

    And you know I love me them Husqvarnas!!

    Coffee.... how important is it to grind it at home? In terms of effect on the flavor scale of 1 to 10?
     
  11. CoreyB

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    Grinding your coffee at home is a solid 8+
    Quality beans #1
    How you brew #2
    And grind at home #3.
    It gives you fresher better tasting and more consistent coffee when you grind at home especially if a bag lasts you more then 3-4 days
     
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    Gravely is owned by Ariens.
    Brands: Sno-Thro, Gravely, Sno-Tek, Parker, Countax, Westwood - Ariens Company

    ;):yes:
     
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    Congrats and Good Luck! Exciting need indeed....:thumbs:
     
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    This is great news Corey. Make the most of it!
     
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    Great news Corey! Congrats! Now I know where to go for parts for my 1973 Gravely 816.:D
     
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    You'll have everything sorted out in no time CoreyB :thumbs:
    Awesome opportunity for sure!
    :)
     
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    Good news indeed Corey.
    Knock 'em dead!
     
  18. CoreyB

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    Thanks guys. Past two days have been very long. But starting to see some improvements.
     
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    Are they using any inventory management software like C-systems or Ideal?
     
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    No and never had any. It is a mess with 70ft long by 8 ft tall 2 ft deep shelves all full of inventory with a basic order. How good is C-systems or ideal. I am on the hunt for a reasonable solution. So any input would be awesome.
     
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