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Post by Rita on Jan 11, 2011 9:29:12 GMT -6
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Post by Rita on Jan 11, 2011 9:32:23 GMT -6
 Please don't call the office I am taking the day off |
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Jan 11, 2011 17:00:13 GMT -6
Rita, Those pretty impressive. I like how colorful they are.
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Post by Rita on Jan 11, 2011 17:28:59 GMT -6
Rita, Those pretty impressive. I like how colorful they are. Thanks CP  I figured we needed something to grab attenting  |
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Jan 11, 2011 20:59:36 GMT -6
Much Luck with Your Business. The brochure looks good!
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Post by ghoststomper on Jan 11, 2011 21:46:22 GMT -6
Awesome job on the brochures , best of luck too .
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Post by Christy on Jan 11, 2011 22:53:26 GMT -6
 Those are AWESOME!!! You did a fantastic job Rita! I love the MMT logo  well wrote out too, you really did a good job Rita! ummm Emergency service available.....I can hear yens phone ringing at 5am already 
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Post by Penny on Jan 12, 2011 6:08:26 GMT -6
Well done, those look great, Rita.
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Post by ChileFarmer on Jan 12, 2011 7:33:02 GMT -6
Rita, I really wish both of you nothing but success. CF |
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Post by Axeman on Jan 12, 2011 8:32:41 GMT -6
I spent 10 years in the machine tool business building components for Case, Caterpillar and John Deere. It's a great field to work in and the machines are always in need maintenance and repair.
You've done a great job on the brochures.
Wish you the best of success in the business.
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Jan 12, 2011 9:24:45 GMT -6
Hey Axeman, I spent 5 years selling industrial parts to the steel industry and companies like Case IH.
Rita, there was one Christmas I recall with particular fondness. I received a call from the city fleet garage. They were looking for a rather large bearing to repair a snowplow that had broken down while a storm raged outside.
Off I went to the shop (pre internet days) to confirm that there actually was inventory on this particular bearing, which we usually stocked for them. I called the city back and she asked if I could deliver it? Well, there is just one tiny problem...my car was stuck up the road from my warehouse because the plow hadn't been by yet, lol
They sent a mechanic in a 4x4 to rescue me and pick up the bearing.....
And forget taking Vacation between Christmas and New Year's because that's when many fabricators shut down and have their machinery serviced.
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Post by Rita on Jan 12, 2011 9:58:41 GMT -6
Its a good business Keith is one of the last in this field of work .. Has even had a few calls from overseas to fix machines  but he will go from Vermont Connecticut New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island .. Sometimes even New York .. Up to Call 5  calendar is filling in nice .. Axe Not many companies left in that line a work .. a few here and there .. but not like there used to be .. But BLRH there is still a Large call for bearings and Gears these machines are rather old in most case .. its tough to find parts like this anymore alot of the original producers of the machines are no longer in business .. so to get factory parts is impossible .. So hats off to ya .. good Job keeping people like my husband in business a while longer |
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Post by spuds on Jan 12, 2011 10:54:09 GMT -6
I have a Q,how do you distribute your brochures?
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jan 12, 2011 10:57:33 GMT -6
I have a Q,how do you distribute your brochures? she drops them out of her aeroplane  |
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Post by Rita on Jan 12, 2011 11:21:14 GMT -6
I have a Q,how do you distribute your brochures? she drops them out of her aeroplane I put a stamp on them and put em in the mail BOX < really I have a box on my back porch I stack them in so its easier for the mailman .. which beings I am the last stop I don't feel so bad I have another stack that Keith will keep with him and hand them out to other companies .. say like the vendors that others go to .. |
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Post by spuds on Jan 12, 2011 14:02:16 GMT -6
she drops them out of her aeroplane I put a stamp on them and put em in the mail BOX < really I have a box on my back porch I stack them in so its easier for the mailman .. which beings I am the last stop I don't feel so bad I have another stack that Keith will keep with him and hand them out to other companies .. say like the vendors that others go to .. LOL! I mean,do you go thru phonebooks looking for possible customers,how do you pick who to target? |
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Post by Rita on Jan 12, 2011 14:47:36 GMT -6
Ohh he has been doing this for 22 years .. he had a customer list of over 100 already . and there is this awesome website .. Metal Fabrication Companies pretty much any area on this site is what we fix |
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Post by Rita on Jan 12, 2011 15:00:55 GMT -6
Guess I should fill everyone in on the situation beings I don't beat around the bush at all  Keith and his father went into business together 12 years ago just as I moved here .. they were suppose to be partners and his mom refused to let him be a partner because of me .. I am nothing but a "money grubber" and that I would take the business away from him  Yeah right whatever well his father had a massive stroke 3 and a half years ago .. still alive but not gonna be working ever again .. his mom told Keith to give them a year to pay off the Medical ect ..and she would hand the business over to him instead she put it in her name .. refusing to give him a raise or do anything to help us out ( we had to file bankruptcy ) almost lost everything .. so little by little we built up enough money to get A good customer ,Insurance , a truck .. blah blah blah .. everything he needed to go out and work on his own soooo now he is taking what is rightfully his |
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Jan 12, 2011 18:05:04 GMT -6
Man Rita, you guys sure have it rough. Glad to hear that you and Keith are getting back on your feet. I also wish the best in your new business endeavor. Would be nice to hear that business is so good that you guys have had to hire more, just to keep up. Does he build, machine, the parts that need to be replaced?
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Post by Rita on Jan 12, 2011 18:23:24 GMT -6
Thanks CP .. He could if he had a machine shop .. has borrowed equipment to do his own modifications to parts ect .. but usually sends them out locally . things like bearings and gears is one of those things he don't do himself .. We are gettin there its just a long journey thanks for all your well wishes !! |
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Post by lucy on Jan 12, 2011 22:33:52 GMT -6
It's great you guys are doing this! Way to go!! And I love the brochures, look great! Good luck!!
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Post by Rita on Jan 16, 2011 12:42:58 GMT -6
OK now being TOTALLY ON OUR OWN as of right now .. Keith just dropped the bomb on his ma things are going to be a bit shaky for a while but this too shall soon pass .. If any of you need to get a hold of me feel free to use that big ole business # on that brochure as my Normal Phone # will be off for a WHILE .. Funny part None of this was Keiths doing it was all mine in their eyes they need to give him some credit here .. Christy Thanks .. Keith actually made the Logo .. He is better at stuff like that than I am Soo any well thoughts will go a long ways .. Thanks for all the support it means the world to me  |
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Post by Christy on Jan 16, 2011 18:01:37 GMT -6
crazy, you'd think they would be proud n happy phor you both  Im proud n happy phor yens! no way to go but forward now girl I know yens can do it! |
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Post by Rita on Jan 17, 2011 5:33:31 GMT -6
 Its hard to be happy when we took away the only guy that can do this work .. not to mention the Money she was pocketing 
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Post by Penny on Jan 17, 2011 6:52:37 GMT -6
I am soooo happy for you guys.......the first couple of years is so daunting, every little things worries you, but i know Keith knows what he's doing and you's will be fine.
Its too bad that Keith isnt up here(tons of work)......with Brad's CNC machine shop, he is always getting calls to make replacement parts to machines......mind you, he has a 6 week turn around at the moment, but thats better then having no work.
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Post by Axeman on Jan 17, 2011 8:48:02 GMT -6
Hang in there Rita, my old boss started his business in a garage rebuilding machines and machining the parts himself. when he sold the business, we were doing 35 million a year with Caterpillar, Case and John Deere.
You've got a great nitche and with 20 years experience I'm sure Keith will do great.
Best wishes
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Post by Rita on Jan 26, 2011 7:31:39 GMT -6
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Post by bluelacedredhead on Jan 26, 2011 8:14:49 GMT -6
Congratulations, Rita & Co. That's Wonderful news!!!
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Post by Christy on Jan 26, 2011 11:22:50 GMT -6
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Post by Sonya on Jan 26, 2011 11:40:02 GMT -6
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I figured we needed something to grab attenting 
Those are AWESOME!!! You did a fantastic job Rita! I love the MMT logo 
Yeah right whatever 
