So the other day my wife went to another party. This one was for spices. It seems like every time I turn around she's going to a party for candles, Pampered Chef, or whatever. I _know_ the rest of you have been victimized by this peer marketing ;-)
I think it's time we started having tool parties.
The tool guy shows up with a grill, steaks, and beer. The host has a vehicle in the garage that needs a water pump replaced. I'm talking about a recent vintage of car, where even emptying the ashtrays requires removal of two engine mounts, the front clip, and the back seat. Or some other suitable project.
The part goers each get a chance to attend to part of the job with the tools provided by the tool guy, while the others sit around, have some beef & beer, and dream about how nice it would be to have such a complete and well organized set of tools while hearing a gentle show & tell sales pitch by the tool guy. By the way, the tool guy has thoughtfully brought along a certified mechanic who offers a few useful tips as the job is going along.
The host ends up with the job done, a nice meal, and a discount on some tools.
The party goers end up with some more experience, and get some good deals on tools.
The mechanic drums up some business for his shop - we all have projects we'd rather hand to a pro.
The tool guy sells some tools, builds a few relationships, and builds a market that's not at the mercy of the management of the local dealership.
Whaddya think? I'm not sure truck-brands could pull it off with their pricing, but Toptul or some other more reasonably priced brand would probably work.
I think it's time we started having tool parties.
The tool guy shows up with a grill, steaks, and beer. The host has a vehicle in the garage that needs a water pump replaced. I'm talking about a recent vintage of car, where even emptying the ashtrays requires removal of two engine mounts, the front clip, and the back seat. Or some other suitable project.
The part goers each get a chance to attend to part of the job with the tools provided by the tool guy, while the others sit around, have some beef & beer, and dream about how nice it would be to have such a complete and well organized set of tools while hearing a gentle show & tell sales pitch by the tool guy. By the way, the tool guy has thoughtfully brought along a certified mechanic who offers a few useful tips as the job is going along.
The host ends up with the job done, a nice meal, and a discount on some tools.
The party goers end up with some more experience, and get some good deals on tools.
The mechanic drums up some business for his shop - we all have projects we'd rather hand to a pro.
The tool guy sells some tools, builds a few relationships, and builds a market that's not at the mercy of the management of the local dealership.
Whaddya think? I'm not sure truck-brands could pull it off with their pricing, but Toptul or some other more reasonably priced brand would probably work.
They all sit around, eating snacks, etc...probably talk about how their husbands need ******, when all the men need is their wives to lose 100 lbs.
