Hey guys i am currently a US Marine and will be getting medically retired in the very near future. One of the opportunities that really peaks my interest is working for Snap-On but i would really like to talk to a rep that actually works for Snap-On that isn't related to the hiring/propaganda of the business. I want to know about the daily life of a snap on rep.
Want to talk to a Snap-On Rep.
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signcrafter
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There are a couple of snap on reps that visit this site. On of them started his business about a year ago and recently said he was doing great. I can't remember his exact name but something like Ptschram.
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What do you want to know?
It's an 80 hour a week job and its stressful
It's an 80 hour a week job and its stressful
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No help from me either, but I would also like to extend a huge thank you for your service. God bless you in your future endeavors!
jjjrmx5
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Mr. Shaun and chadster are both Snap-On drivers that are GJ members here on this site. (that is their screen names).
I'd PM either or both and see if they can PM you a little help or possibly chat.
If not, I'd talk to your local auto repair shop or the dealer you take your car to and see when their rep comes by and snag 5 minutes out of his time if possible.
It's a long day type of job I can guarantee you that.
My old dealer serviced two shifts and 2000 people on our corp. mfg. campus plus a 3 shift waste truck facility plus countless other big and small clients in his area.
He spent more time in his truck than he did with his family but he did well.
It's certainly not a delivery route.
I'd PM either or both and see if they can PM you a little help or possibly chat.
If not, I'd talk to your local auto repair shop or the dealer you take your car to and see when their rep comes by and snag 5 minutes out of his time if possible.
It's a long day type of job I can guarantee you that.
My old dealer serviced two shifts and 2000 people on our corp. mfg. campus plus a 3 shift waste truck facility plus countless other big and small clients in his area.
He spent more time in his truck than he did with his family but he did well.
It's certainly not a delivery route.
You're very wise to do "real life" research because there's a huge amount of propaganda from the tool companies.
I can tell you that success has more to do with sales/business/people skills then tech/tool knowledge.
Good luck and let us know what you find out. I'd also include some former tool reps in your discussions.
4x4gearhead
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Im not sure where you are stationed but if you have time to get off post im sure you could look up a few dealers maybe even in your surrounding area that would probably talk to you. I too would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the undoubted sacrifices you have made and your service! 
Yeah right now with getting out I've got about enough free time to wipe my *** and not much else.
I've certainly always been a people person and right now I'm leaning heavily to this or going back to college for public affairs.
So hopefully some contact with people that actually have done it and do it will give me more insight into whether its something I really want to pursue.
I've certainly always been a people person and right now I'm leaning heavily to this or going back to college for public affairs.
So hopefully some contact with people that actually have done it and do it will give me more insight into whether its something I really want to pursue.
I have been to college before and currently have my associates in Interpersonal communications. At this point in my life i really dont see myself succeeding if i go back to school based on some outside circumstances but also that i just dont have the same attention to sitting in a class room.
I wish i did but i just dont have it anymore.
I wish i did but i just dont have it anymore.
MikeF2316
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I don't know first hand, but in the tool truck propaganda when they say, "set your own hours," I always figured the translation was: If you're not at your first stop at 7:00 am and you're home before 9:00 pm, you're going to go broke.
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go get em
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volvo92906
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We start at 7am... Same when I worked at Honda. Weekends was 8am.
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I start at 6 , but the doors are locked
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did your shop drug test you too ?
volvo92906
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Of course... But whatever. I got nothing to hide.
jfcasey
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Sounds like where I work, tool guys would be dragged out by their shirts if they showed up before lunch time. **** it would drive me nuts because I'd never have time to buy anything since I'd already be busy trying to earn money to afford the tools
fatfillup
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Long hours, chase deadbeats that don't pay, make your quota, deal with insane truck and tool payments. Yes it can be a good living if you can make it through the first 5 years. Getting a route that has good established business is important too. My Snappy guy started out as an employee to test the waters. He enjoys it and bought the franchise. He seems to do ok but it ain't easy and it is stressful. If you like free time with your friends and family, it ain't the business for you.
Good luck and I also thank you for your service. I have a son that serves also. If you can get schooling on the GI bill, I would consider it.
Good luck and I also thank you for your service. I have a son that serves also. If you can get schooling on the GI bill, I would consider it.
Our mac guy comes at 8 when we open on wensdays. Bad time sometimes because you might need somthing later and he's came and gone. Iv read some of mr shaun's posts, he seems to be down to earth, id pm him.
Yeah i mean i have nothing against long hours...Its sort of all i know anymore. Even on a quiet day its 10 hours and i wont even go into what a long day is. But if i could get a route near where i live at home i think i'd have plenty of luck. Lots and lots of shops around both north and south with good infrastructure to travel as well as having alot of local contacts.
I have always been good with people and excel at sales. At this point in my life i have another kid on the way and a wedding (all be it not going to be expensive) coming up. I really dont know if i can sit in a class room of 18 year olds with out literally ripping my hair out or hitting someone now days.
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tdkkart
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WTF does drug testing have to do with this discussion??
You sir, come up with some goofy **** somedays......
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Do you have the start up capital to get one going? Snap on was in the top 50 franchisees to start in last months Entrepreneur magazine. The magazine said you need between 19k -50k in start up capital to start one.
I got out in dec 2011 from the USAF and had a sweet job before I got using Bradley-Morris who places military veterans who are mechanics/technicians. If you can turn a wrench I would continue that skill b/c you can easily make 60-80k a year wrenching.
I got out in dec 2011 from the USAF and had a sweet job before I got using Bradley-Morris who places military veterans who are mechanics/technicians. If you can turn a wrench I would continue that skill b/c you can easily make 60-80k a year wrenching.
I wish i did have some of the mechanical certs and stuff like that but i'm a warfighter. I've been infantry my entire enlistment and know nothing else in the military. I love my job and i love being deployed and in combat but due to a severe back injury i simply cant do it anymore.
I am very hands on and have always been mechanically inclined.
Well after doing alot more research and talking to a few reps snap on just isnt for me. I'm still going to entertain it just to get their side of the story but i'm going back to school. No other choice right now and i found field i'll enjoy in Industrial manufacturing and technology.
These two statements, in the same paragraph, made me laugh!
Glad you found a course of study. Best wishes to you.
These two statements, in the same paragraph, made me laugh!
Glad you found a course of study. Best wishes to you.
Yeah its been a few years since i went to college. Oh well...I'll **** up the BS for a few years and try to punch the fewest amount of your sons and daughters for not agreeing with me.
my best friend and one of the most successful student when I was in college (mechanical engineering degree, more later on that) was about 45, a vet, a guy used to working for everything instead of expecting things coming his way. Was a real stark contrast to most of the students, and he was very well respected by nearly everyone.
What I would suggest, if you can swing it and you are going to do anything with 'industrial' in the title, Industrial Engineering is often considered by other engineers (students and real engineers) as the easy path. Sure you can get a job with a company, be in the path to become a plant manager, maint engineer, something like that, or you can go the PE route, work for yourself (similar to the Snap On job would have been) or any number of other options. If you're dead set on your current field of study, go for it, but I would encourage you to at least look at a class list for IE and I think based on your posts you would probably be successful with it.
What I would suggest, if you can swing it and you are going to do anything with 'industrial' in the title, Industrial Engineering is often considered by other engineers (students and real engineers) as the easy path. Sure you can get a job with a company, be in the path to become a plant manager, maint engineer, something like that, or you can go the PE route, work for yourself (similar to the Snap On job would have been) or any number of other options. If you're dead set on your current field of study, go for it, but I would encourage you to at least look at a class list for IE and I think based on your posts you would probably be successful with it.