BowTech's first Dealer School

[Len in Maryland]

BowTech just finished it's first Dealer School and they did a great job. Considering it was the first of more to come, it was presented exceptionally well and will serve as a benchmark of future schools. They had such a demand that the next one will be held next month.[/align][/align]If your BowTech Dealer hasn't made plans to attend, he/she should. There is a wealth of information that is presented that applies to all the aspects of running a business. It's not just about their bows, but covers topics that are meant to enhance your business practices/savy.[/align][/align]Good job, BowTech.[/align]

[Greg / MO]

Great post and feedback, Len... It's great to know when manufacturers are doing their part to help their distributor force win -- which obviously makes for a win-win situation, reminiscent of a franchising situation.

I know there's going to be a huge demand for slots in this school in the near future, but I'd love to attend one of these myself.

[walks with a gimp]

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ORIGINAL: Len in Maryland

BowTech just finished it's first Dealer School and they did a great job. Considering it was the first of more to come, it was presented exceptionally well and will serve as a benchmark of future schools. They had such a demand that the next one will be held next month.
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[/align]If your BowTech Dealer hasn't made plans to attend, he/she should. There is a wealth of information that is presented that applies to all the aspects of running a business. It's not just about their bows, but covers topics that are meant to enhance your business practices/savy.
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[/align]Good job, BowTech.
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Which bow did you build Len?
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[Rob/PA Bowyer]

Very good LEN and thanks.

[Jerry/NJ]

I want to know if all of Len's students there behaved?

[PABowhntr]

I wish I could have went. I remember speaking with a woman on the phone about "Bowtech University" and it sounded like one heck of a good deal. I am curious though Len...as WWAG mentioned...which bow did you build?

[nodog]

What would my BowTec dealer gain from attending that He/She doesn't already know? I mean if I'm going to be used to put the squeeze on them I at least need some facts other than just a questioning eye. How would I, the consumer, benefit?

The only thing that is evident so far (since this post is directed at the consumers and not the dealers) is that the session teaches it's participants to recruit other dealers to attend via the consumer.

Give me a reason to play fetch.

[ampahunter]

I wish they would bring the classes up here in Ontario--I've always enjoyed seminars--even yours Len, held at the ATA.
Plus you get to build your own bow and have your name engraved--what a bonus that is!!!

[Rickmur]

So that's where you were.

[Len in Maryland]

I'll try answer all your questions.

Walks: I built a Liberty. Gee, I've never built a bow before.

Jerry: I wasn't teaching. I was a student this time and learned as much as I could.

NoDog: As I said above, I learned some things and got a better understanding of where BowTech is headed in the scheme of things. Some of the classes were out of the realm of just bows. Merchandising, Business Planning, & Marketing were just a few of the other subjects covered.

Would it help your Dealer? I don't know. I know it helped me and others who attended. Even if you learn only one or two things, you sometimes never know how important they will be until you need the knowledge.

The consumer will always benefit if the Dealer learns some things. If the Dealer thinks he/she knows it all, what can I say.

I made this post because I wanted to publicly commend BowTech for taking the initiative and for wanting to make their Dealers more informed. If you thinkthis was a recruiting effort, you're very mistaken.

ampahunter: Thank you for attending my seminar(s). I hope you enjoyed yourself as much as I enjoyed giving them. I try to make them both informative and fun.