TAKE A TOUR OF HUFF'S WHOLESALE WITH ME

Huff's Wholesale is one of the premier suppliers of clipper parts to the sharpening community. While at their show this past month, Bob took me on a tour of their facility. Come along with me as Bob shows some of what goes on at Huff's every day.

If you'd like to find out more about Huff's and how they can help you, visit their website at:
www.clipperparts.com

SQUEAKY WHEELS

I was talking to one of my sharpening friends today. He was asking me about some of Wolff's Modified Shears. I asked a few questions, answered a few, and then asked, "Why so curious about the modified shears?" He told me it was for a customer he's been after for a few years now that's finally letting him look at doing some sharpening for them and selling shears to them.

Hear that? Years! Just goes to show. Don't give up. Keep asking. Keep going back. Thanks to my friend for sticking with it. And thanks for proving that an old saying my Grandfather taught me is still true. The squeaky wheel get the grease. Now go squeak! :D

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SOCIAL MEDIA, TWITTER, AND LUNCH

One of my favorite groups I'm involved in is the Greenville Chapter of Social Media Club. Everyone in this group is so forward thinking, tech savvy, and willing to share what they know about marketing and communicating online through this new medium. Above is a video highlighting some of my friends in this group. It'll tell you how they use Social Media in their businesses, and perhaps you may see some potential in using this new way to stay in touch with your customers too.

Just remember, more than a money maker, Social Media is a relationship builder. It's a way to communicate with existing customers, and through their networks; find new customers to build relationships with as well.

Here are a few of the links I promissed in the video:

Social Media Club - http://socialmediaclub.pbworks.com/LocalTeams

Jay - @sellphone & his website

Kamran - @kamranpopkin & @swagclub & his blog

Trey - @treypennington & his landing page

Another great friend is Doug Cone, owner of Nullvariable Web Design. His Twitter handle is @nullvariable and is someone I strongly suggest you follow as well. I recorded a video segment about him, but I had to cut it because of time. I'll tell you more about him in the future.

INTERVIEW WITH BRENNAN THE SCISSORS SHARPENER

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One of my favorite vehicles to convert into a mobile sharpening unit is the Sprinter Van. It's high top, solid design, and fuel efficiency make it an excellent choice for a sharpener.

One of the nicest set ups I've seen in one of the sprinters is my friend Brennan's. I had the opportunity to interview Brennan at the Huff Show. When you watch the video you'll see he's an innovative guy. Click below and enjoy:

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INTERVIEW WITH CRAIG THE SCISSORS SHARPENER

While at the Huff Show I had the chance to interview a few of the sharpeners. Here is the first of a number of these interviews I'll be sharing with you over the next few days.

If you have any questions concerning scissors sharpening, clipper blade sharpening, or clipper repair; feel free to call me. I hope you enjoy today's video.

A QUICK VIEW OF THE HUFF SHOW

I had a few extra minutes so I decided to put together this quick video of some of the goings-on at the Huff Show. Enjoy!