This past week I had the opportunity to visit with some old friends in the industry at the Sports Inc. Team Dealer Fall show. I’ve been attending tradeshows from the time I was 10
years old. Back in the day, our family’s summer and winter vacations were wherever the sporting goods world took us. My Dad joined the Athletic Dealers of America almost 20 years
ago as a way to connect with other independent team dealers like himself. I had the privilege of attending those shows as I grew up “in the business”. Now on the other end as a
Manufacturer I have a unique perspective once again as I have watched the industry evolve and change with one thing remaining constant and irreplaceable, the value of relationships
and service.