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FUEL FOR THOUGHT:
D. J. Harrington is an author, journalist, seminar leader, international trainer and
marketing consultant. He works primarily with customer service personnel, and his clients
include such world class companies as General Motors/Chevrolet Division, DuPont, and
Caterpillar. Correspondence regarding this article should be sent to D.J.
Harrington, 2189 Cleveland St., Suite 257, Clearwater, FL
33765.
SALVAGING MILLIONS
Ron Sturgeon is past owner of AAA Small Car World. In 1999, he sold his six Texas
locations, with 140 employees, to Greenleaf. He now manages his real estate holdings
and investments, and does limited small business consulting. You can learn more about
him at www.rdsinvestments.com (Click on
"more about Ron Sturgeon.") He can be reached at 5940 Eden, Haltom City, TX
76117, or rons@rdsinvestments.com.
MONEY TALK:
Jack Wagner is an investment representative for Edward Jones, an investment
company with a 125-year history. For more information, contact your local Edward Jones
investment representative or visit their web site at www.EdwardJones.com
THE ANSWER MEN:
Jim Counts has owned and operated three successful automotive recycling
businesses. He has been doing consulting for auto dismantlers from San Juan to
Anchorage and Ottawa to Australia since 1991. He has been a featured speaker at ARA,
APRAA in Australia, Parts World in New Zealand, Canada and numerous U.S. state conventions
during the last 9 years. Correspondence regarding this article should go to Jim
Counts, 6379 Cactus Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76135 or email jimcount@wans.net
NET WORKINGS:
Written by Robin Ellison of Auto and Parts
Auto and Parts, LLC, provides Internet solutions tailored for the
auto recycling industry. They specialize in helping salvage yards locate and sell
parts online, Web site creation and hosting with over four years experience. For more
information please call 1-888-977-1999, visit their web site at
www.autoandparts.com or email
info@autoandparts.com
MARKETING YOUR
BUSINESS:
Mike French is the president and founder of Mike
French & Company, Inc., the leading producer of direct mail and direct response
advertising in the automotive recycling industry. Mike's consulting services and
materials are used by many of the largest and the most progressive recyclers in North
America. His company is known for being a one-stop-shop, from marketing concept to
bulk mail fulfillment. You can contact him at 1-800-238-3934, email him at mike@mikefrench.com, fax:
1-360-354-3013, or you can
visit his website at: www.mikefrench.com.
ARA NEWS FROM THE
PRESIDENT'S DESK:
Sandy Blalock is the 2007 President of ARA.
Monthly, he submits news regarding the industry and what the ARA is doing
for it's members
THE ROGERS GROUP:
Dr. Tom Rogers, The President of The Rogers Group, is an
Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, speaker, author and expert in family
business and Individual/Organizational Peak Performance Programs. Dr.
Rogers can be contacted by phone at (847) 562-9766 or via e-mail at
Tom@DrTomRogers.com. The web site address of
The Rogers Group is www.DrTomRogers.com.
AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION EDUCATION:
Ginny Whelan, longtime automotive recycler industry
leader. First woman president of the Automotive Recyclers Association,
international educator, current president of the ARA Educational Foundation
and founder of the ARA University. Ginny is a business consultant and
investor in women-owned businesses. She is one of three managing
partners of Green Car Donation, a national vehicle donation platform for
charities. Ginny can be reached at
ginny@araeducation.org, phone;
609-481-7389.
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