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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Both Burton and Slater say visiting Don Hart's Radiator in
Texas during the NARSA/IDEA 2022 Spring Conference
was eye-opening.
" The way Don Hart's Radiator's facility was set up was
impressive, " said Burton. " When you look at these
big companies, you think, 'Man, I could never do that!'
But then you go down there and meet them and see
their operations and talk with them, you see they're no
different than me, and it really gives me confidence.
Eventually, I could do the same thing they're doing. "
Slater also attended AAPEX 2022 in Las Vegas and the
NARSA/IDEA Member Appreciation Reception.
" I have not met anyone I could not sit down with and
discuss any number of issues facing my business or our
Industry. Mark Taylor and Bobby Duran have been first
class, as well as the whole NARSA/IDEA team. We love
the forums on the website, the Solder & Soot podcast,
and the NARSA Spring Conference in Houston this year
put on by the Hart family was an incredible experience.
All this praise initially came from a skeptical phone call
we made 1.5 years ago. "
When asked if there were any big lessons learned from
the early stages of starting a business, both Slater and
Burton simply said, " Go for it. "
" Personally, I am for anyone or any organization that
would want to open or sustain any blue collar service,
rebuild, or repair business that benefits their local market, " said Slater.
" Being in any skilled trades industry right now is a very rewarding time.
If you can laser focus into an area of expertise, you can command a
premium that is fair for whatever market you are trying to target. Plus,
you have the added benefit of feeling good about your business at the
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