Picked up a new vender

[sb47]

The owner of Texas Original pits stopped by last week saying he needed a new wood source for his retail outlets.
He bought 50 bags on the first order, and he said he could keep me busy and I better start gearing up.
It's still early but maybe this could be a good thing.
He approached me a few years ago but we couldn't strike a deal. He wanted to much of a discount and I wouldn't budge from my price. Looks like things have changed. My price now is actually higher then it was when we talked before. I stood firm and he finely caved in and met my price.

 

[woodshax]

Soooo. where are you in Texas? we might be able to do some business together

 

[sb47]

Soooo. where are you in Texas? we might be able to do some business together

I'm near Houston, I see your near Fort Worth. I'm all for finding new resource's but were not exactly close to each other. What did you have in mind?

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Before you gear up, did he sign a legal contract meeting your price? After you gear up, he has you in his bag. Seen that before.

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

Before you gear up, did he sign a legal contract meeting your price? After you gear up, he has you in his bag. Seen that before.

Not only contract price, but the contract should include a commitment to purchase X amount over Y period of time.

You could sweeten the deal with a referral discount too - for every one of your NEW customers who mentions an ad placed in his BBQ joint, he gets a free {fill in the blank}. Obviously the referred customer would want some sort of discount too (could be a 1 time percentage off of the first order, free delivery on the first order, whatever - get creative).

 

[sb47]

Before you gear up, did he sign a legal contract meeting your price? After you gear up, he has you in his bag. Seen that before.

I have been down that road before. I prefer to keep it simple. I'm not changing anything until he starts ordering on a regular basis. Right now I have enough inventory to keep him supplied until I see how much he orders.
For now it's gonna be cash and carry until he starts ordering a lot more wood.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Soooo. where are you in Texas? we might be able to do some business together

I emailed you yesterday.

 

[woodshax]

Valley, sorry I was out setting machines yesterday. SB47......If you are interested PM me or email but I have a machine going into Galveston Island State Park and my guy out of Kirbyville says it is too far so looking for someone trustworthy in the area to supply. Should be a goldmine as they have camp sites right on the beach and allow beach bonfires

 

[sb47]

Valley, sorry I was out setting machines yesterday. SB47......If you are interested PM me or email but I have a machine going into Galveston Island State Park and my guy out of Kirbyville says it is too far so looking for someone trustworthy in the area to supply. Should be a goldmine as they have camp sites right on the beach and allow beach bonfires

Sent you a PM