LP Gas, May 2015
SOUTHEASTERN CONVENTION Show highlights RH Peterson Co s booth features some of its grilling and fire pit options Lt Col Rob Waldo Waldman delivers a rousing presentation during the Propane Expo drawing parallels bet ween the military and business Propane Expo speaker Retailers need wingmen Lt Col Rob Waldo Waldman above opened the National Propane Gas Association s Southeastern Convention International Propane Expo in Atlanta by sharing his knowledge on how businesses can build trust P Waldman a businessman and former Air Force F 16 fighter pilot shared his military experiences and how they relate to business Waldman says he has always been afraid of heights He had a passion for planes and flying though so he overcame his fear during his time in the military with some help from his wingmen people he knew who had his back My passion was greater than my fear he says Waldman believes the way to build trust in a business lies in wingmen who can check for blind spots within the industry He says its important to commit to excellence mission and team in the military adding that this concept also applies to business Your job as propane marketers is to win the business not just survive he says We have a choice to push it up or stay back We know the answer is we gotta push it up We cant just ease up the moment we know were doing well Thats complacency and it kills business plans and relationships Megan Wilkinson Attendees check out a self serve propane exchange kiosk on the show floor Weldcoa showcases pallet options and accessories for propane companies offering cylinder exchange 38 LPGas May 2015 www LPGasmagazine com
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