Well, we’ve wrapped up another year, hard to believe. It seems like we’re always amazed by how fast the year slips by. I’m grateful to have worked in the industry for more than 25 years. My early years were lost to many long weekends and holidays in retail, until finally landing a sales position in distribution. I spent nearly 10 years with RSR before transitioning roles and my family to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ten years later, I’m honored to have the opportunity to run and manage the day-to-day operations of Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc. as their President. For those of us who have landed in distribution, NASGW has always been part of our annual travel. A coveted time of back-to-back business meetings with our manufacturing partners. Though the show had always been the focus, today, NASGW has become so much more.
As we reflect on what we’ve learned, where we’ve succeeded, and what we could have done differently, we must not lose sight of what’s to come. Historically, elections years have been good for our industry; and 2024 could likely prove to be the same. Economists aren’t as bullish this coming year, with consumer spending likely facing some challenges. |
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