BB Direct Sales info

[Gregory OConnor]

Blue Bird is doing a good job by recognizing that the dealers sell
many brands and or located near dealers that sell other brands (RV
Marts). I think few shop for a new BlueBird. They shop for a
Highend Coach and end up with what ever the sales team wants to put
them in. If BB sold only at the factory and had regional sales teams,
(John, can the Bosh and Decal gig) The teams could push only the BB
Coach. Sure, They will miss out on the walkup RVMart buyers. I
think few buyers do an impulse purchase on a million dollar item
any way.

Train BB existing network of Schoolbus repair facilities to do High
end RV repair since even the Prevost have many identical parts,
systems, and maintenance requirements. The addition of the money
making high end RV repair and scheduled maintenance should be good
for these shops. Grouping Prevost Newell and BlueBird together in a
service advertisement is a good way to remind Newell and Prevost
shoppers and owners that BB is also a high end coach and should be
considered for purchase.

Screw the old BB crowd. Cut your losses and dump the inventory to a
reseller that can cater to the old bus buyers. ( parts will prob. be
cheaper to enduser) At most, help set up an Internet data base that
list info specs mechanical tips and source for parts. Have a policy
that helps these Internet groups help each
other.

Give high visible personalities a one year free lease on a Coach.
Get them lined up at all the Nascar Pits, NFL Players tailgate
parties, even give HRC one for her cross county campaign (Sup Mike).

Pass the negative info with the positive info. If you send my post
let them know what I do for a living.

Gregory O'Connor
94pt40 (one of the old BB crowd)
Romoland California

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
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> I don't think we are helping BB by constantly critcizing their every
> move. What we need to be doing is suggesting ways for them to
> succeed. I'd be glad to pass on whatever information that would be
> positive.