Comments on: Friday the 13th Doomsday scenario

By: Joel Cline

Joel Cline — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:14:16 +0000

A company is only as good as the people who work for it. The separation between the owner of a mom and pop or the owner of a FR’s is nominal. Habitat or hereditary? If you want their job whats stopping you? Unfortunate events? The fact is I will not be thwarted by scary opinions of FR’s or being a mom and pop. No one asked me my opinion when FR bought Camping Time. Should I feel guilt by association? Am I now part of an evil empire? There are people I love who have left this company and people I love who are still here. Am I being forced to choose my friends and wear a swastika? No. Be happy with where you are or move on. I do not feel like my fate is left up to anyone but me, and its not. Ultimately, we all have to take care of that person in front of you to be successful. Is Marcus taking our service calls? Is Martin greeting our customers? Will Mark be doing hitch work? No YOU WILL! Cream will always rise to the top y’all. I work for a mom and pop, its called Camping Time RV in Oakwood, GA dba FR’s. Come see me if you want to buy an RV. 800-232-9620. Anyone out there who works for FR’s and does not know what’s going on and is worried about the fate of the Company, stop. Its our decision not theirs, get back to work.

By: Julie Cox

Julie Cox — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:14:12 +0000

For those of you who think “mom and pops” aren’t in the business to make money or a living are sadly mistaken. For those of you who would bash anyone you work for or previously worked for you don’t know the meaning of the word “respect”. You people throw this BANTER around like you know the stories. In FACT much of this information is simply false. People get fired, quit and retire. It’s life, it’s the business. It happens. It’s not a WAR. Some of the things that are being said on this blog are mean and disrespectful. Things are being said about people you don’t even know. And I thought we had true professionals in this wonderful business. This business has been good to me and my family. I hope it is good to you and yours also. You should be thanking who ever your work for for keeping you around. You are doing something right, and if not you must be doing something wrong. Start by looking in the mirror. For those of you who say “nice 6 figures”, good for them, they earned it, they built this business, they deserve 7 figures…..oh wait they made 7 figures before they sold their businesses. There are “mom and pops”, out there making 7 figures as well. The entire bottom line is all theirs. Good for them too! We all wish we could be so lucky. And the key word is THEIR. It was theirs to sell, not yours, not mine! THEIRS! They risked mortgages, money, lifestyle, gave up family time for years building this business. THEIR butts were on the line, not mine, not yours. Put yourself in that position. What would you do? They sold a business, it happens every day. Things change, people change, but it’s not the end of the world. Stop the banter now. It’s not good business!!! Good luck to everyone! I need to get back to work! I can’t believe I even put this on during business hours.
This is the first and last time you will hear from me. Let’s ALL get back to doing what we do.
See ya bye!!!!!!

By: One of the Cronies

One of the Cronies — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:57:43 +0000

First off, I would like to start and say that “the insider” needs to learn about a thing called SPELL CHECK!!! You go on this public web page and openly bash your managers from top to bottom. I would like to say that The G.M of the Lakewood dealership is an outstanding manager and person as well. He is a great boss that looks after all his employees. His people skills make him very good at what he does “And obviously others see this because he is running the Million dollar business, and you are NOT”.
Second the Sales manager is also a great guy. And yes, he is a personal friend, but he was recruited because of his knowledge and skill in the business. I think, and so does many others,”In a lot higher places than you are” that he is doing an outstanding job. His reputation speaks for itself!!!! So before you make your next post, if you have a problem JUST QUIT. Stop being such a COWARD and hiding behind a message board. You are trashing the names of people that care about FR and talking bad about good people. So if you have such a problem with the people that you work for, LEAVE. You will not be missed. You and everyone knows who you are, are the one responsible for the tension on the floor. And to comment on the “CRONIES” term that you use, the sales manager is replacing incompetent people with people that know how to “Get it Done”. So if you think you are high and mighty, just do the job yourself!!!! I thank the management for the opportunity to work for an organization like FR, and all the great people that are working there.

By: Gary Weber (REAL NAME)

Gary Weber (REAL NAME) — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:04:34 +0000

This is in response to Joe Salzmen, Joe Manager, Insider and so on. I think it is disgusting that you are bringing your gripes about this dealership in a national blog. If you are realy not happy then MOVE ON!!!! There is no perfect place to work for know matter what type of business you are in. In the 5 years I have been here I must say that this is the best group of employees at this dealership. For the small few that are putting thier gripes in this blog and don’t have the guts to reveal your true name I can only say look at yourself in the mirror, Grow up and deal with your problems BUT KEEP IT OUT OF THIS BLOG…..You are the ones bringing the moral down!!!!!!

By: insider

insider — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 03:02:41 +0000

Having worked with all parties mentioned, the meyers location in lakewood has been struggling since february when the new sales mgr arrived. he is an allright guy,but
many of us who have been there before FR have complained internally that he is not good at treating everyone as eqyuals. He favors his cronies who he brought over and who break the rules more than anyone. he has fired or
backstabbed some great employess to bring in his buddies
who have no long term plans here. corportate really needs
to come in and help before everyone leaves.

By: Happily Employed by FR

Happily Employed by FR — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:19:09 +0000

In response to the “joe salzmen” letter all I can say is WOW. I know both the sales manager and GM of the dealership in which he is talking about. Both men are great at what they do. The Gm cares about every ones well being and is very easy to talk too. The Sale manager is one of the best in the industry. Maybe it’s the other way around that the joe the salzmen does know how to work a deal. Every manager that I have worked with wants there sales people to put out as many units as possible. If joe the salzmen is not happy he should do very one a favor and leave it sounds like he is wasting valuable ups the are coming thought the door or over the internet.

By: Nick Garcia

Nick Garcia — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:52:36 +0000

PS. Its also very brave of you to take a jab at my post anonymously. Maybe you dont want to burn your bridge for when the no-compete is over?

By: Nick Garcia

Nick Garcia — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:28:48 +0000

“perhaps things didn’t work out for these “awesome irreplaceable individuals” because they didn’t have their buddies (or family members) overseeing everything anymore? ”
Perhaps thats what being a family is all about. Everyone looking out for each other. If thats what you mean, then yes. But this has nothing to do with the fact that these people are highly talented, highly specialized people that are very difficult to replace. And for your information, Neither myself nor anyone that I have mentioned ever received any special treatment. The people that worked hard and deserved it, got ahead. those that didnt are still where they were when they started. I have had to work harder than anyone else to get to where I am. Sounds like maybe you have “an axe to grind”.

By: just a fly on the wall

just a fly on the wall — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:38:28 +0000

perhaps this hostility towards FR is a result of actually having a corporation in place, instead of a few select individuals that you have history with? perhaps things didn’t work out for these “awesome irreplaceable individuals” because they didn’t have their buddies (or family members) overseeing everything anymore?

By: johns

johns — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:33:15 +0000

some of you folks are spending way too much time on other peoples business. it may be better rather than worrying about this guy to worry about your own guys. if he is doing the right things, they will succedd. if he is not, time will tell. you do have to admit that some of us may just be bashing out of fear for what could happen to our own business. I know that I think about it. some of us should remember that big business must make tough calls. we dont always know the whole story. I know that all of us have had to make difficult decesions in our own business. how many of you have actually met lemonis in person. I have. Although I agree that he is tough and appears to be hard nosed, I did not get that sense. sometimes people mis judge based on rumors. anyway, good luck to all of us. lets just sell more rvs.