October 10, 2007

Ask Me. Please.....

Just in case we didn't have ENOUGH fun yesterday.....we're doin' it again today.

I've called and spoken with all but 2 of my accounts. I have 3 calling me back today.

It doesn't look good.

My flight home is at 7:45 tonite. I have heard a rumor that there are seats available on the 3:45 flight. I do not see myself being able to scoot out of here at that time.

Looks like another case of Groundhog Day.

This really is a big deal, and I feel kind of bad that I'm not more "hyped" about it. But I've seldom seen these things work anymore. But oh we (this industry) keep tryin'.

Head meet brick wall.

If I could I would ask our upper management just one simple question. WTF were you thinking?

Yes, the Florida and Texas areas are blowin' it OUT with this thing. Everyone else? Really struggling.

And we are gettin' our collective asses chewed. I find myself almost begging for someone to ask me what I think. Cause I would love to explain this to them.

It's so clear. The Florida and Texas plants service area's that are in Snowbird Land. Snowbirds are going there right now and pulling their new nests together. Plus lots of folks in that area are preparing to be invaded during the holidays so spare rooms are getting spruced up.

Up where I'm at? It's fall. Harvesting. No one is shopping. Plus, GM just was on strike, Chrysler is looking at a strike. Homes are being foreclosed on, and the holidays are coming. Presents for your kids vs new mattress? Huh. Which do you think wins?

To me it's all clear as a bell. But those damned accounting type rulers don't see that. They don't look at demographics and market conditions. Hell, half the time I swear they don't read the news. It all fits together. It all paints a picture. Obviously their picture is a tad bit out of focus.

So we'll head to the plant this morning. Make some more calls. Get hung up on some more. Laughed at some more. Then take our beatings over the phone. Then I'll schlep to the airport and make my way back to my valley.

Tomorrow? I'll be at my desk tryin' to figure out a way to help my retailers. Puttin' out fires and negotiating deals.

But ohhhhh I so wish they'd ask me what *I* think......

Posted by Tammi at October 10, 2007 06:46 AM | TrackBack
Comments

As usual, you are spot on. I can't believe no one at corporate took that data into consideration... Just common sense. :(

Posted by: pam at October 10, 2007 08:35 AM

Hang in there just a little bit longer... The good news is that Fall arrived while you were gone! It's beautiful out!

Posted by: Richmond at October 10, 2007 03:22 PM

but, wouldn't jethro plow faster, better, if he was getting laid right and proper on a new styled matress? your weak sales antics are actually causing a depression in corn harvesting, you are screwing up our economy, tammi. pull your head out before the market crashes, yo.

all about the profit, baby. don't think, just sell.

Posted by: supergurl at October 10, 2007 04:56 PM
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