Well, about as quickly as I signed for my territory, I ended up closing my involvement with Green Hybrid Systems and Innovative Hybrid Systems & Products. It wasn’t because I had a change of heart on the units themselves. I still believe these are probably the best ones on the market, at least from what I’ve seen so far. The main reason for the change was the new marketing plan they developed over the past few months since my initial sign on with them.
As some of you may recall, in February I became a Rep for them after seeing the system they offered at that time and how advanced it appeared. Soon after, a newer system was released, and then some company reorganizations took place which was finalized last month. My original intent was to find a high quality system that I could offer my customers and those interested by adding it to my current items. I wanted to expand my business with new innovative products. I felt the new marketing system they developed was now focused on the growth of their business as well as being focused primarily on fleet sales. This is understandable, a company needs to move into the direction they want, and that they feel is profitable to them. They felt for their product this is their prime market. But as an “independent” it is my business I am interested in growing, and they were providing me with a product to do this, and thus hopefully would grow as I did. The changes left me with feeling I was working for them, and needing to leave my business and my current Amsoil customers as secondary, something I decided I wasn’t willing to do. I want to try and serve all my customers and accounts equally under the umbrella of my own business and offer products That only will dominate based on that demand.
There are no hard feelings, they understood my stance, and we have parted with that partnership. They still are looking for Area Reps, so if someone is interested in an opportunity like this, check them out and give them a call to see what they have to offer in your area.
In the meantime, hydrogen systems isn’t out of the picture yet for me. There were a few other systems that I had been looking at, and some of them have had a few advances since February as well, and another company I got along with at the show and has wanted to work with me back then is still interested now. If this works out, I may be able to offer different systems at different prices, as well as parts for those who want to experiment with their own system developments. Cost factor may be less with some of these since some won’t have the high end electronics and visual screens that the Green Hybrid System does. So these may be more in the price range for the average person wanting to increase the MPG in their own car, as well as the fleet operator looking for larger savings with multiple vehicles. Also I would not have the limitations of only being able to focus on a single territory. This would be more in line with what my original thoughts were.
Watch for more updates.
