he had never seen a transplant go so smoothly.
Normally there is at least a little “rejection” of
a new kidney. Ms. Linda said the doctor told
her she had basically won the equivalent of the
“Medical Lottery!” The chances of all of those
things lining up like they did in such a short
time for her were a million to one!
Back at the Trading Post, we were busy in
liquidation mode. We sold a lot of inventory
at bargain prices and things were going well.
Ms. Betty was happy with her new position
and we were quickly getting back our initial
investment. After several months, we got
together to reevaluate our business plan.
My wife and I were actually having fun
with the business as well. What started out a
purely an investment to make a few dollars
and help out a couple of ladies, was now
turning into something else.
I have always been an aficionado and
collector of Western things. We had already
taken several things from the store and put
in our collection at home, which was a nice
bonus. We enjoyed very much the type of
product line we carried.
Along the way, people would also come
in and ask us to find this or that for them
and we would run it down. A lot of people
were bringing stuff in to sell as well. I was
learning a lot more about Cowboy and Indian
Collectibles and Western-type items than I
ever dreamed possible—and was liking it.
When we did our evaluation of where we
were at after one year, the idea came to all of
us, that none of us really wanted this to stop.
We were having fun at what we were doing,
the nature of the business fit us to a tee, and,
we were making a little money at it.
We decided to stay with the business.
Now we had to change gears. We went
from business liquidation mode to growth
and expansion mode. We had to undo a
year’s worth of “fire selling” and start to
rebuild inventory.
We looked around and found the perfect
building right next door for sale at a great
price (we were renting where we were at).
So we bought the building and everything
went very smoothly for a commercial real
estate transaction.
Then, other opportunities for rebuilding
the inventory came along, at what seemed like
perfect timing. Every time we had a few extra
dollars, good deals would be presented to us
it seemed. Things fell into place like the were
“meant to be.”
The last few years we have continually
grown and expanded the business. Exciting
things are happening. We all work together as
a family. Each of us does different things we
enjoy in the business. And, we now get to help
out hundreds of people each year (by buying
their products or goods when they need it).
We also help buyers find quality products at
decent prices and provide many community
services through the business.
Lord knows what the future holds. Each
time I think about this little story it reminds
me of old sayings like: Follow your heart. By
helping others, you help yourself at the same
time. Trust the inner voice inside—it’s your
maker guiding you. Do something you love
and things will work out. And a hundred other
inspirational adages.
MONTY ROBERTS
FOR ALL HORSE LOVERS ON YOUR LIST!
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HORSE WHISPERER MONTY ROBERTS
“FROM MY HANDS TO YOURS” World Tour
Jackpot Ranch Arena
March 14th, 2015 • Camp Verde, AZ
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