Author Topic: Question for all of you guys. (Read 1294 times)

Bogmaster · « **on:** August 28, 2005, 06:13:09 PM »

We are almost into another trapping season.
I am contemplating a name change for my trapping Supply business.Seems like my old one is pretty non-descript and easily forgotten.
I was thinking of making a change to-----

Tom Olson's Trapping Supplies
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Your thoughts??
Tom

Asa Lenon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 29, 2005, 01:34:02 AM »

I think using your own name is a good idea. You put a personal touch to your business anyway so why not make it a personal business by using your own name. I think trappers and most people are tired of dealing with faceless big corporations who wouldn't remember you if you called back 5 minutes later after placing a $10,000 order. Ace

skidway · « **Reply #2 on:** August 29, 2005, 01:54:47 AM »

Olson's Trapping Supplies comes out of my mouth easier.

Tim B · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2005, 04:07:04 AM »

Tom,
How about Olson's Trapshed??

Bogmaster · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2005, 04:56:38 AM »

There is another Olson out east in this business,that is why I am considering using my entire name.Olson is a bit more common last name than most.Especially in the Midwest.
Tom

Graybeard · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2005, 08:16:10 AM »

'Ol Tom's Trapping Supplies has a nice ring to it.

Macthediver · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2005, 09:13:31 AM »

Tom

I know what you look like when I see you:-) But I have to admit I've never seen the St. Croix Valley.
I'll put the mellon to work and see if I can think up something catchie for you.

Maybe something personal like
"Tom Olson's Trapping Supplies"
LOL!

Mac

trappnman · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2005, 03:10:24 PM »

Tom- I always liked the St Croix name-

if you do change- make it "Tom Olson's St Croix Valley supply or yo uare going to loose te name recognition you have gained. Not all or even a big %- but some for sure. Al lthey know is "St Croix Valley... at least for first year or two.

coyotero · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2005, 12:18:30 PM »

how about "Boggies Seriousl Savvy Stuff" Just a thought.

OldCoon · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2005, 02:53:37 PM »

How about "Old What-his-name's Trapping Stuff"? :-D

Using your own name might be a good name unless you are wanted somewhere. :shock:

Tom Olson's Trapping Supplies is about as straight forward as it gets.

Asa Lenon · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2005, 04:21:36 PM »

Maybe you could call it Tom "Bogmaster" Olson's Trapping Supply then everyone would recognize and remember it right away as well as putting a personal touch on your business. Ace

Newt · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2005, 05:49:10 AM »

How about "Tom's Funny Farm"

Bogmaster · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2005, 06:59:25 AM »

Newt,you aren't involved in it,thus we are not going to name it---funny farm.
Tom

Newt · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:50:31 PM »

Ok how about Neal Olson's Trapping Supply of Bethel Maine ?

Newt · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2005, 12:54:48 PM »

One thing for sure. I cant never rember St Croix Valley when look'n you up.

Bogmaster · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2005, 01:39:35 PM »

Thats why I am going to change the name Newt---just for you,I know you remember my name.
Tom

RdFx · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2005, 04:12:33 PM »

:grin: Hmmm Newt cant forget that name.... Tom Olson... Wasnt there a coffee commercial with a Mrs Olson . At least i can associate Tom with her as he is ALWAYS sippen coffee..... :-D

bblwi · « **Reply #17 on:** September 05, 2005, 02:25:28 PM »

How about Olson's St. Croix Valley Trapshed or Trapping Supplies.
Kinda long but then identification and recall is what the name is for. The websites, e-mails phone # are all the same.

Bryce

Bogmaster · « **Reply #18 on:** September 05, 2005, 07:57:52 PM »

Guys,another reason I want to change, seems a quasi dealer ---and I use that term loosely--has named his something very similar>Though he is from another state,there is no way I want anyone even remotely thinking that we are one in the same.Bryce,I think you will see what I mean in Wisconsin,the sories others tell about him,should reinforce why I am doing what I am doing.
As far as I know,I am the only Tom Olson ,related to the Trapping world---think I am going to go with it.
Tom

jim-NE · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2005, 12:38:28 AM »

Nothing personalizes a business more than incorporating your own name and reputation into the business name. I think it would be a very good idea to move toward something with your name associated with it, especially if there is potentially some negative brand association with a similarly marketed name to your present business name out there now.
Depending upon how many market lines you presently sell along (vendors, customers, and of course local legal and utility relationships) there will be plenty of work involved in both changing your present business name as well as promoting it back through the ranks. But, stay focused on the long-term goal of doing so. Believe in why you are changing it to whatever you decide to change it to, then stick firmly by it as you fill out the paperwork changes and notify anyone and everyone you deal with. If you believe it is the right thing to do, eventually you will be there 100% as you wade through the transition stage to get it where you want it to be.
Good luck, too!
jim-NE

Thumper · « **Reply #20 on:** September 11, 2005, 05:23:47 AM »

Bog,

Do you have a web site?

Bogmaster · « **Reply #21 on:** September 11, 2005, 01:26:35 PM »

Thumper, I have to rely on telephone ,e-mails and pms for orders.Any extra funds goes to sponsoring this site.As soon as I can find some extra cash ,a web site will come.
If you need to know prices and availability of items,please contact me.
Tom

pintaildrake · « **Reply #22 on:** September 16, 2005, 06:51:48 PM »

try it and see

wwhite1973 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 18, 2005, 05:49:52 AM »

You could name it "TO's" trapping supplies.

It would probably increase your Philidelphia sales, but probably hurt your San Francisco sales.
Wayne

Newt · « **Reply #24 on:** September 19, 2005, 02:50:20 PM »

wwhite1973,I dont get it ? what am I missn ?

wwhite1973 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 19, 2005, 05:33:22 PM »

Terell Owens plays for the Philidelphia Eagles. They call him TO. Alot of controversy always follows him. Before he played for the Eagles he played for San Francisco. The coaching and most of the players were happy to see him go. Alot of Philidelphia's fans beleive TO is a big reason the Eagles went to the Super Bowl last year. When they lost TO was bad mouthing McNabb for the loss, however with all of the controversy the Eagle fans seem to love him and 49er fans fans seem to be glad he is gone.
Wayne

Newt · « **Reply #26 on:** September 20, 2005, 01:37:52 AM »

O -----I never been that board to follow those sports

jim-NE · « **Reply #27 on:** September 22, 2005, 05:58:55 PM »

Tom,
Just flipping through a couple of back issues of trapping mags, and noticed a very high percentage of the vendors are marketing under some form of their own personal name incorporated into the business line. Would solve your issue with the similar name vendor you are presently dealing with, anyway.
I still like the aspect of personalizing the business brand with some form of your own name. You hang your good reputation on your quality and your service, and everyone knows it as well as they know you. Why not bring the two together and sync things up for your business.
Jim-NE

RayA · « **Reply #28 on:** September 26, 2005, 12:50:09 AM »

Hi Ya Tommmm
yaa I think it would make things much easyer to remember. Ive had guys ask the name of your bussiness and drawn a blank before. I think it would make things a lil easyer and think of all the room it will save on makeing lables. RayA

Dan Mich Trapper · « **Reply #29 on:** September 27, 2005, 12:43:22 PM »

Originally posted by Newt ......

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One thing for sure. I cant never rember St Croix Valley when look'n you up.

You cant even remember how to spell "remember" for crying out loud . :-D :-D

Boggy , use your name . There are so many catchy trapping supply names out there you just dont really remember who ya dealt with . I personally remember a name when it comes to something like this .