Who do you look up to in the industry and why?
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"I look up to other independent owner operators who are succeeding in their markets. There is such a uniqueness in what they do and they are really able to harness their individuality.” - Robin Puthusseril, Greater Chicago I-55 Truck Stop |
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"I’ve been fortunate to be in the middle of Bill Sapp (of Sapp Bros.) and Chuck Bosselman (of Bosselman Travel Center) and become good friends with them and know the people who work for them, like Don Quinn (of Sapp Bros.). We got to know each other from being in the same area—if someone is going through town they’ll stop and say hello—and then visiting with them at The NATSO Show." - Dave Shoemaker, Shoemaker’s Travel Center |
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"I’ve always looked up to the generation before me and the way they did things. The people before us laid the foundation. They were in on the ground floor. That is who I look up to. We’ve had a chance to come along and refine what they started. - Ernie Brame, Kenly 95 Petro, Kenly, N.C. |
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"Both Pilot and Love’s have earned everyone’s respect by knowing what they can do well, pursuing it and focusing on it.” - Scott Paulson, Tomahawk Auto Truck Plaza |
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This article originally ran in Stop Watch magazine. Stop Watch provides in-depth content to assist NATSO members in improving their travel plaza business operations and provides context on trends and news affecting the industry. The magazine is mailed to NATSO members bimonthly. If you are a member and not receiving Stop Watch, submit a request to be added to the mailing list. Not a member? Join today or submit a request to receive additional information. |
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