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So this link was sent to me by my father today and I posted it. He followed up with some historical documents from his relationship with Schwinn. I'm going to
by chrissnell 10y ago
So this link was sent to me by my father today and I posted it. He followed up with some historical documents from his relationship with Schwinn. I'm going to share them because I think it's a great testament to the hubris of Schwinn but also to the determination of a young entrepreneur.
My dad's efforts to become a Schwinn dealer:
https://chrissnell.com/hn/Schwinn_History_of_Alamo_Heights_Bicycle.pdf https://chrissnell.com/hn/Schwinn_History_of_Alamo_Heights_B...
Ed Schwinn's letter to dad when he changed the name of the store:
https://chrissnell.com/hn/Letter_From_Ed_Schwinn_1985.pdf https://chrissnell.com/hn/Letter_From_Ed_Schwinn_1985.pdf
- nemo44x 10y agoThey should have known better to give such a persistent business man as your father a franchise. His ambition was indicative of someone who would betray them in their time of weakness. And this is in no way an indictment of your fathers excellent business skill. A very well informed and aware shop owner indeed!
- Pamar 10y agoI take exception at your use of the word "betray", here.
- S_A_P 10y agoThis sort of stuff is hugely interesting to me. Wow. This is a compelling business case study.