I can’t believe what this guy said….I had to walk away…
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- Опубликовано: 2 дек 2021
- I was Looking for new Trailers and this guy STUNNED me! I got MAD enough to walk away. PLUS 3 VERY Cool new trailers! One Folds like a transformer. And fits in the corner of a garage.
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The guy from Floe Trailers that was so concerned about everything was actually the VP of Sales Prevention.
lol i bet
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Nice!
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Funny
That freaking guy blew a phenomenal chance of free advertising to your audience. Absolutely unbelievable, keep doing what you do...I love your content!
It worked out great! Now we have a chance to see the owners true colors. Now I know for a fact not to do business with Dan (floe trailers)
Maybe he is on the run from police or some other organization. Doesn’t want to be found
@@landscapingspecialist hmmm, you might be onto something.
@@landscapingspecialist good idea but I dont think that would be a good choice of profession if that were the case 🤔 haha. I'd maybe choose something with a little less publicity.
Minnesota nice for ya, 🙄
Wow, Floe could have shown off their trailers to 17,000+ people in one shot. I think if I owned the company, I'd be looking for a salesman with a little more knowledge of how technology works today.
@zugzug6773 that's cute but could have been a lot more. My comment stands.
Someone said that was the company president!
It always amazes me when I've encountered these kinds of sales staff that just don't see the potential benefit of "controlling the message" by giving you an informative, easy to understand breakdown of thier product, in a professional but otherwise friendly manner and are willing to answer any and all kinds of questions no matter how silly it might seem, all to ensure the potential buyer has all the information they need.... just like every single one of the other sales people Stanley spoke to did, before Don came on the scene.
I used to be a salesman and the moment you said "maybe you'd like to give us more information about the product" and he said "no I'm not sure I want to" I was like - he should be fired. The right answer was "absolutely sir, it would be my pleasure and thanks for giving me the opportunity to showcase our fine trailers for you and your audience".
I've forwarded this YT to Floe International with a tweet, be interesting if they respond or reach out to you Stanley.
Floe Trailers should be sponsoring 'Dirt Monkey.' Such idiots.
He is afraid he will creatively edit and twist his words. E.g., if he ever answers NO or YES, he could splice the question to make it look bad. Do you have a QC issue- "YES!" Bottom line, he does not trust this guy or his motives.
@@UTAH100 oh yeah. The trailer video genre is notorious for drama videos 🤣 get real buddy
congrats Don, way to represent the company. I'll be sure to avoid Floe when purchasing my next trailer.
look at the new video with floe
@Rv cool story bro
@Rv You sound like a pay-pig
@Rv ..... but he's a marketeer at a tradeshow- there literally to represent the entire company
Maybe if they build garbage, otherwise why? There's a lot of clowns working for one company that trash others, making their employer look good.
Did trade shows for about 30 years and would have been thrilled to have an opportunity to share my products/ solutions with social media / Hell man you’re doing all the work.
Those guys blew it .
That’s why I was there …
Basically.Just trying to share some cool shiz 👊
It's free advertising for the companies as well
They ABSOLUTELY blew it! Those sales guys should go back to marketing school! eye-roll...
@@Dirtmonkey Typical useless trash people thinking they got authority. Literally Depression just hit in the USA and this idiot is giving hard time to potential buyers....wow.
Gas prices going to 6$ + dollars or more per gallon and complete crash of the bitcoin (down to 5k each projected).
Love your videos 😂
@@tombrandt9406 You have it backwards, the folding trailer guy is a marketer but what they need at a show is a sales rep. He lost it when he folded his arms, that shows a lack of confidence, and you can't sell something like that.
They went from having an awesome lead source generator with entire groups of people interested in buying these products, to the same group of people who now will think twice and buy somewhere else a little more friendlier and helpful. That was a lot of fear on display. That reaction tells me that if I bought one of their trailers, once the sale was done, nothing but crickets would be heard.
I'm glad I saw this video. I know this is over a year old, but I "WAS" looking at Floe Trailers for a new project that I had fell into and thought they were a good fit. This representative made me realize I don't want to do business with them because of his attitude. Never the less I went with another company and ecstatic that I did. Thank you Dirt Monkey for saving me a bundle.
The Floe interaction just proves that some presidents of companies are so far removed from their customer and the market that they do more harm than good and are way over paid. This president should hire a good marketing manager and let them do their job.
Perfectly expressed….not a healthy place!!!
This guy and his demeanor makes me want to avoid his company. Seems to me he wasn't comfortable speaking about the features and benefits of his product to 650k people that are certainly his target consumers for one of two reasons: either his product doesn't have many features and benefits over his competitors or he BS's to the public about his product at these trade shows. Either way, his attitude makes it out like he doesn't want any wide visibility on what he does. Marketing fail.
Stan's reaction (super cordial and even gives the rep another shot to regroup and try again) amplifies how bad the rep's interaction was. I would be surprised if the company doesn't reach out to Stan, after marketing does their "due diligence" lol
Great video as always, Stan!
It does make you wonder why he feels insecure or threatened somehow. Perhaps something isn't so great with the product.
That's what I was thinking, I loved stans professional response
To be fair, he didn't know upwards of a million views were incoming. Stan could have been some rando jackass with ten subscribers for all he knew.
He could have looked him up, and found out in five seconds though lol
Wow. That was a horrible experience and interaction with both of those representatives. I rewatched it several times because I could not believe it. You did a good job on keeping your cool.
*There is NO reasonable expectation of Privacy in Public...FOR ANYONE!!!*
I guess that makes me one of the 650 thousand "people" who have now done my diligence and think they have something they are hiding and wouldn't buy even a trailer light from them now.
They bolted a bed liner to an aluminum frame. Not sure I would want to put the zero turn up in it and it may slide out if I did.
I'm guessing the weight limit is garbage, and the plastic is liable to crack if stored outside in prolonged direct sunlight.
@@KlockoFett Yep, but can you also imagine putting a skid steer snow blade down on that plastic when it's 10 below out. Or, how about having to walk on that plastic if the skid steer leaked a little hydraulic oil? Not sure if it will cause a person to break their neck but doing my diligence (like the man said), tells me that it might. What a wiener! I mean whiner.. lol Stan, you should make a special edition shirt that says, "Just say no to Floe".. I can't say you'd sell 650k of them but I know for sure you could sell 1. To see one of THEIR youtube videos.. ruclips.net/video/1OE1fntemIQ/видео.html.. Hilariously, the theme is that "there is always a better way"
Here is what they say about what happened with Dirt Monkey..
FLOE International
1 hour ago
From Don at FLOE.
We were exhibiting at a wholesale show where manufacturers interact with current and prospective dealer partners.
We hadn’t had any prior discussion or insight with this potential video opportunity.
When the owner watches this video and realizes his employee just made his product look bad on the most popular RUclips channel in his field, that employee will be fired. If not, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree and their marketing failures will continue - which is the demise of any business.
That guy is the president of FLOE Trailers named Don VanderMey
Don VanderMey, President at FLOE International
I'm sure there has to be somebody above him though. Like the owner(s)? Depending on how the company is structured.
Someone has already posted this video to their FB page and I'm sure someone from corporate will see it.
@@AK-47ISTHEWAY i mean hes the owner, not sure people are above the owner, i highly doubt its a public company.
That hook-lift trailer type deal is pretty neat. Being able to have variety of bins and other attachments is awesome!!
Had a Aluminum trailer once before and never again , everywhere there was a Bolt running through Aluminum after 1 year the bolts wobbled the hole bigger and became unsafe . No matter the size they are to light and bounce down the road. Steal and heavy is the best .
Oooh yeah that makes sense.
What grade of aluminum was that trailer made from? Any idea what brand or make/model?
I really don’t know what Grade the Aluminum was but was pretty much built with 1 1/2” to 6” steel bolts , it looked nice but after 1 years use it started making more noise going down the road hauling a Side By Side, you could grab most Bolts and shake them side to side ! Even in the thick wall tubbing on the under carriage the bolts Wobbled the holes ! Never really over loaded it or abused it but chuck holes in roadway or dirt roads pot holes really took a ponding on the Aluminum!
After 1 year half use as is trailer I took it back to the Dealer that sold me the Side By Side and Trailer , the owner had the same thoughts as I , he said it’s not right and told me to leave it here so he can get the Trailer shop owner up to look at it , a week went by and received and call from Bike Shop , he said the owner won’t take it back and stuck it on the bike shop since they sold it to me !!! 1 day went by and received a call back from bike shop , the owner said he will give me 100 percent refund WOW cool . All said and done he dose not sell any more Aluminum Bike Trailers anymore !!!
So if a guy picks one up used Aluminum Trailer make sure you check for out of round Bolt Holes !
The FLOE trailer guy being that cagey because of a camera causes me to wonder two things. 1. What have they been caught on camera lying about before? 2. What are they trying to hide? Those are the only two logical reasons someone wouldn't want to pitch their product to 650,000 subscribers.
That guy is the company's president named Don VanderMey
@@oleithrucker2293 floe has piles of you tube vids up.
ruclips.net/user/Floeintlsocialvideos
@@oleithrucker2293 hopefully those 650k subscribers will share this video and over a half million people will never buy a Floe product because of him.
Some one might be a f e l o n.
@@ZAPATTUBE did you find something perhaps in MN?
Wow, blurred face man does a brilliant job at scaring away potential customers.... I forget, what is the purpose of a vendor being at a trade show?
To derail sales
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He FLOE’d up! 😂
He could have marketed to (probably) over half a million people for the cost of 5 minutes of work he was doing anyway.
@@stevenradams They all FLOE down.
Nice job handling that situation! They are literally there to get their name out, and oh boy they did, not in a good way!
Hey man thanks I got a lot out of that you guys are awesome I respect the hell out of you God bless you and all your family
Couldn't imagine buying a Floe Trailer and have to deal with that guy if I had a warranty issue.
That was the company's president Don VanderMey
LOL
Guy missed out on free advertising for their trailers. Genius business model.
Well actually now this whole video is about him, so in a way he stuck out and got noticed
@@njmallday For the wrong reasons thou..
@@njmallday And ensured that anybody who saw this will think twice about his products, and lost thousands of possible customers. He kinda shot himself in the foot lol
@@njmallday It's the Streisand Effect.
And VP dude spoke volumes about not only himself ... but his trailers. THEY CAN KEEP THEM!
You kept your cool and kept from laughing in his face. You were excellent.
Lots of cool trailers 😍
I went from "OH cool trailer! I wanna know more and may get one. To SCREW THAT PLACE AND THAT GUY", real fast.
He acted like, youtube?! What is this witchcraft you speak of?
Their loss for not seeing the big picture.
RUclips craft 🤣
You know the camera steals a salesman’s soul.
12:25 The best part was how you handled the situation. You were tactful and gave him a chance.
I personally think he should have said he was a trailer spy and he now had enough information on his camera to bring their company to its knees. Then laughed like a mad man.
@@thegrimyeaper "I'm recording this for a research group in China interested in stealing all your trade secrets and duplicating your design for a fraction of the cost." Honestly, their design getting ripped off was probably the main source of fear.
Thanks Don...if people can't talk freely about their products then I'm not spending any money on them...Keep shinning the light...I love your content! Cheers!!
Gracious , does that chap not have RUclips . Everyone surely would see a conversation with you as a positive , even he didn’t actually watch your particular channel . I am always impressed with your calm cool responses .
I guess the "Marketing man" was not so good at marketing. 😂 "I'm on RUclips, this is my audience", reply "I don't know what that is". What? Welcome to marketing prior to 2005. Sounds like someone isn't very trained in marketing for 2021. I usually all for the new / little guy in a market but with that kind of attitude, I have a tough time wishing him luck. Thanks for sharing. Many creators I follow wouldn't have even showed that much but for me it helps to see what you as a creator actually go through. Often the poor experiences are more valuable than the positive. I really appreciate that you include stuff most wouldn't.
That guy was the FLOE Trailers president named Don VanderMey
@@texasboy2005 wow good god. If that’s the president, I am even more turned away.
@@OrionRoen Precisely. That interaction is nothing but warning flags, bells, all of it. Might be a fine trailer but I wouldn't give it a second look after that interaction.
@@OrionRoen I completely agree with you!
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Man that dude shot his own foot hope he's reading this and understands that your audience appreciates your input and reviews.
He was a jerkster.
@@ZAPATTUBE Let's all spam the company LoL
We were definitely on different pages that’s for sure
@@Dirtmonkey Stan, last night they had 454 views on their latest video, with multiple comments and even 2 responses from Don, the Chief Marketing Officer. This morning, there are over 56K views, and only 3 comments. They obviously scrubbed his response, and ALL of the negative comments, apparently trying to do damage control. Next step is for them to turn the comments off. If you can, tell Don to pound sand, there's no way I would do business with that company after this interaction, and how they handle the heat they get from your viewers.
What’s the name of that company that guy worked for please? I want to make sure I NEVER buy from them? Anyone know???
Interesting interaction lol. Love that car hauler with the beveled rail , great video man!!!
Thanks buddy!
Geez...the Paranoia of that one company , you're doing an Awesome job of comparison and What's New.....keep it up!
Well I won’t be ever be purchasing a FLOE trailer!
As of now. There are 58 comments on this video and I’ve only seen one where the guy is standing up for the salesman. So I’m pretty sure Flow trailers will end up hearing about their terrible decision of a salesman one way or another.
@@texasboy2005 yikes, That’s not a good way to promote the business, All he had to do was give a rundown of the sales brochure,
@@vxnova1 I completely agree!
With everything going with social media right now you guys can’t wrap your heads around why they want to know who’s promoting their equipment really? Clearly most of you have never been Business owners.
He hasn’t figured out dat dag gum socialsinternets media
Gotta wonder what that company's customer service or the fine print warranty excuses might be🥴
If that is how they treat potential customers immagine how they must treat suppliers or staff!
Right...
I’m really late here, but “you do that. Do your diligence. Smart man” is perhaps top 10 funniest RUclips moments. Especially with your smirk. Thank you.
if I had a new tailor, your the 1st guy I would want to show it to!!!! thanks for your video.
We appreciate what you do Stan! That guy was a complete "diligent" tool. But whatever, lots of other good vendors. Thanks for sharing Stan.
Thanks for being here! Glad you enjoyed 😊
Agreed……
Stay strong and thanks for the video. That guy couldn't sell water in the desert
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People are afraid of cameras. Every one loves to act like they are in charge. Many more accommodating manufacturers out there . Good Job shedding light on this one.
Totally agree, the products speek for themselves with an honest sales person. I personally wouldn't do business with that type of person but that's me. In your wonderings on trailers, looking for an inventive way to make my front Snowmobile rams angle back with an easy & consistent latch system. Seen a few different styles but nothing great. The ramps are attached to one another vs having a center post. Any thoughts??
You know that I love trailers. That seems lame that the guy didn't want to plug his trailers on camera. Free advertising. Thanks Stan.
Yeah, for a marketing guy he isn't very good at his job, especially if he didn't know what youtube was.
His loss.
@@mmarkgraf212 He is the company's president named Don VanderMey
It’s funny how that one guy is the only one that doesn’t want a RUclipsr to help plug. We as consumers and customers wonder what is he hiding or what is he not up to date with how things are sold these days.
He probably didn't want to thinking you would try to tarnish his name. That's the only possible thing I could think off lol. I mean why wouldn't you want to.
Love the trailer content Stan!
Ps; Not sure where this guy thought he was….but the ENTIRE idea of a trade show is to allow manufacturers to get their product out there, photos, video, word-of-mouth. And in this digital age we’re in, what you were doing is exactly what participants of the trade show want.
Exactly!!!
I have to shake scratch my head. Did they just turned down free advertising? Maybe he should of done his due diligence as he said, and checked him out. Instead he checked himself out! Out of publicity. SMH
If I was running marketing at Floe I'd have some words for those guys for sure. Shame because those polymer dump trailers are great trailers my friend has one and i've seen it in action.
@@bthull checkout Stan’s new video….Floe reached out to him & realized their mistake/misunderstanding
@@jonnyonwheels Yea, once he realized Stan is RUclips Famous and tons of angry people commenting on their FaceBook Business group page. Once $$$ was on the line, he groveled and apologize. Don't expect to get the same treatment if you are an average joe.
The transformer trailer is reasonably. Bing searching for a trail to carry our kayaks. If you price the Yakima kayak trailer you'll find this a steal. I gotta check it out. Thanks for putting it out there!!
I love your seat for how much you love trailers. And even more so I loved hearing your bird in the background. Is it a parrot? Sounds awesome
The flow trailer looked like a harbor freight trailer with a bed liner on top.
14:05 😂😂😂 I was getting torqued right there with you. Those fellas were a little too big for their britches. It's just a trailer guys! Don't you want to sell a boatload of them?!?
Why was he so concerned that Stan makes money off his videos? It almost was like he was looking for a way to profit off it and if he couldn't weasel something out of it then he wasn't "interested". Well, there actually was a way to profit from Stans video but he was so concerned about what someone else might be earning that he couldn't focus on making anything himself. 😃
I bet they’re Democrats!
@@craighatch3221 probably 😂
@@jamesnm21 Stanly's comeback should of been Do I charge your for free advertising?
Those trailers are top secret information. Not just anyone can walk up and take pictures….. oh, wait…. that’s the whole point of the trade show, my bad
Lol, great review, funny guys at the end. Cheers
That's all the due diligence I need about Floe Trailers. Thanks.
Wow ive never seen a reverse salesmen until now! Thats the fastest I've ever made up my mind on a company. Thanks Stanley for posting the interaction for all of us to see!
Reverse salesmen 🤣
💥 I’m so glad this wasn’t just click bait. For that guy not knowing the advantages of RUclips social media advertising tells me all I need to know.
I’ll steer clear of their company. 🤦♂️
*Keep on tractoring!*
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Interestingly, Floe has their own marketing videos hosted on... you guessed it. RUclips
@@MrZippy052 Oh my, that’s even funnier. 😂
@@ritterjon What's even more interesting is this clown is the president of the company, his name is Don VanderMey.
I like the Rawmaxx, I bought some eye bolts for the floor sides on my personal trailer. I'm looking for a new Tundra like my sons and I'll add bolts if I have to on whatever I buy and tarp them from prying eyes. As a former Truck Driver, I've always wanted my loads tight, down. 5/1/2022
You always do a good job testing and showing us new products, would have been nice to see what they had to offer offer but hey it’s their loss and I won’t go looking them up just because of how they acted it’s almost as if they were hiding something, your the reason why tools ,equipment we wouldn’t consider buying or know about eventually end up in our hands
Well said! I got to test it out in another video though 👍
Even if they apologize and try to make amends, they have already shown us who and what they are. . .not a company I want to deal with.
That last guy almost seems like he had something to hide. Id think twice before I would but ANYTHING from him
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Great ingenuity coming out of Canada!!!
People should be proud to talk about their products and services especially at an event where that is the focus.
This is why I watch your channel man. You aren't advertising, you're curious and intrigued by this stuff and so are we, thats why we watch. Much love
So glad you’re here! 👍👍
I am more inclined to purchase ANY of the other manufacturers trailers than one from Floe. If their marketing is that bad then what kind of quality are the trailers they make? Even if it’s top notch, the attitude of the employees, that one in particular, makes me look elsewhere.
The employees that manufacture FLOE products are cringing at Don's etiquette. Please reconsider the FLOE brand on account of the quality and hard work that they put into those products.
@@mikeruthford7849 Nah it just shows bad costumer service... and no matter how well product is made you still have to deal with costumer service.
@@mikeruthford7849 Oh well. Hindsight is 20/20... oops
@@mikeruthford7849 guess Don hasn’t learned how to go with the Floe. Please let him know he’s been nominated for the Tool of the Year award, and it’s not for his trailer
Floe Trailers. Outstanding.
Good job man on the vid, and keeping your cool and remaining a hell of a lot more professional than I would have been able to. Good job indeed.
Did you at least finish the show yourself, .. without the camera I mean?
Can't believe how tight arse that person was he is trying to advertise his trailer but don't want to give others to show there trailer. That's how they don't make the money. Great videos keep doing what your doing.
Pretty unexpected I'd say! But thanks Richard appreciate it 👊
Those dump bins need a simple built-in scale that lets you know when the weight limit is reached. Helps customers get the most out of the bin and protects the operator and his equipment.
I wish that was a standard feature in all trucks and trailers honestly.
Awesome idea 👊
they could use the same technology that is in grain carts.... digital readout on the side... or heck, there could be an app for that.... great idea!
Not really practical to put a scale on the box, too easy to damage the load cells. A scale on the trailer would be a good option, that's how the big roll off trucks do it.
It's a good idea in theory, but at least with roll offs we get guys dropping concrete slabs over the side or dragging them around around an excavator... it wouldn't hold up
That collapsible trailer is the bomb! And reasonably priced too, a work write off that would pay for itself in a year.
That fold up trailer is awesome.
I always feel like any company that wants that much control of content has something to hide, either by omission or manipulation. Apparently, they've failed or refuse to recognize that trailer manufacturing and sales is a very crowded and competitive market space with no shortage of innovations and inventory.
Agreed.
I don't think a person's own ignorance necessarily has to speak for the company they work for. Some people are just stupid.
@@bryanrussell6679 normally I would agree with you..buttt...it was 2 guys not just 1..but any company that would be lawyer wanna be...well..all I have to say is to not attend those shows..and that company has no rights to not want video in public viewing...when you step in public view, by your own choices...yeah..they are opening pandoras box for lawsuits..
And I can guarantee you that they had cameras recording Dirt Monkey...see how that works???😁🤯🤔😹😹😹😹
OR here's a thought, Maybe they are brand new in the game coming out with something never heard or seen before, That they think they need to be extremely cautious about who they show there product to before they get it out. They might be naive enough, Thinking they are in a place only for contractors and benefactors. Thinking it's all confidential, until they can get it up and running full board. But in the end of all this jibberish, They are idiots lol, sure way to get a bad rep, Is to insult someone who has a huge following in the business Market they are in.
Happened with the Festool company. They sued a guy for control of his website which was a festool forum. The guy didnt have the money to hire lawyers to fight them, and years of his work went down the drain for him. He caved and gave them the website.
I would have changed the name of the website, and left it alone, or not use it at all and let them build their own website. Some people are greedy
He’s probably the owners nephew, because he certainly isn’t a salesman. I owned a marketing firm, been to more of these shows than I care talk about and that guy did unimaginable damage to his brand by acting that way. You can have hundreds of satisfactory experiences with a product and nobody will likely hear about it, but one terrible experience will be noted and recounted many times. Marketing 101
He's the company's president named Don VanderMey
@@texasboy2005 Don is not the owner. He is the international President. Wayne Floe is CEO
@@trimble1049 I never said he was the owner.
@@texasboy2005 Richard must be partaking in a bit too much medication me thinks .
@@trimble1049 What is the brand?
You handled that really well.
Thanks for showing us the trade show for trailer. Blown away by the reaction of the Floe Trailer Co. Rep. What a good ball! Good job exposing these guys. I am very certain if they behave this way a a show that is ment yo show case equipment, you don't want to ever do business with them. They'd be crooks for certain. They were laime!
Hi Stan! Long time follower here... we have learned so much from you and appreciate you and your content! My husband has been researching trailers for a few months now and Floe was one of the top ones he was considering due to durability. I just sent him this video and didn't say anything. He responded back and said "The list just got smaller...took Floe off." I'm so glad we saw this now. Blur face guy needs to get caught up with the times and should have seen your interaction as an opportunity and a blessing for the exposure. Big mistake...huge. God bless!
I'm looking for trailer n just from the guys action won't even consider looking further Into there products sure there better companies n trailers on Market
no go look at the new video with floe trailers you'd be suprised
@@thresh9606 why?
Just because they realized they pulled an amber and 💩 the bed?
I don't have a RUclips channel with 10m subs. I'm gonna get the random guy off the street treatment, not the celebrity RUclipsr one.
@@TheBrothergreen they were confused and rightfully so ngl kinda weird to be taking b roll shots of some random booth. dude doesnt want his idea stolen so fair enough.
@Patrick Faricy well when you have someone taking videos/photos of your product what do you think he is gonna do with it.
Wow! I've had similar things happen before and it's always super awkward...mainly for them. I always say "they either get it or they don't.....and if they don't, it's a big loss on their end". Cheers brother
The situation was a little awkward, only because I think we're all embarrassed for the president's ignorance, but Stan handled it very smoothly live. What is the company president doing at the trade show if he isn't willing to pitch the product to hundreds of thousands of potential customers?
The whole time I was watching the video, I was thinking how lucky each company was to get so much free advertising. Then the last guy looks a gift horse in the mouth. That was painful to watch
I expected the next words out of that guy's mouth to be like, "I don't know what this MeTube is all about but it's illegal to film me without my permission." He seems destined to stay in charge of A very small plastic trailer company.
A wild JD has been spotted!! 🤣😂
@@nightfall22 That soul is still in purgatory, might just stay there with that judgement! You can see what their motives are.
Those fold up are awesome..we dont have them in Australia yet
Sooo, I almost never comment on these things, finally do with a sweeping generalization about a guy I don't know, and I see that the guy apologized later on. Moral to the story, better to remain quiet and look smart than to speak and prove it aint so. The guys I knew would never apologize even with the evidence in front of them. Good on him for owning up to it.
What a genius lol This day and age I'd think someone might expect this at any trade show, SEMA or any of that! I've had similar reactions from folks in the past at trade shows....frustrating to the point that I just don't go much anymore
Stoney Ridge, did you ever finish your dads Jeep? I need to go back to watching your channel. I recently bought a new motorcycle so my interest has turned to those videos. That being said, this is why HD or Indian or any other manufacturer invites the RUclipsrs on demonstration rides cause they know biased videos will go out to be seen by 10’s of thousands of people who are interested in that product instead of paying for expensive TV commercial’s that every one will either FF through or get another beer from the fridge.
BTW- thanks for talking to the guy with the fold up trailer. I have limited space in my garage and those will fit nicely.
@@davidhempsted9081 Hi David, Don't laugh but Harbor Freight had had foldable 4 foot X 8 foot trailers for years. I bought my son in law one last year and we put it together in an afternoon. I admit I was impressed with the build quality. They have two versions, I got the more expensive one. It was only like $30 or $40 more and had a higher load capacity. It had Carlisle tires and brand name hubs. It was only about $400 bucks. If you don't need a BIG trailer, it's pretty darn good. He took it from TN to NY right after he got it and had used it a lot since then.
I was almost interested in the Floe product - but a company that feels like they have to manipulate the media is not a company you want to work with. Sales guy do enough manipulation in just what information they share and don't share, but to try to put a choke hold on it, scummy and scammy. I am fascinated by that Adapt-X trailer.
Please don't let the actions of "Don" skew your interest in FLOE's products. FLOE employs many hard working folk in northern Minnesota. They would certainly appreciate your support of a purchase.
@mike, that's why it's important not to be a douche. You lose customers, period.
@@mikeruthford7849 Those workers should come together and hold him accountable. If Don owns the company, then they should quit and start their own trailer business together as he is clearly not a decent person to be around.
Agreed.
@@mikeruthford7849 oh well
Wow lol you handled that nicely. That’s nuts
Well FLOE made it easy to remove them from one of my options. Thanks for sharing the info on the trailers. 👍
You need to watch the follow up video. Don called Stan and had his tail tucked so far behind his legs that he gave Stan a full tour of their factory and even let Stan try to destroy one of their trailers. He admits his wrong doing and redeems himself and Floe. Dont write them off just yet!
Occurs to me that at a trailer show, the exhibitors can not restrict your filming. You are a lot more polite than a lot of people. You are very professional. In Texas we would tell him to piss up a rope.
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That guy was FLOE Trailers president Don VanderMey ??? WOW, that company deserves to go out of business!!! WHAT A TOOL, I'll never consider one of their products again!. This shows EXACTLY why company principals (owners) should NEVER be allowed onto the sales floor! That's why SALES PROFESSIONALS are hired to facilitate that aspect of the business! On behalf of EVERY OTHER Minnesota citizen, WE APOLOGIZE on Mr. Vandermey's behalf !!!
LOL. Not sure why I found your comment so funny but I guess you said what I was thinking.
^What he said 😂👍
Should have hired Art Vandelay instead
I have a Floe snowmobile trailer and it's a well made trailer! This video doesn't give me a good feeling if I would need any customer service from them though! I will also say that you have to be cautious about everything these days, because you never know what kind of scam someone is trying to pull and you can't blame him for being cautious. With that being said and you telling him what was going on, on & off camera, that guy blew his opportunity to showcase his products to a huge audience for free! On top of it made him and his company look bad. I'm betting he'd be offended if you started asking him financial questions about his business, but he apparently didn't think it was an issue asking you those questions. WOW!
Awesome foldable trailer. I wonder what the load capacity is, and if they come in a dual axel.
Thanks for this post! Was in the market for a new trailer for my pool business definitely will be going elsewhere!
Stan u need to have these trailer dealers clarify those weight numbers cuz too many rookies think when dealer says 14,000 lbs that it's the magic number they can haul when in fact these dealers play games, they never tell u that the trailer weighs 4,000 lbs that comes off that 14,000 lbs.
That’s where GVW differs from GVWR.
What's the difference between GVWR and GVW? The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum amount of weight the trailer is able to safely hold and transport, as rated by the manufacturer. The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is how much the trailer and its payload weighs together.
Always pay attention to the GVW, after calculating the GVWR.
@@gsettlemyre I know the difference as I've been doing this stuff for 30 years, I commented on this because the salesperson referred to the gross weigh on a trailer of 14,000 lbs whereas that the gross weight and lots of rookies think they are getting a 14,000 lb dump trailer whereas that's not the case but the sales person wants to make a quick sale so they use thr higher number to trick the person into buying the trailer only for them to find out later by a state trooper when they get forced to run over a scale.
Isnt that basic knowledge for everyone with a driving license?
@@jonasstahl9826 no not really kids who are 18 years old thinking they can overtake the whole world when they buy that first trailer think that if it fits on Rhee trailer it's there's to haul like I said I've been doing this 30 years ans there's little I haven't seen...
@@MrBigblueford Seems to me like a lack of education, isnt that taught in driving school in America?
Also we have the speed limit of 80kmh/50mph or 100kmh/62mph when the trailer has shocks, while towing in Europe
I gotta say, I work with Marketing Pukes in a regular basis, and I've never seen one that wouldn't do unnatural acts for free publicity! Keep up the good work, I love these trailer videos! BTW, I use an Iron Bull dump trailer that I pull with my 1990 F-250 (73k original miles!) around the house. Most useful trailer I've ever owned!
Awesome stuff!!
'Unnatural' acts. GOLD!!!😂😂😆😆😆
I run an Iron Bull 14k goose neck tandem dump. Gets my tractor and hauls anything anywhere. Never an issue with it. Plus I love the laser cut out logo etc. nice touches
You can tell a lot about company culture from their employees. I bet their customer service is bad too. No purchase from me. That transformer trailer was the highlight of the show IMO.
For anyone curious, the person from Floe Trailers in question making the demands was Don VanderMey, the president of Floe Trailers. Not just some salesman.
that was apparently THE Don VanderMey, President at FLOE International. you should be honored to be graced with his presence! 🙄
seriously, that's the kind of CEO that needs to be less involved in the marketing
Consider how he must treat suppliers or staff if that is how he regards potential customers
Presidents are not CEO.
Or maybe they need to be way more involved to get a better idea on how to share their stuff..¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I think the guy was scared that some of the flaws of the trailer would be pointed out. If there weren’t cameras allowed in the building then there would be a sign. Some people just crack me up. 🤣
Don VanderMey, President at FLOE International
Quite possibly 🤨
I'll never support a business with guys like that at the helm. I love businesses that are transparent and open with you. Much love to your channel and thank you for your hard work! If I ever need a trailer which guy to turn too 💚
Can't blame the guy for not wanting some homeless guy in the space he rented. Good on him for showing the way to the door.
I think its crazy that FLOE Trailers is at a trailer expo, to show off their new models and when Stan shows interest they don't want the information being shared. If you are not proud of your product you keep it to yourself.
I know that's what I'm saying! It just doesn't really add up
Well atleast I know what trailer brand I'm not going to buy this spring. Funny how quickly my money can "floe" in a different direction.
I keep thinking who you remind me of.....lol.......you are the Richard Rawlings of the landscape world!
I will not be purchasing a FLOE Trailer. This shows the first signs of bad customer service. I have already shared this with many other business owners who may have been potential customers. Thank you for sharing how FLOWE treats customers.
rip Floe Stan has quite a big audience what a shame. good job keeping it proffesional
Seems like respect is almost losing it’s significance these days 🙏
I will NEVER buy a Floe intl. trailer or any product of their's just because of how that A hole came across. That guy stigmatized Floe for me in a very sour way.
Same. I’ll never do business or recommend them to anyone.
Seems extreme to disregard a manufacturer based on one persons reluctance to be videotaped… but you do you.
Yeah he was a prick.
Nowadays it seems like their everywhere.
@@acbad434 not to mention there's no doubt in my mind that alot these you tubers are addicted to the attention like crack, fail to imagine that some people don't want themselves showcased like they choose to do.
@@acbad434 If they act like that to the public, then they most likely treat their employees way worse. Thats enough for me to steer clear of them.
Great builds. 🇺🇲🥃
Likely Don VanderMey, Chief Sales Officer. Tried to discuss business with him and he basically blew me off. Floe is very protective of their patents as other manufacturers have copied their designs and Floe sued for damages, and won. Very difficult company to do business with or get answers from. That said, they do make a good product.
The Floe guys reaction does not surprise me at all. I had several dealings with the company back in the early 2000's they were all a PITA. They could make the best product on the market (which they don't) and I would not purchase it. I'm almost embarrassed that they are a MN company.
Dang. Noted
Floe trailers can kick rocks
Little late to chime in here - but as a small business owner I never missed an opportunity to advertise, market and promote our brand whenever we could - and blurred face guy certainly missed an opportunity.
That Floe representative needs to lighten up . That kind of attitude looks real good for that company