[vendtalk] Hello and an Intro

[James T. Chinn]

Hi  Jeff,
     As with most of the blind vendors ih Hawaii's BEP, I had to wait my 
turn to get my " foot-in-the-door" to begin my journey as a certified blind 
vendor.   After one and a half years of working for another blind vendor as 
I was waiting for a vending stand to become available to me,  I finally go 
one.  It was in a State building on the 3rd floor that did not allow for 
much walkin customers but it gave me the chance to practice vending and 
cooking skills.  I was there for 10 years and really enjoyed being able to 
meet and serve new customerws and to learn about working with all sorts of 
people.  Although it was a small stand that only generated a small amount of 
revenue, it was a good training ground for the future.  Do not be afraid to 
the business110 percent because it will make aperating your next stand that 
much easier and better.  Try to work you was into food service for  the 
military.  This can be very rewarding but it takes a lot of learning to find 
out who to partner with and how to work with lots of
employees.
     As for you second question,  try to get involved in the running of your 
BEP and always try to work in the best interest of your fellow blind 
vendors.
Aloha,
James

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jeff Young
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 7:51 PM
To: vendtalk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [vendtalk] Hello and an Intro

Thank you James and harry for the kind words and votes of confidence.
A couple of questions.
In your time in the BEP/RSA what type of business have you enjoyed running 
the most, and which type of business has been the most lucrative for you?
Secondly, what are a few things--or as many as you want really--that you 
wish you had known about the program that you know now?
Thanks in advance.

Jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: James T. Chinn <chinnj001 at hawaii.rr.com>
To:  vendtalk at nfbnet.org
CC:
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014 1:50 pm
Subject: Re: [vendtalk] Hello and an Intro

>
>
> Hi Jeffery,
>      You have made a good decision to train under the BEP  RSA.   I have
> been in the program since 1986 and it has given me a way to keep busy and
> off the welfare roll.   I would encourage you to stay focused on the
> training and learn as much as you can both in class and on-the-job
> training.
> Good luck and best wishes,
> James Chinn
> VS No. 60, Hawaii
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Jeffrey Young
> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 1:48 PM
> To: vendtalk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [vendtalk] Hello and an Intro
>
> Heloo everyone.
> My name is Jeff Young, I live in Idaho and I will be entering training to 
> be
> licensed as a BEP/Randolph Sheppard operator in the next couple of months. 
> I
> look forward to learning from all of you on this list.
> Jeff Young
> jeff.young8806 at gmail.com
>
>
>
>
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