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<blockquote data-quote="john sulek" data-source="post: 43248" data-attributes="member: 201">Re: Getting the gig. Where did it all start?Why do the same vendors get all the big gigs? Well to start with there are not that many of them in a position to take on these gigs.At the level Tim Duffin is referring to the roster of production managers is pretty small and these guys/gals have long standing relationships with vendors they trust to do the job and not cause them grief. That is priceless when you are heading up a large tour. Another factor is global logistics. You need to know that your vendor can support you where ever you are. That means depth of inventory, great manufacturer relationships and strategic partnerships with vendors on other continents.That&#039;s a lot to overcome if you wanted to take over an international touring account. It happens, but usually it is by companies that grew their business to the point of competing with the established larger companies...Rat, 8th Day, Solotech.That&#039;s my 2 cents anyways.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="john sulek, post: 43248, member: 201"] Re: Getting the gig. Where did it all start? Why do the same vendors get all the big gigs? Well to start with there are not that many of them in a position to take on these gigs. At the level Tim Duffin is referring to the roster of production managers is pretty small and these guys/gals have long standing relationships with vendors they trust to do the job and not cause them grief. That is priceless when you are heading up a large tour. Another factor is global logistics. You need to know that your vendor can support you where ever you are. That means depth of inventory, great manufacturer relationships and strategic partnerships with vendors on other continents. That's a lot to overcome if you wanted to take over an international touring account. It happens, but usually it is by companies that grew their business to the point of competing with the established larger companies...Rat, 8th Day, Solotech. That's my 2 cents anyways. [/QUOTE]

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