Top 5 Tales from the Road articles of 2023

Dec. 29, 2023
Let's celebrate 2023 by taking a look at some of your favorite Tales from the Road articles.

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The year is winding down, and with only a few days left, the Professional Distributor team wanted to take some time to turn back the clock and reminisce. We've spoken with many distributors throughout the year, getting to hear their stories and then share them with you. Here are this year's top five Tales from the Road articles. Let us know which one was your favorite! 

5. Becky and Miguel Richards, Independent 

This husband and wife team didn’t quite choose this career, it sort of chose them.

4. Dave Edwards, Cornwell Quality Tools 

One of this Cornwell dealer’s keys to success is time management — he doesn’t put off handling his customers' needs.

3. Glen Black, Mac Tools 

This Mac Tools distributor has been satisfying customers for 26 years by being reliable and dependable.

2. Andre Arsenault, Cornwell Quality Tools 

This Cornwell tool dealer enjoys running his own business and all the perks it comes with.

1. Rick Gardner, Cornwell Quality Tools

This Cornwell tool distributor secured a large toolbox order within his first year on the job.

About the Author

Emily Markham | Editor | PTEN and Professional Distributor

Emily Markham is the editor of  Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been writing about the automotive aftermarket since 2019, after graduating from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in English. During her first three years with Endeavor Business Media's Vehicle Repair Group, Markham also wrote for Fleet Maintenance magazine. 

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