Interesting Article About Marcus Lemonis - Head Of Good Sam

[FrankShore]

Here it is:

Story About Marcus Lemoins

Seems like we aren't the only people who have a problem with Camping World and Good Sam, etc

[Gjac]

I don't think the author of this article understands the free enterprise system. All Marcus was saying is count your blessings. You can't artificially prop up failing company's for long. Some one has to make difficult decisions at the top to reorganize these companies and are often accused of being heartless. Every business that becomes profitable hires more people and continues to do so as it grows. The more folks like this that create new businesses or improve failing ones, the stronger our economy will be and less people dependent on the Gov't. Some one has to be successful to create a business, envied and even despised so that others like myself could have a good job. People have this idea of fairness that clouds their thinking like why is he making millions of dollars/yr and I only make $100k/yr then envy and even hatred sets in.

[monkey44]

Quote: "Probably what's wrong with Peyton Manning. How can he devote enough time to his football game and run his Pizza delivery route?"

Now that's truly a 'five star' comment! ROTFL so hard Genie had to call a medic.

[gotsmart]

DutchmenSport wrote:
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If Marcus want's to engage in other business activities, what's the problem with that? Does "The Profit" REALLY have any impact on Camping World? I don't see any conflict of interest and the two business ventures are totally exclusive of the other.
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I don't think "conflict of interest" is a problem as much as the perception that Mr. Lemonis may be spreading himself too thin and seems more addicted to fame than the operation and oversight of his own business ventures.

[mich800]

DutchmenSport wrote:
OK, I have to admit, I have NEVER seen the television show "The Profit." Actually, I've never heard of it until I read this forum. I suppose I'm spending too much time camping and not enough time watching TV?.. Anyway ..

I went out to CNBC.com and watch an episode. So... what's all the 'fuss' about? I don't get it. I watched the episode about "My big fat Greek Gyro". Actually, it's a very "tame" version of Chef Ramsey and his attempts to rescue restaurants, and the other show (can't remember the name) about the guy that goes in and attempts to rescue bars. And I once saw one where someone had a show attempting to rescue beauty salons. What's the difference with "The Profit". Compared to Chef Ramsey, Marcus is REALLY a tame kitten. His program just focuses on different struggling businesses instead of one target business audience.

What's wrong with anyone who is successful launching out into different business ventures. People who have a the mind and the drive to be successful usually are. For every 1 successful venture, he's probably experienced a dozen failures, like most folks experience. But it's the one success that really becomes SUCCESSFUL.

Camping World, Good Sam, RV.net .... come-on folks ... is everyone THAT possessive that you are not willing to share "our CEO" with others too? Anyone in business is going to come up against jealous competition and want's nothing else but to see their bigger competitor fail miserable. Rather than become a better company themselves and becoming innovative and providing a better service that truly meets the needs of the consumer, they find it easier to criticize their biggest competition in hopes that the consumer will abandon them and turn to them, thus eventually forcing their bigger competitor out of business. It's really a rotten way to do business, and thank goodness .... we do have some intelligent consumers that can see the game for what it is.

If Marcus want's to engage in other business activities, what's the problem with that? Does "The Profit" REALLY have any impact on Camping World? I don't see any conflict of interest and the two business ventures are totally exclusive of the other. They only thing is common, is Marcus.

I just don't get it! I'm staying loyal to Camping World and Good Sam. They might have flaws, but if you really look into the alternatives ... they have flaws too.

I agree 100%. I only have over the air TV but have watched some on the website and enjoyed them. I think some dismiss these types of shows because they feel it makes them look intellectually shallow. I thought it was good entertainment. As far as a company owning a CEO and everything they do is a little short sighted. Even the President of the United States moonlights on late night TV.

[DutchmenSport]

OK, I have to admit, I have NEVER seen the television show "The Profit." Actually, I've never heard of it until I read this forum. I suppose I'm spending too much time camping and not enough time watching TV?.. Anyway ..

I went out to CNBC.com and watch an episode. So... what's all the 'fuss' about? I don't get it. I watched the episode about "My big fat Greek Gyro". Actually, it's a very "tame" version of Chef Ramsey and his attempts to rescue restaurants, and the other show (can't remember the name) about the guy that goes in and attempts to rescue bars. And I once saw one where someone had a show attempting to rescue beauty salons. What's the difference with "The Profit". Compared to Chef Ramsey, Marcus is REALLY a tame kitten. His program just focuses on different struggling businesses instead of one target business audience.

What's wrong with anyone who is successful launching out into different business ventures. People who have a the mind and the drive to be successful usually are. For every 1 successful venture, he's probably experienced a dozen failures, like most folks experience. But it's the one success that really becomes SUCCESSFUL.

Camping World, Good Sam, RV.net .... come-on folks ... is everyone THAT possessive that you are not willing to share "our CEO" with others too? Anyone in business is going to come up against jealous competition and want's nothing else but to see their bigger competitor fail miserable. Rather than become a better company themselves and becoming innovative and providing a better service that truly meets the needs of the consumer, they find it easier to criticize their biggest competition in hopes that the consumer will abandon them and turn to them, thus eventually forcing their bigger competitor out of business. It's really a rotten way to do business, and thank goodness .... we do have some intelligent consumers that can see the game for what it is.

If Marcus want's to engage in other business activities, what's the problem with that? Does "The Profit" REALLY have any impact on Camping World? I don't see any conflict of interest and the two business ventures are totally exclusive of the other. They only thing is common, is Marcus.

I just don't get it! I'm staying loyal to Camping World and Good Sam. They might have flaws, but if you really look into the alternatives ... they have flaws too.

[obgraham]

I didn't see anything positive in that article from OP. Just some whining over things that didn't go his way.

I'm no fan of CW and its recent business model, particularly all the unsolicited GS literature. But I believe businesses rise and fall based on how they treat the customer. People will either patronize or abandon them on that basis. I don't see that the author of that article had any plans to offer better service.

[Cloud_Dancer]

I'm grateful that there's many large nice RV stores that have a whole bunch of RV stuff in stock. I like the CW store in New Braunfels TX. I have no opinion on any of the CW service centers because I do all my maintenance and repairs.
I admire anyone who is successful in business.

[PastorCharlie]

The author of the article in the OP made comment about this article: Google Knows

Perhaps it will better help the readers to understand the OP's linked story.

[PA12DRVR]

ford truck guy wrote:
It indeed sounded like he had a personal vendetta with Marcus..,and a bit jealous .. Marcus is right , stay above that... Do the right things , and the rest will work out..
On a side note , it was good to see Marcus responding in person, he has always been pretty high in my book.... We have not seen him around in a while , glad he is still with us..

x2.

I find many of these articles interesting in the consistent lack of logic they apply "CW ...or fill in the blank....is taking advantage of me. Evil CW. Stop me before I spend again!"

If you don't like the way you're treated at CW, vote with your feet. I'm not privy to the financials of CW, but I somehow get the impression that more people value CW than don't, at least for now.

There is not a single thing in CW that I have to buy. Even moreso, there is not a single thing in CW (except perhaps something with a CW logo) that I have to buy from CW.

I applaud Mr. Lemonis for a successful business. It appears he's balancing the needs of customers with the needs of shareholders..tip too far either way and he won't satisfy the needs of either.

[ford_truck_guy]

It indeed sounded like he had a personal vendetta with Marcus..,and a bit jealous .. Marcus is right , stay above that... Do the right things , and the rest will work out..
On a side note , it was good to see Marcus responding in person, he has always been pretty high in my book.... We have not seen him around in a while , glad he is still with us..

[ScottG]

I don't see anything in that article that Mr Lemonis wouldn't be proud of.

[WyoTraveler]

I have to give Marcus credit for allowing the GS forum members to voice their opinion about GS. Not sure it helps him. Since Marcus took over CW and GS I no longer shop at CW. I droppwd GSERS. Dropped my subscription to MH magazine. Next will to be dropping GS insurance. I do think Marcus has a plan for making money for investors. However, companies still have to be competitive. I think his plan may be working at the moment but not sure how long it can operate taking advantage of RVers. Each RVer has to decide for theirselves what works for them. For me on a 5 month MH vacation and saving less then my membership fees doesn't work. Maybe others feel they get more value. I say if that is the case go for it. JMHO

[DutchmenSport]

The bottom line is, the more successful someone becomes, the more praises and the more criticism they get. It reaches a point where comments become "public domain". Good, bad, or indifferent, it's hard being at the top! Thank-goodness there can only be "one" at the tip. I don't think "everyone" could be there and do it! It takes a special person to withstand all the bullet shots! When I see articles such as this, I just can't help but think what personal vendetta does the writer have. It also makes me wonder what kind of stunts the writers of such articles have done themselves. You know, it's in the Bible, "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." As I recall, there was only one person ever on planet earth that filled those shoes, and he did not cast stones!

[BubbaChris]

I'm not interested in watching The Profit until Mr Lemonis sees his way to getting all the pieces of CW working properly.

Last year I had a web order that turned into a fiasco. First the local CW store would not accept the return (contrary to policy). Then the nice online Customer Service folks issued a merchandise discount certificate that required me to pay full price on my next purchase, then call them and have them issue a credit on the back-end of the deal.

And a couple of months ago I visited my local store just because of their regularly mailed promotions and asked for the location of the advertised item I wanted. I was told they did not stock that item and they run into that type of issue all the time.

I could go on, but I get more benefit than not from being a Good Sam member (and having a store in my hometown). So I'll enjoy the good while hoping they clean up their operational stuff sometime soon.