*Jeff, has anyone proposed making back issues available in digital format to download and be competitively priced in comparison to an actual copy?
I am not privvy to meetings of the BOD and such, but IMHO that'll jump start things nicely and in my opinion, make the association a better, more marketable presence in the community today.
Heck, how about the idea of if you buy a new 4wd Toyota vehicle, through X-dealership, you can get a subscription and membership for X-discount or a special deal of some sort?
There was advertising in the FJ-C catalogs, and with Toyota pulling the plug lately on the print catalogs, there is a loss of advertising and exposure. Now, with my background I see the possibility of people in positions at a dealership, club, etc having the opportunity to share our common link here. All it takes is either some sort of small business card, or better yet, a magazine insert to hand off to someone. Worst case they don't take the idea up, but in the last week at work I have had the opportunity easily 12 times to refer to TLCA, heck, I have even sold someone on the idea of getting a Prius to replace her Tercel, and I'm not even in sales!!
Let's see, a back issue in print format's $5-$7 ea or $30 set, make the digital one's $3-ea or $18-set and you're set to make money in a more currently demanded (*Go Green!?) style that many younger users will appreciate.
Heck FTM, make a general amount or quote for all the print issues available I don't already have (*Currently only have 2009-2010) and I'll pull out my check card right now! Seriously!
In closing, me, I'm more of a digital guy, but nothing can replace having an actual issue with us when visiting with family and sitting around a campfire..How else do you all think I stoked my little brother to start some preventative maintenance and a possible build on Ole' Blue?
OK, that's enough from me right now, now you know why someone should call me, I've a ton of ideas, and all I need is the opportunity to take action on them with proper support.
These ideas can't be that new, or are they?
