PUBLISHER’S
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Volume 13 • Issue 1 WWW.TOWPROFESSIONAL.COM
2024 HERE WE GROW! As this issue hits, we are already into February of 2024, and at the same time, celebrating 13 years in this impressive industry! The new year will be a challenge for some, but will you be ready? This might be your year to expand, add a couple trucks or much-needed software, or perhaps, implement mandatory training. In this issue, it’s our desire to give you the information needed to do just that in 2024! We will discuss Hazmat Training and spill control products that can be a game changer on the scene and look at the latest lighting products available from top manufacturers in the market with products designed for safety and quality. In our “Fuel for Thought” series, DJ Harrington asks an important question. Are We Looking for Helpers? He’ll show you where to find the right help and how to ask for it to make you more successful in 2024. Dan Messina with his “Insightful Talk,” reminds us of the time of year. It’s time to evaluate the business, and time to set goals. Dan will walk us through the knowledge he has gained over the years to start your year with a structured plan, and how to set your sights on winning! In this Issue, Michelle Sukow in “Women of Towing” addresses something that affects all of us. Guilt. Michelle talks about navigating the highways of mom guilt, work guilt, and all points in between by changing our thinking and habits We thank God for you, our readers, 10,000 + podcast followers, our loyal and trusted vendors, and our men and women of towing for making our 13 years in this industry possible! Make sure you hear weekly from top manufacturers and service providers from the # 1 podcast in the industry, the Tow Professional, “On the Go” Podcast! We pray you all have a prosperous and safe 2024!
Darian Weaver President & Publisher, Tow Professional
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PUBLISHER Darian Weaver President & Publisher darian@towprofessional.com
PRODUCTION Sheila Maynard Editor Clint Cabiness Creative Director clint@dialedinmediagroup.com Nick Boliek Digital Director nick@dialedinmediagroup.com Bogey Cat as Office Manager
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Chris Anderson – TowMate Perry Beaty -– FlowStop/Hazmat Laura Dolan – Traxero D. J. Harrington CSP Dan Messina Michelle Sukow Darian Weaver
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