Summer 2019 • Volume 8 Issue 2

SSIA CONVENTION SSIA Is Ready for Orlando

SSIA is headed to Orlando for its 115th Annual Convention July 27-28, 2019. The Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek will host the show. Here is what’s on the agenda.

The Latest in Products and Services

As always, the centerpiece of SSIA’s convention is the display of products and services in the exhibit hall. This year’s exhibitors will come from the United States, Canada and Europe to display their wares. You’ll find everything you need to operate a shoe repair shop from machinery, to supplies, to retail items, to POS software. Here are the exhibitors registered to date:

Angelus Shoe Polish Company Pedag USA SRE Importers Tarrago Shoe Care Boris Shoe Components Pedifix Medical Footcare SVIG Srl Two-Ten Foundation Casali 2.0 SRL Pedorthic Footwear Association Tacco Footcare Vibram USA Cuoificio La Querce S.R.L. Petronio Shoe Products DRV Enterprises/Supertap Renia The expo hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 27 and 10 a.m. to 2 Fiebing Company, Inc. Roomify, LLC p.m. on July 28. Goodyear Shoe Components SC Johnson – Kiwi Educational Seminars Joh. Rendenbach jr. SFS Associates Shoe Systems Plus Landis International, Inc. SSIA also has 10 seminars on the schedule to provide you with Sole Choice Moneysworth & Best added information on how to make your shop more profitable Pecard Leather Care Company Soletech, Inc. continued on page 4 SSIA Debuts New Series of Videos on YouTube SSIA began publishing a series of short videos promoting shoe repair in June. The videos are designed to remind consumers that shoe repair exists and direct them to SSIA-member shoe re- pair shops to repair and care for their footwear and other items.

“My primary goal when I was elected to SSIA’s board of direc- tors was to promote shoe repair to consumers,” says SSIA President Jim McFarland. “These videos take advantage of the low-cost, grassroots marketing available through social media. It is something we can afford and something that has proven to be very effective.”

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www.ssia.info Shoe Service - Summer 2019 1 Support the Companies that PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Support You

The following companies are supplier members of SSIA. Their support of this association helps us bring you this news- letter, our conventions and everything else we do. Please support them as they We Have Video Evidence of support you.

Angelus Shoe Polish Company the Benefits of Shoe Repair Arbelsoft, Inc. Auburn Leather Company It’s hard to believe a year has passed information at any time on SSIA’s website Barge Adhesives, Inc. since I was elected SSIA’s president. I was at www.ssia.info/convention. Boris Shoe Components Supply truly honored by your confidence in me C.A. Zoes Manufacturing Co. and I’ve done my best to live up to it. I have some thank yous I want to say Casali SNC dei F.lli Casali & c. as my first year as president comes to Cuoificio La Querce S.R.L. The primary item on my agenda was to a close. First, a huge thank you to my DM Group promote shoe repair and find a way to partners on SSIA’s board of directors. DRV Enterprises bring more people into SSIA-member Together, I believe we have taken some Fiebing Company Inc. shops. We have taken a significant step in significant steps this year. I hope we can Goodyear Shoe Products Hickory Brands that direction with the videos we started continue to move forward in the future. Joh. Rendenbach Leather releasing in June. In all, there will be 10 Landis International, Inc. two- to three-minute videos aimed at Your SSIA board members include Vice Lyons & Volpi Leather Company consumers and covering topics ranging President Phil Wadzinski, Treasurer John Moneysworth & Best from the fact that shoe repair shops still McLoughlin, Secretary Pat McCabe and Pecard Leather Care Company exist, to how to buy shoes worth repair- directors Jesse Pasternak, Shannon Em- Pedifix Footcare Products ing, to caring for your shoes, to knowing bry, Ed Gitlin and Laurie MacPherson. Petronio Shoe Products when to bring them to a shoe repair Renia GmbH shop. I would also like to thank my predeces- Roomify, Inc. sor as president, Sandra Verbruggen, for SC Johnson making my transition easier. The work Sellari Natural Wax Company SSIA is taking advantage of the low-cost, SFS Associates, Inc. grassroots marketing opportunities pre- you did during your time on the board Shoe Systems Plus sented by social media. I encourage you moved SSIA forward immeasurably. SoleTech Inc. to take a look at the videos and share SRE Importers Corporation them. They provide generic information Also, I would like to congratulate all of SVIG about shoe repair that will bring consum- the recipients of SSIA’s 2019 Silver Cup Tacco Footcare International ers to your shop. and World Cup Awards. This program is Talaria LLC / Pedag USA near and dear to my heart. Tarrago Brands International Bringing consumers into shoe repair Tauer & Johnson, LLC shops means more business for all of us. You won’t find more deserving recipients Toe Armor than our Robert DiRinaldo Grand Silver Topy S.A. When our businesses grow, our whole- salers and suppliers get more business as Cup winner Ronald Nijdam and World TRG Bestnets USA, LLC Cup winner Steve Doudaklian. I hope you URAD Products well. All SSIA members will benefit. come to Orlando to meet these extraor- Vibram USA You can find the videos on SSIA’s You- dinarily talented men and the other Tube channel. You can also find them award recipients as well. on SSIA’s website at www.ssia.info. Just scroll down the home page and you’ll In closing, I want to thank you again find them. for the confidence you placed in me by electing me to serve on SSIA’s board of SSIA’s 2019 convention in Orlando is just directors and as your president. I look weeks away. I hope to see you there to forward to seeing everyone in Orlando. discuss the videos and any other topic It’s going to be a great show. that’s on your mind. There is plenty of information about the convention in this Jim McFarland newsletter. You can also find the latest SSIA President

2 Shoe Service - Summer 2019 Shoe Service Institute of America www.ssia.info Shoe Service - Summer 2019 3 Support the Orlando Convention (continued from page 1) Companies that and efficient. Here is what we have on Customer Service Excellence Support You the agenda: Lisa Hubbs of Gagliardo’s Shoe Repair in The following companies are whole- How to Make More Money St. Josephs, MI will talk about the impor- saler members of SSIA. Their support tance of customer service and the extra of this association helps us bring you Ronald Nijdam of Quick Cobbler in Van- things you can do to make sure your this newsletter, our conventions and couver, BC will discuss how to organize good customers keep coming back. everything else we do. Please support your time and work flow to maximize them as they support you. profits. Machinery Maintenance Tricks of the Trade If your machines don’t work, neither do AGS Footwear Group you. Blase Knabl of Shoe Systems Plus Belmont Leather Grand Silver Cup winner and Silver Cup in Goshen, NY will tell you how to keep Burten Distribution Judge Larry Schupbach of Village Cobbler your machines in top shops to keep the DC Leather & Findings in Tucker GA will go over the little things profits rolling in. Fort Pitt Leather & Shoe Repair that can change your work from good to Supplies great. Silver Cup and World Cup Awards Fournitures De Cordonnerie C.B. Inc Frankford Leather Company Maximize Your Profit on Shoe Care SSIA will present its 2019 Silver Cup and H.L. Zitrin Corp. Products World Cup Awards July 27 at its Awards H. Leffler & Son Pty Ltd Reception. Come meet some of the in- I. Samuels & Sons Sergio Barrange of Tarrago Shoe Care in dustry’s top craftsmen and find why you, J.H. Cook & Sons, LLC Barcelona, Spain will discuss how to best too, should participate in this program. J. Weiner & Co. use and sell Tarrago’s premium shoe care Justin Blair & Company products. Here are the craftsmen who will be hon- Kaufman Shoe Repair Supplies ored this year. Konomos Distributing Counter Intelligence LaBelle Supply Co., Ltd. Silver Cup Awards Landwerlen Leather Randy Lipson of Cobblers Corner in Clay- MacPherson Leather Co. ton, MO will discuss what you can do at Robert DiRinaldo Grand Silver Cup Miami Leather Company the counter to maximize ticket value. Ronald Nijdam Montana Leather Company National Leather & Shoe Findings Craftsman’s Corner Gold Awards O. Baltor & Sons Brian Gavigan Grand Silver Cup and World Cup winner Oregon Leather Tony Piccoli Steve Doudaklian of Bedos Leatherworks Ruby Leather Company Martin Sugg in Falls Church, VA will talk about the Saderma of LA work he does. This is an excellent chance Silver Awards Southern Leather Co., Inc. to hear from one of the industry’s top Dan Frappier craftsmen. Corey Hiltz Patrick Nijdam Bonding Techniques Bronze Awards Rainer Bucholz of Renia in Cologne, Ger- Rachel McEntaffer Drumheller many will teach you how to make sure Sunny Yoo you have the proper adhesive for each material to make bonds that last. World Cup Awards

Cup Soles and Rock Climbing Shoes 2019 World Cup Steve Doudaklian Dan Frappier of Heels-n-Soles in New Sudbury, ON will offer tips on how to Silver Awards work with these kinds of shoes. Arne Deloffer Martin Sugg JOIN SSIA TODAY! Getting in Step with Pedorthics Bronze Awards Visit www.ssia.info/join to Guisseppe Lombardo, C.Ped. of Lombar- Dan Frappier do’s Shoe Repair & Orthopedic in Ocala, Eddie Welkamp become a member today. FL will give an overview of pedorthics You can join online or and talk about how becoming a certified The awards reception is a members-only pedorthist can bring new customers and event. If you have not renewed your SSIA download an application to more business. return by mail. 4 Shoe Service - Summer 2019 Shoe Service Institute of America membership, you can do so at www.ssia. info/join. SSIA NEWS Promotional Tools GET YOUR SSIA APPARREL SSIA is committed to providing its mem- bers with tools they can use to promote You can order SSIA t-shirts and hoodies from their businesses. To that end, SSIA has tspring.com. To learn more, visit the SSIA web produced a series of videos promoting site (www.ssia.info) and click on the link on the shoe repair and encouraging consumers home page of the site. to visit member shops. You can see these videos in Orlando (or online on SSIA’s YouTube channel) and provide input to SSIA’s leadership for future videos.

You can also pick up some of the many posters and other promotional materi- als SSIA has created. Ask for them at the registration desk. If you are not an SSIA member, you can join on site.

Networking Opportunities

Perhaps the best thing about SSIA’s convention is the opportunity to meet with your peers and talk shop. Hundreds of shoe repairers will gather in Orlando, as will several wholesale companies and, of course, the exhibitors. You will not find a better opportunity to meet with your peers face-to-face. You will take the re- lationships you build home with you and expand the resources available to you to solve problems and increase profits.

Free for SSIA Members

Show registration is free for members and $10 per person for non-members. It pays to register in advance to minimize your time at the registration table in Orlando. Visit www.ssia.info/convention and clicking on the registration link. You can join SSIA by visiting www.ssia.info/ join.

Plan Your Visit to Orlando

SSIA’s show lasts all day Saturday (includ- ing our Saturday night gala, free for all members) and Sunday until 2 p.m. For a list of things to do, there is a separate article in this newsletter. You can also visit www.visitorlando.com. The Wynd- ham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek also has quite a bit of information on its website, www.wyndhamgrandorlando. com.

Also, visit the SSIA web site for a com- plete schedule of events. We look for- ward to seeing you in Orlando in July. www.ssia.info Shoe Service - Summer 2019 5 PROMOTION SSIA VIDEOS (continued from page 1)

The videos are two to three minutes in length and feature McFarland speaking to consumers with folksy messages about the fact that shoe repair still exists, the benefits of shoe repair, shoe care, when to repair shoes and other services shoe repair shops provide. Topics include:

• What is the Shoe Service Institute of America? • Why Do Shoe Repair Shops Still Exist? • Do I Need to Resole My Shoes? • What Services do Shoe Repair Shops Provide? • How to Polish Your Shoes • Shoe Stretching • Repairing Ladies Heels • Sole Protectors • Buying Quality Shoes Each video directs consumers to the “As long as I have been a part of SSIA, I • Caring for Your Shoes SSIA website for more information and, have heard my fellow repairers ask about “These videos are not designed to specifically, the site’s redesigned shop the benefits of membership,” McFarland promote any specific business or brand,” locator. The locator now lists only SSIA says. “Here are two at the top of the list. McFarland says. “They promote shoe members and uses mapping software to SSIA is promoting shoe repair to consum- repair and SSIA members.” direct consumers right to the members. ers and we are sending them to you.”

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6 Shoe Service - Summer 2019 Shoe Service Institute of America SHOP LOCATOR SSIA SHOP LOCATOR NOW FOR MEMBERS ONLY

SSIA has updated the shop lo- This is a key member benefit cator on its website and made for SSIA shops. If your member- it a members-only feature. ship has expired, or if you have The update accompanies the never joined, here are three release of SSIA’s consumer ways you can be added to the videos. locator.

“The videos encourage 1. Visit www.ssia.info/join and consumers to find the SSIA- complete the online member- member shops nearest them ship process. It will take less and we wanted to give them than five minutes. an updated tool to do so,” says SSIA President Jim McFarland. 2. Complete the membership “If you are not an SSIA member, application on the inside back I encourage you to join as SSIA cover of this newsletter and is working on your behalf to return it to SSIA headquarters. make shoe repair more visible.” “Please take a moment to look at the 3. Come to the SSIA convention in Or- locator and make sure your store infor- The locator can be found on SSIA’s lando and join at the registration desk. mation is correct,” McFarland adds. “We website, www.ssia.info. It contains a You will also get free admission to the have encountered a couple instances database of SSIA members, their contact show and all of the benefits that come where the mapping software doesn’t rec- information and a description of their along with it. ognize the address we have on file. It’s business. It can be used by consumers to easily fixed, but only if we know about find SSIA members near them and can Repairer membership dues for SSIA are it. Email [email protected] with any provide directions to each shop. $65 -- a small investment for a partner to questions.” help you promote your business. M&B SSIA 2019 Spring Ad Quarter Page Neon Spray R1.pdf 1 2019-04-30 12:03M&B PMSSIA 2019 Spring Ad Quarter Page Shoe Creams R1.pdf 1 2019-04-30 12:00 PM

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www.ssia.info Shoe Service - Summer 2019 7 PROMOTION NATIONAL SHOE REPAIR AWARENESS WEEK

National Shoe Repair Awareness Week is October 7-11 this year, and SSIA is celebrating by creating materials to help you promote shoe repair in your community.

“Our theme this year is Take Care of Your Shoes and They Will Take Care of You,” says SSIA President Jim McFarland. “We have created materials to reinforce how shoe repair saves consumers favorite shoes, saves them money, saves them physical discom- fort and helps to save the environment.”

SSIA has created four items for repairers to use. All are available for SSIA members to download free of charge from www.ssia. info/nsraw.

Poster: Artwork is available as a high-resolution PDF file. The poster is designed to be 24” x 36” but can also be reproduced at half that size if wall space is limited.

Press Release: Available to download, personalize and send to tion and take it to your local copy center. It is an inexpen- your local media. sive and effective tool.

There are also tips and talking points on the site to help you Facebook Header: Just download the artwork and fol- work with the media. low the simple instructions for changing your Facebook header. Bag Stuffer: There is artwork for a bag-stuffer you can send home with your customers. Just download the art- These materials are part of SSIA’s ongoing commitment to work, personalize it with your logo and contact informa- help its members promote shoe repair.

8 Shoe Service - Summer 2019 Shoe Service Institute of America SSIA CLASSIFIEDS

SSIA’s classified advertising section is avail- Detailed Pictures of Each Item Available by over 45,000 students. The surrounding area able to shoe repair shop owners or shoe Request. [email protected] or 267- also has three of the most popular ski areas in repairers desiring to sell or buy shoe repair 288-5907 the East – Stowe, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, businesses; to employ help or find employ- Jay Peak – with a large portion of over 4 mil- ment; or to offer for sale or to buy machinery Successful Cobbler Business for Sale lion skiers who visit Vermont annually. or equipment. The business has been operated profitably for 34 years, primarily in the same location, and This sale includes all repair equipment, asso- Advertisements in this section cost $25 and is well known in the surrounding market area ciated inventory, fixtures and furnishings. The run for three months on the web site and for high-quality repair of all types of leather, sale also includes the registered trade name, appear in this newsletter. Visit www.ssia.info/ canvas, and other durable fabric products. In Onion River Cobbler, under which the busi- classifieds to submit your ad. addition to shoe and street boot repair, other ness has operated for its entire 34 years. typical repair work includes belts, hiking [email protected] or 802-370-5128 While SSIA will not knowingly accept adver- boots, purses, backpacks, zippers, and other tisements that contain misleading represen- similar products. The business has also done Business for Sale or Lease with tations of items offered for sale, it does not contract repair for retail shoe and ski equip- Equipment assume responsibility for the accuracy or ment businesses in the surrounding area. Well Established Shoe Repair Service out truthfulness of advertisements in this section. of Danbury, Connecticut. In business for 45 Buyers of any offerings in this section should Centrally located in Winooski, Vermont, Years. Business for Sale or Lease with all make their own investigations. directly adjacent to Burlington, Vermont’s equipment, 12,000 Square Ft shop with store largest city, it is situated in a six-county mar- front. If interested call or email Alvaro at Shoe Repair Equipment for Sale ket area with 53% of the state’s population (203)-792-6529 / [email protected]. Shop closed – Everything must go! 5 Shoe or 335,000. There are only two other similar Repair Machines for Sale: repair businesses serving this area: one in For Sale: Complete Shoe Repair Shop Williston, VT and one in Barre, VT (approxi- Small town USA But large clientele 35 years – Auto-Soler Co. Boot Model Heel Wheel mately 40 miles away). established. All Machinery very good condi- – Champion 77 McKay tion. Owner retiring. Very reasonable rent. – Stanley Bostitch S-900 Finisher In addition to the year-round population in 16 miles to UConn University. Priced fairly. if – Auto-Soler Co. Shoe Repair Machine the marketing area, it is home to 10 of Ver- interested inquire to Davethecobbler@gmail. Cinderella 4 1/2 mont’s 22 colleges and professional/technical com. – LandisM&B Shoe SSIA Finishing/Polishing 2019 Spring Ad Quarter Page Shoe Stretcherinstitutions, R1.pdf with 1 an 2019-04-30 annual enrollment 12:09M&B PM SSIAof 2019 Spring Ad Quarter Page Suede R1.pdf 1 2019-04-30 12:06 PM Machine

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Equipment for Sale someone who: only, images available shoebiz@easystreet. 2- Landis 5 in One w/new blade in skiver & – enjoys working with their hands net New Shoes Professional Shoe Repair – cutter – has great customer service skills The Instep Corporation www.newshoes.com 1- 29K 71 Singer Patch Machine w/table – pays attention to detail 1- Heel Wheel Bench Model Complete – is able to learn new skills quickly Lincoln Shoe Repair 1- Landis Naumkeg w/Mounts – is looking for long term employment Garment alterations and shoe repair business Buyer to pay all shipping costs or pick up in – is able to multitask for sale in Key Biscayne, FL. Perfect climate. store. Please call 301-695-9255 for prices and Good area to live with family. Established ser- pictures or email [email protected] This is a full time position. Must be available vice 10 years. Lease has one more year. You to work during all store hours M-Sat 10-8 Sun could sign for another 10 years or relocate. Will Look at All Offers. Everything Must Go! 12-6. Pay depends on experience. Opportu- Paid $3,080 a month for the rent. Two busi- Due to retirement, shoe repair equipment nity for bonus based on a percentage of sales nesses for one price. Asking $65,000 or best supplies, tools, and machinery need to be once fully trained. offer. sold. All offers will be considered building and merchandise also for sale call Alex to discuss Broadway Shoe Repair is a drug free environ- Just one place like this in paradise. We carry 941-830-5522. Located In Englewood, FL Lots ment. Stop by with a resume Monday-Friday all products for leather. Around $100,000 a of room for improvement and huge upside 11-7, email broadwayshoerepair@outlook. year, easy hours. Call until 1 pm at 305-361- potential. com , or call (206) 328-9496. 6550. Ask for Teresa, [email protected]

Seller is negotiable, will look at all offers, Founder/Owner Retiring – Shoe Repair Busi- Shoe Repair Shop For Sale in Chicago submit your best offers. ness for Sale in Spectacular Oregon! Locally owned business and established 37 [email protected] and 941-830-5522 Chance of life time www.newshoes.com. years ago in a thriving lakefront community Prime location 1380 sq. feet in Old Town serving the North side of Chicago. Owner is Cobbler Wanted Main Street Tigard since March 1991. This is looking to retire in the near future. All existing Established San Diego based company always a very fast-growing desirable community. On machinery and equipment is in good operat- seeking specialist to repair and clean high the light rail (Max line) and transit center, in ing condition. Will consider selling equipment fashion shoes and handbags. Master level process of major service expansion. separately as well. Existing space has a low experience required. Contact Chuck at 619- annual rent in a building that has been owned 246-5895. Northwest coast has desirable weather, and operated by the same landlord since beautiful hiking trails, wine country, close to the business’ inception. The business has Boot & Saddle Repair Shop for Sale Oregon and Washington beaches and moun- established many lasting relationships with Established repair and retail shop for sale. tains for winter activities. Numerous outside its customers over the years. If any interest or We also are the authorized local Red Wing summer family activities and events. questions, please call Marat at 312.437.0237 Dealer. The business and building are both or email at [email protected]. for sale. This a thriving business that has World Recognized Business – owner is recipi- been in operation for over 20 years. For more ent of SSIA World Cup 2015 Bronze Award, Looking for Equipment information call or email me: rexcarpenter@ and Many others. I am starting a shoe making business and sbcglobal.net, 432-290-2108. equipment. I’m located in Seattle, but willing Incredibly Affordable Assumable lease – no to drive up to 1,000 miles to p/u. Needed: Shoe Repair Looking for Cobbler or triple net. Cobbler’s Apprentice - 5 in 1 Broadway Shoe Repair located in Seattle, Wa – Tigard Chamber of Commerce - Industrial Sewing machine with walking is looking for either an experienced cobbler – Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce foot or a cobbler’s apprentice. We are looking for – Beaverton Chamber of Commerce - Finishing machine with sanding/ polishing wheels and dust bags. Contact Donald Myers – serious inquiries Contact [email protected] or 206-919-5645. SSIA BAGS AVAILABLE Shoe Repair Shop For Sale In SSIA has produced millions of plastic bags in recent years Los Angeles, CA designed to drive consumers to the SSIA web site and Establishment of 60 years, located in Los promote shoe repair. Sponsored by member suppliers and Angeles, near Beverly Hills and Metropolitan available from member wholesalers in boxes of 1,000, the areas for sale. Impressive 1100 sq. ft. shop bags carry the theme, “Shoe repair ... It’s more than you comes fully equipped, with a showroom that think.” has growth potential. It has an annual net profit of $160k+, asking price $180k. For more Artwork showing what the bags look like is on the right. information or questions please call (818)326- More sponsor logos are on the backs of the bags. The bags 8040, or email [email protected]. are stocked by several wholesalers. If yours isn’t one of them, stop by the SSIA Facebook page and ask who has Established Shoe Service of 73 years For Sale them. You will get a prompt response. in Spokane, WA Ressa’s Shoe Service, established in 1946, is a locally owned business in the Inland North-

10 Shoe Service - Summer 2019 Shoe Service Institute of America west serving the Greater Spokane community. largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the rubber soles and heels. Saddlery leather and For the past 73 years, we have been selling world. Spokane is also surrounded by dozens tack hardware. Email [email protected] and repairing shoes or anything else that of lakes within 1-hour of downtown, 5 ski re- or call 541-404-2651. comes through the door! sorts nearby, golf courses, and great hunting and fishing areas. Recreational opportunities 2 Landis machines + 1 Autosoler = all for However, the current owner is ready to retire abound! $10000 and is offering the business for sale to other Hi there, I am a wannabe shoemaking “hob- shop owners currently operating in large There is growing potential in Spokane as byist” in Cleveland, Ohio who has no time to metropolitan cities. Are you, by chance, look- many families and individuals are moving pursue this hobby. I have 3 machines for you. ing for a little slower pace of life, less traffic to the city where the average sales price Asking $1000 for everything if you can pick and a lower cost of living? Let me share a bit of a family home is $211,000 and traffic is them up: 1 Landis in working condition, 1 about Spokane, Washington, and our shoe minimal compared to the “big city”. Now is a Landis for parts, and 1 Autosoler. Please take repair shop. great time to get into this booming Spokane them for cheap! [email protected] or market! 917.751.3823 Over the past seven decades, we have de- veloped great relationships with many loyal Email [email protected] or call Shoe Repair Shop Melbourne Florida customers making their shoes and boots look 509-844-1333. Shoe repair shop for sale owner willing to like new, plus repairing all types of sporting stay 3-6 months and train you. Established equipment and leather goods. Some of our Shoe and Saddle Repair Shop for Sale customers. Great location. Please call for established clientele in the Spokane com- For sale Shoe and Saddle repair shop in more information. 786-346-6911 CALL ONLY munity include Nordstrom, Hoffman Music, Delta County Co. Been in business for over PLEASE. Spokane Firefighters, Spokane Police, and 40 years. Complete with huge inventory- many more. Ressa’s also draws customers patterns-shelves-tools-numerous sewing Shop for Sale in Paradise from all over the region, including Idaho and machines other than shoe repair machines. I purchased business in 1980 and when Montana. Includes training and everything else to help economy slows, business grows. Shop is you succeed. We cover a huge area includ- open 4 1/2 days a week, and located in a Spokane is the second largest city in Wash- ing Delta and Montrose County and beyond. vibrant, well established shopping center ington State with a population of 212,000. It Asking $30,000. Call 970 856-3331 or e-mail with tremendous exposure. Fort Myers FL is features the amenities of a major metropoli- at [email protected]. the winter home of the Minnesota Twins and tan area, including many restaurants, shop- 2018 World Series winners Boston Red Sox. ping, sporting events, and annual community Machinery & Supplies for Sale This is a great opportunity offering a quick events such as Bloomsday, the largest timed Two working auto solers: Comet 10 and return on your investment. Contact Carroll foot race in the world and Hoopfest, the Cinderella models, $100 each. High quality Barr @ 239-278-3566.

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