New LFS Ownership

[carb850]

I'm not sure if everyone has heard or not but Barry has sold Jo-Mars to Phil. The new name is 'Specialty Pets' and I believe Phil took official ownership as of 4/23/10. I'm happy to see someone with a background in SW such as Phil so we can be assured that he will continue to carry SW fish, Coral, and related supplies.

 

[jmccown]

I heard about this. I stopped by there on Saturday because we were going through there on our way to Ashland. Looked like he was getting ready to remodel. Phil was busy with customers so didn't get a chance to talk with him. Wonder what his plans are. Maybe he will chime in and update us. A lot of the livestock was gone though. The corals from the 180g display and most of the fish from the FOWLR tank were gone.

 

[rsuplido]

Congrats Phil!

So will it be a full range pet shop or just a reef shop? Any changes in staff?

 

[carb850]

I don't mean to put any words in his mouth but I suspect Phil is being very careful in trying not to violate the TOS so you might not hear him post much about the shop here on RC.

 

[phljess]

I don't mean to put any words in his mouth but I suspect Phil is being very careful in trying not to violate the TOS so you might not hear him post much about the shop here on RC.

Short of it all.

I did buy the shop. I do not want to get in any trouble with RC so I can not openly talk about what all is going on but there are changes coming. Since I do still have my day job I will not be available in the day time until around 4:30 but will probably keep the doors open until I leave which will be late most days since there is tons of stuff that needs done there. I plan to keep running the shop as a full service pet store and add a few more lines in livestock and drygoods as I can. Of course it will still focus mainly on aquatics and since I am now in charge we will be focusing more on saltwater and coral. I have changed staff, but Barry is still helping me get settled in, which I feel was a great help. If you guys would like to learn more stop by and talk. Jason I am sorry I did not talk to you on Sat. I did not even see you in the store.

In all I really hope I can turn the store into a great place people enjoy coming to and can find what they are looking for. I am really excited to get the shop in order and see what it really can be.

Phillip

 

[jmccown]

Congratulations Phil. I look forward to hearing more about your ideas for the store. You looked very busy so didn't want to bug you.

 

[sixliner6]

WoW!! Congrats Phil! I'll have to stop by and talk to ya some evening!

 

[phljess]

Sounds good stop by anytime. I will probably be there late most evenings as there is quite a bit to do.

 

[grendl]

Great news Phil! Congratulations!

 

[Kung]

great news

 

[spinnerbayt]

I stopped in there last night and Phil seems to be doing a hell of a job trying to get things the way they should be. I just want to say Thanks Phil.

 

[phljess]

I have been bustin my butt to get it back in shape. It seems like everywhere I look there is something else to do. Hopefully the list will narrow in a couple months. Thanks for all the encouragement. I am trying but it is hard working two jobs.

 

[Kung]

school will be out soon enough.