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OCTOBER 2021 CONTENTS
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John Peruffo, SK Professional Tools mobile distributor
COVER STORY
34 Storage control
Help your customers learn what features they should
consider when purchasing a new toolbox.
EXCLUSIVE
26 2021 PTEN People's Choice Award Winners
See which products caught readers' eyes for
this year's People's Choice awards.
PRODUCTS
6 Sneak Peek
Brand new products from Brass Knuckle, Lock Technology,
Mighty Seven, Thexton, and more.
20 Most Wanted
The top requested products from technicians and shop
owners, based on inquiries from PTEN magazine.
22 In Focus
Taking a closer look at products from KNIPEX,
Continental, Magid Glove, and TOPDON.
.
WEB EXCLUSIVES
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ARTICLE:
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SALES
42 Show Me Your Truck
Casey Parmalee, Mac Tools mobile distributor.
44 Go Sell Something
Alan Sipe explains how doing your due diligence with new customers
could save you money in the long run.
46 Driving Sales
Products that will help your bottom line.
DEPARTMENTS
4 Editor's Note
Why is it so darn hard to get paid?
38 Diagnostic Tech
Scott Brown discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both
aftermarket and OEM service information systems.
50 Tales from the Road
This independent mobile tool dealer serves automotive
shops as well as vineyards and orchards.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of october2021

Editor's Note: Show me the money
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
In Focus
2021 PTEN People's Choice Award Winners
Cover Story: Storage control
Diagnostic Tech: Leveraging service information resources
Show Me Your Truck: 'It's not the truck, it's the salesman'
Go Sell Something: Skips cost more than you may think
Driving Sales
Tales From the Road: Wine and tool pairings
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october2021 - Editor's Note: Show me the money
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october2021 - Sneak Peek
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october2021 - Most Wanted
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october2021 - In Focus
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october2021 - 2021 PTEN People's Choice Award Winners
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october2021 - Cover Story: Storage control
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october2021 - Diagnostic Tech: Leveraging service information resources
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october2021 - Show Me Your Truck: 'It's not the truck, it's the salesman'
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october2021 - Go Sell Something: Skips cost more than you may think
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october2021 - Driving Sales
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october2021 - Tales From the Road: Wine and tool pairings
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