Retailer Client Feedback
When I first met Steven Montgomery, our stores were struggling and I was fearful that we would need to close, lease, or sell all of our convenience stores. I have been thrilled with the results from our Operational Assessment performed by b2b Solutions, I spent 8 months working diligently to implement the top 10 suggestions. Now that we have accomplished the most critical tasks, I am ready to hire b2b Solutions again to work with us each month in order to gain expertise and improve our operations and marketing. I sincerely believe that we would no longer be in the retail business without the guidance from b2b Solutions.
J. Rucker Leake III
President
Leake Oil Company
One of the best decisions we made in a difficult economy was having b2b solutions perform an Operational Assessment on our c-stores. It provided us with a clear understanding of our strengths and also our challenges. Steve and his team did an excellent job of showing us how to look at our c-stores in a new light. They were kind and courteous and at the same time were able to give us straight answers on how we could improve. Our Operational Assessment consisted of a 125 page report filled with detailed analysis, pictures, and best practices comparisons. We refer to our OA on a regular basis. b2b Solutions has a wealth of knowledge and continues to provide valuable information long after their engagement is complete. We highly recommend them to anyone in the c-store industry.
David Jardine
Vice President
Harts Gas & Food LLC
Rhinehart Oil Co., Inc.
"I view b2b Solutions as not only a great resource for information but also, Steve is friend and confidant when it has anything to do with the industry. I have consulted with Steve for 10 years on everything from category management to payment systems and business values. He and his team at b2b Solutions are a complete industry solution."
Robert M. Razowsky
CEO
Rmarts LLC
"We contacted b2b Solutions because one of our c-store borrowers had not been meeting their financial obligations to us. They worked with us to evaluate the business, manage the property once the operator had vacated, contact potential buyers and sell the site. b2b Solutions kept us informed of various options available to us throughout the process. I would recommend them to other lenders should they find themselves in a similar situation."
Tom Bessler
Vice President, Real Estate Property Consultant
Harris Bank
"This past summer, East West Resorts contracted Steven Montgomery of b2bSolutions, LLC to advise us on improving the competitive edge of our multi service Edwards Station property located in Vail Valley in western Colorado. He displayed a high level of professionalism during the process and was easy to work with."
"His recommendations helped us develop a more efficient convenient store layout, a more effective pricing strategy, an improved customer communications program and a far more lucrative primary distributor and vendor program. We were able to implement many of his suggestions within a six month time frame and have enjoyed improved market share among our competitors. Most importantly, we have surpassed our projected net income goals."
Paul Golden
Vice President, Property Management
Edwards Station, LLC
The Service Oil Company
"We found b2b Solutions to be professional and knowledgeable. They took the time to understand our business and needs and provide and help implement processes and programs that delivered. b2b Solutions continued to follow-up and keep us abreast of current trends and best practices even after the project has ended. We saw immediate bottom-line results and turnaround."
Jonathan Ketchum
President
The Service Oil Company
"We contacted b2b Solutions to assist us in evaluating several operating convenience stores owned by our bank. Their Operational Assessment process provided us a detailed report on each location’s opportunities and potential. b2b Solutions’ straight forward insights positioned Fox River Bank to make informed strategic decisions on these assets. It was a great investment."
Keith E. Pollek
President and CEO
Fox River State Bank
Infinity Fuels, LLC
"When we sought someone to help us with our c-store business, the National Urban League recommended b2b Solutions. We were looking for someone to help us with developing a strategic plan for growth and a going forward business strategy. They did both. In addition, they remain in contact with us providing valuable information on the industry. We would recommend them to others seeking help in the c-store industry."
Michael McKenna, Sr.
General Manager
Infinity Fuels
"b2b Solutions worked with us for more than a year. They struggled to make us understand, and we resisted. At the end of the day, our entire team took away valuable insight into the industry and our company, which we use now use daily. We were a very new company at the beginning of our time. b2b Solutions helped us grow up."
Robert D. Mahlstede
President
Loma Catalina Company
Lazy Lee's One Stop
"b2b Solutions consultants combined business experience and broad marketing knowledge make them an excellent choice for any business. Their consultants are very detailed and right on task with the operations and marketing assessment they performed on our company. Their team helped us to develop, and implement, a new operational and marketing plan for our business. It's a pleasure to work with b2b Solutions and their hard work has given us great results!"
Lee Malone
President
Lazy Lee's One Stop
"One year ago it seemed that we had a lot more questions than answers. We called on b2b Solutions for consultation. They designed and facilitated a strategic planning process. They didn't pronounce the answers to our questions, but instead guided us to our own unique solutions."
"In the process, we learned to strengthen and better integrate our Wholesale, Bulk, Transportation, C-Store and Technical divisions. Now the dynamics of each business unit contributes to the growth of the others, and to the growth of the whole."
"We still have lots of questions, but we have a great partner in the search for the answers: b2b Solutions."
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Phil Near
President
Crescent Oil Company, Inc
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