Friday, March 5, 2010
RMI Flashback: Linda Weintraub
Linda worked with us at RMI for 20 years, retiring in 2007, and she made those years memorable. She is just one of those people that when you tell new employees about her time here (and you always do), you always find yourself saying "Gotta love Linda, she is a unique individual." Here is what Linda had to say about her start with RMI.
OK, Tally...here goes: once again please excuse my lack of formatting, one day I do plan to learn WORD... maybe... It was the Spring of 1987. I got a call from Martin Stein and John Forte, asking if I'd like to interview for a sales position at their 2 years young shop. I was no stranger to both owners, we had all worked together at Walter Karl and I was still there, going on my 4th year of employment. How thrilled I was to be sought after! My loyalty to WK was strong, although I did go on the interview, and John and Martin truly presented me with an offer which I could not refuse. No cliche, it was a boost to my ego!!! Yet I was terrified to take on the challenge. What if I was not what they both expected? Would I be able to hold onto my clients that I had worked so hard to obtain while at WK?? So I became the 10th employee to join the newly budding RMI. It was in the Chappaqua office, my desk right in front of the office copier, that I moved in with my antique china cup and saucer, lots of heart shaped picture frames, and the 15 pairs of high heeled shoes...
As time went by, it soon became clear to me that I had lots to learn about being a salesperson and about the business as a whole. Martin and John, with their individual styles and strengths (gently) whipped me into shape. Their knowledge, enthusiasm and faith in me became invaluable... They handed over 2 house accounts, which were huge mailers, (although RMI had a tiny piece of the "pie") and gave me the job to make them grow... And boy, did I :)
My 20 + year journey at RMI has been a wonderful experience, thru the many ups and downs, the many friends and collegues that I've made thru the years will be cherished always. A huge congratulations go out to the company founders and their long-term stellar staff for upholding 25 years of OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PRACTICES, with much integrity and finesse. BEST of luck in future endeavors.
Most sincerely and warmly, Lindamaxine Weintraub Labels: 25 years
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