Do you think Paul should hire 2 additional people for marketing?

[Revelation]

Paul has done a fantastic job with going all over the world, doing videos, and meeting people in Japan, and Europe and talking about his guitars. He is passionate and really loves the company and the guitars. As we all get older, it seems it would make sense to find 2 younger people who are almost as passionate about the guitars as he is with some good knowledge and people skills and get out there and help spread the news about their guitars. Perhaps one male and one female who could help market the PRS guitars that would travel more so he could focus at home on their new PRS Telecaster and continuing his excellent videos in house.

 

[Mark Ray]

The latest Fireside Chat, they mention people (team leaders) already being in place in Japan and South America. As far as those folks' age, I have no clue.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Bryan and Shawn were doing that for a minute about 5-6(?) years ago and then stopped.

People like getting to see, hear, and meet Paul.

 

[RickP]

Paul’s sticking to being Paul. It’s how he started, and he’ll likely do it until he is out of the biz. As @sergiodeblanc said, as long as there is a person belonging to that signature on the headstock, people are going to want to see him. If I could buy a Private Stock, I’d sure want a picture of Paul holding it to put in the file.

There are succession plans in place, as he’s mentioned. But let’s enjoy The Man while he’s still enjoying us!

 

[Simon Says]

Paul Reed Smith is at the same level of genius as Leo Fender. A true visionary, just better at playing guitar. There is no way to replace him. I will be stunned if we see a person of his format ever again in MI

 

[11top]

But they have all of us.

 

[vchizzle]

It’s Paul’s version of going on tour. Can it be a grind and tiring at times? Sure. I think he likes doing it though. People go to see him. To hear his stories. Many are already fans. For the size of the company, he’s the ONLY one capable of doing this. The only other one close that’s alive was probably Randall Smith before he sold Mesa. It’s Paul’s legacy. Nobody can sell it like him. We’re lucky to have what he’s doing. When he’s tired of it, he’ll stop.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

As Vaughn says there’s is no Leo, no Ted, so you have to admire Paul for carrying the torch.

I hope I get see him soon.

And if there is another Experience you better all be there because it’s my round and I’m only buying one!

 

[bodia]

As Vaughn says there’s is no Leo, no Ted, so you have to admire Paul for carrying the torch.

I hope I get see him soon.

And if there is another Experience you better all be there because it’s my round and I’m only buying one!

First in line, and I like the good stuff!

 

[toothace]

First in line, and I like the good stuff!

Right behind ya'!

 

[Revelation]

I agree with many of your comments. As someone who works with marketing, it's good to get new people on board before Paul decides to slow down in 10 years. It's obvious he loves what he does and we enjoy hearing from him.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

First in line, and I like the good stuff!

Right behind ya'!

See you at the bar.

JB if you get that house you were gonna rent last time, dibs on a room, sofa, heck the kitchen floor and a sleeping bag.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

See you at the bar.

JB if you get that house you were gonna rent last time, dibs on a room, sofa, heck the kitchen floor and a sleeping bag.

I’ll be there, but disguised as Sergio, so that people will want to hang out with me.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I’ll be there, but disguised as Sergio, so that people will want to hang out with me.

We love you H.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

We love you H.

You have to admit though, it would get me about ten times as many greets.

And a couple more reach-arounds.

 

[Tucson Thump]

And if there is another Experience you better all be there because it’s my round and I’m only buying one!

Gosh, if that isn't the cherry on top ...

 

[Tucson Thump]

I’ll be there, but disguised as Sergio, so that people will want to hang out with me.

We will know you by your sequined pumps ........

 

[Deleted member 5962]

We will know you by your sequined pumps ........

Do they even come in 13s???

 

[bodia]

See you at the bar.

JB if you get that house you were gonna rent last time, dibs on a room, sofa, heck the kitchen floor and a sleeping bag.

Done!

 

[Tucson Thump]

Do they even come in 13s???

How many women wear their correct shoe size?

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