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5. Steve Werth, Mac Tools
For 30 years, Steve Werth owned an independent carpet-cleaning company. The business did well, but after three decades, it was time for something new.
4. Brad Astin, Cornwell Quality Tools
“Manage your inventory,” Brad Astin says. “You want to have stuff on the truck, but you don’t want to overload yourself or find you can’t afford it. Keep your business account tight, keep a good eye on it, and make sure it’s business money in, business money out.”
3. Ryan and Val Visona, Independent
From starting over as an independent, to taking on his wife, Val, as his business partner , and staking out a name for their business on social media, the Visonas have grown into a real dynamic duo, ready to take on all the challenges this industry has to throw at them.
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Nadine Battah
Editor-in-Chief
Nadine Battah is the editor-in-chief of Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been covering the automotive aftermarket since 2021, after graduating from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and marketing.
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