The American Repossessor

Well, 2008 certainly was a rollercoaster ride from so many different aspects, I am not sure if I am happy to see it go or not. From the highest prices in fuel that I have ever paid, the smoke from the financial fiasco as our economy shuddered, a Presidential race that still leaves a bad taste in my mouth to new laws and regulations for our industry in many states. On a humorous note, “Repo, The Genetic Opera” was premiered in July. Personally, 2008 brought the news that I need more knee surgery, I sold The American Repossessor and turned the reigns over to Susan Marston, my son, whom it seems I was just holding in my arms a few weeks ago, grew taller than my wife. And I ended the year just as I started the new one; with the flu.

Ok, the year ends, the year begins. Most of you will know that I am a long time advocate for the agent. I started The Tag Exchange some six years ago in an attempt to connect every agent with a base of other agents that were willing to exchange DMV info with each other. I had members from 39 states and 8 countries when I sold it to a group out of Florida. Six years out and the only change they made was the contact info and the site has died. I attempted to revive the site, after five years, with the DMV Depot, but I think by that time, everyone was turned off at the notion. The idea of bartering tag info died.

With my notion of keeping the agent in mind, I started www.RepoSpotter.com I have long had the idea of somehow connecting the agent with spotters across the country. I played with it a few times over the last couple of years, but didn’t have the time for it. I’m actively promoting the site now and hope to have a decent list of spotters for you guys to utilize. Forget high fuel prices, using spotters just makes sense from many points.

So what else am I going to do in the New Year? Hmmm… anyone looking for an experienced field agent in North Carolina?

Here is a wishing that the coming year is a glorious one that rewards all your future endeavors with success. Happy New Year!