Monthly Archives: April 2011

22 Apr

Riflescopes 101 and Pittsburg NRA Show

Steven K. Ledin,

Riflescopes 101 was a huge success, and almost 90 people total attended four classes over two days. Filming was done again to help train the new employees that are hired after classes are over. Tests are administered and grades are saved for use during employee reviews. Not just customer-facing associates are invited, but web, merchandising, purchasing, marketing, and anyone else that is interested. Our outside rep group was represented in these classes also. Riflescopes is our largest category, so to help the company, learn more about them.
Now I have to wipe down my guns and put them all away
15 Apr

Binoculars 101, Riflescopes 101, Free Nikon M223 Mount, Crimson Trace Rebate

Steven K. Ledin,

Our 2011 OpticsPlanet training classes have started, with Binoculars 101-Fundamentals of Sport Optics. Almost 90 people total attended four classes last week. Every two weeks for the next five months we will have classes based on our most popular categories. Next week is Riflescopes 101. We also film these classes for new hires and our outside rep group. Tests are administered for each class, and grades are recorded for use during employee reviews. These training classes are one of the main reasons why OpticsPlanet has such a knowledgeable staff, willing and able to help customers and design appropriate