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This is Chris Redgrave for Zions Bank Speaking on Business.
Not everybody can say they're having such a blast with work that they love coming in every day. But Travis Smith can because he's the owner of Blue Planet Scooters in Salt Lake City. It's a lot of hard work, but he loves what he does.
Travis spent years proudly serving in the Marine Corps. And once he was honorably discharged, he was looking for other career opportunities. He wasn't sure what that would look like, but he did know it wasn't going to be behind a desk. As an avid fan of both motorcycles, and later scooters, he got involved with Blue Planet Scooters as a way to keep busy. It was a good fit for his personality and skill set.
Then, as it turned out, he had ideas to improve the business. He took money he had saved to use as an investment and approached the company founder to come on board as a partner. Instead, he was offered the chance to buy the business. So he did. Today, he couldn't be happier with his decision and opened Blue Planet Scooters under his ownership in December 2013 on 21st South in Salt Lake City.
Their main focus at Blue Planet is after-market scooter parts and servicing. However, they also have a small selection of scooters to sell on consignment. Here's another Blue Planet advantage. Say you buy a 50 CC one-cylinder scooter, and it has trouble getting up the hill. At Blue Planet, they have the capability to pump up the power so your scooter can climb the hill and reach higher speeds more quickly.
Because Travis is a former Marine, he understands how many of his buddies and their families love to ride scooters. So he's made it a point at Blue Planet Scooters to offer 10 percent off on all new parts for vets, active duty and those who serve. It's just a small way he can give back to those he served with, and under. And word of mouth on something like that spreads quickly.
For Zions Bank, I'm Chris Redgrave, speaking on business.
Blue Planet Scooters 558 E. 2100 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84 801-466-9234 www.blueplanetscooters.com
