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Around you. >> dave came to me and said, hey, i just want to hang out in your store. i want to talk to other people and share ideas and learn what theyre doing. >> thats when darin decided to hire dave to man the front counter. >> my only complaint with dave is, hes so good at talking, sometimes, hes not selling. but the great thing is, most people dont make their major purchase on their first visit. you know, they really want to go home and study it. and make sure theyre getting the right thing...

Customers, a prepper who came in right after the store opened. he was stationed at a nearby military base and a small comment made a big impression on darin. >> he goes, cool store, i wouldnt buy anything here. i said, why is that that? i said because this is all survival kits. where the mini survival wallet with the file if i need a file to get out of a thai handcuff if im being kidnapped. wheres the mres, wheres the knives? >> right away darin expanded his selection and sales took off. his cus...

Even though the chance of something bad happening is small, we want to know its something we dont have to worry about. >> fear say strange emotion. its very beneficial but destructive at the same time. >> like many preppers, dave, the store manager, lives on a compound at this remote location. he keeps his family and emergency supplies secured behind this steel fence. >> lets say its a terrorist attack or major earthquake or crash of the dollar, when that takes place, i highly suggest somebody h...