WiGoMan Blog - Tech Care (Repair, Reuse, Recycle) Industry Leader

You've probably heard me talk a lot about industry unity because, quite frankly, the Tech Care Industry ( those in repair, support, reuse, and recycle ) are such an incredibly divided industry it's hurting everyone. I truly believe that if we could learn to work with each other ( unity without conformity ) then we could easily double the size of the industry. Let's start working on that now! This lack of unity hit me like a ton of bricks recently when I read a story about one shop owner that got caught robbing a competitors shop AND destroying repair equipment during the robbery. Yea, destroying repair equipment. Sacrilege!! And, Why?! Now both shops have been damaged and the industries reputation at the same time (negative news & talk just make us look bad). Think of this horrible incident in context of greater industrywide disunity. People in the industry spend a lot of their time trashing the competition in one way or another. We are hurting/worried about eac...

This is a big year for right to repair legislation in statehouses all across our great country. State legislators are hearing about the need for more repair options from repair people all over our country and rejecting lame excuses from corporate lobbyists who represent manufacturers who want to keep an iron fist of control on our electronic devices. But why listen to me ramble on when you can read actual quotes from actual state legislators who seem to be leaning in our direction. Enjoy (unless of course you like draconian rules for repair) these quotes from the Washington State hearing today: Senator Hasegawa "I’m here to advocate for small businesses. We need to create opportunities for digital entrepreneurs. This bill opens up opportunities." Senator Rolfes "My grandfather was an immigrant and a cobbler. Back then, shoes were expensive and built to last. Those who repair technology are the cobblers of the 21st century." The Senator, who is ...