April 2008 Hall of Fame
Get bodybuilding supplements to the troops
Get bodybuilding supplements to the troops
Idea Description
For many troops operating in Iraq and Afghanistan, weightlifting and exercise not only keeps them fit for combat, but it is also many times the only way to pass the time. Additionally, it is a healthy outlet for releasing the stress that builds up from long deployments. My idea is to purchase bodybuilding supplements wholesale and sell them to the troops at the various military installations in Iraq. This will give the troops access to the supplements that they cant get and will also give me a great market share as their is little or no competition. With my experience as a prior Marine serving in Iraq, I feel that this is an excellent opportunity. Semper Fi!
What will you do if you win $10,000 for this idea?
If i were to win the $10K, I would first get permission to sell my products within Iraq. With this approval, I would then purchase the products wholesale and then find the cheapest way to ship them there. Once in country the product would sell itself very quickly, as there is an obvious shortage of goods in Iraq.
This idea is not only feasible, it's a way to give back to our troops for their service. Selling these products at wholesale prices would make the supplements both affordable and readily accessible, the latter being in my opinion the most important aspect. Anything that can be done to make their stay abroad more tolerable and give our troops a reprieve from such enormous daily stress and pressure has my vote.
What a great idea! Not only is it a great business initiative, but it fills a need that exists with the troops...and who better to implement an idea like this than someone who spent time in Iraq serving our country. It's a win-win situation!
Physical and mental health for troops is extremely important! This idea will help in the area of keeping our troops healthy, and at a low cost. Keith, I hope your idea wins this week (4/8-4/14) and at the final voting stage the last week of April!
Great idea Keith! Anything to help our troops physically or mentally is wonderful! I SO appreciate their dedication to protecting our country and bring about peace in the world. I hope your idea wins!
Great Idea bud! I hope you win!
A marine that has spent time in country with a creative idea generated through personal experience to help our combat troops. What a concept. Our troops need a positive outlet to deal with the stress of combat. Keith’s solution will channel the stress positively. Get it done! Bob K
Great idea! I hope you win!
My vote is for you!!
Great idea and when I told other troops about it in my unit, they were definately interested (We deploy to Iraq in September).