MT E.L.K., INC. — Western Canada pilot discussion checklist

PROPOSED PLAN: partners, territories, and commercial terms are unconfirmed.

Western Canada first
[ ] Verify which retailers each partner currently serves.
[ ] Match coverage to stocking and delivery capacity.
[ ] Choose the lead province later; no territory is assigned.

Distributor or dealer?
[ ] Supplying a chain’s own stores alone does not establish a wholesale network.
[ ] Ask who orders from the partner and how retailers replenish.
[ ] Keep distributor prospects and dealer accounts separate.

Start with deer calling
[ ] DEER TALK — The DEER STOPPER.
[ ] Replacement bands — 3-pack.
[ ] DEER TALK guide; confirm availability and opening quantities.

Show the call in use
[ ] Let retail staff hear and compare the demonstrated sounds.
[ ] Close and reopen the embedded player if you need to retry playback.
[ ] Treat filmed responses as examples, not guaranteed outcomes.

Equip the retail team
[ ] Follow timestamped passages rather than instructions inferred from titles.
[ ] Pair calling practice with the relevant band-replacement lesson.
[ ] Keep support contact details available to store staff.

Confirm terms before shipping
[ ] Confirm pricing, currency, payment, and stock ownership.
[ ] Assign freight, import, returns, and replenishment responsibilities.
[ ] The earlier US$5,000 opening threshold remains unapproved.

Verify the partner’s capacity
[ ] Serviced retail accounts and actual coverage.
[ ] Warehouse capacity, replenishment plan, and training support.
[ ] Opening-order funding; partners and territories remain unconfirmed.

Review results. Then expand.
[ ] Separate prospects, approved partners, first orders, and stocked stores.
[ ] Review reported sell-through, reorders, and support needs.
[ ] Agree on the next coverage step after the review.

Sources: https://distributorgrowth-mtelkinc.netlify.app/
The Deer Hunter: https://mtelkinc-educationhub.netlify.app/canada/presentation/#slide-4
Original dealer presentation is reference only, not Canadian distributor terms.