They sold a system. And made a bulletproof product. Only
butler really did the same. . But I think bane was probably the only one that sold the machine and chems and education.
They were close to a franchise, without the fees.
Back in their heyday, people who followed the system built nice businesses, but lacked the ability to outproduce people with higher production systems.
They were a lot easier to fix and simpler to maintain than the pioneer truck mounts of the day, as I know you well know Justin.
Had
Butler had a "Bane Type" of complete package, not just technical, but also the marketing, they'd have been even more of a force than they already are.
Or, conversely, had Bane had a higher performing, but simple truck mount.
Bill was unique, and I'm grateful that in his retirement we came to a level of friendship between us before he passed.