When I had my hobby shop, I suggested to all of my distributors including Hobbico, to send a employee to me so I could train them how to fly and then train their customers, or other employess.
After all, how many businesses have employees who are accomplished in whatever their business is all about? So, those at Hobbico didn't bother to take my idea seriously and filed for bankruptcy. Not saying that if they did give my plan a try it would have kept them in business. But other distributors have at least gotten back to me and showed a little curiosity. Who knows?