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Son breaks father's motorhome sales record in first month on job

09.02.2026 09:30 1 min 1 source
Øyene NOR
Son breaks father's motorhome sales record in first month on job
Original source: Øyene

21-year-old Preben Askjem sold 11 motorhomes in his first month working at his father's company, setting a new record. His father Odd, an experienced salesman, sold only five units in the same period. The event took place in Tenvik, Norway, in February 2026.

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