diff --git a/manager.cpp b/manager.cpp
index c9d84c6..f62afc0 100644
--- a/manager.cpp
+++ b/manager.cpp
@@ -91,10 +91,10 @@
         }
     }
 
-    _bus.request_name(busname);
-
     // Restore any persistent inventory
     restore();
+
+    _bus.request_name(busname);
 }
 
 void Manager::shutdown() noexcept