Sorry We Don't Do That

So a few weeks ago I dropped by my normal place that I take my boat to have winterized and said that I would bring it in soon and learned they no longer do that. I was almost shocked and said man why did you all stop working on them here. I learned just like many other places they are still having trouble with keeping people. I said I really hate to hear that. And I did...I mean it was super convenient for me to bring my boat there to get everything done too. Seeing my disappointment I was handed a card and told call these guys they are great and will defiantly take care of you. I said thank you and walked back to my truck and put the card in the cup holder. I know one of the other guys there Brian better and shot him a message just saying I was sorry to learn they are no longer doing it. He also told me Alexanders was great and that they just didn't want to have bad services experiences for their customers. I can certainly understand that.

Alexanders Marine Service never heard of them. But if this is who they are recommending their customers go to they must be good. I pulled up their FB page when I got to the office and looked over a few of their posts. I figured what the heck I will shoot them a message and see if they respond. Yep, got a message back and they answered my questions and we had a date set for them to get the boat and take care of all the services I needed.

As one of the most depressing days of the year approached when my boat gets pulled out of the water I got a phone call from Rick and Brian over at Alexanders Marine Service to schedule a time to pick up the boat. These guys timed it perfect. It rained the entire day. I mean the entire day except for the short time it took for them to yank the boat out of the water. Look I am telling you these guys made it easy. Came and got it and everything. Of course we talked for awhile about their business and business in general and I was really happy that I was given their name and I felt really comfortable with the recommendation I was given. I gave them one of the new Shop Local Delmarva stickers I had made and Rick said yea I am on there!!

Having Someone for the Job

I have a friend that is an attorney that says all the time I got a guy. His name is MJ and he really isn't on FB but I chat with him quite often and I am telling you no matter what you need he has someone that can do it. And he always says I got a guy or a girl.

Having those relationships that you feel comfortable recommending or referring people to your friends, family and customers means a lot. It can be a big reflection on you and your business if they don't do a good job or possibly don't even call the person back. I have heard that before from people. They never even called me back. And if I ever hear that I will make a mental note in the future about passing along that name or number.

Just the other day I had a great customer who has brought in a number of her family member to see me. And it means the world. Whenever someone says something about my line of work...I am the person she thinks of. And I love it and I make sure to let her know how much it means too. Getting recommendations and referrals from your existing customers and business partners is what every small business wants.

Referrals are important and I I am sure happy that I got hooked up with Alexanders Marine Service. Now come on Spring!

David

Shop Local Delmarva

And don't forget our Supporters, Partners, and Sponsors.

You may notice certain businesses are highlighted and standout not only in the directory but we highlight them on our Facebook Page as well as our group. This ever growing list of businesses help us promote  a lot of great things in our community. Many of our blogs which you can find right here are focused on our community and our local businesses. And they are always helping with our community givebacks just like our Shop Local Delmarva Scholarship.

Many of these businesses are helping us promote other local businesses. Which really is what Delmarva is all about. I am asked quite often how a business can be part of Shop Local Delmarva. If you are part of our group you are part of Shop Local Delmarva. If you like the group and like the concept of a digital type of media that we share blogs, videos, highlights and features and want to be part of it we would love to have your support. You can find out more information here. All of our supporters, partners, and sponsors are on the rotating banners on most of our blogs just like this one.

If any of our supporters, partners, or sponsors have upcoming events we encourage them to let us know so we can help them promote them as well.

The whole idea of Shop Local Delmarva is all about our local community supporting local businesses, and our local businesses supporting our local community. It goes round and round.

A&B Powerwashing
Above & Beyond HVAC - www.abovenbeyondservices.com
Abbi Custis

Artisan's Aromas
Barefoot Baby Boutique
Bathing Bee
David Clayton Barone - Barone Built
Baywater Farms
Jccp Vinyl & Graphics 2019
Coastal Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning
Cawood Construction Company
parker place
Copier/Printer RejuvenatorS
Delmarva Auto Glass & Accessories - Joe Stonnell (Mod)
Delmarva Quality Pressure Washing
East Park Integrative Chiropractic
Catering By Chef Stewart of Flannery's
FLC Energy
Gary K. Marshall Insurance Agency - David Galeone (Admin)
Hebron Savings Bank www.hebronsavingsbank.com
Hopper's tap house
Lilac Clothing Company, LLC
Mister Softee Eastern Shore MD
MoJo's
Kellyn's Kafe
Kuhn's Jewelers
Kylan Barn
Funny Farm Petting Zoo
SouthBound Alley
Tyler Accounting & Tax Services, LLC
Market Street Inn Restaurant & Pub
Muddy Paws, LLC
Mike Alford - Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Salisbury Pizza
Simpson's Towing Svc Inc
The Corner Grill
The Village Lactation, LLC
The Hair Show
The Tiki Hut Shaved Ice
Two Scoops Ice Cream & Waffles
Underground Grooming Pet Spa, LLC
Williams Market