I have always been a huge fan of the “Year in Review” type shows and specials that you find out around this time of year, even though I suck and usually miss every single one that I want to see. It would be so nice if someone sent me a list of the shows and when they would be on so I could sit and set them up in the DVR. The perfect personal assistant task. Anyway back on topic, I figured since this is the first year I really committed to doing my blog and write about a bunch of the different companies I have had the pleasure to work with I figured I would write a “Year in Review” just to recap the different business’s I have dealt with. Keep in mind people these are based on my personal experiences with these companies and nothing more, simply my opinion on the levels of service and overall quality of the job they were doing for me.
The Good will consist of Small and Large Business’s that I have hired throughout the year that had excellent customer service and had excellent results overall. The Bad will consist of the Small Business Companies/Owners that were not Great and were not terrible, they simply were Bad in my opinion for one reason or another. The REAL UGLY will include Small Business and Large Business’s that simply offered terrible customer service along with a terrible end result to the quality of their product or service they were hired for. I will make this three different posts in order to not bore you with 15 pages of Business Reviews.
THE GOOD
LA Custom Coach, Inc. – 415-672-1981
Very simply put as Dan from Mammoth Transportation told me, “The best there is, no one is better.” I could not be happier about our decision not to go with Big-Limos as our Limo Coach Builder. Working with Phil from LA Custom Coach has been one of the best business relationships I have had in a long long time. It’s not very often you can tell someone or a company to just build something however they want, with Phil you can do just that and you will get something amazing in the end. Just check out Insane Limos to see exactly what I mean. I have a true passion for cars and if I had an endless bank account I don’t think I would ever stop letting Phil send us new masterpieces. Tell’em EJ sent ya, and don’t copy my rides.
Blacc Wolf -
Two of the hardest working, class acts I have had the chance to work with are Topp and Young Goody of Blacc Wolf. Given a very odd job than what they are use to doing Topp and Young Goody delivered 10 fold with a sweet ass album and some tracks that just won’t get out of your head, you can hear a few of them on my MySpace. Topp and Goody are old school when it comes to business, your word, your honor and respect.. Ya Digg. More than just great guys to do business with!
The Orchidstrators – 727-726-5591
Leila and Mario continue to deliver excellent above and beyond service Year after year. Everything from decorating our Movie Room to Decorating our house while we were away has been nothing short of AMAZING. Don’t waste your time with any other Interior Decorator, The Orchidstrators should be your first and ONLY call. I respect creativity and Leila is full of creativity at a whole new level.
All American Dog Training Academy – 727-446-2386/813-685-6666
Ahhh there’s a lot of things to be said here but I will try to keep it short. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Knowledge, Knowledge at all levels. If I could learn everything I would. I will be the first to say Im not one of those types that had a huge belief in using a dog training company, nor did I think it would make any real difference in a Puppy being a Puppy. With both of those things said I will say that our specific trainer Dave has more knowledge about dealing with puppies and training than I could have ever imagined, if there is an issue Dave pretty much has a remedy. It doesn’t stop with Dave either, Dan who also worked with our little beasts was a complete pleasure to work with along with Glenn the owner who went out of their way to help with any of the situations we had with any of our puppies. If your mutt has gone out of control or you need some simple obedience help with your dog give Glenn at All American Dog Training a call.
DJ Chris Craze
Always ready to go at a moments notice and always ready to keep things going at any of the Extreme events or parties. Chris does his thing all over Tampa Bay as one of the most popular DJ’s in the area and is featured at places like Floyd’s in the Seminole Hard Rock and The Dirty Martini in Clearwater.
Decorating Elves – 727-686-6283
This is our second year in a row using Decorating Elves to decorate the house for the Holidays, we also used them to Decorate for Halloween as well. The pricing is fair, the customer service is very good and the overall product at the end is excellent.
Nice, Green and Beautiful – 727-738-8770
I have had a few mixed communication situations with Nice, Green and Beautiful however it does not over shadow the excellent service we constantly receive from the Office Staff, our Lawn tech and a Sales Associate named Mark H. who went above and beyond a few times this year to make sure anything we needed done was done quickly.
Half Price Hauling – 727-522-3522
I have been using Half Price Hauling for as long as we have lived in our house, Joe the owner offers a service that is good more often than you would think. Joe has hauled everything from Huge Ice Cream Freezers to Boxes and anything else you can think of for us. He always comes the same day, his service is excellent and his prices are more than reasonable.
View My Tickets – 813-769-2153
I met Wayne thanks to a good friend of mine named Mike from Clearchannel outdoor and Wayne has been an excellent hook up for all of my last minute Sports and Concert Tickets.
Pinnacle Amusements – 727-866-7887
The only place we call when we are looking for inflatables for Tanning salon events, Birthday parties or for hot summer days when you want a 20′ Tall Waterslide in your backyard.
Trademark Garage Floors – 727-514-4517
Excellent service a couple of years ago when we had our Garage Floor done, this year we expanded our relations and continue to get great service and quality from Trademark garage floors as we now use them for our Tanning Salons as well. Durable, Reliable and so easy to maintain.
Comedy Magic Shows – 727-392-1649
This company was hired for my Daughters Birthday and the kids loved the Magic show, perfectly on time, excellent price point and does some stuff with live Birds that will blow anyone away.
Perfection Electric – 727-243-6841
I have not had great luck with Electricians or most other Contractors through the last year but Perfection Electric stands out as excellent amongst so many clowns. Always on time, always work neat and clean and even when I think I am calling after hours to leave a message the owner answers. Excellent service doesn’t justify how excellent Perfection Electric is.
Doug Everett Balloons – 727-432-5418
Always on time, Always professional and they do some amazing Balloon pieces for parties, special events and whatever else. best thing is they come right to the house or wherever you need them.
Gile Lawn and Tree Service – 727-596-0254
Always a little busy, but always makes time to solve so many of the silly tree issues we have had sine living at the house. Super nice guy, hard working and a ton of knowledge.
Dipsy and Doodle – 727-786-2817
We have been using the Dipsy and Doodle Clowns for Tanning salon events, and Birthday Parties for a long time now and year after year Dipsy and Doodle continue to deliver excellent service at an affordable price.
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation – 727-399-1525
A good friend of ours that owns a Pet Store called Pet Safari in Clearwater Florida introduced us to the Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation people just before my sons Birthday in April. We decided to have them come out for my Sons Birthday and bring a Tiger, they not only brought one Tiger, instead they brought 2 tigers, an Alligator and a Huge Turtle. The kids and everyone enjoyed it so much we had them come back out and do our Daughters Birthday and they brought a Bear and a Monkey. Good service, Great Cause, No brainer.
1st Class Pressure Cleaning – 727-398-7777
I wasn’t sure about this company when I first moved into the house and used them, but over the years I have become pretty happy with 1st Class Pressure Cleanings service, as they advertise “They Do Show Up” which is a lot more than I can say for so many other companies. They show up, do a good job and charge fairly.
Chantilly Cakes – 727-530-0300
We had Chantilly Cakes do custom designed cakes for our Daughters Birthday Party as well as my Sons Birthday Party. For the the little girl it was Hannah Montana and for my Son it was an Eminem cake. The cakes were excellent, the quality and design were also excellent.
Entertainment Pros – 727-804-3996
I have a future review coming up on this so I will simply comment with. When you want things done right!
Blue Diamond – 727-224-7886
Blue Diamond is a unique service that comes to your home and takes care of all your Blue Diamonds left behind by your pets. All though we haven’t been using them for the entire year, their billing, service and scheduling makes them worthy of the “Good”.
Posting The Good is always a good feeling but sadly in a list of who’s who or not so much who’s who there has to be a few that don’t make the cut for EJ. Over the next couple of days look for Part II and Part III of The Good, The Bad and The REAL Ugly and be sure to leave your comments. Next up will be The Bad which will than of course be followed up by The REAL Bad, you never know who makes the list unless you read the list.
To The Good listed above I say thank you for providing excellent service through 2008 and we look forward to working with you through 2009 and we wish you the best of luck, your customers appreciate your great service!
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