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The old prayer for help to “change the things customers, very valuable if they are about to make you can, accept the things you cannot change, a purchasing decision. All of these methods are and the wisdom to know the difference” comes in becoming more popular in this economy. All of handy right now. The overall economy falls into these methods also cost money, which is a neces- the realm of those things you cannot change. Small sary cost of doing business, but might be in short businesses, and we are all in that category right supply around your office. now, are facing “things” we cannot Here’s a idea that does take control. The wisdom needed is in some time, but costs little or noth- how best to change the things we ing. Go visit your customers, take can change. Fret and worry don’t your coupon if you have one, and accomplish anything, a complete ask them if there is anything you waste of time and energy. With can help them with. “What do you business slow, what is a good use need that I don’t sell?” That will of the idle time? How about go- get you a response. Not a sale, but ing out into the street and grab- a positive response. Get quickly bing passing people and dragging past the “I need Money” response, them into the store? Admit it, and find out if they need help that you’ve at least daydreamed about you can offer. Perhaps introducing doing it. Cold calls are just as bad, them to someone you know that read Cindy Hartman’s column they might need to meet. Finding on page 4. She is a consummate a service, like a good plumber or networker, and networking is the Dave Stafford dentist. Help moving some big easiest and most rewarding way Publisher boxes in the back. Even the name to find new customers. Most of of a good attorney, if that’s what us could use some new customers right now, but they need. Showing them how to do a trick with a networking events don’t fill the day. word processor. Picking up carry out so that they What of the existing and past customers, people can man the store during lunch hour (They’ll of- you already know? They are probably facing the ten pay for yours too!). Ask what they need, and same economy you are. Knocking on their door to see if you can help with that need. sell them your goods is one way you might make a Doing something extra like this for someone is sale, or you might just irritate them. Sending them not going to make a sale. If you can help some- a postcard or e-mail about some new product or one with a need, they will remember. It won’t pay price might get some response. If your business your bills, but just imagine if this catches on! Give is suitable, a coupon may be offered. Discounts someone in need a little of you time, a gift that can steer a customer to your door when they have will be rewarded in time. choices of where to buy, or make your product just This means going to them to be a friend, not a enough more affordable to be worthwhile. Adver- salesman. All of us need a few friends. tising keeps you name visible to new and existing You know your body. Give someone in need a Don’t take no for little of you time, a gift that an answer. Only you can accurately gauge the intensity of your knee pain. If simply will be rewarded in time. walking from the living room to the kitchen is excruciating, you are a candidate for partial knee replacement The Morgan County Business Leader is published Dave Stafford is the publisher of the Morgan County monthly and direct-mailed to Morgan County Business Leader. You may contact him at (317) 697- — no matter your age. For a second businesses free of charge. 2893 or by e-mail at [email protected]. opinion or a consultation, call 217-DOCS Subscribe at www.bleader.biz to connect with a Clarian West partial Contents knee replacement specialist.
From the publisher What to do with your free time...... 3 Columns ESTABLISHED 2006 Vol. 3, No. 8 Cold calling makes me shiver ...... 4 All About Town Publications The one (often ignored) business skill you must 211 East High Street master ...... 5 Mooresville, IN 46158 Stories Phone: (317) 697-2893 Fax: (317) 831-2205 e-mail: [email protected] Builder relies on quality work, good reputation, and Publisher & Editor faith during tough times ...... 6 Dave Stafford Auto body shop offers X-ray estimates ...... 7 News Editor Budget Blinds Treats Your Windows Right...... 8 Bob Sullivan Candle shop changes owners, keeps customers ..11 Photography Local staffing firm helps Morgan County thrive .12 Main Street Photography Speedy response to car lockouts ...... 13 Design/Production Zachary Ross Other Copyright 2008 Networking Opportunities...... 13 Edna, 66, living without pain ©All About Town Publications All rights reserved. Planner /Of Note...... 14 4 January 2009 Cold calling makes me shiver
Picture this. I’m sitting at my desk, looking at a list of people to call. After picking up the phone and putting it back down a few times, I choose to do something else. Then a few hours later I try again to make the calls – cold calls. And I can’t. Contact our The next scenario. Now editorial board I’m in my car, driving around To contact a member of the Morgan looking for in- surance agents County Business Leader’s editorial (my best chan- board, please e-mail him or her at nel market). the address provided: There’s one! So Scott DeCoursey I turn into the Telecom. system sales and service parking lot, pull Nuance, Inc. up in front of [email protected] Cindy the agency and Hartman grab my busi- Susan Lowe ness cards and Sales & Marketing brochures. My hand touches the door handle and Hometown Publishing I freeze. Will they want to talk to me? What if [email protected] they’re busy and get angry because of the inter- Nick Parkevich, MPA, CFRM ruption (and thus, angry at me)? What if they say Director of Marketing & Development …. “No!”? So I put my keys back into the ignition Damar Services, Inc. and drive away. [email protected] Just the thought of cold calling makes me shiv- Bruce Richardson er and sweat at the same time! So what did I do Insurance agent to promote my business? What did I discover that State Farm, Mooresville allows me to market and sell our service without [email protected] this cold-calling torture? I network instead. Networking gives you warm calls and most Julie A. Stigall often pre-qualified opportunities. Now when I Account Executive make a phone call, the person at the other end First Data Merchant Services of the conversation at least knows who I am and [email protected] why I’m calling. Sometimes my fellow networkers Diana Stromley even explain our business and qualify interest be- Bell’s Biscuit & Basket Boarding Kennel fore giving me the name of a potential customer! you in connecting. Though called social network- requester. [email protected] How great is that? And now instead of just walk- ing, many people and companies are using these In-person networking, social networking and ing in unannounced (when I could bring myself sites to meet potential business associates and business on-line networking provide 3 unique op- Would you like to be on the to do it), I have scheduled appointments with the develop relationships. They are doing business portunities to be introduced to those you’d like to Morgan County editorial board insurance agents. with connections made by becoming ‘friends’ or meet. They provide an opportunity to start build- e-mail [email protected] There are formal networking groups like Busi- ‘followers’. ing a relationship. You receive warm introductions ness Network International (BNI) and National Sites that have a strictly business format are from people they know, and that relieves the cold- Association of Women Business Owners (NAW- also on line and normally require membership calling shivers. BO). Other groups serve a different purpose, but fees. This is understandable, because they provide Most people hate to make cold calls. Fear of very solid relationships are built through mem- the same benefit as face-to-face networking. The the unknown of who you’ll get at the other end of bership and participation. Some examples are purpose is a formalized business connection op- the conversation or the fear of rejection are often Yes, we want civic clubs (Kiwanis, Rotary, Sertoma), cham- portunity. Normally, just one customer per year reasons cited. Networking and building relation- bers of commerce, power circles, church groups will more than cover your fees. LinkedIn is free, ships is the answer. but has two business-level upgrades that are fee- your letters and industry associations. The result of building Cindy Hartman is President of Hartman Inventory LLC, these relationships is that you now have a team of based. My favorite business networking site is a woman-owned business that provides business and people who will refer you or even promote your One Degree Connected. Members have the abil- home inventory services. She and her husband Mike business to their connections. ity to meet people in each others’ databases. Each also own Hartman Inventory Systems LLC, a complete member is just one degree away from everyone turnkey inventory business package for those who Another networking format is social network- want to establish their own inventory company. http:// ing. There are a plethora of online sites such as else. However, your database remains confidential www.HartmanInventory.com. Read Cindy’s blog at LinkedIn, Plaxo, FaceBook and Twitter that assist until you agree to make the connection for the http://www.HartmanInventoryBlog.com
Readers of the Morgan County Most people hate to make cold calls. Fear Business Leader are encouraged to send letters to the editor as often as they wish. The stipulations are that the of the unknown of who you’ll get at the letter is timely, focused (not more than 200 words) and verifiable. Please make sure to provide your complete name other end of the conversation or the fear and daytime and evening telephone contact numbers. All letters are subject to editing for brevity, clarity and grammar. Please direct correspondence of rejection are often reasons cited. to [email protected]. To p Ti p s f r o m Ti p To p i c s .c o m The One (Often Ignored) Business Skill You MUST Master Presented by Scott Cunningham TipTopics Peak Did you know that 80% of homebuyers can’t Performer Award remember the name of their realtor within two recipient Scott years? Even if you’re not a realtor, you run the Cunningham’s same risk of being forgotten -- and losing future interest in sales -- if you don’t master the essential business small business skill of regularly following up with your contacts. marketing led him But beware: even well-timed follow-up can be di- to SendOutCards sastrous if you don’t follow up in the right manner. nearly two Here’s how to do it right: years ago. First, understand the Since then, he importance — and challenges has developed an expertise — of following up. in relationship marketing. In addition to SendOutCards, Scott It’s a no-brainer, right? Following up with con- advises individuals and speaks to tacts, prospects and clients IS clearly important, groups on referral marketing and even vital to success. So why is the commitment networking. He enjoys writing about to the process so hard to adopt and maintain? It’s these subjects in his blog (www. a double-whammy: following up takes time (what TheReferralAdvisor.com). To learn worthy commitment doesn’t?) AND it usually has more about this topic, contact Scott delayed gratification; it can be months or even 300-horse open sleigh. Cunningham at: SendOutCards 1644 years before following up bears fruit. So why do Creekside Drive Brownsburg, IN it? Consider the benefits: 46112 (317) 702-8029 (office) www. Recognize the benefits of sendoutcards.com/free trial offer following up.
It’s widely understood that the cost of acquir- tact might be a strong prospect you should reach RAY’S TRASH SERVICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ing a new client far exceeds the cost of keeping a out to monthly via e-mail; a Category C contact current one. Done well, staying in touch with your might be a longer-term prospect you communi- DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER existing contacts can, therefore, lead to new or re- 22 23 24 25 26 27 cate with quarterly via SendOutCards; and so on. peat business at lower overall cost. Beyond the Understand that these categories, priorities and Normal Normal Normal NO Thursday Friday bottom line, however, there is intrinsic value in Pick-up Pick-up Pick-up Pick-up Pick-up Pick-up frequencies for follow-up can and should change staying “top of mind” with your existing network. over time, and may vary slightly from one contact DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY JANUARY JANUARY After all, your well-informed network can be your to the next. 29 30 31 1 2 3 best sales force, providing qualified recommenda- Normal Normal Normal NO Thursday Friday tions to their friends and associates. ...and work the system. Pick-up Pick-up Pick-up Pick-up Pick-up Pick-up Make following up part of your “brand”. Don’t forget to allocate the necessary time each Your professional identity includes your busi- Regular pick-up schedule resumes January 5, 2009. day, each week, each month, to your follow-up ness behaviors. If you fail to follow up or follow system and its individual tasks. And be sure to through, you send the message that the client isn’t respond promptly to incoming communications important and that you don’t deserve their contin- (say, within 24 or 48 hours). Best bet for an ef- ued support. Send the opposite message, however, fective system? Start simple and build on your via regular and often unexpected communication, successes, but don’t let your system stifle spon- and you can strengthen your differentiation and taneity, intuition or the personal touch. For best your competitive advantage. Make that founda- practices when making the first “touch” with a tion stronger yet by making each communication new contact, check out my other article on Tip- more about your contact’s needs than your own. Topics.com (“Blog Post: How to Make That First Do they want a one-to-one meeting to describe Contact After a Networking Event.”) And if you their business (and, ideally, to learn more about get rebuffed in your sincere initial follow-ups, stay yours)? Do they need an introduction to someone focused and stay positive; turn these turn-downs in your network? If appropriate, make it happen. into requests for referrals. BE the commitment. BE the brand. Finally, be patient. Identify media alternatives. Don’t be in a hurry to make the sale. Remember, Depending on your line of business and the the best system for building successful long-term likely preferences of your contacts, different me- business relationships through follow-up is one dia can be used for following up. For deeper rela- that includes more touches and less self-promo- tionships, face-to-face meetings or regular phone tion. More often than not, make the communica- calls can be the best alternatives. Of course, these tion about them, not you (of course, if they have often carry additional cost in terms of time, travel shared a business need you can solve, it’s about and other expenses. You can also write personal them AND you). If you embed a reminder about Ray’s Holiday Recycling Tips: letters or use e-mail to stay in touch. One way your services in a P.S. or tagline after your signature to combine the personal touch with added con- in a letter or e-mail, keep the reminder subtle. venience is to use SendOutCards, a service which Bundle and breakdown cardboard boxes sends cards that you select and personalize -- real The Bottom Line: cards sent through the U.S. postal service -- to Follow-up and follow-through matter. They Recycle catalogs and magazines at local drop off sites each contact whenever you choose. foster good will and position you as a professional or in your curbside recycling program Develop a system... who cares more about building relationships than making a quick sale. That can lead to a more Research Christmas tree recycling programs in your community, To make following up easier and more manage- powerful referral network, bigger sales and long to find out where you can drop them off able, you’ll need a system. First, update your con- lasting professional relationships, in other words: tact database. Next, add each new contact as soon Use newspaper and old gift bags for wrapping presents business success! For more information about this as possible. Don’t let that stack of business cards topic, or if you would like a free trial of SendOut- get out of hand. Then assign each a category and Cards, contact me today. frequency for follow-up, and identify the appro- priate media. For example, a Category A contact As originally presented on TipTopics.com. Copyright / 2008, TipTopics LLC. All rights reserved. To learn 317.539.2024 800.531.6752 / www.raystrash.com might be a current client you’ll want to connect more about showcasing your expertise and business with twice a month by phone; a Category B con- services with TipTopics, call 1-888-438-8471. 6 January 2009 Builder relies on quality work, good reputation, and faith during tough times By Bob Sullivan in my life. People are afraid to spend money, and will Morgan County Business Leader put off anything they can put off until things turn around.” As a result, Thompson has been mainly re- Alan Thompson has been doing business as ceiving occasional Thompson Builders for 16 years, leveraging 42 years repair work and of home construction, repair, and remodeling services little else. “People Thompson to the benefit of his clients. “I specialize in all phases aren’t willing to of room additions, remodeling, decks, fences, drywall, Builders spend the money and interior trim,” said Thompson. “If I can’t do it, I Alan Thompson on home im- can get ‘er done.” Owner provements right A lifelong Hoosier, Thompson was born in Meth- Mooresville, IN 46158 now. They’re tak- odist Hospital and grew up in Avon. Thompson recalls 317-697-3756 ing care of the taking his first part-time job as a builder in Plainfield Mon-Sat by Appointment stuff about to fall while still in high school. “I started then, working apart and figure with Dick Milligan, and I just kept on doing it.” the rest can wait.” Thompson credits his years of success to posi- Once the economy turns around, Thompson hopes tive referrals from satisfied customers and constant to get a little bigger and bring on a couple employees. networking with other professionals. “I’ve met a lot “I had a couple workers with me from 1990 to 2000. of terrific people in my business, but Paul Benge of It was the ideal working environment for me.” Raceway Construction in particular has been a good During the flood last June, Thompson donated time friend and given me a lot of helpful advice over the and materials to help out a family with home damage years.” from his local church, Friendswood Baptist Church in “I’d rather take more time and make sure the job Camby. “My faith has always been important to me, is coming together right, the first time, than rush and it’s been particularly helpful now. It guides me on through it and have a dissatisfied customer,” said how to best serve others.” Thompson. “I take pride in my work. In 42 years, I’ve Alan and Marie, his wife of 18 years, have lived in almost never had a callback to address a problem with Mooresville for five years. Prior to that, they resided a past job. And when I do, I address it promptly. My in Bainbridge. Marie is his office assistant, printing up attention to detail through the years has served me bids and invoices, and handling the company’s taxes. well. I’ve been doing it all my life and I enjoy every The Thompsons raised two children and have five bit of it.” grandchildren, who all live in the Indianapolis area. In Thompson admits, however, that the economy has his free time, Alan enjoys camping and fishing. CopyBob-MCBL QtrPg 4c 9/9/08 12:41 PM Page 1 hit his customers hard. “This is the worst year I’ve had
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Bob Sullivan 317.918.0029 • [email protected] view writing samples at www.copybob.com January 2009 7 Auto body shop offers X-ray estimates By Bob Sullivan The partial year ended modestly. 2006 proved more successful, Morgan County Business Leader and the location now employs 11 workers. “We approach our projects and deadlines aggressively. We finish when we say we Owner Kevin Wells calls Quality Collision the “home of the will. We earned accounts with the police and ambulance ser- X-ray estimate.” “You give our shop permission to examine the vices, because they knew we recognize their needs as a priority.” damage and we’ll write you an estimate. And we guarantee that’s Wells added services attractive to the tech-savvy college stu- exactly what it will cost dent. “It’s simple to take web-cam photos of our progress and if we do the work.” Quality Collision post them to our web site. Anyone can do it, but no one else Wells admits com- Kevin Wells did.” All Quality Collision mechanics are retrained and regularly petition is stiff in Owner tested on the latest techniques and technologies in the industry, Mooresville. “We’re 310 Indianapolis Road, Suite and are I-Car Gold Class certified. surrounded, but my H In June 2007, Wells purchased a body shop in Indianapolis, attitude is, there’s Mooresville, IN 46158 expanding to two locations. In 2008, Wells was contacted by Jer- enough business to go 317-831-0900 ry Smith, who had acquired the Maguire factory in Mooresville. around.” Hours of Operation “He’d restructured it as a body shop, and wanted me to run it.” Wells grew up in Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-6 PM; Sat by Wells was hesitant to take on a third location, but “my wife Central Kentucky. He Appt Closed Sun wanted to get more involved as office manager, and it made frequently came to [email protected] sense to set up a combination body shop and corporate office Indy to visit an uncle. www.qualitycollision.net close to where we live.” Wells joined the army The Mooresville location opened in June 2008 with six em- in 1977, working on ployees. “We’ve always been active in the community, and since power generators, plus military vehicles. “After my army experi- my family lives here, we’re excited to get more involved,” said ences I wanted to get more involved in auto body repair.” Wells. Quality Collision Mooresville has developed a relation- Wells relocated to Indy in 1981, and worked for Speedway ship with Mooresville High School, painting equipment, plus Volkswagon. After three years, he joined Palmer Dodge West. helping faculty with auto repair needs. Wells says Quality Col- Wells was trained in the office to work with customers and lision has developed friendly relationships with Big-O-Tire handle paperwork. After two years, Wells accepted his first Mooresville, Harold’s Car Wash, and others. The plan for 2009 management position. “The toughest transition was going from is growth. “We want to be a dependable option among several co-worker to management.” choices.” Over 17 years, Wells increased efficiency, bringing in huge Wells and his wife Marcie married December 31, 2000. They profits. He left to manage his first independently owned ga- have a 5 year old boy named Jess and a 22-month-old named rage. Joshua. Wells has two daughters from a previous marriage. Ka- Wells eventually accepted a position with a dealership in trina, age 19, is a graduate of Mooresville High School and is Bloomington. In 2004, Wells was approached by Troy Wilbur, pursuing a nursing degree. Nicole, age 12, attends Mooresville who was closing his family-owned Bloomington-based body public school. They have resided in Heartland Crossing since shop. Wells took the leap into business ownership, purchased 2003. Order 28459 12/15/2008 12:41:07 PM 4.750 x 6.000 the property, and reopened as Quality Collision in March 2005.
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By Bob Sullivan Morgan County Business Leader franchisees, and often shares advertising with them. “I get along very well with the rep in Greenwood, Randy Dougherty retired from banking after 33 and we’ve partnered on some projects.” years. “I grew up in Datyon, Ohio, and moved to While the majority of Dougherty’s business is Blinds Columbus; then my position with the bank brought Blinds residential, he’s also installed shade blinds for several me to Indianapolis,” explained Dougherty. “My ca- local businesses. “I’m looking to expand further into reer was in check operations. I processed, validated, servicing the business community,” said Dougherty. and investigated any concerns in regards to checks According to Dougherty, after direct mail adver- on behalf on the bank, and our customers.” tisement through Money Mailer and the Neigh- Though he had family on the north side, Dough- borhood Source, many of his leads come from the erty preferred to live in Mooresville because of its company web site, positive word of mouth from the location relative to the operations center near the community and through the Mooresville Chamber Treats Indianapolis airport. “We moved to Mooresville Treats of Commerce. “I’ve been a member since April 2007, in 2005. My mother’s family was originally from and it’s a terrific resource,” said Dougherty. Mooresville. She was born on Rooker Road and One advantage Dougherty has over a showroom lived in the Mooresville area until the family moved is the ability to bring his samples to the home and to Indianapolis.” present the window options in the very rooms where Dougherty left the banking industry in 2006 after they’ll be displayed. “I can measure the windows on technology eliminated many of his responsibilities. the spot and give them a quote. I offer a free con- He began attending Rainmakers, Business Net- sultation. Some people buy immediately and others Your working International meetings and the Chamber Your think about it, or, in this economy, they want to put of Commerce to search out his next opportunity. it off, which is fine. I’ve had people call me back a Doug Boehme, a business broker Dougherty met year after the presentation.” through networking, first made Dougherty aware of Dougherty says the biggest surprise to him when the Budget Blinds franchise. “We’d moved a year ago he entered the business is that “there’s no such thing and didn’t want to relocate again, so I was hoping to as a standard window. Each one has its own unique find something here.” Dougherty considered several challenges and we have a lot of options to approach opportunities, including home care and lawn care. that.” WindowsWindows “My thinking on Budget Blinds was, I could learn According to Dougherty, Budget Blinds offers the trade easily and have less competition than some several guarantees that give them a leg up on the other areas.” Dougherty joked, “Learning to sell and competition, including a five-year no-fault war- install blinds was a lot tougher than I thought.” ranty. “If your pet tears down your blind and chews Started in 1992, Budget Blinds base of opera- on it, we’ll replace it free. Plus, I take the respon- tions is in Orange, California. Dougherty spent two sibility to install if for you, which saves a customer weeks in California to train at the corporate office the huge headache of measuring and installing it and learn the specifics of their products as well as themselves. We also offer programs that allow the Right how to properly advise homeowners of their op- Right consumer to make no payments or pay interest up tions. Dougherty offers aluminum, faux and wood to 12 months.” blinds, honeycomb shades and shutters, and much Dougherty anticipates getting more involved in more. He installs the products himself. “The high- the community. “I’ve been talking with Dave Stafford est percentage of business is the 2” faux wood blinds, Budget Blinds (owner of All about Town) and Bob Miller (sales followed by interior shutters,” Dougherty observed. representative for Ray’s Trash) about the League of Mooresville Dougherty’s territory includes Camby, Moores- Miracles (see the December issue of the Morgan Randy and Valerie Dougherty ville, Monrovia, the north part of Greenwood, and County Business Leader). “I found out about the Owners some southwest parts of Indianapolis. “There are League when I met with Bob about recycling my 5835 E Dayhuff Road some open Budget Blinds territories, and it’s a mat- leftover packing materials. I think the League is a Mooresville, IN 46158 ter of who gets called. Plainfield and Martinsville great idea and I’m excited to find out what I can do 317-831-3744 fall into that category.” According to Dougherty, to support it.” By Appointment there are six total Budget Blinds reps in the India- In his free time, Dougherty enjoys gardening [email protected] napolis area. and exploring the five acres of his property. He and www.budgetblinds.com Dougherty says he gets along with his fellow Valorie, his wife of 35 years, raised two children, and have one grandchild. January 2009 9
By Bob Sullivan Morgan County Business Leader franchisees, and often shares advertising with them. “I get along very well with the rep in Greenwood, Randy Dougherty retired from banking after 33 and we’ve partnered on some projects.” years. “I grew up in Datyon, Ohio, and moved to While the majority of Dougherty’s business is Columbus; then my position with the bank brought residential, he’s also installed shade blinds for several me to Indianapolis,” explained Dougherty. “My ca- local businesses. “I’m looking to expand further into reer was in check operations. I processed, validated, servicing the business community,” said Dougherty. and investigated any concerns in regards to checks According to Dougherty, after direct mail adver- on behalf on the bank, and our customers.” tisement through Money Mailer and the Neigh- Though he had family on the north side, Dough- borhood Source, many of his leads come from the erty preferred to live in Mooresville because of its company web site, positive word of mouth from the location relative to the operations center near the community and through the Mooresville Chamber Indianapolis airport. “We moved to Mooresville of Commerce. “I’ve been a member since April 2007, in 2005. My mother’s family was originally from and it’s a terrific resource,” said Dougherty. Mooresville. She was born on Rooker Road and One advantage Dougherty has over a showroom lived in the Mooresville area until the family moved is the ability to bring his samples to the home and to Indianapolis.” present the window options in the very rooms where Dougherty left the banking industry in 2006 after they’ll be displayed. “I can measure the windows on technology eliminated many of his responsibilities. the spot and give them a quote. I offer a free con- He began attending Rainmakers, Business Net- sultation. Some people buy immediately and others working International meetings and the Chamber think about it, or, in this economy, they want to put of Commerce to search out his next opportunity. it off, which is fine. I’ve had people call me back a Doug Boehme, a business broker Dougherty met year after the presentation.” through networking, first made Dougherty aware of Dougherty says the biggest surprise to him when the Budget Blinds franchise. “We’d moved a year ago he entered the business is that “there’s no such thing and didn’t want to relocate again, so I was hoping to as a standard window. Each one has its own unique find something here.” Dougherty considered several challenges and we have a lot of options to approach opportunities, including home care and lawn care. that.” “My thinking on Budget Blinds was, I could learn According to Dougherty, Budget Blinds offers the trade easily and have less competition than some several guarantees that give them a leg up on the other areas.” Dougherty joked, “Learning to sell and competition, including a five-year no-fault war- install blinds was a lot tougher than I thought.” ranty. “If your pet tears down your blind and chews Started in 1992, Budget Blinds base of opera- on it, we’ll replace it free. Plus, I take the respon- tions is in Orange, California. Dougherty spent two sibility to install if for you, which saves a customer weeks in California to train at the corporate office the huge headache of measuring and installing it and learn the specifics of their products as well as themselves. We also offer programs that allow the how to properly advise homeowners of their op- consumer to make no payments or pay interest up tions. Dougherty offers aluminum, faux and wood to 12 months.” blinds, honeycomb shades and shutters, and much Dougherty anticipates getting more involved in more. He installs the products himself. “The high- the community. “I’ve been talking with Dave Stafford est percentage of business is the 2” faux wood blinds, (owner of All about Town) and Bob Miller (sales followed by interior shutters,” Dougherty observed. representative for Ray’s Trash) about the League of Dougherty’s territory includes Camby, Moores- Miracles (see the December issue of the Morgan ville, Monrovia, the north part of Greenwood, and County Business Leader). “I found out about the some southwest parts of Indianapolis. “There are League when I met with Bob about recycling my some open Budget Blinds territories, and it’s a mat- leftover packing materials. I think the League is a ter of who gets called. Plainfield and Martinsville great idea and I’m excited to find out what I can do fall into that category.” According to Dougherty, to support it.” there are six total Budget Blinds reps in the India- In his free time, Dougherty enjoys gardening napolis area. and exploring the five acres of his property. He and Dougherty says he gets along with his fellow Valorie, his wife of 35 years, raised two children, and have one grandchild. 10 January 2009
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6078 E. SR 144 YOUR AD HERE Seen by 2800+ Businesses Mooresville ONLY $50 831-6142 Call Dave [email protected] (317) 697-2893 January 2009 11 Candle shop changes owners, keeps customers By Bob Sullivan Partly by design, Tyler changed some of the Morgan County Business Leader merchandise to appeal to a younger crowd. “We Tyler Shupe was born and raised in Eminence, varied the candle sizes and décor and offered Indiana. After graduating high school, Tyler at- more products at a lower price range. With today’s tended Purdue University, taking classes in ani- economy, the $60-70 candles just aren’t moving mal agro-business, where he pursued an interest like the $15-$35 candles. We’re now attracting a in learning about exotic wider range in ages.” and unusual animals. Cobblestone Candle As the name implies, In 2006, Cobblestone the stores offers an array Candle Company was a Company of scented and unscented well-established store- Tyler Shupe candles--hand-poured front south of Eminence Owner by Tyler himself. “It’s a owned by Dawn Var- 7020 State Road 42 lot more complicated gus, who was looking to Martinsville, IN 46151 than I thought,” Tyler sell the company. “She 765-528-2249 admits, who learned the had a devoted following Hours of Operation process from the pre- of shoppers. My fam- Sat and Sun Only 10 AM-5 PM vious owner. “There’s ily used to shop there www.cobblestonecandlecompany.com more chemistry than a lot,” Tyler recalls. He just pouring wax. For purchased the company every size candle, you in 2007. “Besides the candles, we sell a vast array need a different wick, and there are thousands of old ‘country primitive’ home décor. We carry a to choose from.” Tyler buys wax and jars in bulk, few antiques as well. The holidays are always a big which takes a lot of room. According to Tyler, one time for us.” candle takes about three days, though he works Because the shop was already established, Ty- on several at once, and in batches. “I’ve developed ler says since taking ownership, business has re- enough of a back stock now that I no longer have mained steady. “Dawn had a large customer base, to work on it every week.” and when I took over, we have a lot of the same Tyler hired two part-time employees--Hope customers visit regularly.” Shank and Kathy Stierwalt--to help over the Tyler renovated the attached garage of his weekends. Looking ahead, Tyler sees the business home, making it accessible to customers and de- shifting to wholesale. “We’ll continue to run the voting 15,000 square feet to displaying the wide garage shop, but I’d like to purchase direct from variety of décor--much more than the original suppliers and to get our products into the whole- storefront location. sale markets. Our web site is almost finished, and During the week, Tyler works evenings for Old I think the option to order online will open us up Dominion, a trucking company, where he tows to a lot of business.” trailers in and out of the dock with a mini-cab. Tyler continues to raise exotic pets on the Until recently, Tyler also helped his family raise farmland. “I enjoy training dogs and taking care livestock, but the increasing prices in corn and of animals, Currently, I’m taking care of horses hay made it no longer cost-effective to continue and a parrot.” Plus--something not found on ev- on a large scale. ery farm--a camel. 12 January 2009 Local staffing firm helps Morgan County thrive By Bob Sullivan Plainfield and Camby branches. Morgan County Business Leader “We primarily focus on light industrial and clerical Kera Martin was raised in Martinsville and resides staffing,” explained Martin. “In addition, we offer direct there today. She graduated from IU with a Business placement and professional staffing. We pre-screen po- Management degree. “I had a friend who worked in El- tential CEOs, forklift operators, accounts payable reps, wood’s Martinsville branch at the time and made me and many others--depending on client needs.” aware of their plans to enter into the Indianapolis mar- Martin describes the Mooresville and Camby areas ket. When Elwood expanded into Plainfield in 1999, I as “exploding” with activity. “We saw a lot of retail ini- was assigned there as a staffing specialist, and it’s been tially, but several core businesses in Ameriplex have now my home branch ever since.” Elwood closed the Mar- opened warehouses. We have a close relationship with tinsville branch in 1999, but continues to handle the the Mooresville Chamber of Commerce, which has area’s business needs from the Indianapolis Southwest grown and thrived, and the Morgan County Economic location. Development Group. We’re excited to do our part to Elwood Staffing trains their staffing professionals grow the commerce in this community.” extensively prior to working with their clients. “We’re According to Martin, “The majority of our candidates members of the American Staffing Association, which are fit into a ‘temporary to permanent’ arrangement. provides a lot of the material for our in-house training,” This gives the candidate a chance to work a set length says Martin. “We’re also required to earn our Certified of time through our employment; to demonstrate good Staffing Professional (CSP) certification.” attendance and work ethic. Since we’re paid by our client As a staffing specialist, Martin interviewed candidates companies, there’s never a fee for employee candidates to and worked to build relationships with Elwood’s client receive our services.” companies; helping to find job matches that would fit On the economy, Martin admits employee candidate the company’s needs. flow has increased. “Unemployment has doubled state- Elwood Staffing In 1999, Elwood had three open branches. “John El- wide. In Morgan County, we don’t feel it as much, for- wood, company president, spent a lot of time growing tunately, because we’re not directly affected by the auto Indy Southwest Morgan County business,” said Martin. Elwood has industry.” Kera Martin since expanded beyond the Midwest, with 20 offices in The Camby location employs six full-time and two Area Manager Indiana, and 17 additional branches throughout the na- part-time staffing professionals, including seven Mor- 7015 Kentucky Avenue tion. gan County residents. Camby, IN 46113 The Mooresville branch opened in October 2003. In David Elwood founded Elwood Consulting in 1980 317-856-9600 2006, Elwood Staffing relocated the branch to a new- from Columbus, Indiana. The company initially spe- Hours of Operation ly constructed strip mall in Camby. Martin says, “the cialized in offering pre-employment testing to client 8 AM-5 PM Mon-Fri greater visibility on Kentucky Avenue has helped bring companies. They formed the umbrella of employment www.elwoodstaffing.com many job candidates our way.” With the opening of the services and changed their name to Elwood Staffing in indianapolissouthwest.in@ Mooresville branch, Martin became the first Area Man- 1995. David’s three sons are still active in the company, elwoodstaffing.com ager for the company, overseeing operations at both the with middle son Mark Elwood serving as CEO.
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Before you know it, you’re spreading your wings and getting back–to life–to health. January 2009 13 Speedy response to car lockouts By Bob Sullivan Jim also re-keys locks for residences and businesses. “It Morgan County Business Leader works out well. I might have four appointments in one “Since I started 13 years ago, cell phones have impacted day, and then go a few days without. An auto lockout is my business in a very positive way,” said Jim Van Hoy, something that can’t be predicted.” owner of Auto Lockout Service. Jim offers his locksmith Jim was born and raised in Mooresville. “I’ve lived in expertise to stranded motorists on an emergency, case-by- the Mooresville area all my life except for ten years while case basis. “When I started, people had to reach me at employed at Western Electric in Indianapolis and one home, and most of them had to find a pay phone. Now if year in New York as a district sales manager for Pitney they can call me from where they’re stranded and contact Bowes. I also sold vacuum cleaners part-time.” me wherever I’m at.” On retiring, Jim attended Jim started Auto Lockout Auto Lockout Service Locksmith School Inc. in In- dianapolis to receive certifica- Service as a way to keep busy Jim Van Hoy tion. “You learn some basics during what he calls “semi-re- Owner/Bonded Locksmith during training, but you also tirement.” He doesn’t maintain a Mobile learn from experience.” client base, or charge a monthly On-call 8 AM-10 PM every day Jim advises people not to rely service. Instead, he networks Mooresville, IN 46158 on the phone book or the inter- and forms personal relation- 317-402-3221 ships, giving his card to people net to find a locksmith. “Much he meets and letting them know of the information is unreliable, he can help when the unexpected happens. “I charge a and some companies place ads nationally. You can waste a base price for the Mooresville area--a bit more if I have lot of precious time calling around and getting nowhere.” to drive farther. But my prices are competitive and I pride He suggests adding a local locksmith phone number in myself on a quick response time. I’ve been locked out; I your cell phone contact list. know what it’s like, and I’ll get there fast.” Jim says his toolkit currently consists of 54 pieces, with Jim first conceived of Auto Lockout Service after a parts added or updated every year. The Locksmith Led- mishap during a business trip while working for Pitney ger monthly keeps him informed about the latest trade Bowes in Louisville, Kentucky. “I had an important pro- information and technological advances of auto locks. Jim posal to make, and I locked my keys in the car. I had a admits that technology has made unlocking some cars ex- plastic key in my wallet. But it was freezing temperatures, tremely difficult in recent years. “Five or six years ago, I and the key broke off in the lock, and I missed the meet- could open close to 100% of the doors. Presently, there are ing. I never had a chance to present my proposal because I a couple models I won’t touch.” was stuck and no one could come help me.” Jim has two grown children and five grandchildren. He Regardless of this singular snafu, Jim worked for Pit- and his wife Erma live in Mooresville. Jim enjoys golf, ney Bowes as a salesman in Indianapolis from 1970 until playing an electric bass, and following his Grandchildren retiring in 1995. in their many activities.
Martinsville Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber’s meets on the third Friday at 11:30 AM at the Morgan County Administration Building, 180 South Main Street. Lunch is $5. For more info, please contact the Chamber office at (765) 342-8110 or visit its website:www.MartinsvilleChamber.com Martinsville Downtown Merchants Association: For information contact Pam Badger, The Candy Kitchen, 765-342-6390 Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: The regular monthly meets on the third Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The meeting location is Jones Crossing Banquet Center at the corner of SR 67 and Allison Road. Lunch is $5, and is sponsored by Dave Doyle of Big-O-Tires. For more information call the Chamber office at 317/831-6509 or visit its web site: www.MooresvilleChamber.com. Mooresville Revitalization Group: The Mooresville Revitalization Group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at Zydeco’s on E. Main St. from 6:45-8:00 PM. Current topics include purchasing additional planters for the downtown area and coordinating a new “Planters on Parade” contest for the Spring/Summer. For more information contact Lori Cole, Autumn Whispers Health and Harmony, 317-831- 7817, or e-mail to [email protected] Morgantown Merchants Association: The Morgantown Merchants Association meets on the second Monday at 7 PM at the Fire Station. For more information call Sharon Zimmerman at the Stitchery Mill at 812-597-5997. More information on Morgantown is available at www.MorgantownIndiana.com. Networking Business Women of Morgan County: NBW of MC meets on the second Thursday at 11:30 AM at the Mooresville School Admin- istration Building next to the Post Office on Carlisle Street. Bring your own lunch. For more information, call Patti Owen at 317-856-9801. Rainmakers Meetings: On the second Friday at 7:30 AM at Daman’s Grill at Kentucky and 465; On the second Tuesday at 7:30 AM at Chateau Thomas Winery in Plainfield, at 267 and I-70. Rainmakers has 30 meeting per month, including noon and evenings, for more information visit www.GoRain- makers.com. Rotary Clubs: Martinsville meets every Tuesdays at noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 240 East Wash- ington Street, Martinsville. Mooresville Decatur meets every Wednesday at 7:30 AM at Jones Crossing Banquet Center, SR 67 and Allison Road, Camby. 14 January 2009
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Cunningham, Feiwell & Hannoy, (317)237-2727 Ridner, 6020 St Rd 39N, Martinsville, IN SS Development Martinsville LLC, 2237 S Christie, 2698 S St Rd 257, Washington of Mooresville, Jason Gee, Manager Martinsville, IN 46151, December 1, 2008, Dixon – Cure, 939 S. Cherry St, 46151, December 15, 2008, $152,087.65, Burton Lane, Martinsville, IN 46151, IN 47501 - O’Charley’s Restaurant Heartland $65,014.19, Nelson & Frankenberger, Martinsville, IN 46151, December 8, Bleecker Brodey & Andrews, (317)574- $3,104,336.19, January 12, 2009, Kurt A. Mickies Inspirational Styles – Mickie Crossing, Jeff & Jod Woods - Economy (317)844-0106 2008, $78,021.72, Reisenfeld & Assoc, 0700 Webber, (317)891-0616 J Welty, 227 E High St, Mooresville IN Heating & Air Conditioning Services, Chandler, 335 Crestwood Drive, (513)322-7000 Day, 6145 Water Street, Martinsville, IN Vanzant, 5600 Low Gap Rd, Martinsville, 46158 Marcia G. Meece-Bagwell – Humana, Martinsville, IN 46151, December 1, 2008, Coombs, 12282 N. 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Marilyn, Reisenfeld & Assoc (513)322-7000 1227 Indianapolis Ave, 30 x 36 addition, #230, Judith Strode - Lighthouse Martinsville, IN 46151, December 1, Lawrence, 6955 Old Morgantown Rd, Martinsville, IN 46151, January 12, 2009, Note: $24,000 Creations Candles & Gifts, Terry Stec 2008, $113,910.70, Feiwell & Hannoy, Martinsville, IN 46151, December 8, 2008, $111,454.85, Bleecker Brodey & Andrews, If you need any further information, Daviess County Metal – Clyde Scott, - Shepherd Realty Group, Larraine (317)237-2727 $39,597.50, Feiwell & Hannoy, (317)237- (317)574-0700 please contact the attorney listed per 9373 N Country Club Rd, agricultural Smith - Horizon Hospice, Katherine Buskirk, 1279 Marylin Street, Martinsville, 2727 Adams, 6561 Clay Rd, Martinsville, IN each sale. attachment storage, 3,726 sq ft, $25,000 Paschal - Bloomington Area Arts Council, IN 46151, December 1, 2008, Edwards, 440 S Home Ave, Martinsville, 46151, January 12, 2009, $133,558.18, Tim Warner - Hoosier Land Title, Terry $183,228.02, Bleeker Brodey & Andrews, IN 46151, December 15, 2008, Feiwell & Hannoy P C., (317)237-2727 New Chamber Members: Myers - Myers Cabinet Company, Brad & (317)574-0700 $89,979.48, Feiwell & Hannoy, (317)632- Covey, 9616 Paddock Rd, Camby, IN Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: Ellen Nicholson - Water to Wine Catering Huguez, 9731 N Kitchen Rd, Mooresville, 9555 46113, January 12, 2009, $93,351.94, visit www.mooresvillechamber.com & Festivals, John Seubert - CleanSeal IN 46158, December 1, 2008, Atkins, 13309 N Etna Green Dr, Camby, IN Feiwell & Hannoy P C, (317)237-2727 I’m a smalll bubusinesssiness ownerowner.. 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