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Tom, Tom, the toner man!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Riverbend Realty, Cape Girardeau, MO 2004008944

SamsungI could learn a lot about business from Tom. He checks on me every three months to see if I need to order anything. That is WAY more often than I actually need toner for my laser printer, but he checks anyway. When I think of toner, I think of Tom. I wonder how many people think of me when they think of real estate.

Tom calls and then he follows up with an email. When I do order, he emails and calls to be sure the order was delivered and that it was correct. "Is there anything else I can do for you?" he always asks. He called today while I was on the phone with a customer, but I saw his number flash by on the caller ID of my smartphone. He did not leave a message, so I know he will call back in a day or two.

I did not have an order today for Tom, but I will do him one better. I'll tell all of you about him. The toner cartridges are a great deal, and Tom will be sure you never run out. Give him a call! I'm betting that it's the last time you'll ever have to call him, though, because he will call you often enough to keep your supply fresh.

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      • Tom Shanahan
    • Rhinotek toner cartridges
    • 310-638-2500

I still have reserves of three of the four colors my printer uses. I did just open the black cartridge, so maybe I'll order the back-up black cartridge when he calls. He sure does know what Sphere of Influence means!

 

Image from Samsung (and I really do own the CLX-6200fx multi-function printer).

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Vickie Nagy
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Palm Springs, CA
Vickie Jean the Palm Springs Condo Queen

Your post got me thinking. It's great to know when somebody is looking out to take care of you.

Feb 28, 2011 03:39 PM
Liz Lockhart
Riverbend Realty, Cape Girardeau, MO - Cape Girardeau, MO
GRI, Cape Girardeau Real Estate

Vickie~ Tom is taking care of HIS business when he takes care of mine.

Feb 28, 2011 04:54 PM
Elizabeth Byrne
Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA
Arlington Virginia Real Estate

Tom is a great teacher - he exhibits all characteristics of a successful business owner.

Liz, congratulations on your Serengeti post! It must be so exciting to be one of the winners selected by Stefan Swanepoel.

Mar 01, 2011 12:31 AM
Brenda Whitman, Live in Laramie Real Estate
Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming - Laramie, WY
Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming

Sounds like Tom has found the perfect place between too much contact and too little.  " I wonder how many people think of me when they think of real estate" says it all.  We could all learn from Tom's example.  And, hey, if I lived there I'd have to make him my toner man! 

Mar 01, 2011 01:02 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Liz,

Nice to have a professional salesperson like Tom to service your toner needs. :)

Steve

Mar 01, 2011 01:34 AM
Liz Lockhart
Riverbend Realty, Cape Girardeau, MO - Cape Girardeau, MO
GRI, Cape Girardeau Real Estate

Elizabeth~Yes, Tom is a good example.

I'm honored to be one of the Serengeti winners.

Mar 01, 2011 03:20 AM
Liz Lockhart
Riverbend Realty, Cape Girardeau, MO - Cape Girardeau, MO
GRI, Cape Girardeau Real Estate

Brenda~ Tom is in California. He takes orders over the phone, so you can call him

Mar 01, 2011 03:25 AM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Liz, it looks to me like Tom is doing an execellent business!!

Mar 01, 2011 10:07 AM
Liz Lockhart
Riverbend Realty, Cape Girardeau, MO - Cape Girardeau, MO
GRI, Cape Girardeau Real Estate

Thanks, Connie. I sometimes get a little irritated, because I guess I feel guilty if I am not ordering. He does, however, work his customer base.

Mar 01, 2011 10:31 AM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Hello Liz, this is a nice post honoring someone who provides an excellent service.  BTW - I wish Tom were in my area, we do not have that type of service with our copy people.  Enjoy this great Sunday!

Mar 05, 2011 09:45 PM
Liz Lockhart
Riverbend Realty, Cape Girardeau, MO - Cape Girardeau, MO
GRI, Cape Girardeau Real Estate

Barbara~ He's online, so just drop him an email or phone him. ThomasS@itdprintsolutions.com

Jun 03, 2011 05:12 PM