About Us
Mobile locksmithing services. Key duplicating; locks installed, serviced/repaired; basic safe work; door hardware installed & serviced. In business for over 22 years; member of the Citrus County Builders Association and Chamber of Commerce. Discounts offered to above members and veterans. Business hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Cash, check and credit cards accepted: Visa, M/C & Discover card.
How We Got Started
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer, aviation rate. Like to work on and/or repair items; locksmithing looked like a good business to get into.
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"Always dependable and able to get us out of a jam when needed. Good friendly relationship and..."
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"Always dependable and able to get us out of a jam when needed. Good friendly relationship and nice people"
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Doesn't apply to me and my business as a locksmith. If they need my service, then they'll have the money to pay for my service - cash, check or credit card.
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Doesn't apply to me and my business as a locksmith. If they need my service, then they'll have the money to pay for my service - cash, check or credit card.
Weeeelllllll... it depends - how long have you been in business? If you are starting out, joining your local Builders Association and/or Chamber of Commerce is a start, AND GETTING INVOLVED WITH THEM! My early days of business grew by joining my local Chamber of Commerce and then becoming a...
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Weeeelllllll... it depends - how long have you been in business? If you are starting out, joining your local Builders Association and/or Chamber of Commerce is a start, AND GETTING INVOLVED WITH THEM! My early days of business grew by joining my local Chamber of Commerce and then becoming a Chamber Ambassador and getting involved with functions that they did. Networking and talking to people grew my business. Sometimes is not what you know, but WHO you know. Who you know brings referrals, which brings business your way. If you've been in business awhile, and you aren't a member of the above, or other organizations (i.e., Rotary, Sertoma, a Veteran's Organization, etc). I've been in business 22 years now and 70% of my customers are repeat. Through the years, radio and paper advertising are very expensive; and I've done them for a year - no customers during the year of advertising, no renew. Customer service is the key - on arrival give them your business card and don't be rushed to leave for your next customer, a few minutes of talking with the current customer leaves a lasting impression, and referrals; especially if they are new to the area and you give them a Chamber of Commerce directory (which usually has demographics of your county in it, and if you've bought a ad in it) helps to promote your business. I hope that my feedback will help you in some way that you haven't thought of.
John L. Porter, Porter's Locksmithing, Crystal River, FL
I don't, no need to - 70% of my customers are repeat business. I am a member of the Builders Association and Chamber of Commerce, and I get enough referrals from them, as well as satisfied customers that refer me to their friends.
John L. Porter, Porter's Locksmithing, Crystal River, FL
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I don't, no need to - 70% of my customers are repeat business. I am a member of the Builders Association and Chamber of Commerce, and I get enough referrals from them, as well as satisfied customers that refer me to their friends.
John L. Porter, Porter's Locksmithing, Crystal River, FL
Question: are you a member of your local Chamber of Commerce and Builders Association? Other than having to pay the wazoo out for advertising costs, which I've found in the past don't really work, those two organizations helped my business grow and continue (22 years now). I'm a single business...
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Question: are you a member of your local Chamber of Commerce and Builders Association? Other than having to pay the wazoo out for advertising costs, which I've found in the past don't really work, those two organizations helped my business grow and continue (22 years now). I'm a single business owner with a 12 foot step-van, that is my office and work shop; and I'm as busy as I want to be (I let the other 7 locksmiths in my county do those 24 hour service calls). And it depends if you are in a rural area (like where I live) or a big city or suburb; what you charge is reflective of the area you live in.
John L. Porter, Porter's Locksmithing, Crystal River, FL