Venice Print Center

The Venice Print Center has been serving satisfied clients in the Venice and surrounding areas since 1998.  At that time, owner Randy Kendrick opened the doors to his business, likely listening to Britney Spears on his new-fangled MP3 player.  If someone would have asked him what a “smart phone” was, he may have looked at them like they were anything but.  The world was preparing for Y2K, and people everywhere were wondering if it would all go dark when the new millennium began.  And, back in Venice, Randy was about to embark on a professional journey that would find him serving his community and establishing one of the areas most trusted printing companies, a full 20 years later.

What does it take to be considered a pillar of the community?  Having a giving spirit and a heart that yearns to return good fortune to those who have supported them is the answer for Randy and Lori Kendrick.  Over the years, they have helped many mom-and-pop businesses reach their fullest potential by providing high quality printing and graphic design services.  From business cards in the beginning stages to banners and event materials, then ultimately silk-screening and apparel services, they will have the materials you need at whatever growth stage your business is in.  They have loved seeing their neighbors, family and friends’ businesses open and thrive.  And, the reviews online bear that out with person after person providing positive testimonials to the level of service and quality of product that Venice Print Center delivers.

Over the years, the Kendrick’s’ have seen many innovative and helpful technologies emerge.  They have always prided themselves on being on the forefront of great marketing and print details for their clients.  Recently, they have seen an uptick in the number of automobile wraps in the area.  They will happily extol the virtues of your business on a cool, bright, wrap.  We all know that seeing these advertisements while we sit at a traffic light has spurred us on to call for a service or product.  And lately, everyone has gotten on the bandwagon, since these types of “wraps” get nothing but a good “rap”.  At Venice Print Center, they are always looking for the newest way to help their clients grow their businesses, all while providing good old-fashioned, one-on-one customer service.

How do you let the world know what you are offering?  Do you have a great notepad or pen that you are dropping in your customers’ appreciation bags?  A funky magnet with a catchy phrase will catch the eye of the homeowner when they need electrical or plumbing services.  And, a banner can say it all as clients enter the doors of your retail establishment.  There are so many ways to win over potential customers, and, at Venice Print Center, they have a plethora of ideas on how best to serve your clients and to get your name out there.

When it comes to IBE, Venice Print Center loves the opportunities it allows them to interact with other merchants in the area.  As members for the past ten years, they have utilized everything from plumbing to pest control services.  They love to treat their employees to lunch from BrewBurger’s and British Open Pub, thanks to easy-to-use QR Certificates.  And, the savings do not stop at the office.  Back at home, they have bought beautiful furniture thanks to an IBE barter.  According to Randy Kendrick, “IBE opens up a lot of doors; it is great for business, personal, employee and client gifts.”  He adds, “We just love all that IBE offers and regularly recommend it to others.”

Always thinking ahead, Venice Print Center is expanding in the plaza they are currently in.  They have had to add a warehouse for their vehicles and machinery, and are incredibly thankful to the Venice community for their continued support over the years.  The Kendrick’s were happy to introduce new business partners, Lance and Amanda Broat, within the past year.  Lance’s skills have proven to be a great addition to The Venice Print Center and they are excited to see what the future holds.

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AAMCO Transmissions of Venice

There is nothing quite like the freedom of the open road.  Windows down, great tunes on the radio, metal to the pedal – – but not too much, and off you go!  For a teenager, the pangs of childhood are lifted a bit when you reach that golden age of being able to obtain a driver’s license.  You feel the independence and importance of the vehicle you are in, and it is exhilarating.  For adults, you realize that your car or truck is essential to everything that you have or wish to have in life.  Let that sink in.  Of course, a vehicle cannot replace love, or food, or a job, but you sure need it to facilitate all of the above.  You work so you can support your family, but on an even more important rung on the hierarchy ladder is your transportation.  It is almost impossible to make that six figure income without a reliable vehicle and harder yet for kids to get a job without a ride.  It is a question on almost every job application:  “Do you have reliable transportation?”  You cannot meet the love of your life if your car battery is dead on the night of your big date.  Yes, much like the air that you breathe facilitates life in your body, well-maintained automobile is necessary for just about everything else.

“Double A, Beep Beep, M,C,O!”  We all know that one, don’t we?  For many, AAMCO has signified help for screechy brakes and bald tires at some point or another.  When the engine is smoking and your kids need to get to school, who are you going to call?  In Sarasota County, one company has become that helpful hand with the skillful wrench.  For the fastest, most professional and reliable auto service, Venice AAMCO is the obvious choice.  Their technicians are supremely trained to handle all of your automobile woes.  Whether your transmission is automatic or manual, from A to Z, they have your car, van, or truck issues covered.  Their thorough line of services includes everything from clutch to steering problems, multi-point check and diagnostics to tires, brakes, oil and more.  The added security you get from going to a name you trust is a definite benefit to having your vehicle serviced at Venice AAMCO.   Their Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Program allows your company the flexibility to focus on new deals, while the professionals at AAMCO tend to your wheels.

Being able to barter for repair and maintenance services is so helpful, especially when dealing with the typically sudden added expenses of an automobile breakdown.  At AAMCO Transmissions of Venice, they see clients on a regular basis who are there solely based on an IBE barter.  If you have to pay for auto repair, why use your cash?  Take advantage of an easy IBE barter and save your money for the fun events in life.  Venice AAMCO readily uses IBE for QR Certificates enabling their team to enjoy great lunches and training meetings.  For just about every expenditure around the office, or for plumbing, electrical, printing and a/c needs, they consult IBE first.

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Roots of Sarasota

Look around, there are new developments everywhere.  It is hard to go to Downtown Sarasota without finding a new rooftop bar or revamped office building.  New hotels, restaurants and parking garages to facilitate a neat and clean streetscape are popping up on all of the corners.  When cities like Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, and North Port are being recognized in the “Best Of” categories, the masses will follow.  So, building up all around the city infrastructure are new condos, apartments and massive housing communities.  Just where will all of that garbage and construction paraphernalia end up?  If you are looking for a reliable company to handle all of your residential and construction waste and landscaping needs, you need not look farther than your very own roots.

Roots of Sarasota has much to be excited about these days.  For starters, they have been in business for the past 30 years, successfully making construction and yard cleanup projects cleaner, safer, and looking better than ever.  But, also, their expertise and reliability has increased their workload.  The best contractors and real estate developers know who to call to get their pre and post-construction sites in impeccable order.  Then, when the dust has settled and the bare bones of a new home or office are begging for greenery and flowers to add character and personality, Roots of Sarasota comes right back in to lay the sod and plant the foliage.  When anxious buyers are waiting to get the keys to their new place, it is oftentimes Roots of Sarasota hurrying that process along, from beginning to end.

In addition to dumpster rentals and construction site work, and alongside amazing and unique landscaping designs, Roots of Sarasota are also masters at both small and large tree removal.  There is nothing more unsightly, not to mention hazardous, than an overgrown tree ready to wreak havoc on your roof.  As certified arborists, pruning, removal, excavation and transplanting – – whatever your trees need, Roots of Sarasota will make sure they are as healthy and beautiful as they can be.

When it comes to IBE, there is perhaps no better representation than that of the Roots of Sarasota team to demonstrate how simple and money saving the IBE system is.  And, they use it to get virtually anything they need.  Though Roots owner, Bob Phinney, enjoys IBE immensely, it is his wife, Allison, who is head-over-heels impressed with IBE.  She explains it this way, “Though I don’t come across many who ever leave IBE, if they do, I always question if they are using it in the right way or know enough about it.”  Allison goes on to say, “IBE is amazing, I just love it.”  They Phinneys have used IBE for everything from gutter cleanings, painting, pool maintenance and even to create a living will.  Just in the past week, they had to replace their air conditioning unit, a large expense by any measure.  With IBE, they were able to cut the purchase price of the new unit in half.  What a savings that was, totaling nearly $6000!  But, perhaps their favorite ways in which they enjoy IBE are the countless parties they have had where bounce houses, and great food from Pizza SRQ, were all provided effortlessly and free from IBE.  Making memories and saving money?  Let’s all get in on that!  From purchasing two automobiles via IBE and enjoying hundreds of dollars in savings monthly in veterinarian bills, Allison Phinney regularly “gives examples of money-saving barters to anyone who will listen.” Her next obvious questions is always, “Why haven’t you joined IBE yet?”

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Cool Today

When you are steeped in a rich history of putting the client first every single time, months become years and years become decades.  You find yourself standing among many in the beginning, similar businesses seemingly doing the right things to grow and be steadfast through trying economic trends.  But, as time goes by, you see the masses dwindling and there you are, at the top, looking around at many others who have come and gone.  Providing the utmost in customer care and satisfaction, taking pride in the tremendous amount of training that has been provided to their employees, being on the cusp of leading marketing and technological advances – – that is what it has taken for Cool Today to become the standard bearer in amazing, out-of-this-world air conditioning, electrical and plumbing needs.

When you are replacing or repairing your a/c unit, there are three components to the transaction.  First and foremost, living in the vapid Florida heat can be life-threatening so promptness is key.  And, since it can be a budget-draining purchase, you need to find the best deal around, something that accommodates your family’s financial needs.  But, perhaps the most important part of the process is choosing a company that hires only the most professional, thoroughly vetted individuals who are going to be installing equipment that will directly impact the air that you breathe.  If you have done your research, looked at how they guarantee their work, background check and train their technicians, and have read all of the available reviews from not only past customers but even from industry competitors, you have obviously made the wisest choice available, which is Cool Today.

Plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical under one very capable roof – – now, that is a customer-friendly idea.  Why deal with three or more companies with different policies and varying degrees of aptitude when you can make one call and let Cool Today take it from there.  Serving Sarasota since 1963, they are driven by customer loyalty.  Cool Today prides themselves on thousands of raving reviews over the past decades and has amassed a satisfied client list in the tens of thousands.  Not only do they guaranteed the work of highly-skilled technicians, they even hire an outside company to do background screening on the very individuals who will be working inside of your homes.  You want to feel safe and secure while work is being done, and with Cool Today, every i is dotted and t is crossed when it comes to putting the friendliest and most capable workers in your home or business environment.

When it comes to being the best at what you do, and have helped clients stay cool for nearly 60 years, you learn a thing or two about being resourceful.  You learn to partner with great organizations like IBE so that office expenses including signage and janitorial services can be managed through easy barters rather than having to spend actual money on them.  Cool Today is happy to pass those savings onto their customers, just another way in which they have their eyes on you, their client, rather than on their bottom dollar. Always looking for festivities to appreciate their hard-working employees, Cool Today regularly uses IBE’s QR Certificates to host a fun evening out for the team, where they can dine at some of the area’s finest restaurants.

Let their proven track record sink in for a moment – – Cool Today has proudly and successfully been serving the Sarasota, Bradenton and Tampa areas since 1963.  They have always been on the forefront of assisting thousands of area clients cooling their homes, upgrading their air systems, and bringing electrical and plumbing needs under one roof.  Their name says it all – – if you need to be “cool today,” you know who to call.

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Clikwiz Online Marketing Magic

If you do not have a strong online presence, then you may as way be a needle in a haystack.  No matter what product you are selling, service you are offering, or event you are marketing, consumers will give you a mere second or two of their fleeting attention to prove your case.  If you cannot make the connection at that moment, then you have to wait for the next potential dollar to possibly come along.  Or, you could explode onto the social scene with an attitude that screams, “Look my way, all of you shoppers!”  Not only are the brick and mortar business models extinct, so is being a dull star with a minimal presence in the vast web world.  If you need more leads, more clients, more income – – think Clikwiz for incredible web design and Internet marketing.  Let them work their “online marketing magic” for you.

When you have successfully helped hundreds of companies grow their businesses since 2009, you know a thing or two about a productive online presence.  From a few trusted clients in the beginning, Clikwiz knew exceptional customer service and being on the cusp of leading technologies were the keys to a long and fruitful existence.  Now servicing companies around the country, Clikwiz provides its clients with a global presence, something necessary for today’s thriving companies.  Though they serve a variety of clientele, Clikwiz is a leader in web design, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and online reputation management.  With strong ties to their roots, they specialize in HVAC, plumbers, and electrician website servicing.  The bottom line is this – – if your bottom dollar needs help and leads need to pour in, Clikwiz is the answer.

Having a telephone attached to your ear all day and squinting at printouts with tiny names and numbers trying to track down a new lead can be anti-productive.  As the owner of a company, you know nothing socks at the morale of your salespeople than a lack of results.  Clikwiz is the area’s premiere web designer and lead generator.  And, if your clients are having trouble finding you on the web, SEO is what you need.  Clikwiz will quickly make sure you are not that “needle in a haystack” anymore.

When it comes to IBE, Mike Williams, owner of Clikwiz understands great partnerships have served him well.  So, when he opened Clikwiz in 2009, one of the prompt, secondary decisions he made was to join IBE.  Within the IBE network of merchants and professionals representing a myriad of services, Mike has taken advantage of everything from great restaurants to teeth cleanings.  His favorite QR Certificates are from BrewBurgers, where the burger is the star of the show, to British Open Pub.  Can we all give a resounding “yes” to the bangers and mash? He loves that throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties, there are so many great IBE restaurant choices.  And, speaking of teeth cleanings, Mike uses fellow IBE member Konecny Dentistry for all of his family’s dental needs.  As he likes to tell his friends, “IBE helped me expand my business and opened up markets that I wouldn’t be privy to otherwise.”

As you peruse the testimonials of some of Clikwiz’s clients, several phrases become redundant – – “He came to the store for quite some time and listened to me,” followed by “Mike went above and beyond my initial expectations.”  If your website is not quite where it needs to be, or your people are experiencing a decrease in productivity, or the leads are just drying up, you know where to turn.  Clikwiz will get you where you need to be, with an enviable website driving your business to levels you never imagined.

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Famiglio & Associates, CPAs

Money – – you either love it or hate it but you cannot live without it.  You begin most days by heading out the door to earn it so that you can pay for a roof over your family’s heads, keep food on the table and to sock it away for a rainy day or your child’s college education, whichever comes first.  You try not to hoard your money, you are willing to donate to the vetted nonprofits and charities that are out there.  But you have an eagle’s eye on where it goes and how it grows.  You want tax shelters and investment vehicles that will make your finances sound and stable.  When you are out playing golf, you want to know your finances are secured, tax laws are being followed, and that Uncle Sam is happy with the way you are conducting your business.  You need a trusted CPA who specializes in your particular needs, and one who has stood the test of time.

At Famiglio & Associates, you can be assured that experience is a strong suit among the professional team handling your financial and business issues.  They have assisted thousands of personal and business clients over the year so chances are they have dealt with your personal tax situation or something similar.  If you are preparing for a particularly harrowing audit or internal systems switch you want to know that your finances are in order.  Last minute is not the hour to prepare, when it comes to finances, the books need to be seamless and well-maintained.  At Famiglio & Associates, tax preparation and wealth management strategies make worrying about the future a thing of your past.  Planning with consummate professionals means you will be ready for any event so you may sit back and enjoy life’s ups and downs without the added burden of financial anxiety.

At Famiglio & Associates, they like to say that “As your financial guides, we get an x-ray into your business and personal accounts. Thus, in the same way that a doctor or nutritionist takes care of the physical health, we as your accountants can recommend, and help you put into practice, strategies for your financial health.”  With practices like that in place, you can rest-assured that your finances will receive an A+ grade from your “financial physicians.”  As clients of Famiglio & Associates, remote access is always available should you work from home and need to know that at any hour of the day you can update QuickBooks with assistance if need be.  From federal tax preparation to Ponzi schemes and foreclosure issues, Famiglio & Associates is the only CPA firm you’ll ever need to contact.  Their professional team of highly-qualified CPAs has a directory of services consisting of almost every known tax issue out there.  Don’t wait, and don’t fret over your own tax and business solutions.

When you are providing tax and financial advice to clientele you must “walk the walk.”  With IBE, Famiglio & Associates has been able to demonstrate creative financial savings in practice by using fellow IBE members for office equipment servicing, janitorial services and air-conditioning to keep everyone cool and level headed as they crunch the numbers.  They love QR Certificates as a means to show appreciation to employees who, after all, are saving clients significantly all while making sure tax issues are avoided.  That is something to be celebrated!

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My DJ Entertainment & MySelfie Photo Booth

Planning the perfect party can be taxing.  After all, if the party is to honor one of life’s milestones such as a wedding, significant birthday, or a silver anniversary then it needs to be more special than your average get together.  Whereas every good party has certain elements such as good food, a cake, decorations and maybe some background music, the memorable occasions contain a little something more.  Certain touches that add “aha” moments for the guests, with little surprises that delight and remind them to have fun and enjoy the setting.  One local couple has figured out what it takes to make a party grand with all of the bells and whistles including a rocking DJ and an over-the-top selfie booth.  Sit back, relax, and maybe shop for your party clothes.  But, by all means, leave the majority of the party details to MyDJ Entertainment and MySelfie Photo Booth.

Speaking with an energetic, successful duo intent on making the world’s parties more special than any other is a lot of fun.  The way that they bring passion to every event like a lightning bolt and round of thunder, past and future clients are blown away with MyDJ Entertainment and MySelfie Photo Booth.  They surpass their client’s expectations and set the bar high for the next occasion. Then, time and time again, they leave their customers smiling long after the streamers have been taken down and the party cups discarded.  Here is what owners Dan and Megan Galati had to say about their entertainment business mecca which includes the popular, MyDJ Entertainment and MySelfie Photo Booth and everything you need for your gala including photography and lighting.

Can you tell us about your background and what inspired you to get into the entertainment business? 

Our lead DJ Dan Galati has been a professional DJ for 17 years. His passion for music spread to the wedding industry after he and Megan married in 2012. Together they grew the business into what it is today adding more services along the way. The photo booth came to life in 2016. Now we have three wedding DJ’s and two photo booths and offer many different lighting solutions including party lighting and up-lighting.  We have been in business for 7 years, and are a full service entertainment business offering DJ, Photo Booth and Lighting Solutions for any event.

What different types of parties do you provide your services for?  Can you speak of any events you cover in the Sarasota area that readers may be familiar with?  What is the most extravagant gig you’ve done?

We are excited to be part of some wonderful fundraising events around town and in the greater Tampa area. We have donated our photo booth services to An Evening for Healthy Start for 4 years running to benefit babies, mothers and families in Sarasota. We are proud to be involved with the Junior League of Sarasota at their annual Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon and Fashion Show. We are excited to provide DJ and photo booth services for this wonderful fundraising event!! We provide service for all types of events such as weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, fundraising events, anniversaries, parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceaneras and so much more!

Though you are somewhat new to the IBE directory of members having joined in 2017 can you discuss how it is going with IBE?  Are there any services you’ve utilized as a result of becoming an IBE member?

Yes, we have been IBE members since 2017.   We have had a chance to work with some outstanding companies such as Venus Med Spa and Cool Today both of which we have traded back with.  They are so amazing, established, and such a pleasure work with!  We really look forward to many more successful barters with IBE.

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Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa

Today, more than ever, it is essential for humankind to take care of Mother Earth.  We have been provided an expansive, beautiful planet which has nourished, sheltered, and embraced us with all of our differences.  So, the choices we make need to honor our home, the environment, and the future.  “Reduce, reuse, recycle” used to be the mantra of a generation but now it is in our blood.  We don’t give a second thought to recycling everything we come in contact with.  Throw it in the garbage to end up in a landfill?  Not you.  You will be sure to see every object through to its rightful end, even if that means it needs to be re-gifted, revamped for new purposes, or responsibly destroyed.  When it comes to every facet of your life, you want the most pure, organic, simple, non-harmful ways to emerge.  Why would you settle for anything else when it comes to your luxury spa experience?

When you are an authentic believer of being environmentally conscious, you radiate that through all of your endeavors.  Such is the case with Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa.  Located in a 100-year-old building with updated “green” electricity, owner Angela Powers believes authenticity begins at the ground up.  With a philosophy of “promoting beauty and purity through awareness of organic products,” Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa strives to be a wellness beacon to those wanting a deeper experience at a hair salon that includes education, the cleanest products available and trained professionals with a desire to make your hair look Vogue-ready.  Whether you are coming in for a root touch up or an all over color to make your world “pop,” you can trust the stylists at Angela’s to give your hair the pampering it deserves, all while using products with the most minimal of ingredients.

Coming in for a haircut and color followed by a pedicure can only be described as a relaxing day at the spa.  Literally, from head to toe, all your important parts that will be shared with the world are groomed in a way that reminds you how important self-care really is.  Whether your morning appointment includes a waxing, or you are doing a mani/pedi combo with your girlfriends, you know from the moment that you step your unmanicured toe into Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa, decadent pampering will ensue.  And, on the way out, you will go with your best foot forward, just experiencing a heavenly pedicure from a friendly, trusted professional.  Let the parties begin, bring on the weddings, or just sit around at the beach with your toes twinkling and your tresses tamed.  This season, Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa is ready to get real with your inner beauty.

We all know that a hairdresser can quickly become your best-friend.  Angela Powers knows that too, that is why she loves treating her employees with QR certificates at a wide array of IBE restaurants.  From Clayton’s Siesta Grille to Ophelia’s on the Bay, the team at Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa does their best work on the days that IBE QR certificates are up for grabs.  They utilize several IBE cleaning outlets to keep the salon in tip-top shape and would recommend to any merchant unsure of whether to join the IBE family to, “Jump in!”

Stop in today and see the beautiful salon, then schedule an appointment for a service guaranteed to be tailored exactly to your liking.  Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa treats everyday women and men like royalty and understands that Mother Earth deserves our deepest respect.  Let your beauty decisions reflect the same earth-friendly ideas and allow Angela’s Pure Salon & Spa to pamper you.

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Brock360 Pest Solutions

There are a few ways we can look at pest control.  No, it is not a topic we want to discuss around the family dinner table, especially if entertaining the new boss and his lovely wife.  If you’re meeting a date for the first time, you might not want to lead with, “Hey, how are you keeping the termites at bay this summer?”  Pest control is something we absolutely need to have in place, especially in our beautiful, but buggy, state of Florida.  You must have it, knowing it is on the list of essential services needed for your home and office, but then you want to blissfully forget about it and have faith that your pest control issues are being handled by the very best.  Take a nice, long look around the room you are in at this moment and as you make a full circle admiring your clean environment, remember that Brock 360 Pest Solutions is the only source to keep your spaces bug free.

For Greg Brock, being a leading specialist in pest control is literally in his blood.  He grew up watching his father and grandfather work in the pest management industry, so his knowledge of what works best for his clients is extensive.  Add in the success he has enjoyed as owner of Brock360 Pest Solutions for the past ten years and he is ready to take on even the toughest pest issues.  Roaches, ticks, ants, termites, rats, bedbugs and all of their nasty friends had better take notice:  Brock360 is the Chuck Norris of pest control.

Receiving certifications from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in pest and rodent control is just an example of the ways Greg Brock stays abreast of the latest techniques in pest control.  Coupled with his intensive training on termites, lawn and ornamental pest control, and urban landscape commercial fertilizer and Greg insists there isn’t anything he and his team of accomplished pest control technicians cannot tackle.  They are your go-to specialists for all of your commercial and residential needs with a commitment to superior customer service at the center.

At Brock360 Pest Solutions, listening to the client is key.  From the first call for service to their tremendous follow-up, Greg and his crew understand that having pests in one’s environment is unsettling, to say the least, so they create cohesive plans to alleviate your fears and drive the critters away.  They pride themselves on the service they deliver and strive to be a fair player with the highest of scruples amongst the wide array of pest control companies out there.  Just peruse the rave review online and you will see your friends and neighbors are impressed with Brock360.  Tried and true—that is Brock360 Pest Solutions, and the only pest solution you will need for all of your home and office pest issues.

What’s better than having Brock360 protect your home or business?  How about paying for their services via an IBE barter?  That’s what many of Greg’s clients do and just love the convenience and, of course, ultimate affordability that IBE provides.  Around the office, Greg and his employees use fellow IBE merchants for all of their printing, cleaning, and advertising needs.  It’s a win-win for everyone, much like all the barters within the extensive IBE network.

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Venus Med Spa

Everyone loves a hometown success story.  Any idea conjured up in the Sarasota area, tried out on friends and neighbors and tested in local retail outlets, is one to be cheered on.  Venus Med Spa began in the area as an idea that came about to fill a void.  The owners noted a gap between places like Los Angeles and Hollywood where derma fillers and Botox were the norm and Sarasota, where high-end everything from cars to homes to clothing was also typical.  But, who was meeting the upper echelon’s beauty needs?  Why not bring aesthetic services in a spa setting to local malls, where shoppers might like to take some time for their own well-being?  Though unexpected, these types of services in malls would prove to be a perfect union for women eagerly awaiting personal beauty amenities.  The relationship with malls and Venus Med Spas began, and it’s been a match made in heaven.  Currently, Venus Med Spa is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and has achieved status as the largest med spa in the United States.  The man behind the entire operation could not be happier his brainchild has achieved such great success.

For Bill Clarke, who had worked in the health club industry for 20, researching beauty trends was something he enjoyed and developed a genuine knack for.  He saw people with an intense desire to stay young, working out, eating well and doing anything in their power to lessen the signs of aging.  Add in advancements in health and beauty initiatives and along came Botox, the friend of the stars.  Bill’s desire to bring the anti-aging strategies of the rich and famous to teachers, mail carriers, and ordinary women in a setting where they were already enjoying themselves was an instant hit.  With a mall’s flexibility, being open every day gives women, with men joining in on the beauty bonuses, too, the opportunity to restore their skin and look their best on any day they choose.

Whatever your goals may be—from minimizing deep lines and erasing the fine ones to correcting pigmentation and even addressing stretchmarks, Venus Med Spa is the local source for all of your corrective beauty needs.  The folks at Venus Med Spa tout the rigorous training their licensed professionals must undergo before seeing clients.  An extensive list of a decade’s long clientele proudly refer friends and family members to Venus Med Spa.  They know the outcomes will be beautifully transformative, and can rest assured their loved ones will receive the same impeccable and professional treatment that they did.

Bill Clarke, a savvy business entrepreneur knew years ago that joining IBE was a wonderful way to network with like-minded professionals.  He explains, “If you have a great service to provide and are very adept at delivering your goods to your customers, then you are a good candidate for IBE.”  Venus Med Spa is happy to see new clients through IBE trades and in turn enjoys using services of several fellow IBE merchants.  As an interesting aside, Bill used to live next door to Clayton’s Siesta Grille and enjoyed eating there.  Through favorable conversations centering on bartering with IBE that he heard at Clayton’s he knew this was the bartering group for him.  Now, he is still happy to dine at Clayton’s, a fellow IBE member, where the buzz surrounding IBE is as positive as ever.

Congratulations, Venus Med Spa!  You have been helping people live their best lives, putting their most beautiful faces forward for the past 10 years.  Sarasota wishes you continued success for many years to come!

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