Tell Others About the Good Ones

A wise, previous boss once told me bad reviews should go directly to managers, not online—giving companies a real chance to improve. I’ve loved this approach ever since, choosing instead to leave raving reviews for the businesses that truly deserve recognition and sharing feedback privately, when they need it.

This philosophy reminds me of my dad’s antique wood stove, originally built to heat train locomotives and now warming our porch. Cast into the metal is a simple message: “if we are good, tell others about us”—a reminder to share good experiences with others.

We'd love for you to do the same for us and every brand you love. Referrals are still the best form of marketing, and they mean the world to small businesses like ours. When someone you trust recommends a business, it carries a weight that no advertisement can buy, bringing real experience, trust, and genuine relationships to the heart of the exchange.

Help your favorite businesses and professionals grow and build a stronger community by telling others about it. Hit reply and let us know some of the people and places you highly recommend.