Jim Gamble 20 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Does Networking really help at 11:00 PM on a Saturday Night? Last night at around 8 pm, one of our specialty Kubota diesel machines fuel filter got clogged. So I called the local auto parts store for a replacement. They did not have the correct fuel filter canister. This performance fuel filter was just over 1/2 quart. This fuel filter was bigger than the oil filter. We tried everything we could think of. I new where to get the part on Monday, but this would not help me tonight. Tonight is when I need it. I was cleaning a time sensitive garage that needed to be finished by early Monday morning before 5 am. So I called all the parts stores... Nothing. Then I started to call my business contacts and they started to call their's. I get a call back at 10 pm. Jim, I found one, but you need to meet him at his house. The problem is it's just over an hour away from you and he will be going to bed at 11:00, so you got to hurry. As I am speeding at 80 mph in a 65 zone in a down pour, I was just thinking of the networking that went on to get this unique part. How all of my fellow business associates who have day jobs from 8 to 5 weekdays came together, some while having dining with their love ones, others while out on the town. They were all eager to help me, not asking for anything in return. Some using their influence to get the part that I needed tonight. Thats what networking is about ! Jim Gamble Crystal Cleaning Company LLC Antioch, California 94509 www.GarageCleaning.Net 510-612-0437 Parking Garage Cleaning Experts going the extra mile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher 102 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 That is great when networking and friends help out each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RSuds 24 Report post Posted December 6, 2010 Yes, it is good to help others. What comes around goes around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted December 7, 2010 I always carry extras. Seems simple enough to me. I am glad you were able to find it, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Musgraves 240 Report post Posted December 8, 2010 (edited) I always carry extras. Seems simple enough to me. I am glad you were able to find it, though. I never carry Extras, preventive maint is done daily. If we break a Unit another one is dispatched to the location in less than one hour. The unot is maint the new day and put back into service. Three different ways to run a business, Networking does help always. Knowing people and fellow trademens is always a good thing. We have a mobile repair guy if its really important...... Oh Yeah, I dont work weekends Edited December 8, 2010 by Ron Musgraves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted December 8, 2010 You don't work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted December 8, 2010 You don't work! :lol: you're a funny guy... :lol: Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offduty 25 Report post Posted December 8, 2010 Glad you didn't cause an accident or harm someone while you were illegally speeding because you forgot to carry spare parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites