I love my auto mechanic. There aren’t many people in the world who can say that, and I know that with previous mechanics, I was always believing I was being ripped off. I took it as a given. One of those facts of life no one can do anything about. They all sit there in front of their calculator, pounding out numbers, talking about what they did for your car and what was wrong with it, as I sit there nodding my head like a bobblehead pretending I understand what he’s saying. Then he gives me the price I owe, and I pay it. What am I supposed to do? Argue? I know nothing about cars.

I have a new auto mechanic now, and he’s great. He’s friendly; personable; he lists everything he does on paper; and he’s cheaper than the mechanic I previously had. I suppose if he was a doctor, you would say he has a great bedside manner. I don’t get a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach when I pay him. He makes me feel that I am truly paying for services rendered.

Could he still be ripping me off? Possibly; but I doubt it. There is a certain trust he conveys, and the price I’m paying seems to back up the way I feel.

The reason I’m mentioning all this is because it reminded me of the way I do business at Jerusalem Stone Israel . Obviously, something like Jerusalem Stone is easier to price compare than auto repair. But the trust and confidence between the client and me is as important as the money saved by buying from me. We are in it for the long haul. If an architect, or interior designer is happy with the way I communicate, they will tell their colleagues. It’s just good business sense. Plus, I’m fortunate to be doing business with some of the most interesting people in the world.

If you live in the Jerusalem/Bet Shemesh area and want the name and number of my auto mechanic, message me and I’ll be glad to let you know. If you’re an architect; interior designer; interior architect; or someone who wants the most beautiful stone in the world as part of their living environment…then let’s talk.