This is great, I look for companies like these locally. When covid started, a lot of people in my community were out of work, or experiencing a drop in customer

This is great, I look for companies like these locally. When covid started, a lot of people in my community were out of work, or experiencing a drop in customer patronage. I decided to help these businesses best, I should make a contract with myself to always look for someone in my friend group who produces or services something first, then the wider local community, then the state, and so on. Much to my surprise I've only had to go to Amazon once, for an obscure component that isn't known to be produced in my locality. Through this, I've ended up with a lot of ancillary benefits and connections. The interaction is so much more pleasant this way, I don't think I'll go back. They're delivering a consisting product or service, and I'm predictable as a customer as a result. Here's an example: when I walk into the meat shop, they know I'm going to be there, so when something unique or special comes in, they have something set aside that they knew I'd want. They always have a recipe too or something they made to share. To me, that's service. You don't have to be my best man or fishing buddy, you just have to acknowledge the reciprocal relationship we have.