Patty Rhodes State Farm
Published 11:06 am Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Name of person featured: Michael Black
Name of Business: Patty Rhodes State Farm
Street address: 1200 Armory Drive, Suite B
Phone number: 757-562-2020
Operating hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
E-mail address: Michael.c.black.L514@statefarm.com
Nature of business: Insurance and financial services
Principle owner/manager: Patty Rhodes, agent
Year founded: 2009
Number of employees: 4
How’s business? Business is great! We are growing every day.
One thing you wish everyone knew about your business: We are a one-stop shop. We can take care of all your insurance needs such as auto, home, renters, life and health. We even have a full-service bank!
Something you offer that a customer won’t find elsewhere: Hometown customer service. Our customers are our neighbors and friends.
Advice to young entrepreneurs: Treat your customers like they are the most important people in the world, because they are.
Your first job: I worked at Aunt Jane’s Pickle Factory during the summer while in high school.
Your role model (in business or in life generally): My dad. He was a business owner and community leaders for more than 45 years.
The key to a successful business is: Never forget that your customers are the reason you are able to go to work every morning.