Owning a business is the dream of everyone who has entrepreneurship in mind. From starting small and growing each day, month, and year is something to look forward to. But what if you reach the peak of your business? What if you have the most loyal customers, skilled employees, and the most financially stable state? Someone might think of just settling down and being content with it. Having those things screams success in many ways.
However, for Cody Essig, CEO and Owner of not one but two businesses, having one successful business is not a time to chill and be content. He thinks of something closely related to his current business, which is in the most stable state, and creates another business that can go alongside it.
Cody saw the opportunity and used it as leverage. Now, he owns Waterfront Solutions and Storage Near Me. In this blog, we will showcase these two businesses, which we have been working with for some time now.
Getting to Know Waterfront Solutions
Abra Kadabra has been collaborating with Waterfront Solutions for many years, especially on the Boat and Dock services, as its business is solely focused on that specific service. Waterfront Solutions provides complete sales and service for docks, boat lifts, permanent piers, stairs, boathouses/canopies, shoreline decks, hillside trams, and much more.
On the other hand, they also provide barge work using their big crane barge, which is 63’s reach, for different services on lakes, building materials, trees, etc. Moreover, they’ve also done unusual barge services, like transferring saunas to an island and sunken vessel recoveries, which means they can do a lot of stuff in the water.
Their goal is to enhance the value and functionality of waterfront properties by providing premier waterfront equipment and services.
We have seen their commitment to exceeding their clients’ expectations by delivering superb craftsmanship, personalized attention, and timely project completion. Through the years, Waterfront has strived to create meaningful relationships with its clients and become a trusted partner in their property improvement journey.
Getting to Know Storage Near Me
Through the success of Waterfront Solutions, its owner partnered with Tate Koenig and created a different business, solely focusing on indoor storage, called Storage Near Me LLC. It’s a storage specially designed for campers, RVs, boats, cars, trucks, all-terrain vehicles like ATVs / UTVs, and much more. Storage Near Me has 16-foot wide by 16-foot tall doors, providing customers with very large items and the opportunity for indoor storage.
Delivering an Exceptional Customer Service
Cody Essig, the owner of Waterfront Solutions and Storage Near Me, believes that delivering exceptional service and selling only high-quality products makes customers happy. It took years of experience and comprehensive business knowledge to do that.
Cody has been in the dock industry for over 20 years, and his team has been with him for around six to nine years. He ensures that he and his employees are educated on the business and can do a great job dealing with customers. When discussing the products and services, Cody reassures us that what his businesses sell is of the best quality.
By having these two businesses, Cody can deliver a streamlined customer experience by having a one-stop shop for customers who need a spot to store their boats or their RVs. – Those customers from Waterfront acquire service from Storage Near Me.
Cody has worked with his storage business partner, who’s been in the storage industry for 23 years and has managed all the different aspects of a storage facility. With his partner’s knowledge and background, Cody could fuse their skills and shell out the business.
“So with Waterfront Solutions and Storage Near Me tied together, it makes a good customer experience by taking care of their properties. We know what we’re doing with their items when they’re in storage or if they need to be taken care of, and when something needs to be done before being put in one of the storage buildings, such as protection from getting infested by pests and wildlife,” Cody said.
Storage Near Me has brand new buildings and started in August 2023. Now, they’ve got five buildings in total. They’re clean, secured, and well-sealed buildings with a parking area safe from critters and dust.
Cody Essig’s Partnerships With Abra Kadabra
Cody is no stranger to Abra Kadabra. He’s been great friends with our CEO, Matt. They’ve known each other in the early stages of their businesses and met during a Business International Networking Group Event. During those times, Matt and Cody were already starting to exchange ideas and refer customers to each other. As per Cody, Waterfront and Abra Kadabra have worked in many partnerships to advertise their services and products.
Cody mentioned some initiatives he’s done with Matt, like having door hangers with both their companies in it. Recently, Cody was featured on Matt’s podcast, The Homegrown Hustle, which focuses on emerging businesses. Cody and Matt have also made some promotional videos with Abra Kadabra, wherein they shot on-the-job videos in one of Waterfont’s facilities in Forst Lake. “We’ve mostly done a lot of word-of-mouth referrals, and we’re now starting more aggressive in marketing.”
The Future of Waterfront Solutions and Storage Near Me
Many businesses are starting to spring from the ground up, but for longevity, constant growth is something that any business owner should consider. Cody has been trying to hold onto this. He makes sure that he grows his business in different ways, one of which is having more customers and the other is having more products to sell.
For Storage Near Me, on the other hand, Cody said that he’s looking forward to having more customers in the fall/winter season and long-term storage, including in-and-out summer storage, on a scheduled basis. Storage Near Me currently has five buildings and has already received approval for a sixth. So whenever demand is high, Cody and Tate plan to build another one. One interesting plan Cody has in store is climate control storage (heated storage) and additional business facilities.
In Conclusion
A single but huge business can be a handful, and having another big business can overwhelm business owners. However, with significant help from his fantastic team, Cody managed to keep both his businesses running while ensuring the quality of his products and services. “The sky is the limit when you have a team like Waterfront Solutions!”
Cody is upfront about how much he values his people and ensures that his subordinates are knowledgeable, skilled, and have excellent customer service traits. That’s why it is always Abra Kadabra’s pleasure to work and collaborate with Waterfront Solutions and Storage Near Me. These businesses show the importance of hard work and paying attention to detail in every service they provide.
This article is part of our Vendor Spotlight series, where we feature businesses that champion customer experience and go beyond to provide the best service. Stay tuned for more.
To learn more about Waterfront Solutions LLC and Storage Near Me LLC, you can go to these links:
● Waterfront Solutions LLC
● Storage Near Me LLC
We want to thank Cody Essig for sharing his time, knowledge, and expertise, which made this article possible. If you have questions for Cody, you can reach him via email or at his LinkedIn account.
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