Style Magazine Folsom and El Dorado Hills November 2018

introducing
Q&A WITH LOCAL COMPANIES
Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?
Belle Mode is a women’s consignment boutique that carries highquality
clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories and has been in
Folsom since 2002. Prior to purchasing the business earlier this year, I
was a Belle Mode customer. When the owner decided to retire, I offered
to purchase it, and here I am!
What was the first job you ever had, and what did you learn from
the experience?
I began working summers for my grandparents when I was 15. They
taught me what it means to have a strong work ethic and how to be a
responsible employee and reliable person.
How are you involved with both the community and your
customer?
I’m proud that Belle Mode—through its loyal and generous customer
contributions after consignment—donates thousands of items each
year to organizations such as Snowline Hospice, WEAVE, and a local
women’s shelter.
What’s your hidden talent?
I’ve been blessed with a green thumb and love gardening.
What’s your biggest job perk?
The relationships that have developed with so many amazing women;
also, providing beautiful items of quality for each woman’s unique style.
What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?
La Placita.
Belle Mode
Consignment Boutique
Where do you and your family go locally to have fun?
Camping at Union Valley.
KATHIE TYLER
1012 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500, Folsom,
916-983-5330, bellemodeboutique.com
What’s your favorite local event that you go to?
Outdoor concerts at Harveys Lake Tahoe.
And finally, customer service is…?
What makes any business successful.
Performance Heating
& Air Conditioning
CORREEN BERGQUIST AND CURTIS BROWN
5011 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 5, El Dorado Hills, 916-933-2683,
performanceheatingandairconditioning.com
Describe your business. Did you find it, or did it find you?
I’m a second-generation HVAC business owner. My father was a
heating and air contractor in Burlington, Vermont, and I worked
for him at a very young age. I ended up moving to Walnut Creek
and starting my own business. In 1995, I moved the business to
El Dorado Hills and have been serving the community—both
commercial and residential—since 1995.
How are you involved with both the community and your
customer?
We’ve been serving 15 convalescent homes up and down the
Highway 99 corridor for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on
knowledge and honesty, allowing customers to make the decision
on how they would like to spend their dollars. We have also
donated time and services to the local chapter of Habitat for
Humanity.
Why is your staff the best in the business?
They’re knowledgeable about the inner workings of HVAC
systems—from large commercial boilers, to complicated controls,
and new communication technology, all the way down to the basic
air flow needs of residential homes. We pride ourselves on being a
one-stop shop for all your heating and air conditioning needs and
are one of the few companies left who will "service" your HVAC
system—not just tell you that you need to replace it.
What’s your favorite place to eat out locally?
Our favorite is The Independent (especially when we get Jake as
our waiter). Bricks, Jack Russell Brewery, and Cascada are also
great.
And finally, customer service is…?
Having the ability to share a friendly voice and handle a customer’s
needs. Also, giving clients value and being available to answer their
questions and fix the problem is imperative in this industry.
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