Testimonials

Ted Agnick - The Lawyer

I want to recommend the Arizona Trade Exchange to any person who is considering joining such an organization. The Arizona Trade Exchange has been able to utilize some of my excess capacity on clients I would have not otherwise received but for the Arizona Trade Exchange. I have been able to off-set some of my business overhead costs through the use of vendors in the trade exchange.

In addition to off-setting my business overhead, I have been able to off-set my personal living expenses through the Arizona Trade Exchange. The Arizona Trade Exchange is a very good organization and at least one personal service provider that I regularly use has joined The Trade Exchange after observing my family’s success and experience with it. Now my wife is able to pay this vendor, her hair stylist, in trade. This has made the stylist, my wife and I quite happy.

Although I never expected to get past referrals from the trade exchange, I recently was retained by a cash paying client who was referred to me from a member in the trade exchange.

My dealings with the staff at the Arizona Trade Exchange have been pleasant. I believe Rob, the owner, has surrounded himself with professional staff members who have a lot of integrity. This is certainly one of the many things that make them stand out above other trade organizations

Ted Agnick

Geo-Seal Grout and Stone Services

Geo-Seal Grout and Stone Services has been fortunate enough to have been a member of the Arizona Trade Exchange for many years now and when someone asks me, “how has it benefited you?”, the answer is simple—lifestyle. Yes, I have been able to use trade dollars for my business in dozens of ways, but the real benefit for my family has been the things we have been able to do that I simply would not have had the luxury of doing, including travel, eating out, entertainment for the grandkids, birthdays, wedding and Christmas gifts, and healthcare when insurance was too expensive. If you ask me, it’s a no brainer. Myself, my wife, my family, friends, employees, and business associates have all benefited from Geo-Seal’s participation in the best trade group in the state.

George Bock

New York Bagels 'N Bialys

We joined AZ Trade Exchange about 1 year ago soon after we had relocated our restaurant. We worried that we may have too much trade or even not enough to make it worthwhile. Right away we got a lot a holiday caters and then new regular customers started coming in. Soon we started looking around at what we wanted to do with the trade dollars. We are not folks who don’t check things out or get other estimates before we do things so when we pick someone we think they should do a great job. WOW were we impressed!

First we got our pool fixed! Kudos to the pool company. They were honest and fixed it right. Then I broke a glass door. Do you have any idea how much regular folks want to cheat (I mean charge) you to replace a double paned glass door? ALL on trade dollars, and just when the heat was going to kill us. Then the roof started leaking --- got that half done on trade dollars! Not sure how we would have done it otherwise. My picky son got his broken crown repaired from the fantastic dentist. We had the floors sealed at the restaurant.

And best of all we got a bunch of great new customers – all who tip the server or delivery person and who have told other people about us. Like I said we were worried that we would get too much on trade, but we quickly figured out how easy it was to do business with other trade members.

Next we are going to look for extra things we always wanted to do but never found someone honest enough, or I was too cheap to have done. Now that I can use trade dollars, I don’t feel the pinch nearly as much. On my list is the energy company to reduce my electric bill.

New York Bagels 'N Bialys
10320 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 400B
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
(480) 991- 3034
nybbaz.com

Amazon Coatings

Using Arizona Trade Exchange "trade dollars" has allowed us to purchase advertising, printing, and vehicle signs, allowing us to GROW our company at times when "green dollars" are in short supply. We've also had vehicles repaired and used restaurant "scrip" for business meetings. We've even consulted an attorney when legal advice was needed.

On a more personal side, Rob & Jerry were able to find, at a moment's notice, airline vouchers so that I could fly back east when my father unexpectedly passed away. When custody issues arose in our family, Ellsworth Family Law represented us AND won our case!

So, professionally and personally, we are indebted to Arizona Trade Exchange. We don't feel like a member, we feel like family!

Lori Davis-Mundo
Amazon Coatings

Doris & Company, CPAs

Arizona Trade Exchange has been a great partner with our company, Doris & Company, CPAs. Doris & Company, CPAs has been with Rob and his staff for nearly ten years. During this time, Rob has done a fantastic job in growing the trading partners within the exchange.

Rob and his staff have been very helpful in making the exchange available to trading partners. Any time we have a need, the staff has had great suggestions. They have provided the key benefits of each trading partner, provided direct contacts when needed, and made the trading experience pleasant.

The trade opportunities have grown every year. One of many helpful trade experiences was the orthodontics for my children. With two children needing braces at the same time and all of the service available on trade, the provider within the trade exchange was a life saver.

We look forward to working with the Arizona Trade Exchange for many more years.

Gerald Doris, CPA
Doris & Company, CPAs

BrandIt Marketing

AZ Trade Exchange has allowed me to reach other businesses and share the power of marketing. By using their trade dollars it allows more focused marketing efforts and working with someone they trust through the vetted Trade program.

Lori Stang
BrandIt Marketing

Foster’s Carpet Care

We have enjoyed our relationship with ATE throughout these last few years for it has brought us customers that we would not have otherwise seen. With their large member base, we are able to purchase products and services for both work and home expenses. Not only does this save our cash flow it greatly improves our quality of life.

Teresa
Foster’s Carpet Care

Family Café – Mesa

We have been a member of Arizona Trade Exchange since 2006 and are very blessed that this type of bartering company is available. As a member of AZTE, we have been able to acquire lots of new customers who probably would not have known about our restaurant otherwise. Prior to selling our first restaurant, we used the majority of the trade dollars that we accumulated on services such as electrical work, plumbing, HVAC repairs and maintenance, pest control, accounting, and many others.

We are now in the process of opening up another restaurant and, with some of the trade dollars we still had left, we plan on getting services such as menu design, printing, marketing, painting, carpet cleaning, advertising, table clothes, and a whole host of other needs to get our new business up and running. For all of you in the business, you can calculate how much money starting and running a restaurant involves. I just can't believe that I can get all this done on 100% trade!

In addition to the great variety of companies available on trade, the management staff at AZTE has been top notch. Jerry Armenta has always been available whenever I needed assistance in finding a fellow member on trade. Dani, Rob, Paul, and Ashley are very professional and you can tell that they truly care about each and every member. Thank you for forming such a great barter company. We have tried other companies, and hands down AZTE is the best!

Bob Hui
Family Café – Mesa

Mark Tucker Attorney-at-Law

The Arizona Trade Exchange has allowed me to tap into new business and also provided access on trade to quality goods and services for business or personal needs that I might otherwise have missed or paid for out of pocket.

Mark Tucker
Attorney-at-Law