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Powerful Word of Mouth = Real Results

Powerful Word of Mouth = Real Results

Adventures with Clients, Future Plans, and The Ripple Effect of a Single Connection

Nicholas & Catalina MunnyMan Communications
September 09, 2025

A Note to Start Your Week

Here’s to another week of growth, great conversations, and connections that matter. In this edition, we’re sharing the story of how one introduction created a ripple effect of new opportunities — and how that journey led us to Sandusky, Ohio, to connect with some inspiring clients and true friends.

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Our Journey Is About More Than Technology

At Elite Card Pro (elitecardpro.com), our journey has always been about more than just technology; it’s about the people we meet and the relationships we build. Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting Sandusky, Ohio, to connect with some of our valued clients and friends.

This trip was a powerful reminder of how a single connection can blossom into a thriving network of successful businesses — all thanks to the power of word-of-mouth referrals and just a little bit of digital magic.

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The Ripple Effect of a Single Connection

It all started over two years ago in West Virginia, where we met Mike Bainbridge of FSP Facility Service Pros. We set him up with one of our signature Elite Contact Cards, and that’s where the story begins.

Six months later, Mike was on the hunt for a pressure washer for his business. Enter Tim, of Enzo’s Cleaning Solution. Tim was so impressed with Mike’s Elite Card that he immediately asked where it came from. Mike sent him our way — and even though we were all the way in Colorado at the time, we got Tim and his entire company set up with Elite Cards.

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From Digital Cards to Websites and AI

But it didn’t stop there.

Tim later asked if we could take over his website. The answer was yes — and soon his company had a re-imagined digital presence.

Enzoscleaning.com

Soon enough Mike & Misty, asked us to rebuild their website too.

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Fast-forward a year and a half: one of Tim’s good friends, Dan , was deep in a specialized AI project. Knowing what we could do, Tim made the connection. That introduction turned into a perfect fit — and we’ve since been building Dan a custom AI system tailored to his company.

This is the magic of connections in action: one Elite Card, one introduction, one referral — and suddenly you have a ripple effect of growth and opportunity.

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A Meeting of Minds in Sandusky

Our recent trip to Sandusky gave us the incredible opportunity to see Mike & Misty Bainbridge once again, finally meet Tim & Maureen Esposito, and Dan in person.

From eating a scorpion at one of Tim’s favorite lounges (yes, you read that right) to sharing drinks at a local brewery and touring Enzo’s shop, the trip was as adventurous as it was meaningful. But more than anything, it was about celebrating the relationships that drive so much of our work.

This is proof that word-of-mouth referrals remain the most powerful way to grow a business. Not only do we get to call Mike, Tim, and Dan our clients — we’re proud to call them friends.

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Final Thoughts

This week’s adventure reminded us that our work is never just about technology. It’s about the people, the stories, and the opportunities that come alive when connections are made.

So, here’s our encouragement to you: don’t underestimate the power of one introduction. With the right tools — and a little digital magic — that introduction can grow into a network that changes everything.