Let’s Talk ily. We toyed with the idea of him taking a part time job to give us a little security. He even went to a few interviews and didn’t get a call back. I feel that was just part of God’s plan for us and our business.” Even though Hesper is a stay at home mom, she works the business with Joe. She is what you might say the office manager of Joe’s operation. “I’m the boss” she joked. Members of the First Baptist Church of Lexington, Hesper says that even though it was difficult to make that step to go out on their own God has been faithful and in their four years of business , things have continued an upward trend. “We have grown every year.” Hesper takes pride in the work that Joe does noting that, “customer satisfaction is very important to Premier Pest Solutions. Customer retention is the backbone of every business, therefore making sure our customers are satisfied and will invite us into their homes again and tell their friends is a priority for Premier Pest Solutions.” There are three things that Hesper and Joe have made a commitment to as a part of their business model. The first one is “The Personal Touch”. When you call Premier Pest Solutions it will most likely be Hesper who answers the phone. When they come to your house, it will be Joe himself who takes care of your pest problem. Part of that personal touch is keeping their priorities straight. God first, their family, the business and the rest follows. “We want the business to enhance our family, not take away from it.” Hesper shared how her hope is for her and Joe to grow the business into something that one day the boys, if they chose, will continue their father’s and mother’s legacy of love. The second part of that business model is education. “Joe loves, loves, loves, loves educating people. He likes to explain why they are having a problem, what they can do to prevent it from happening again. He loves to tell people what to expect from your pest control services, truly explaining the process and helping the customer to understand why his service is a comprehensive service.” Last but certainly not least is a commitment to quality. As members of the Lexington community, this is where Joe and Hesper live, go to church, attend school functions, eat dinner as my pastor likes to say, “They have a dog in this fight.” They are vested in this community where we all live and work. Don’t you love that this is a locally owned and operated business? Joe and Hesper can be reached at (803) 951-7452.
A SALUTE TO A HARD
WORKING MOTHER by her daughters, Christine, Bridgette and Danielle
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s the proud owner of LA Salon of Lexington, our mom’s road to success has not been an easy one. TJ Waterford, began a career in cosmetology in 1982, not really knowing what to expect, but always setting the bar high for herself. As a young, single mother of three daughters, mom showed us that it is possible to balance a successful career and family if strength and determination is used. Family is and has always been a major priority in her life. photo by Clark Berry Photography
Family is and has always been a major priority in her life.
TJ Waterford Through the years there were classes to take, classes to teach, new products and equipment to keep up to date. There were late nights, early mornings, lots of 12 hours days between work and school; however mom managed to do the very best for us. We have all shed many tears over missed events and special occasions when mom would to choose career over family to put food on the table. It was those struggles that have made us all stronger and more independent women. We watched mom conquer daily battles on her career path, it taught ALL of us that goals are attainable if you are willing to work hard and stay the course. Danielle and I both have degrees and careers in public service areas. I am a mother of three and serve as an EMT, and Danielle is a mother of four and serves as an Investigator for a local police department. My sister,
Christina is a stay home mother of one. We all know that our compassion and love for family and others comes from our Mom. She has shown us through actions, words, and love that a strong family bond, helping and caring for others, and never giving up on your dreams is the key to a successful, fulfilled, and productive life. Mom still continues to take classes, teach classes, and find the best products and styles for her clients as well as teach our children what it means to work hard and care for others. Most days, you can find her at the salon giving, caring, advising, and helping clients who have now become like family. Her clients will tell you the salon isn’t just a place to get your hair done, a pedicure, a massage, or a manicure, it’s a family, it’s a friendship, and it’s a lifetime bond. We are very proud of our Mom, and want to thank her for all the years of sacrifice and love. We know that with her guidance that our children too will learn to work hard, care for others, and follow their hearts desire. Thanks Mom for being the “Best of the Best!” www.lexingtonwomanonline.com
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