Spokane Daily

Tyler Cline and his wife looked at several businesses before buying Advantage Lock and Key in Spokane. He tells Jethro Jones why this one fit: it was within budget, local and established, provided a necessary service, and had experienced people he could learn from.

What made this business a fit

  • The purchase fit their budget and gave them a local, established business.
  • They wanted a necessary service and a team with the experience to help Tyler learn the trade.
  • Tyler shares what he tracks when asking for customer reviews and why businesses should think about rekeying after an employee leaves.

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