Ausitn Business Journal writes about us!

The Austin Business Journal just published a great article in today's edition on promotional websites and all the action that is happening here in town. Lot's going on with great companies and teams. Read it here. And, then get on board and join the local revolution!

Austin.com + wantANDfound.com

Great news. Austin.com and wantANDfound.com have announced a partnership. wantANDfound.com will power local shopping features on Austin.com. Together we will be charging forth supporting local businesses in Austin and helping consumers save money and support the local businesses they love. Read the article here.

Austin Chamber of Commerce announcement

The Austin Chamber of Commerce just announced the launch of wantANDfound.com - read it here. We are grateful for the shout out and happy to be part of the Chamber and such a wonderful business community.

My experience with So.A.P.

So, I was thinking - how do I start the blog for wantANDfound.com? A brief history of where this idea came from, what we are all about? No, that is on the website. A blog should be about thoughts, experiences, emotions...reasons we do what we do. Okay, but where to start. I was thinking this and then my doorbell rang...right around dinner time. I figured it would be someone selling a magazine, so I opened the door a bit hesitantly. Standing there was a smiling, happy, friendly middle-aged woman with a few bottles of lotion and soap. I had no idea what was going on.

She then informs me that my wife had ordered these from So.A.P., a local Austin company that does indeed make some amazing soaps and lotions that my wife loves. And, that she was in the area and wanted to drop these off right away. She goes on to state "These are from my baby boy, thank you so much for supporting his company. We really appreciate your business!" We chatted for a minute, shook hands and she smiled and drove off. This is at 7:30 on a Thursday night.

My wife got the product she wanted (at a very reasonable price - about the same as any chain lotion you may purchase), I met a wonderful woman and we supported someones "baby boy" right here in our town - someone that was building a business, living a dream and creating jobs while delighting customers...with his Mom. That is what local business is all about. That is why wantANDfound.com exists.

So, I can't think of a better story to tell or way to highlight what we are all about than this. Enjoy and go start a local business revolution! Thank you for supporting all sorts of baby boys and girls out there doing good and building communities while they build their dreams.