https://community.isc2.org/t5/Welcome/Direction/m-p/43827#M1986 <P>I can't agree more.&nbsp; These kinds of vendors have gotten strong recommendations from me to others who might be fits for their product, and when I have engaged on something new, they are always on my list to reach out to.&nbsp; One, they are honest, and two, they understand my business well enough to make a recommendation.&nbsp; That is not a relationship you give up needlessly.</P> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:25:10 GMT mgorman 2021-03-08T19:25:10Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/Welcome/Direction/m-p/43235#M1972 <P>After my last post it really got me thinking.. of the vendors I respected the most, it wasn't the ones with the best deals or best products, but rather those who where honest! When I had a vendor tell me yes we would love your business but this is who you really need, those are the people I remember most... if you do best for your customer they will remember you.. it's not always about the sale but rather about the relation...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>John-</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 13 Feb 2021 21:54:00 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/Welcome/Direction/m-p/43235#M1972 JKWiniger 2021-02-13T21:54:00Z https://community.isc2.org/t5/Welcome/Direction/m-p/43827#M1986 <P>I can't agree more.&nbsp; These kinds of vendors have gotten strong recommendations from me to others who might be fits for their product, and when I have engaged on something new, they are always on my list to reach out to.&nbsp; One, they are honest, and two, they understand my business well enough to make a recommendation.&nbsp; That is not a relationship you give up needlessly.</P> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:25:10 GMT https://community.isc2.org/t5/Welcome/Direction/m-p/43827#M1986 mgorman 2021-03-08T19:25:10Z