Larry Chisholm

Well, at least his jersey is on sale

Had a wholesome, full circle moment today during an install. Got to this beautiful house deep in the woods. Nice old retired couple. They kept apologizing for talking to me so much. They wanted to know where my name originated from. My story. My business. They go “we need to let you work, but you’re too interesting to talk to.” Lol. Did my walk around. Told them I’d leave some of the existing system as-is. I told them “whoever installed this back in the day did a good job.” They agreed. I started to replace a few lights. An hour later I hear them in the living room complaining about their old electrical contractor company. How the service used to be amazing and now it’s garbage. And that’s why they called me. I eavesdropped and chimed in. “Yeah, they sold the company a while back.” The woman lit up. “That makes so much sense. We used to have the best guy who would always come and fix everything so quick.” I said, “Yeah they used to be a great company. My dad actually worked for them a long time ago.” They both jumped off the couch and said, “Wait a minute! The electrician who used to fix everything. He was Bosnian too!” They looked at each other. “What was his name?” I asked, “[insert my dad’s name]?” “YES!!! Oh my god, we loved your dad. He’s the one who put this whole system in.” The woman looked at me and said, “Oh my god! I had a gut feeling about your company that’s why I called you! I can’t believe it! Last time he was here was 20 years ago! You can move in right now if you want.” Her husband goes, “Do you want a drink?!” The same system I replaced today. My dad installed 20 years ago. And to think I complimented his work without even knowing it. Legend.