Here's what our relationship does, for me:

1) My business/bow goes to the front of the line of customers that don't do their business there.
2) I get preferrential pricing on almost everything......although I tell him profit isn't a dirty word.
3) I've learned some valuable tips through just being comfortable enough to ask the questions.
4) I got a HECKUVA deal on Greg's bow he was shooting, last Christmas, for my son.
5) I've gained a friend.

I really couldn't put a dollar figure on all these things (and there's more).....but I'm betting I now owe HIM. He's earned my business....my respect.

Jeff