Barron’s Vacuum Center - Cedar Park

Barron’s Vacuum Center - Cedar Park

Written by Christi Snow Saturday, 07 October 2006

Couple’s teamwork builds basis for business

Floyd and Cyndy Barron used to work for two separate—and competing—janitorial services. That was not the ideal situation, so after awhile they decided to join efforts and open their own company, Barron’s Vacuum Center.

Originally based in Austin, it was not long until they moved the store to Cedar Park where they have operated for the last 15 years.

Although Cyndy technically owns the business, she attributes their entrepreneur success to a team effort. While she mostly manages purchasing and sales, Floyd handles the computers, bookwork and vacuum repairs.

“We both have different areas of expertise,” she said. “We function well together.”

Even more than their products, which range from low- to high-end vacuums, along with cleaning supplies, she emphasizes the “education” they can offer to customers. After years of experience, when someone comes with a question, either she or Floyd usually has an answer.

“We’ve been doing this a long time,” she said. “We’re going to have two or three solutions.”

Several different samples are available inside the store so the couple can easily demonstrate their products. Cyndy points to some of her favorite vacuums that have plastic bodies made from the same material as football helmets and filters that are as thick as “baby diapers.”

Cyndy said many people do not know about their business because of its hidden location tucked inside a brown-bricked shopping center. However, once a customer finds them, she said that they often return.

As the community around Cedar Park has expanded, Cyndy also believes residents prefer to shop in the area rather than traveling to larger cities. That translates into more customers for the Barrons as word about their business spreads outside of Cedar Park.

“We have found more people are also coming here from Austin to see us,” she said.

When a customer comes inside, they receive a welcome not only from the Barrons, but possibly from a dog as well. Until he died last year, their silver Schnauzer Teddi “was our best salesman,” Floyd said. “Some people would come in just to see Teddi.”

So they still have an open-door policy for animals.

“We welcome people bringing in their pets,” Cyndy said. “We would rather have them bring them in with them than leaving them in the car. We always try to keep a biscuit around.”

Cyndy Barron says to Consider Health concerns when purchasing a vacuum.

• Avoid vacuum cleaners that do not have bags since the bag prevents particles from becoming air-borne
• Choose a machine made from quality materials, including tight-fitting gaskets and sturdy plastics, that will retain dust
• Look for a good filter system
• Visit with someone who knows about vacuum cleaners before making a final decision

Barron’s Vacuum Center, 600 S. Bell Blvd. , Ste. 15, Cedar Park, TX, 512-331-7711