Please take a moment and let us know what's on your mind. Comment on the web site, your last visit, or how you enjoyed your last order. Ask us a question. What's the best wine to serve with shellfish? Why a Crabernet, of course.
Or how about a favorite fish quote:
"Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant? I'm halfway through my fish burger and I realize, 'Oh my God....I could be eating a slow learner.'"
Lyndon Baines Johnson
36th President of the United States
21RR
Seattle os my home town I was born there and even though I now live in Marion Illinois Seattle will always be my favorite city. also the Pike Place market will always be my favorite place to go to as it has since I was a little girl, and the fish toss is the best I never get tired of watching it. some day I will get back up to Seattle and hopefully live there again.
- Judi Nacinovich
World Famous - World Class Service!
I am a first-time buyer, though I have watched many a fish being thrown at your venue at Pike’s Place. I ordered 10 pounds of King Salmon to be delivered to my parents house in Ohio while I am visiting them from Seattle. I ordered it to be shipped on Monday, and it arrived on time on Tuesday in Ohio, beautifully wrapped and filleted as requested. We will be having an early Thanksgiving, but of fresh King Salmon instead of turkey! Well done, and many thanks to Jeremy and Jake, who packed it.
- Andrew Brown
Pike Place Fish
Hey guys, I have never been to Pike’s Place, I’m actually suppose to write a essay for an assignment project, and when I came across your videos of fish throwing, I was amazed guys, keep up the good work and you guys really made it as WORLD FAMOUS.
- Darren
specials/mailing list
my mother loves sashimi. so i like to send her the seasons best. i would also like see what else is good.
- Jon
Pike Place Fish Market
Our company uses your video at our regional meetings, they love your work philosophy, its a great little film. Thye plan a whole section of the meeting, plainly lableing it FISH! Which lead us to wonder what on earth they were talking about. Anyways it was a great little film and I reccomend it to friends all the time. Ever since I watched it I have wanted to visit the market, so 2 years later and thousands of miles away from home… here I am. ( I am from Massachussetts) You guys are great, what a fun place it must be to work!
regards,
Barry Figlioli
- Barry Figlioli
Our visit to the market
Perhaps you remember as I was asked to email you with my story. My wife and I visited some friends in Seattle the weekend of August 15th. When re-reading your book on the plane, a flight attendant taped me on my shoulder and said “Isn’t that great?” I shared with her my excitement about visiting the market and seeing in real life what I visualized in my dreams. She stated how her airlines and embrassed the philosophy and its positive overall impact on their company. But what she said next shocked me: “Don’t go to the “first” fish stand in the market ... that is not the REAL group behind the story”. She then gave me left and right directions to one of your competitors. I was stumped, but this being my first visit ... figured she knew more. When we arrived at the market, however on Saturday, the 15th, there appeared to be 100 or more people just standing and watching your site ... waiting for something special to take place. Wanting to double check my notes, I went over to a business selling flowers directly across from you (holding the book) and was told ... that I was indeed at the right spot. I wiggled, dodged, and weaved up to the “front row”. The employee out front seemed nice enough and walked up and simply asked where I was from. I said “Albuquerque, New Mexico.” He said welcome to Seattle and walked away. I watched for some 15 - 20 minutes with book and camera in hand ... “nothing”. No energy, no smiles, no real interaction with any of the employees, a small fish tossed maybe twice in the time frame I was there ... “nothing”. I was beginning to “warn my welcome” with my wife and friend’s patiences waiting for me, so we left to find somewhere to eat lunch and then went to their house. I began to think the flight attendant was right and was disappointed in two things ... that I did not look for “the other fish place” and, if it truly wasn’t the right one ... what a shame that they forgot what made them “world famous”. That night, still disappointed, I went on the internet and checked site after site with various “You Tube” videos. I was indeed there and my disappointment was compounded. The following day we went to a Yankees/Mariners game. On the way home, I asked a favor from my group ... to go back again. I said ... just drop me off ... circle the car ... I have to do something. Arriving at your business, there was only a handful of people. I told the person my story and he apologized and said: “How can I help?” I said I want to feel what I came for and I want to buy a fish for my friends. We became engaged in the type of fish I wanted, how many it was to feed, and how I planned to cook it. (He was being “present” ... one of the four cornerstones of the Fish Philosophy. He then walked me around the corner and introduced me to another employee around the counter. He introduced me, told my story, and he said “he is ready to catch dinner”. At that point, we started having “fun” (cornerstone number two). I was introduced to the crowd .... more people started to gather ... my wife was taking pictures like crazy ... he announced where the fish was going ... Albuquerque, New Mexico ... his fellow employees chanted in unison. Energy was building. I was taught how to hold my hands to catch the fish when tossed, but he announced to the crowd (because I was wearing a Yankees jersey) ... the probability was high I would miss it. (The Yankees did lose that day to the Mariners.) The laughter of the employees and the crowd was abundant. The toss came ... a huge fish I might add ... and I caught it. The place erupted in cheers and applause. As the fish was being prepared for our trip home, I decided to “pay it forward” by asking if I could buy their book. His head dropped and said something about the “Fish” Book and I said: “Oh, no ... YOUR Book ... the one entitled “Catch” written by each of you. His head popped up, smiled, and said “Yes, Sir. Not a problem.” He then said, “May we autograph that for you?” (The 3rd cornerstone was knocked out of the park: “They made my day”.) I have shared this story with countless others, I passed along each of my books to a dear friend ... whose company is in the beginning stages of introducing the Fish Philosphy to their employees ... and, as a company, has bought countless books to hand out to other colleagues with hopes that it will “make their day”. I also hope that my effort to go back to your shop has made a difference. Unfortunately, when we become successful there is some risk that we forget what truly got us there. I am so glad ... at least on that given day ... you listened and “chose the right attitude” (the fourth and last cornerstone) ... that will have an everlasting impact on me ... and, who knows, there might have been someone in that happy crowd ... on that day ... that was touched by what it is like to work for a company that is indeed “WORLD FAMOUS”. (I have another dear friend who is taking her daughters on a day trip this coming week to Seattle… and I gave her “the right directions” to see you.)
- Bill Hughes
Great books
I just got home from Seattle today, I have to say seeing you guys at the market was almost as great as visiting my son. We stoped by on Saturday and I bought “When Fish Fly” I finished the book and loved every page. So, yesterday We came by and I bought “Catch”. I am starting a new job in the morning and can not tell you how much both books inspired me, to be a better person and a better employee!
Thanks Guys!!
- Shannon Ziegler
hey my name is jessica and yall have a really big company i dont like fish but yall r awsome&the person i really like is Anders Miller & i have seen some of yalls videos&icant belive yall kisss fishh [nasty] but yall are crazy to &me & my freind have seen yall live web cam & yall didn’t have that muhc ppl om 11/11/09@11:26 am but yall are still so cool &aso funny i want to kniow where do u get all that fish? do u catch it or what? well i hope yall never Go OUT OF BUISSNESS casue i know i allreay want to visit this place
- Jessica Sotelo
Jeremy ridgeway
Way to get Through it dude! Kimo therapy must have been really hard! My name is Jessica Jordan and I am really inspired by you!
- Jessica
Greenwood Independt School
In our school we have a motto and this year it is the fish philosophy . It is based you guys becuase you have a great attitude. We all look up to you.
- Erin Hickman
Miss you guys
I lived in Seattle for about a year. I moved because of work. I miss pikes place so much and all the fun I had there. you have the best Salmon in the world.
- Thomas Franks
The coolest fish market ever
I’ve never been one to like fish or seafood but just standing there and watching the workers throw that fish around art with fish LOL. Love this place hope to come back and check ya’ll out again.
- Adrienne Hamilton
My resent trip home
I recently returned back to Seattle on 10-26-09 for a family members wedding and I had to visit you all. You all signed a tee-shirt for my cousin to take back to Wisconson which was awesome even thoughyou were busy you took the time. I’m a military man and when you see that type of comitment it brings joy to my heart as I have seen to much hurt and death. Thank you for the wonderful moment to take back overseas with me.
Your friend
SFC Blodgett
United States Army
- Chris Blodgett
Your lunchtime show
I haven’t seen your lunchtime show in person, however, I did see it on a short movie. I loved it a lot. My next trip to Seattle, I’ll definitely stop by to see it.
- Carol Berger
just to say Hi
I live in new york but was there last year just a great place hope to come back soon
- David Mosher
World Peace
How about teaching us how to live your principles in our personal lives so that we can help you achieve World Peace? Perhaps a new book?
Can’t wait to come for a visit!
Heidi
- Heidi Spencer
Inn at The Market Guests
Gents:
Thank you for taking great care of guests from the Inn at The Market, you create memorable moments for them.
Best
David Watkins
- David Watkins
FISH!
I just wanted to drop you a note about FISH! I have introduced FISH to our Cashiers/Customer Service Outfitters here at Cabela’s. We have had several meeting and some fun activities. This weekend I had something awesome happen and I want to share it we you. It is a note I read to my team last night.
A man I met!
I met a man yesterday. It was not your usually meeting; in fact he did not say a word. Yet he spoke volumes to me. You see his friends and family told me about him. They talked for almost 2 hours about his life. One man who had worked with him told stories of how he had change their workplace. How he
was always positive and had great influence in their office because of his attitude. How he never let things get him down and just saw them as new and exciting challenges. He read stories that co-workers had written that told
how he had made a difference in their life. How he had made their day so many times. One friend told me how he liked to play, that he loved racing, motorcycles and flying. Another friend told me how great it was to be his friend, how he made you feel special when you were with him. Yet another told how when you talked to him that he was always present with you. Never distracted by other things but focused on what you were saying. Listening, so he could help you if it were possible or just encourage you. There was story after story of what this man had meant to his friends and family, the way he had lived his life had great influence over each and every one of them. I wanted to meet this man but it was too late as I was at his funeral. But as I listen I realize that he had leaded a life that reflected FISH and how that life had affected everyone else.
This is what I want for you not to just change things at work but to change your life. I want you to have a life that affects other people. A life that makes people want to be your friend, an attitude that is welcoming, a presences that lets people know you care, a joy in your life that people can
see. And then last but not least I want you to make their day by passing FISH on to them.
- Alan Johnson
Hello, I’m visited 100809 and can’t wait. Matter of fact the only reason I’m coming is to visit your market. I saw a movie on your market about 12 years ago maybe more. Been looking forward to it every since. Teresa D
fish and seattle
Awesome site, I cant’ wait to move to seattle…until then i’m counting dollars for my next trip to rain city.
Love the fish…
Thanks,
Eric
Moscow, Id
- Eric Lyman
Just Saying Hello
Thanks for the T-Shirt and for letting me throw a fish around with you guys on Monday evening about 5PM. I was the very tall guy in the red shirt.
I’m from New Haven, CT and had heard about the fish throwing market but had forgotten until I stumbled upon you at Pike’s Place
Thanks again for an experience I will never forget.
- Skip Thomas
Your videos
Hi, I am currently undertaking a management course, and for the first time I heard and viewed you guys in action. I was totally blown away by your amazing attitude. Thanks for the experience.
- Susane' Belkhiati
Hey my name Savannah Wilson! Im From Mount Holly Middle School in Mount Holly, North Carolina. I watched your show and it was awsome! Thank you forletting me doing this!
bye:)
- Savannah Wilson
While I was attending mount holly middle we watched your video! I love your work! I love how you can just come into work and actualy have fun! I would have never thought that what you do was even alloud! I live in North Carolina and would love to go to Seattle to see your work! hope to see you one day.
- Harleigh Monaghan
hi I am ShelleyBridges an I go to MountHollyMiddle School and we wached the vidio that you all maded and i loved it.It was allsome the way you all worked together and what you all do. you all were allsome it was so fun how you all done your work.
"It's All Over Here!"
I stepped right up to the counter
Even though I don’t like fish
To meet the guys of Pike Place
Was really my only wish
I watched quietly from the side
And stood in the crowd of many
How these guys throw fish around
And make our day, is uncanny
I’d waited for years to see this
Knowing it would thrill my day
Soaking up the good energy
Trying to stay out of the way
I finally made a purchase,
A canvas shopping bag and a book
My visit had come to an end
And I was certainly “off the hook”
Your philosophy is something I strongly believe in. Being around your energy and watching it happen live was certainly a treat. Thank you for what you do. Thank you for making our day and for setting an example for the rest of us. It was truly a joy to meet all of you and, although you won’t remember me out of the thousands of people you meet each year, know that you made an impact on me - one I won’t soon forget. I plan to put the photo I took while at Pike Place on my desk at work - to remind me of what’s important. Justin, thanks for recommending that book - Catch. I read it on the plane ride home. I’m going forward with my intentions and loving every minute of it. “It’s all over here!” :)
- Hannah
I have been on lean training and they showed us how you guys work we was amazed !!! Just goes to show how fun work can be and the far and wide affects on the people you meet every day and make laugh good work guys and may it spread the world ;-)
- darren372@hotmail.co.uk
I love how yall work and have fun at the same time!!!!!!!! We watched yalls video in our customer service class and we had to do a report.
- Chandra Cole
Your Service!!!
My Aunt came in from Sacramento and had one mission to accomplish - bring back fresh seafood!
She had a blast and her peeps back in Cali are raving about the fish!
You guys rock! Although I am a little bias….I’ve known Anders since middle school - and he’s always rocked!
Thanks again!
- Sarah Cole
Work Place
I was in Seattle about 4 years ago and visited your place it was so much fun. Nothing like I have ever experienced before.
Last week at work I was given the book Fish to read. Reading this book and remembering the fun I had at your work place. You sure put a smile on my face and I hope that every customer that leaves my work place leaves with a smile to. Thanks for the entertainment.
Sally
- Sally Zechmann
You Guys are AWESOME!!
I work for a company in Melbourne Australia and have been asked to present your “FISH” principles to our employees. Thank-you for sharing your inspirational outlook with us all! Stay WORLD FAMOUS!!
:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
- Jenna Swanson
How I feel.....
Love ... Love ... Love Pike’s Fish Market ! What a fun place for sights, smells, tastes and entertainment !
- Kari Lago
25 FISH! Training sessions I have just held!
Hi!!!!
I hope this email finds you all as fantastic as you are in the FISH! DVD. I first saw this DVD six years ago and I still train people with it today, THANK YOU!!!!!
What has happened to JP? All the girls this week want a picture of Justin, with his hat on, like in the DVD, looking into the camera just as he did when he explained ‘BE THERE’.
I am in Scotland, but if you could post one on the site or email me one it would ‘make a lot of scottish girls day’!!!!!!
Thanks again for being you!
Jennifer xx
- Jennifer Chen
July 25, 2009
We just wanted to let you guys know we had a BLAST and you guys are sooooo funny - keep up the great job always putting a smile on everyone face!!! When ever we go to the market we always stop by to visit the fish men!!! Maple Valley Washington
(look 4 our photos)
- Janice and Michelle
Recent Visit
Thanks to all the guys who took the time to talk with us on our 1st visit to Seattle before our Alaskan cruise! The T-shirts we bought are KOOL but the way they were “delivered” live to mygirlfriend,Carol made it much more special! Keep up the good work and thanks again.
- Joe Mauriello
You guys need to have an “official photographer” - I got home from my trip to find that I just wasn’t fast enough to capture pictures of my little girls with a fish flying between their heads! You could make a fortune selling the pics AND you’d make so many of us slow photographers even happier while we’re eating our delicious fish!
RE:My Fish Throwing Experience
Hi,
I was in Seattle two weeks ago and my cousin got me behind the counter to catch a fish. I had so much fun and just wanted to thank you! The guys were all great! I thought I was going to drop it but Justin showed just how to do it correctly! Thanks Justin your a doll!!
- Cathie Winter
My First Visit to Pike Place Fish
Hello! Just wanted to thank you guys for making my first visit a great one. I had the pleasure of spending a few moments talking with Yori, who was a first class fella with great customer service. As a fellow retailer, its refreshing to see a group of folks who appear to be greatly enjoying what they’re doing. Thanks again and keep up the great job you guys are doing! Next time I’m in Seattle, I’ll be sure to visit again.
- David Malone
Why is it so easy to weigh fish?
They have their own scales. Haha.
I’ve visited Seattle many times and loved it so much that I’ll be moving there soon, so I hope to visit you guys fairly frequently!
- Holly
Hey guys! practicing the FISH philosophy way up here in calgary Alberta. everyday 450 central admin People at our Bank (ATB Financial) learn how to have a little fun at work. including us WUHAR Warriors who plan all the fun and exciting events. Thanks for helping us turn our place from a dilbert world to a fun filled habitat. even My Sea Monkeys are enjoying it.
Kudos to all you guys.. anyone single? lol.. just kidding..
Later.
GO Fish!
Crystal Baker,
Calgary Alberta
Canada
- Crystal Baker
My mom always said this when she served fish.
Fishy fishy in the brook,
Daddy catch him with a hook,
Mommy fry him in a pan,
Jimmy eat him like a man.
P.S. I’m flying to Seattle on July 13th from Ft. Wayne, IN. Can’t wait to visit Pike Place!
- Jim Luepke
Thanks again Jason & Taho for making my trip to Seattle fun. Catching a big fish was one of the highlights of my vacation and of course running the half marathon too. You guys at the fish market are AWESOME. You’re what Seattle is all about. Good job Guys. I’ll be posting a photo soon.
Janie Gonzales-Hughes
Hanford, CA
- Thanks Jason
Taho Kakutani
<3!!!!!
- Jen
I am a store manager for Starbucks Coffee Co. and have several books based on your philosophy including the owners. I visited the market and had several of you sign my book. I just wanted to say thanks and stay world famous!!
- Elizabeth
Awsome
Can’t wait until the next time I am in town so I can visit Pike Place!
- Mike Teague
June 17th visit, Mariner of the Seas
Heard it was a must see experience…It was. Even bought a hat!
- Mark Evans
market
I just returned to South Carolina from Seattle. Amazing place for a little southern girl. I just wanted to say, you guys rock!
- Mary Morris
My visit to Seattle
I recently just came back from my week long trip to Seattle and the Pike Place Fish Market was the only request I had when asked what sites I wanted to see. Not even the Space Needle could top the awesome work you guys do. It was like watching a band of brothers laughing and smiling at each other along with the spectators. I wish I could have seen the famous fish toss, but no one order any fish the days I visited.
- Danielle D
We support you, keep up the good work!
We just wanted to support you guys, we think the fish toss is fun and we always love the enthusiasm it creates with the crowd. Whenever we bring visitors to Pike Place Market they always love the show you guys put on! Its businesses like yours that give Pike Place Market its wonderful distinctive ambiance, Seattle and its visitors love you guys! Don’t let PETA stop you from putting on such a great show, the fun fish toss creates such lively enthusiasm with the crowd. PETA protesting the fish toss shows what a bunch of nut jobs they are, grasping at straws because they can’t find, more important, legitimate issues to pursue. You have a great fish business with an enthusiastic way of marketing, keep up the good work!
- TW
spirit
I watched a video today that showed you guys with your 4 easy steps to enjoying work. I have to say I was very tired and sluggish until I watched it. Thanks so much for your spirit. It uplifted mine and others in training today. See you on the web cam
- ShARON BUTLER
our visit to view flying fish
My college roommate and her sister were visiting me from Carthage, NC. I took them to see you guys and your “flying fish” action. My friend’s sister is in a wheelchair. Your kind vendor asked her if she would like to hold a fish? Excitedly, she said, “Yes!” He asked, “A big one? Or little one?” “Oh, a big one!” This sweet young man placed a large piece of plastic in her lap to hold this huge fish. I took pictures of her holding this fish, along with the young man. Let me tell ya’, you made her day!!! And ours too! Thank you so much for your great kindness.
- katherine finnigan
HOT!!!
Some of you guys are really HOT!! You need to include your relationship status on your profiles for all of us out here that might be interested.
- Shannon
I visited your market last year on my wife’s birthday. Her name is Libby, and my name is Al. We are from Louisville, KY. You allowed her to go behind the counter and catch the fish. We are the couple that brought Anders a cup of coffee! I ordered some fish to have shipped home last year, and it was soooo good, I had to order some more today!
Al & Libby Davis
- Alfred B. Davis
PETA
Please don’t cave to PETA’s harrassment. The fish are dead, they are going to be eaten, I mean, really. Pike Place Fish Market’s culture and status as a Seattle icon needs to stand strong. I have watched your motivational film and sincerely appreciate your philosophy and that you are so much more than a fishmonger. PETA needs to know that they cannot bully into compliance and common sense still has great value! The fish are yummy, we love them and, while you throw them for entertainment, I know you respect them - you wouldn’t have a business without the fish.
Stay strong! Thanks.
- MJP
I like all the pictures. They are really nice.
- Rhomyia Tate
fish story
Just finishing story on how Loonie met his wife and how he help change the Toxic waste dump, WOW double WOW Next week is the last week of this Supervisor Developer Program, and I will apply the “Choose your attitude if you want to work here” out and out ps keep up the good work we are all cheerin for ya, back in cold Canda warm hearted people that we are.
- helen lemoire
Visit & Fish
Congrats to a fine group. It always a pleasure when visiting Seattle to come by have a few smiles and laughs and pick up some great fish. Keep it up guys !!!!
- Ted Karcasinas
FISH! at work down under...
We’ve read the book, seen your video and adopted “Fish” as our own. We have a real estate office, there’s 34 of us - and we choose our attitude everyday! Thanks guys, for your inspiration!
Lyn Emmerson @ Westwood First National Real Estate - Werribee, Vic, Australia
- Lyn Emmerson
recent visit
Hey guys, my wife and I and some friends of our just recently visited your place while we were in Seattle for a cruise. I had to check out the work that you all do and a huge thanks for letting me catch a fish!
From your friend way down in Galveston, Texas…and UTMB…
- Robert R. Rodriguez
Your FISH Philosophy Training
GREAT message! I have used your training for the past 3 years on a weekly basis and I learn something new every week!
Thank you for doing what you do!
“Let’s Catch Some Fish”
- Yasmin
Organization Behavior Class at Shenandoah University
I’m reading a lot about you and wanted to check you out! Next time I’m in Seattle, I’ll stop by! :-)
- Stacy Talbott
Hello from Alabama
We visited Seattle about two weeks ago and stayed in a hotel a few short blocks from the market area of downtown. Our visit was incomplete until we went to see the Pike Place Market and especially the Pike Place Fish Market. What a place!!! We didn’t get to see you guys throwing fish, because it was too early in the morning, but it was a great stop! I’ll be ordering some fish soon for a Father’s Day gift and maybe even a t-shirt that we didn’t pick up while we were there!! Take care from the part of the USA that’s almost as far away as you can get and still be in the same country. Seattle is a beautiful place!!
- Amanda Lowrey
my trip to pikes market
thanks for the good feeling you guys give off on these trying times you guys rock as fish mongers
thanks curt and fiorela
- curtis crawford
Hello from Niagara Falls, NY. I’m visiting a friend in Everett in a month, and another friend that’s been to Seattle has told me to go to Pike’s!! I’m looking forward to it!
:) Shel
FISH!!!
We are coming on a cruise in about two weeks. We have brought the FISH!!! message to hospitals across the midwest and are finally able to see where it all began. If I am right we should be there on Friday, May 12th. Look for the couple with the biggest smiles on their face.
- Bob and Joan Harvey
hi, this is Lexie and Rachael just wanting to say we saw the movie “Fish” in Todays Tech, at Jackson Middle School in Ohio. You inspired us to make any job fun. We hope to visit you one day.
Lexie + Rachael. =D
- Everyone at Pike Place
Hello
Hey guys i just wanted to say hi and i love how hard you all work. I admire you, Justin, on how hard you work and have dedicated so many of your life to the public. Great job everyone!
- Trey G.
JUs wanted to say Hello from Waco,Tx
Hey guys I jus wanted to say hi. I am a full time student here in Waco at Texas state Technical College and I have seen yalls Fish video. I really enjoyed it and I hope you guys continue doing a great job!
- Mary Pena
Fish Market
I love the Fish Market and hope to one day visit you guys. Yes just to watch you guys throw some fish around! Love you guys on the Travel channel! Keep it Fishy mate:)
- Crystal
hello
hello guys .. well we are in our human relations class and we are learning about your business ..its great .. soo we have four groups and we are doing the project my team is being present .. soo thanks for teaching us .. u guys are aswsome .. good luck
- project group in human relations
Our visit
Hi guys
Just want to say THANK YOU for living up to my expectations. We visitied on 30 March from England on our way up to Whistler. Although I am a Chartered Accountant and an insolvency practitioner my formative years were spent working on my family’s market stalls selling crockery. I love your stall, your approach, your attitudes and your philosophy - now I need to make my practice WORLD FAMOUS. Watch this space.
Phil Wood
www.barringtons-online.com
- Phil Wood
website
My husband and I are going to visit Seattle in August and have never been to the West Coast and are looking foward to it. Now that I have browsed this site I found it very informative and interesting. Keep up the good work.
- Bonnie Haigh
Hey! So I just learned about this business in my Service Management class in Wisconsin, and I just wanted to say, that they way you run your business is fantastic. It really inspired me to look at the work place in a whole different way! Keep it up!
- Chelsea H
Visit
We will be in Seattle in May embarking on a cruise. We are staying a mile from the market and can’t wait to come see “fish fly”. We saw your recent story on MSN.com. So cool how your business philosophy has been so successful. This is a breath of fresh air given our current economy. It’s really too bad more “business owners” don’t understand that a fun work environment leads to a successful business with happy, loyal employees. My husband’s company could take LOTS of lesson from you guys. See you in May!
- The Stockham Family
the gift my son send me
wow! this is such a wounderful product..everything came very nicely packed and so fresh..THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT FROM MY SONS!!!! what a feast!...and all for me..thank you son’s
ramon vasquez sr.
- RAMON VAZQUEZ SR.
Buying fish
Eric and Yori were awsome. Always good to see you guys. Caitlyn says thanks to yori for the sample.
- adam dvorak
I am delighted
Dear Friends
I came across the book fish a few days back and have not been able to put it down. I enjoyed every bit of it and will pick up a few more to read, i just checked out your site and i just feel happy. I am on the road to change and it was with your help. I am here to make my work place and my home a better place. I have taken the first step by choosing my attitude….
Thanks and cheers
Myrna
- Myrna Thomas
Lost Crab
Great company to do business with! I purchased some salmon and crab last week while I was in Seattle, but the crab was left out of my box by mistake. I was soooo disappointed when I got home and opened the box. When I called the next day, they knew exactly who I was, were expecting my call, and shipped me a crab overnight. It tasted wonderful! I’ll not hesitate to place mail orders until I can get back to Seattle again and shop in person.
- Virginia
Your service
Our MD is busy at a roadshow and has showed us a dvd about your store and your legendary service that you offer. I was blown out of my socks, and I didn’t even had socks on. Wow, just want to thank you for inspiring a entire company. This attitude is a decision, and I can’t wait to see it manifest in our company of 3000 employees!
kind regards
Elizabeth - SOUTH AFRICA
- Lizette McNamara
Hello from England
Hi everyone,
Just popped by to say Keep up the good work you are all doing!!! If I ever visit Seattle, I will be sure to come by and see you all, and also to try out your fish!!!
Kim, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- Kim
This weekend was my first trip out of the eastern time zone, and i’m glad i was able to visit the market in between conference sessions. it was the highlight of my visit!
- Katie
hey this is elizbeth ross!!!!!!!
Yay fish & seafood!
i love crab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- heyyyy
Website
I love your website; very creative!!
I love fresh fish as well which is hard to get in Phoenix, AZ, therefore, I will be ordering off your website, hopefully soon!
- Kaleena Holthaus
your awesomeness
i would love to work there. it would cheer me up allot and help me overcome being nervous in public. in that type of environment i could easily be myself.
- shaun kett
Pikes Place
I Love the market. I am a Washington native transplanted to Colorado. When ever I am home or when I had visitors back home we ALWAYS went to the market! It is so full of life and culture! It is always fun to see peoples reaction to that area of Seattle! I love Pikes Place!!
- BreAnn
my visit
Always love you guys-great fish along with great fun. I was at a hotel last visit so wasn’t able to grill a fresh one, bummer, as visit prior to that I did. Coming from the great state of Michigan, Washington is my other favorite state & we love good salmon! Thanks for the great atmosphere at the market.
Peace~
Kris
- Kris Wood
Nothing
Hi, just wanted to let you all know we are studying about the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market. I am impressed with the way you run your company. If all companies could run like yours the work place would be 100% better. Keep up the good work and inspiration.
- Kimberly Lewis
Gotta love the fish
I have been to the market a thousand times and I just can’t get enough of it. I think I am part of it. Matt in Kirkland via Walla Walla
http://mattdanielphotos.blogspot.com/
- Matt
Your story!!
I just finished reading the book FISH! for the Sales and Service class I’m taking at a local community college. We’ve also seen your video in class. Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed learning about and wish I lived closer so that I could visit the market to see you in action. Keep up the good work and keep throwin’ those fish! Thanks again! Dianne in Pulaski, TN
- Dianne Rutherford
Showin´the way
Hello, To all the crew at PikePlace.
Is just back home from a conference where we were shown a video with you guys…It got alot of laughs and a lot of thoughts about how to realte to work and customers…
Thank you again for the inspiration!
Throw me a Salmon
Anders
- Anders Larsson
Bucket List
I am so excited, I have never been to Seattle and to catch a flying fish is on my Bucket list (you know things to do before you kick the bucket). Hopefully it will happen, but definitely looking forward to seeing your store!
Thanks
- Annie Keyes
attitude
I watched your Vidieo 5 years ago and I recently watched it again and it is truly a motivational moment.
- John Christoffersen
hats and shirts for my kids
Anders and Ryan,
My three kids, Olivia, Jack and Nik, loved there shirts, hats and especially the cards and stickers.
my fish… well DELTA misplaced the box in the animal compartment, luckilly after 20 minutes it was found. luckilly there were only dogs on the trip!!
thanks for the GREAT EXPERIENCE! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST
ED Dwyer W.Springfield mass
- Ed Dwyer
from: E. B.
You guys rock!! Loved seeing you all back in 2005 and we also loved the piece on the Foodnetwork as well.
Take care and best wishes
from: Anthony Kincaid
I’m here on the east coast (SC) and I think you guys have an absolutely great site. Wonderful job in displaying your wares.
due to family obligations, I sadly left Seattle 7 years ago. “The Market” was a twice weekely haunt of mine and I truely miss it; the smells, the shops, and getting drooled on by flying fish. Each time I have come to Seattle for a visit; I make it a point to stop and pack as much fish as I can legally get thru the xray machines at SeaTac.
My family obligations have again changed, and it appears that we will be returning to the West Coast….I can hardly wait, and your shop is one of the first I will stop at again! Your seafood is by far, and hands down the best and most fresh without compare…anyplace I have been in the United States.
keep on doing what you do best!! Go SeaHawks!!
Carla
Batavia NY
I love the philosophy and think it has a definitive place in the workplace!
Who knew, sitting in a boring service workshop, I would be woken up by seeing the go fish motivational video.
I had heard about pike’s way before then, but decided right then and there, that I would go and catch a fish one day!
Well, the opportunity came, when my message board, mothers and fathers of twins decided on their latest pubcrawl… up to now, I had forgone them all… to SEATTLE, well colour me happy and slap my silly! I totally decided to go and do TWO things that would make me happy, meet the amazing ppl on the net I had bonded so strongly with and go to Pike’s to catch a fish!
I can now scratch two things of my to do list, I have my coveted pic of me and my fish, with fishmongers Taho and Jeremy to commemorate the occasion, and oh yea, cheeky monkey Ryan R, mugging for a pic he took as I went behind the counter! I was also given the biggest wind up as I took a close up picture of the monk fish and Ryan D, gave it a tug and nearly sent me flying on my ASS!
Seriously, the infectious energy and spirit you all project, I will carry it with me through many a day’s work, where I would rather not put on my game face!
Thanks guys, it was amazing, I traveled all the way from Montreal, and you didn’t disappoint! I walked around for the rest of the day, with a faint smell of fish on my fingers and it brought a smile to my face each time!
Naomi
Montréal, Quebec
Received some of your smoked salmon from my son its the greatest. Also I’ve visited you store its the best fish market in the world bar none.
Regards,
Bob
You guys rock!! :0)
You have created an amazing atmosphere, people can help but smile. I was there at the beginning of May and it was my first time to Seattle and I couldn’t wait to go to the Market to see the “World Famous” guys at Pike Place Market. Thanks for letting me come behind the counter and catch some fish. I had a great teacher, thanks Ryan R. I was worried I wasn’t going to catch it..but Ben had a nice toss. :-) Again, thanks for an amazing experience can’t wait to head out that way again. Keep up the good work.
~Angela from Illinois
P.S. I was standing up…I can’t help it I’m short. LOL
i had an amazing time at pike place fish market.
i got to go behind the counter and learn how to catch some fish with the amaziing coaching of justin hall, i didn’t catch a single fish :) who thought buying fish could be so fun thanks alot. your guys keep it crazy!
xoxo
casey dixon
ft.myers, fl
Everytime I’m in Seattle I have to take a few minutes out of my day and stop by the Market to see you all! It’s great. . .
Hey guys.
You guys rock ! Can’t wait to come visit, and see you guys in action. Lotsa love from New Zealand !!
Hi!
I just had to write to say that the energy of the guys working 5/19/07(JEREMY(?),Jeff,Yori,Taho, and the others) made my first experience in Seattle great. I flew up for the day to go to dinner with my friend and she told me about the Pike Place Fish Market. I love the way they got the customers involved, especially one little boy. Even though he didn’t catch the fish, he was still smiling. I didn’t see a single person without a smile. It left such a great impression on me that I can’t wait until my next weekend off to fly up and see it all over again. Working for the airlines I know how much great customer service means. Keep up the GREAT work and I WILL see you in the future.
P.S I’ve been hearing about a video on your fish throwing and was wondering how a can get a copy.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
You guys made my trip.
Thanks again for letting me come back there and catch a fish. All I can say is, awesome. Thanks again for taking the time out to take care of me. You guys are great.
great website! Now, I can visit Seattle and have all my gift purchasing done ahead of time. You guys are wonderful! Love your city.
Hey. i went to pike place with my choir in April and i had a blast. you guys were great. you probably dont remember me but i was the girl in the big black sweater that said Udall on the back in gold. well any way there was a guy I think it was justin who kept being mean to me. he swirrled my finger in a fish eyeball and it made me scream a lot. Thank you for letting me and my two friends throw fish with you. oh and Thanx A Lot!!! for chasing me with that stupid ugly monkfish, that scared the bageebies out of me. lol but its all good i still had a great time. oh and Justin i still hate fish.
You guys are great. and cute i was at the market last weekend and it was my first time i had a blast. i didnt catch the fish i sucked at it but it was worth it i got a great pic of me and one of you.
Hey!
I’ve been to the Pike Place Fish Market twice in my life, and each time it was sooo cool! I saw these smiley, happy employees throwing the fish around, and then one of them threw a great rubber fish at one of the people watching. The fish that my uncle bought was really good, and I don’t like fish.
I was introduced to your store in my Certified Public Managers course. We were showed your motivational film entitled FISH. It was very entertaining and inspirational. Now I have something to strive for when managing my squad at the Cape May County, NJ Sheriff’s Department. Thanks for the help.
I feel like I know y’all as I have spent the entire day reading “When Fish Fly” in preparation for a presentation that I am giving next week in a Leadership course I am enrolled in at UMass Dartmouth (located next door to New Bedford, MA a major east coast fishing port you may have heard of). I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and I hope the presentation does your vision justice…and maybe your book sales will increase too. Just trying to do my part to keep you in the “World Famous” category. Thanks for all your help, and best wishes!
I was at the fish market a few years ago and i loved every moment i was there! u guys were so funny and i still have my pictures form there! Thanks for the memories!
What a fun place!
Love how you scare everyone (including my children) with the monkfish! hee hee! You guys make everyone smile that visits your market. You make us all aspire to have more fun at work!
ps…the oysters were fabulous!!
C. Rebish
Missoula, Montana
May 1, 2007
To all the guys at the Market last Saturday:
Thanks for a memorable afternoon. I’ll never forget the feel of fish lips!
Nicole Milanes,
Miss Washington United States 2007 (Jr Teen)
Went to a 71st birthday party Friday night and crab was served from your market….......What a treat here in land- locked Minnesota. It was delicious!!!!!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Hi guys, I just had to tell you how much difference you guys have made to me and my workplace.
I saw your video 4 years ago and was blown away - so much energy, enthusiasm, positivity and fun in everything you do. I decided to implement your principles into what I do and lead my team by example - yes, I think they all thought I was bonkers at the time but every single one of my guys jumped onboard and we haven’t looked back since.
My team are happy, motivated, productive and efficient - when you ask them why Fish works for them they say its because its a way of life, and its something that gets refreshed in little ways each and every day. Our mission this year is to ‘infect’ as many people as we can with Fish - the world would be a much happier place if everyone lived the Fish Philosophy.
Thank you for making my job so much easier and bringing such a sense of fun and reward to everything me and my team do.
Helen - Manchester, UK
It’s two in the morning here, but I just HAD to boot my computer again after laying for an hour, realising I saw this amazingly inspiring movie (of course the one about your fish market) on a course work was giving the newbies.
And I just HAD to try and remember the name and look you guys up on the net, because I definately plan to visit you guys as well when I come to Seattle one day, though I have to save up big time first being a Dutchie ^^;; But, I WILL come by! Just have to!
Greetings and many thanks for the inspiration,
Krista Jacobs from the Netherlands
Good day. I was recently in a group training and heard about your fish market. Just wanted to say HI and kep enjoying your work.
You guys are awesome!!
Definitely inspiring! I saw your video. How cool that something so simple can make such a hugh impact!! You guys rock!
Hi!!!! my name is Terralyn and i go to mt. holly middle school in north Carolina and we saw your video! I thimk it’s great that you guys have a great attitude and love you job and that makes everybody around you feel good!!!!
I saw your vidio it was pretty cool! it must be so much fun to work there!!!!!!!!!
i would just like to say watching you guys working with such gusto and passion was a pleasure to see .you have to be the best in the world to motivate people how about sharing your vision and have you not got videos out in england united kingdom if i am ever in seattle i will make a trip to your market i was really inspired
I live in PA but after visiting your web site and reading “When Fish Fly”, I can’t wait to pay you a visit! I want to visit the fish market! The managers in my company have all been given your book. I am sure many will be inspired…..
Gena
Hi…I am a high school teacher who teaches work skills to special ed students….We have viewed your video twice this year and I use a stuffed fish as a classroom management tool!! ANYWAY we decided to write you letters…I will be sending them out today and I hope you enjoy them..:)Hope this will “make your day.” If you are EVER in Walla Walla we would love to have you speak to our class….:)
gb
I first visited Seattle a few months ago and felt completely unimpressed. As a native of Portland, Oregon, I left thinking that Portland was an friendlier city and that Seattle was nothing special. However, I recently returned for a concert and ventured out to Pike’s Market and to your store and congratulations: I completely turned around and now love it. I transferred to Seattle University and am loving it here in the city. Something I am sure would not have happened if your store didn’t exist.
Thanks!
-Bree Cordova
Hey from Arne in Sweden.
Thank you for the FISH movie. It have inspired our company for the last 3 years. Keep upp the good work and the fish in the air.
See you in september.
Best regards from Arne
I have worked for the same company since 2000.. I just recently watched the FISH “movie”.. I LOVED IT. I brought a copy home for my husband & kids to watch & now.. all of our friends have seen it..
Thanks for being so inspiring!
You have a truly great market. It is hard to find a business that is truly passionate about what they do and you guys do this better than anybody!!!
Brian Isonhood
Memphis, Tennessee
Hey from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
I am a nurses aide at a long term care facility. We deal with sadness almost every day and watching your video brought some smiles to everyones faces. It was a nice change. You guys are all awesome, nice catch by the way. Keep up the great work and continue to have fun. We will all try to work on our moral and make decisions to be happy.
Hello from Amo, Indiana!!!
I grew up in Issaquah, and with all my family still there, I sure do miss the seafood cookouts they have all summer long. I thought I’d look for some fresh seafood from home (however I need to save my pennies before I can order some). I have however, introduced cooking salmon on cedar planks to my in-laws. It’s a HUGE hit!
Thanks for trying to throw a fish at my head guys...
It was really great to c u all agian. I’ll try and make it back next summer so i don’t freeze my butt off while i chat with you. Maybe next time Jeremy will let me bring you dick’s burgers… Justin and Anders we’ll triple date next time i’m in town!
Love you all
Your hottest fan
Sara
I was fortunate enough to be at a FISH training several years ago and have lived ( to the best of my ability) the four principles ever since. My staff think I’m crazy when I dance down the hall with them, but they laugh and dance along. I am trying to teach them the importance of all 4 princples and I think it’s working
Thank you, from the bottom of my “fishy” heart!
Sheri
I have the Fish series to help me inprove moral at my job. Thanks, very motivational.
You guys are all so sexy!!!!
Love your Website and your books.
Thanks for being so inspiring. I recently had to do a presentation for a job interview and re - read “When Fish Fly”. John’s story helped to inspire me and motivate me to complete the presentation when I had “writer’s block”.
I did not get the job. I have recently applied for another postion with my own company and I am also being considered for a promotion in my current position.
I think you guys are awesome. At my former employer, all employees underwent “FISH” training. This is not the case at my current company and no one in management is very interested when I bring the subject up. On a daily basis, I do my best to “live” the principles and lead by example.
I hope to visit the Seattle area some day and stop by the Fish Market to say “Hi”. Currently, I am in NJ, caring for my elderly mother.
Thanks again.
Rose Andriola