My dad believed that I should never ask any employee to do what I hadn’t done myself. Frankly, I didn’t appreciate this when I was […]
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Hanging Around with Positive People
“You are the sum total of the five people you hang around with most” is a popular quote amongst speakers. And with good reason…it’s true! […]
10 Things to Think About
One of the nice things about my job is I’m usually busy and that means I spend a bunch of time on the road. Why […]
Dressing for Dollars
Dead head tee shirt, muddy work boots, a local sports team baseball cap, beat up blue jeans, a plaid hunting jacket and sporting a 3 […]
Loaves of Bread
Many of the contractors I speak to and even work with have many common traits. But the one that undermines many of them the most […]
It Was Working When I Left
“It was working when I left” was the sick sarcastic joke of a response I used to get from some of my troublesome Techs when […]
Testing 123
Before my brothers and I became enlightened [aka we got our teeth kicked in so many times we eventually woke up], we used to hire […]
5 Powerful Technologies to Power Your Business Now
Working with contractors for years now, one thing is common. As contractors, we love any new tools that we can get our hands on for […]
Stepping Over Dollars to Pick Up Dimes
The first time my dad, Irving, cautioned me about stepping over dollars to pick up dimes, I was still a kid in the business. So, I asked him, “What does that mean?”
He smiled, and in a soft but knowing voice replied, “The urge to save a few bucks can cause you to miss out on big dollars. It’s smart to spend wisely but there are times you have to invest in yourself and your business if you want to make real money. The trick is to work hard on the right things and trust that you will work hard to make it all work out.”
He continued, “There will be times that you’ve had a less than stellar season and money may be a little tight but your trucks don’t care. All they know is they must get fixed or replaced. And the few bucks you’d be tempted to save today will assuredly lead to much more costly expenses or missed opportunities because a vehicle out of commission is bound to happen at the very worst possible time…when you’re busy.”
Company Wide Game and a Stake in the Game
I want to talk to you about an annual Holiday Bonus that makes sense. Yes, I know what month it is. But, you need to […]