I love to hear the birds in the morning as they welcome the dawn. With daylight saving time upon us, I am awake in the morning while it is still dark outside, so I have noticed the symphony of sounds that accompany each new day. We have owls, hawks, eagles, woodpeckers, mockingbirds, and a variety of songbirds who reside in the wooded areas all around my home. I am always entertained by the … [Read more...]
Million, (b)illion, (t)rillion
February 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I have found this data cited in many places on the web so I am not sure whom to credit, but I am just trying to get some perspective on these terms that we hear thrown around daily in the Washington debates. This level of spending , debt, and repayment will affect every business in some way (some positively and others more negatively) but either way, the magnitude of the numbers are hard to even … [Read more...]
Nice Guys Finish First
January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I went to see Brian Regan perform in Daytona on Friday night. He is a comedian who has developed quite a following based on his “clean” comedy and his hilarious observations of everyday occurrences. He has been on Carson, Letterman and Leno, had HBO specials, and packs the house across the country on his live tours. Brian is also a college friend of mine. Whether it was playing … [Read more...]
Pricing & It’s Roll In The Buying Decision
December 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There is no doubt that price plays a big role in our buying decisions. From my first class in Marketing 101 to my MBA projects, price is always a topic for long and passionate discussion. How do I price my products to make the most profit, while still attracting the most buyers? It is a simple question, but it is a complex issue. In a tough economic time many companies believe that the right … [Read more...]
Lester
December 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As the holidays were rapidly approaching it became clear that all of my “projects” were not going to get completed by Christmas. My son who was home for a break was enlisted as my “project manager” in the hopes of achieving the impossible. Painting, fix-up, repair, and long overdue maintenance required full time attention, and I needed help. One evening as I received an update from my … [Read more...]
