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Off to the Races: How One Man’s Passion Became a Local Legacy

During his childhood breakfasts, George Barber probably saw wheels where other kids saw Cheerios. He’s had a lifelong fascination with vehicles equipped for power and speed. The passion ran so deep that Barber, whose family built a legacy in the central Alabama dairy industry, decided to make a philanthropic investment in the community that raised …

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From High Street to Main Street: Developers Who Build for Customer Service Win the Sale

The British have a term for the primary business and shopping street in their towns—High Street. Similar to the fabled American “Main Street,” high streets are often named just that. As shopping has evolved, Brits have continued patronizing High Street in their own villages, while counterparts across the pond have adapted to the convenience of …

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What Dinner With Alan Greenspan Taught Me About Leadership

Last month, with little time to spare, the Senate reconfirmed Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve. His term was set to expire just two days later. Senators were looking for a place to lay blame for our country’s current financial dilemma. Bernanke took much of their heat, even though they really wanted …

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How a Side Trip Whet My Appetite for Good Cuisine

There’s no better way to bring friends, family or client relationships together than by savoring a good meal in each other’s company. That’s made my interest in the culinary world more personal. An opportunity to explore the field presented itself last Friday afternoon. I was traveling back from one of our Pennsylvania projects and found …

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My Road Trip Reminder: True Legacies Were Built in Our Country’s Darkest Financial Days

I’ve often thought that most builders strive for one of two major goals—to make the most money possible or to build a legacy. I’m not sure about you, but as a business owner I’d like to think at least some of what we do will go beyond legacy status and have a lasting impact to …

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Our Extended Work Family Joins to Toast Another Year Together

Every December our team and their families come together for a long weekend. Last weekend was our 25th year to celebrate this tradition. We started on Friday afternoon with a presentation on quality EIFS details, followed by the chairman of the USGBC visiting with us about their standards. Saturday morning our branding consultant, Holland & …

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Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch: What Rounding Up the Herd Taught Me About Business Prospects

In previous posts, I’ve shared with you how important it is to me take time away from the office to clear your mind, opening it up to see new possibilities. You’ll be amazed at the clarity you find when you take a step back and focus on the bigger picture. My annual visit to the …

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How a Maine Furniture Maker Taught Me to Make Time for My Passion

As business leaders, we often get so immersed in our vocation that we forget all about our avocation. I was reminded of this a few years ago when I took a trip to New England. I was driving through Freeport, Maine and happened to see a sign for the Thos. Moser shop in town. The name …

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“This Place Matters.” Your Business Travels Can Preserve Architectural History

When my work requires travel, I reward myself by staying somewhere listed in the Historic Hotels of America directory, which is closely affiliated with The National Trust for Historic Preservation. The HHA is an association of hotels and inns scattered across the United States, usually in urban areas, which were usually built in the beginning …

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Class by the Campfire: How to Confront the Unexpected

Being prepared is something that I can never get too much of. In business this means always looking around the corner to find the next job or being careful not to spend foolishly, and at home it means having that rainy day fund for when the unexpected happens. I’ve been involved with the Boy Scouts …

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Supporting a Fishing Outfit Feeds For a Lifetime

When supporting conservation in the developing world, many people prefer to make handouts or writing checks to their favorite organization of merit. While there is a place for this type of giving, I also like to travel to places in need, find small businesses that are doing the right thing environmentally and support these shops …

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Friends in Great Places: Redefining the Business Contact

When I think of my contacts, I tend to think of people within my industry or those having something to do with construction. However, I’ve met some of my best connections through work. These are often the most enriching encounters and lead to the most one-of-a-kind experiences for my clients and me. When you meet …

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Off to the Races: How One Man’s Passion Became a Local Legacy

From High Street to Main Street: Developers Who Build for Customer Service Win the Sale

What Dinner With Alan Greenspan Taught Me About Leadership

How a Side Trip Whet My Appetite for Good Cuisine

My Road Trip Reminder: True Legacies Were Built in Our Country’s Darkest Financial Days

Our Extended Work Family Joins to Toast Another Year Together

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch: What Rounding Up the Herd Taught Me About Business Prospects

How a Maine Furniture Maker Taught Me to Make Time for My Passion

“This Place Matters.” Your Business Travels Can Preserve Architectural History

Class by the Campfire: How to Confront the Unexpected

Supporting a Fishing Outfit Feeds For a Lifetime

Friends in Great Places: Redefining the Business Contact