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Balancing Knowledge and Relationships
Warren Buffett claims the secret to his success is that he sits in his office and reads all day. Can it really be that simple? I found an interesting article…
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Appearances Count
There are many layers to being successful, and some things come easier than others. In the construction business, we may not have daily interaction with our customers, but we do…
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The Triple Peak Workday
I recently read an article from Microsoft tracking the productivity of knowledge workers. Traditionally, there have been two peaks where people really focus and get things done: They come around…
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Moving Past COVID: Vaccine and the Business Climate
This week, I had an interesting phone call with a group of bankers, business leaders and healthcare professionals here in the Southeast. I left with a ton of takeaways. I’ll…
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Finding the Right Path
We work in an industry where many perform a similar service, getting a customer from Point A to Point B. Generally speaking, the path may be the similar, but not…
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A Few Things to Remember
It’s the season for holiday parties, when we’re often catching up with folks we haven’t seen in a while and meeting a few new faces. It’s a good time to…
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Actions vs Mindset
Maybe one of the secrets to being a successful company isn’t all about what you do. Maybe it’s more in how you think. For us, it’s been important to focus…
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The Drivers Behind Adaptive Reuse
Our hometown is one of those cities that came of age during an industrial boom. Because of this, there is plenty of historical space in the CBD that is full of architectural details and…
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Keep Things Simple
Over the years, I have found that there are lots of ways to motivate, but the simplest one is probably the best and the most pleasant for everyone involved. Simply…
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Assets
There are a few phrases that folks in our office are probably tired of hearing me say. One is,“Success is about finding good customers and keeping them.” If you can…