Setting Expectations

There are many ways to satisfy customers, the basic and most fundamental way to achieve your goals should start with setting expectations. Then, as long as everyone is on the same page, no one will be disappointed. They still may Read More …

Old Stuff

I love it when old stuff is refurbished, re-purposed and reused. I see an increased number of non-profit church thrift shops, Good Will stores, Impact Thrift, ReStore, by Habitat for Humanity and for profit businesses lately. These and many others Read More …

Crying Uncle

Sometimes I can just hear the inner voice in someone crying uncle. Although today, it is easier, if they post on social media that they are tapping out, they give up, they need a night out. Too much information Too Read More …

New Favorites

When you open your mind to options and try new things, you can actually develop new favorites. In this case, sweet potato donuts with simple sugar glaze…balanced out (hopefully) by egg proteins of the scrambled form. Today was a great Read More …

Change is Hard

No, I am not talking about people who can’t count…who make it look like making change is hard. (That is a whole ‘nother topic.) I am talking about changes made by your favorite localĀ  retailer. I know that sometimes, brands Read More …