Category Archives: Work

Perspective

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Starbucks is a place of business, and the one I write from now is not far from Michael Dell’s Nashville call center and manufacturing facility. I sold computers for a brief period there, and as I sit here contemplating that … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the Result

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

A positive thing about what I do professionally is that I am able to have personal conversations with my clients. I don’t have to look over my shoulder to see a boss waiting to tell me to get back to … Continue reading →

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Flexibility and Time

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Flexibility is a key ingredient in a sole proprietor business. It’s the top selling point for me because of the ability it gives me to cram other activities into my day. This morning I headed to a client’s home where … Continue reading →

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Starts and Stops

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

I left Hendersonville and went to Franklin to clean a home. I met with the client, and got to work. I began upstairs, and as I’m nearing completion I slash my finger on an HVAC register. It’s a deep wound. … Continue reading →

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A Day In The Life

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

This morning I cleaned a high rise condo downtown that I’ve had the privilege of cleaning a few times now. It looks out on the skyline from several wonderful angles, and the front desk attendant is always really friendly when … Continue reading →

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A Business Theology

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

It’s not personal it’s just business. The Godfather made this statement infamous, but I agree with it’s philosophy. I think also as a Christian that the biblical mandate to be innocent as doves and wise as serpents ties into this … Continue reading →

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Routines and Schedules

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

I was reading Home Comforts today during lunch, and the author was writing about routines and schedules. I then thought about the opening scenes of Water for Elephants because as you know Carey and I saw it last Friday night. … Continue reading →

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Business Etiquette

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

When I worked for Charlotte’s Coca-Cola bottling company there was an emphasis placed on appropriately placing ads and branding in retail locations. I’m sure this emphasis began with the CEO in Charlotte, and the plant manager in Nashville enforced it … Continue reading →

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Life Is Good

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

I feel euphoric about today’s post. The context is a simple matter, but I’ve found my simple mind thinks simple matters are euphoric. Solomon agrees. No, I’m not talking about sex. I’m writing instead about work. My focus here is … Continue reading →

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