The Car Wash Life

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Sunday, November 16, 2014

He Did Not Ask for Advice

Sometimes, when new ownership takes over, the old ownership will continue to work at the business for a time period. The old ownership working in the trenches and/or providing advice from afar can be an extremely valuable asset to the new ownership. Dad's deal with the Oil Company did not require... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Disintered

Dad, Ann and I went to the car wash convention on Wednesday and had a great time. We saw a lot of interesting products, which I will soon be discussing. For now, I want to focus on something that I observed. I noticed that some of the representatives of the manufacturers were sitting at their... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Take the Time

Ray Berkins did not take the time to learn Location A's area. He assumed that all gas stations and automatic conveyor tunnels should have the same hours regardless of location. During the last several years at Location A, Dad the weekday hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday's hours were from 7 a.m.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Rested

Today, I am returning to work after a six day absence. Last week, I was feeling run down and took off work to get some much needed rest. Now I am back to normal and ready to go. I feel so rested. Tomorrow, I have an early morning physical with Dr. Tom. Therefore, I will be going to bed early... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

What's in a Name?

Dad's deal with the Oil Company allowed the Oil Company to keep the name Dad had for Location A. When negotiations occurred during Fall 2008, that was one of the deal breakers for the Oil Company. Dad was fine with them keeping the name. The amount of rent made it well worth it. So when Ray Berkins... Sign in to see full entry.

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