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Originally Posted by kreeper01
Sounds like Jonboy KNOWS how to run a business, i also know what he is saying here. I've been with some really lousy companies in my time that all they care about is MONEY, not the human who drives there trucks.
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Thank you for the compliment, but it's undeserved. I can, however, tell you from experience, it can cost you in business treating people the way you want to be treated. I'm only sharing this to make a point.
I can remember one Christmas when we had very little because I kept two men on the payroll through the winter, when business was slow, because I knew they would have a difficult time finding work in our trade that time of year. Ironically, in the spring, when I needed them the most, they left for other jobs. They really never knew the sacrifice my family made for theirs, and I didn't lecture them when they left. I could have had much more if I would have let them go, but I put myself in their shoes. It's kind of an old school way, but it works for me. I have never regreted doing the right thing, now the wrong thing, that's another story. :wink:
As far as knowing how to run a business, by some peoples measure, I have failed because of such above mentioned situations, but I've learned, life is short and people are more important than money. At times I've had lots of friends and very little money.
I know people that have lots of money and no friends, in fact there will probably only be a handful of people show up at their funeral, mostly just to make sure they are in the hole. :sad:
In our society it has become extraordinary to do something people did all the time 30 years ago???? I know plenty of old timers that did amazing things (in secret), such as, pay for my dads funeral, when our family had nothing, without asking for anything in return. Bringing food by the house and random money sent in the mail. I think these people shaped my character and have had more to do with any business success I've had, than they would ever know. Most of them were not "successful", by most peoples measure, but these are the kinds of people that are my heroes. Donald Trump, well, not so much.
My only regrets are, when I've had opportunities, at a time that could have affected someones whole future, I was too busy or self interested. Oh yea, I was focused on business.... :roll:
My estimation is, I've failed more than I have succeeded at the things that are the most important.
Here is my list of priorities in my business:
1. Get up every day and be thankful for what I have.
2. Call the fuel desk person by name and try to lighten their day.
3. Tip the shower attendant.
4. Encourage at least one new trucker who may be having a rough day.
5. Avoid the temptation to kill a broker.
6. Tell my wife, kids, and grandchilden I love them.
The rest of the business stuff will take care of itself.
Enough of this essay.....
jonboy
Re: Parked the orange truck................
