In order to avoid simultaneous nervous breakdowns, we went to the beach last week. For my wife, it was necessary because she’s with two very needy little boys all day long. Both are perfect, or as close to perfect as they can get at their ages in my view, but let’s face it — there’s [...]
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I now officially know everybody in the DC area
February 6, 2010
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Yesterday me and my crew were unloading a truck at an apartment complex in southwest. As I was handing an armoire off to someone (I can do that now) I recognized a woman walking a couple into the building. “T.!” I said. “Sweetie!” she replied. It was the same woman who got us into our [...]
Read moreReplacements
January 20, 2010
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Anyone here a fan of “Band of Brothers?” Remember the episode called “Replacements?” Sometimes I feel like one of the veterans in Easy Company trying to train the FNGs (Effing New Guys) in the real ways of war. It’s never really been that much of a problem, but as My Truck Buddy grows, I have [...]
Read moreFear…
January 4, 2010
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Normally I reserve Sundays for God, family and rest. I got the first two in today, but the rest? Well, look at the time-stamp for this. It’s after midnight and I’m forcing myself to go to bed in a few minutes. I spent a good chunk of the day flow-charting on this gigantic white board [...]
Read moreWhat slow season?
December 4, 2009
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So, here it is December, and I was actually looking forward to some much-needed down-time. instead, I’m still turning customers away because I’m too busy. Man, my life sucks. Wait–what? This is a good thing? You’re right–this is awesome! I could still use some time off though.
Read moreYelp.com, you’re killing me
October 6, 2009
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If it’s not one thing, it’s another… So, this summer I relied heavily on positive reviews on Yelp.com. At the high point, I had FIFTEEN five-star reviews. Not just “He’s helpful,” but full-on, here’s-a-story-of-why-MTB-is-awesome kind of reviews. In all humility, we rocked the moving industry with our kick-ass customer service. Pride goeth before the fall, [...]
Read moreTwo Years of Truck Buddy
September 20, 2009
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I know, I know. For a blogger, I sure make a good mover… Well, no more excuses. It was a busy summer. I could call it “The Summer of a Thousand Good Intentions.” Another equally accurate title might be “The Summer of a Thousand Moves.” I don’t remember if I mentioned it here before, (it’s [...]
Read moreKillin’ it — and me.
July 28, 2009
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“You really need a blog,” “they” say. I agree, I suppose, but probably only if you can afford a dedicated staff person who just does that — blogs. I have no dedicated staff person. I’m everything right now, and in the hierarchy of important issues to get to, blogging is not high on the list. [...]
Read moreMy Truck Buddy is ALIVE!
July 9, 2009
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It looks like we won’t have to catapult ALL lawyers and bureaucrats into the sea. I actually found a helpful one. Two, actually, but right now i’m talking about the guy helping me keep MTB’s giggleyberries out of the fire. Last week or so, I was ready to throw in the towel on MTB. There [...]
Read moreMy Truck Buddy might be stillborn
June 27, 2009
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Crap. So, I spent a lot of this week (er…what day is it…Saturday?) researching the legal requirements I need to meet in order to expand the business. You might think that’s the kind of thing a business owner would do BEFORE they open their doors, but, well, that’s not the way I do business. Anyway, [...]
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