Monday; I picked Shane up at the Airport (a first for me because I was always working), the flight was on-time and all was fine. Later in the afternoon, I had a meeting with my client. I was hoping he'd be happy with my ideas for his business, and he was, so now I can start on the process. It's pretty much a home run since it would be a medically beneficial service offered that can help people, as well as his business. Before you think I'm "selling' you on this, read on.
I'm a little wary of praising someone that I've known for only a month or so, but I'm giving it some time. I have been a patient of his and he is fixing problems I've had in my neck for a little over a month now. It's been a slow process which concerns me even more, but I did a lot of damage to it, so currently I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt while keeping my eyes open.
My client is quick in a few areas and seems to know what he is talking about, but he is really unorganized, and will need to up his game in a BIG way to gain my full confidence. Some glaring and easy fixes are there, which I have been brutally honest to point out. If I can't be honest, then there's no reason for me to be there. I realize it may not be a Marketing / PR persons job to point these operational problems out, but as someone who has been in operations for most of their professional life, I have to do it, and it can only help his business.
I am finding out more regarding suburban life while still doing my job too. Did you know you could get a half sheet cake that serves 48 people for about $18 at Costco (and I hear it's yummy)? There are different themes you can pick AND, they will write what you want on it too. Here's a quick line: http://www.costco.com/service/featurepage.aspx?productno=11213671
I did more pricing, ShopRite has a half sheet cake that serves 25 people also for about $18 they have themes, and will also write on it, or for $10 more they can print out an edible image (picture, logo, etc.) which I think is pretty cool. I thought they only did that in specialty bake shops. Really nice for special occasions. I didn't find an example to link to but I'll take a picture of the result if we decide to go that way. This would be perfect for the business logo, but it would be pricey to do all the time (they will NOT give a volume discount).
What does all that have to do with my job? Well, we are doing appreciations (bringing them food and giving a little speech about how much we appreciate what they are doing for the community), and I suggested starting with the real service people; Ambulance Squads, EMTs, Paramedics, their instructors, Fire & Police Departments, and Volunteer groups. Doing this is just good business, and of course it allows me to fulfill honoring people who rarely get appreciated. Everyone loves getting cake, even though I'm personally against giving away sweets while trying to educate people on their health, but honestly people like getting treats.
It's Sunday the 27th, and a small screening we were suppose to have today has been canceled because our machine needs a little TLC. So luckily I can now use the time to pick up my writing again. The machine should be up and running for our screening tomorrow night at The Club (a gym) in Morristown, so the inconvenience is nominal. More on that later.
Personal Progress Report:
* Tree Moved in Yard - check
* Diet (life eating change - not diet plan) - in place and going well.
* Workout - although I took last weekend and Monday off due to gearing up for my meeting, I jumped back in on Tuesday, and have been going strong with 1 to 2 workouts/day.
* Weight Lost: 4 pounds. Whew!
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