Where do I begin? This morning, while having coffee and reading the news online, I came across an article that really rattled me.
It was a story of a university, here in America, where a large group of students felt “scared and intimidated” by some words written in chalk at several areas of their campus. These […]
“Don’t worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon” John Madden, football coach and NFL announcer.
This is one of my favorite all time quotes. I use it often and people look at me quizzically when I do. In coach speak, it means, just keep plugging and don’t worry about what’s going on around […]
I recently attended a seminar where the speaker emphasized the importance of keeping your audience engaged. He suggested “switching gears,” and rotating between related topics to keep people focused and their energy levels up.
With that idea fresh in my mind and my first cup of coffee in hand, I will start this column with congratulations […]
Dear Venus and Mars,
We are headed into our busy season… what have you done differently this year to make sure you are ready to maximize your volume?
Venus Says
There are several things we are hoping to get done before winter really arrives in the valley. Some are outside touchups but others are those inside that will help […]
These are the things that I have floating around in my head that I’ve never been able to understand. Maybe you can help me out.
Why is it that while chemicals are at least half of the equation in getting a clean car, they are the 1st place operators want to cut when business slows?
Why is […]
Walt Hartl is awarded the NRCC 2015 Hall of Fame Award by Show Chairperson Dave Dugoff and 2014 recipient Mike Benmosche.
Atlantic City, NJ — The 26th Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC), October 5-7, moved its venue to the Atlantic City Convention Center (ACCC) and in doing so […]
I have an 8 month old grandson named Madden. While their house is being renovated, Madden and his parents are living with my wife and me.
I may be biased, but as 8 month olds go, I would say Madden is exceptionally well behaved. We can take him out in public and he won’t fuss. He […]
The New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA) hit another home run at its annual baseball event when the New York Mets took on the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, June 16. With a 3-2 victory over the Canadian competitors the Mets further secured its first place position in the National League to the delight […]
On June 29, 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed City Council Introduction 0125-2014 version B, sponsored by City Council Speaker Melisa Mark-Viverito, into law as Local Law 62 of 2015. This local law is known as the carwash accountability law. […]
Dear Venus and Mars,
When do you start gearing up for your winter volume and what specifically do you do?
| Venus Says
We typically know when to expect extra wash volume and that is normally when the colder weather approaches. However, there have been late October snow falls that bring […] |
