One thing my and mother and dad shared completely was their approach to money - they just didn't spend it.

I pay low wages. I can take advantage of that. We're going to be successful, but the basis is a very low-wage, low-benefit model of employment.

We let folks know we're interested in them and that they're vital to us. cause they are.

Control your expenses better than your competition. This is where you can always find the competitive advantage.

If you don't listen to your customers, someone else will.

Great ideas come from everywhere if you just listen and look for them. You never know who's going to have a great idea.

Leaders must always put their people before themselves. If you do that, your business will take care of itself.