The man that has never had a paycheck

Business History

• Farming During Depression and Years of Drought
• Military Service
• College
• Franchise Retailing
• Outdoor Advertising
• Real Estate Investment
• Land Lording

Married to Sammie for 58 years with three children and 14 grandchildren.

Traits of a Successful Businessperson

Teaching Topics

• Enthusiasm and passion for product or service
• Financial responsibility backed up by various business endeavors
• Financial training in business, accounting, and economics
• Driving force of serving people
• Continual striving for knowledge (latest technology, etc.)
• Always looking for opportunities
• Must have a business plan and apply strict discipline
• Keep focused and be willing to adjust to changing economic conditions
• Personal and business integrity
• Community involvement
• Surround yourself with people who have more knowledge in their particular area than you have
• Learn from previous defeats
• Seek counsel and the wisdom of others
• Assess your strong points and then apply them
• Willing to take leadership positions (social and business)
• Excel in communicative skills with staff and community
• No substitute for excellence in every area
• Have courage to make business changes when you come up against a brick wall
• Show honest and sincere appreciation to your staff and customers
• Be willing to look at issues from someone else’s position
• Guard credit, as it is worth more than we will ever be worth
• Be a good listener
• Are the demographics adequate for your business dream
• Willing to take a risk with hope of profit

The above are tried and proven principles from “The man that has never had a paycheck.”