Category / Notes from Greg Wittstock
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Why You Need a Bid Sheet to Quote and Sell Water Features
There’s a new debate in town and it involves whether to use a bid sheet when selling water features. Some say using a bid sheet is like selling a parts list. Others…
August 24, 2022 -
How You Leave One Job, Is How You Start the Next
My son quit his job at Jimmy John’s. Well, technically anyway, as he was leaving one location to start working at a location closer to our home. He was nervous to talk…
June 10, 2021 -
Moms Should Let Their Kids Play Football!
Growing up, my mom was my biggest fan. She still is! But she also used a wooden spoon on my smart a** butt – A LOT! She was a cheerleader back in…
March 29, 2021 -
The Old Man and the Kid
The old man was just a few years older than the kid when he started at Aquascape. What started as a job has become his career. Now it’s the kid’s turn. Jack…
July 1, 2020 -
Dream Team
I’m a little misty eyed reflecting on what I just experienced… This Dream Team (and truly it’s a TEAM) of the best water feature builders on the planet came together this week…
June 1, 2020 -
The “Parking” Lot at O’Hare
Normally I wouldn’t even attempt to park here during the week. It’s almost always full!!! It also only took me 36 minutes door to door. I’ve never done it before in under…
May 13, 2020 -
Dealing with the Pandemic
I’m not a Doctor, Journalist and most certainly not a Politician. I’m just a life long businessman watching in horror with what’s happening in our Nation! Folks, I know the shutdown is…
May 4, 2020 -
Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
We know the awful damages caused by this illness – PEOPLE ARE DYING! We don’t and won’t, for quite some time though, realize the extent of the damages this forced shutdown is…
April 29, 2020 -
Appreciating Life and Lessons
Someone from my company commented on one of my posts that “they always knew we had a cool office, but being forced to be away from it made them appreciate it even…
April 1, 2020 -
Before Corona (B.C.) After Corona (A.C.)
If you’re one of those people who didn’t like it when the pastor welcomed the congregation to shake hands and greet one another, you’re life will probably be a little more bearable,…
March 31, 2020