Gonzo

I'll be there. Coming up on Thursday afternoon and staying until Saturday late.

I'll be in the Babcox booth for part of the day. I'll stop by.

A good leader always shows how to lead. A good leader also understands they are not perfect and that some of their decision will affect others either for the good or the... not so good.

I think you have those traits. I think you're just where you ought a be.

Your compassion for the trade is self evident.

and I'm proud to say I know Joe Marconi. Entrepreneur, mechanic, community leader, and family man.

A tip of the hat to ya Joe.

Joe, from your story you answered your own problem. You, at 25 made the decision to do better. That is the difference in you and a employee. I see this all the time, and from being in a association for the past 15 years of business owners in my area I hear the same thing from each and everyone of them. Every Tuesday we meet for lunch and it's amazing how the same thing happens in every business.

I've never had an employee that put as much effort in it as I do, mainly the employee looks at me as the guy with all the money. HA, what money.... Most of them only see their paycheck at the end of the week and have no CARE to figure out where each and every dollar goes when a job is completed. It's as if they think the whole thing goes into the owners pocket. But, if things start getting tight, and slow at the shop, they're the first to run down the street looking for work.

To have as many employees as you do and keeping it all together is an art. You've accomplished more than you think Joe... there's no shame in your game... You've done well.... step back from it a second, and look at the whole picture... you'll have pride in what you've done. Believe me, it's worth the look.

We learn so much from the people that have been here before us. It was a pleasure to read this Joe.