2020 to me is the year of clear vision, realizing what’s important and how to make that the forefront. Last year I almost lost my dad when his car flew off a cliff, crashed into a tree, flipped once or twice and landed at the bottom of said cliff, near a stream. Not only did God save him from the accident but he’s making a miraculous recovery at 78 years old. This accident made me refocus myself when it comes to my business ventures. I am learning to let my team do what they do best. As an owner, it’s hard to let go…however, in order to grow, you need to open your hand and allow that to happen. As long as I own it, I will always be a part of it…I’m just not going to let it OWN me. Sleep its kinda important ;)
In other news, the new GMC Yukon XL is supposed to come out this summer, and if it’s as good as they say it is…then I will look at upgrading the fleet. Many of the latest SUV’s cut 5 inches out of their cargo space and that’s unacceptable, GMC is saying they added 6! This is why I ask our clients for their suggestions and feedback. Thankfully our group agreed that it was more important to have a vehicle with ample cargo space vs little additions that would only work for a time being. So, we’ll see what GMC releases come summer.
I have locked down our company twitter and took a break from instagram. I could easily bring in someone younger to post pictures daily, but honestly…I don’t see the point. I’m 36 and just don’t get it. We don’t post photos of our clients and I’m not updating the fleet constantly to keep people entertained lol. Taking a break from social media has been good mentally and has been such a release. A few other folks I know have done the same and completely agree. If anyone wants to know anything, please call :) 615-522-4819
Talking about mental situations, we have been going back and forth with the board and team over at BNA. Our rates to go inside to pickup a client have SKYROCKETED. I’ve very transparent with our clients and I would like to be that way with you as well. We went from paying $1.50/$1.75 per trip plus a city tax (park and go inside) to a timed rate. For us to be inside for an hour is now $8.00. For us to park, walk from the new parking center to baggage level (in open elements), greet our client, wait 30+ min for baggage (more if a bag is lost), then walk to the new parking center…can easily be close to if not over an hour. I’m not ok with this and have had countless conversations about this. If someone is using a service to get to the airport, it should be an expedited process, not harder. So once I have something to update about that, I will gladly pass it along.
That’s it for now, Hudson the pup is doing well and has made some new friends…yes we are an animal friendly service for those that didn’t know :) Hope everyone has a great upcoming spring!