*and from here on out Captain Reman is one of those connected guys. You know the type. They always seems to have a referral for “the best place in town for ___,” the number for the world’s greatest tailor/repairman/etc, and invitations to the top networking and learning events. So earlier this week when he invited […]
Read MoreAh, Black Friday. From the early-morning chaos at brick-and-mortar stores to the server-busting online deal, Black Friday is an opportunity for millions of people to get their hands on the perfect gift for their loved ones – and save a few bucks in the process. For some, it represents the moral decay of society. For […]
Read MoreIn October, my team created a tongue-in-cheek video called “Reman vs Rebuilt” in the spirit of Halloween and Frankenstein. A little over a month passed with nothing of interest to note, until a shop owner stumbled upon it a few days ago and took to the internet to share his feelings on his blog. We […]
Read MoreFor the past 189 weeks, you’ve allowed us to share countless articles, videos, guest posts, sales tips, and more with you. Whether directly in your inbox or over here on the blog, putting together unique content is worthwhile – knowing that you’re on the other end. And since you mean so much to us, we […]
Read MoreWith the holiday season just around the corner, I’ve begun my yearly ritual of shopping for friends and family, most of which I do online now. Heck, I even go as far as keeping an Excel spreadsheet with names and gift ideas for the people I am shopping for – my own naughty or nice […]
Read MoreIn the wake of the sequel to one of my top 5 movies of all time about to be released (Dumb and Dumber To), I couldn’t help but make the association between a recent experience with a Dodge Sprinter and the Mutt Cutts van. While browsing the interwebs, checking updates to the ETE Facebook page, […]
Read MoreSpectrophobia – the irrational fear of mirrors. Maybe I watched too many horror movies as a kid, but there is something about mirrors that I just don’t enjoy. But this past week, I decided to take one for the team – and place a mirror right at my desk. There’s a theory that you might […]
Read MoreBoss’s Day: The one day of the year when employees are supposed to thank their boss for all the things they do. Today especially, I find it hard to not think of some of the most iconic “boss types”: “The Bill Lumbergh” Lumbergh is a micromanager with awful motivational skills. He doles out loads of […]
Read MoreRecently, I was asked about my definition of success. I’ll be honest, it caught me off guard. Not because of who or how it was asked, but because I’d never really thought about it. What is success? At 29, I’m just now getting the hang of being an adult. I have a stable job, an […]
Read MoreLet me show you what I’m working with. Hold on there – get your head out of the gutter. But seriously, have you ever taken a personality test? There are all different kinds of quizzes out there that speak to the inner you. Some are used to qualify candidates for job interviews, and others sneak […]
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