WHAT GETS YOU UP IN THE MORNING? 10/20/2011
 Every morning when we wake up each of us asks ourselves a pretty fundamental question: “Do I continue to lay here in bed or do I get up and carry on with my day?” Our choices for the rest of the day won’t get much more basic than this initial one. Although there are a limited number of answers to this question (either I get up or I don’t) the underlying reasons for our choice are infinite. What makes me curious are the reasons people choose to get out of bed and go to work. In my own case I can point to several, some of which are pretty basic: kids still in college, food on the table, basic enjoyment of life. Others are a little more sophisticated: my responsibility to the people at VMA, our clients and our business partners, and emotional fulfillment. Some reasons are downright philosophical: I’m fortunate enough to love what I do and I don’t feel I’ve completed the work I was placed on this earth to accomplish. As we get older or as we spend more time in our businesses the answers to this question may change, but the question itself remains the same. So, what is it that gets you out of bed in the morning (or in the middle of the night when the phone rings)? Chuck Violand Comments10/20/2011 07:08
Chuck- Chuck 10/20/2011 07:31
Hi Andy-I'm glad to hear the timing was perfect on this. Soooooo...what get's you out of bed in the morning? 10/20/2011 10:48
Chuck: Chuck 10/20/2011 11:51
Erika-if sitting on a beach working on your wave count is what you'd really love to do every day I'm sure Randy would be happy to join you. Steve Borcherdt 10/20/2011 12:31
It may not get star ratings but I get out of bed to spend time with my Savior by reading His word. I am excited every morning to spend time with Him. I no longer look for my life in my work or my wife or my family. The more I look to Him, the more all the other areas are in proper perspective whether they are percolating like the morning coffee or on the heap with the spent grounds. He is the deep well I can go to. It is worth noting that everything else began to turn around when I began this regimen. 10/20/2011 13:44
...its my wife that makes me get up each morning but she has yet to push me out of bed which is a good. I do admire Steve for clearly planting his flag. I agree if we "seek first the kingdom of God then all these other things will be added unto you." My secret is getting to bed on time so getting up is easy. The only thing I enjoy more than crawling into bed is getting up in the morning to see what the new day will bring. 11/12/2011 21:57
The smell of Starbucks drifting from my capo machine in the kitchen:) And the fact that I get to do what I love everyday. Great question we should continuously ask ourselves. Damon Hackleman 11/21/2011 21:56
Great topic and always understanding what us business owners are thinking! So what gets me up in the morning is simple the challenge the routines and the end result everyday of all the little efforts and decisions along the way. I think to myself how fortunate to be able to have and own a business that I can see make a difference in people's lives everyday! Whether it's restoring a home after a flood or finally getting the cat odor out that no one else was able to, it doesn't matter the fact that I and my staff are making these differences is what gets me going! Chuck 11/22/2011 07:04
Damon-people serving people. How much more fundamental and rewarding can you get? Leave a Reply | 
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Chuck Violand has always had the objective of helping owners of restoration and cleaning companies improve their long-term business and personal success. The founder of Violand Management Associates, LLC Chuck brings firsthand knowledge and experience of the inner workings of a restoration and cleaning company from over 20 years of owning his own.
Scott Tackett is a facilitator, business trainer, and adjunct professor with a 32-year background in manufacturing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in human resource management and a Master’s in organizational leadership. Scott founded VMA’s Management Development Program, which helps owners and managers meet the daily challenges of managing a business, while also addressing the challenges of individual managers.
Tim Hull has an expertise in operations. Formerly, he was branch manager and general manager at a disaster restoration company with over $6M in annual revenues. He then became national disaster-response manager at a leading $100M disaster restoration company. To those who face operational challenges in this industry, Tim brings firsthand insight, along with the systems and procedures to solve those challenges.
Tom Cline has a 28-year back-ground in sales, marketing, and operations. He is a consultant, trainer, and adjunct professor with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in economics and mathematics. Tom brings experience in executive coaching, job costing, sales planning and sales force development to the VMA team.
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