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Notarealsignguy, First of all, a huge thank you for your input and transparency. Very much appreciated. If someone on Signs101 is just getting into S5, what would you recommend?

ColoPrinthead, Still not sure what is going on with you. If you are serious about wanting to become a "better leader," John C. Maxwell's books have been very helpful. Maybe there are other Signs101 people who have other pointers. Then again, maybe you have something else in mind. Feel free to be...

Namaste I am not sure what you are getting at. Robert Armerding

James Burke, Because I have a keen interest in sign shop business management, I brought it to open up a discussion for anyone who might have James Burke, Looks like you saved yourself a lot of money. Every person here on Signs101 has to manage their business, even if they are a one person shop...

ColoPrinthead There are a few things about "Business Management" that I know in great depth. I have an open mind and am ready to learn. If I don't have a clue, maybe we can find someone who does know a solution.

Notarealsignguy Then I found this: 5S represents Japanese words that describe the steps of a workplace organization process. English equivalent words are shown in parenthesis Seiri (Sort) Seiton (Straighten, Set) Seiso (Shine, Sweep) Seiketsu (Standardize) Shitsuke (Sustain)

Notarealsignguy I looked it up and here is what I found. 5S is defined as a methodology that results in a workplace that is clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized to help reduce waste and optimize productivity. It's designed to help build a quality work environment, both physically and...

Notarealsignguy Could you maybe expand on what you mean by "5S"?

I wonder if we could open up the topic of how to work on your business instead of in your business, quoting Michael E. Gerber. With just that little bit of an opening, what would you like to say?

Stacey K, I really appreciate your perspective. I can see that you value your relationships with your clients. I think you have a wonderful potential just waiting to come alive. Robert

Just in the last few days, I have seen so many sign shop webpages that say, "Not Secure" in their url. That is not my field of expertise, but I do know that it is extremely important to get that cleared up.

rjssigns Yes, you have that right! And in our sign making industry, those two points are so important. Robert

Peachtree Signs, thank you for your unique way of putting it. Do you happen to maybe have any copies of those interviews? Robert Armerding

Sorry about the typo in my title. Thanks for your patience.

James Burke, I imagine that you cherish that copy very much. Robert Armerding

Notarealsignguy, I am grateful for your input today. It means a lot to me. I have read the first two books. Do you happen to maybe be reading any business book now? Maybe? Robert Armerding

James Burke, Thank you again. I also ordered that book. When those books come and I have had a chance to read them, maybe let's compare notes. Robert Armerding

James Burke I looked up C. William Pollard's book and immediately ordered it. Thank for that recommendation. Robert Armerding

rjssigns, thank you for your input. On "The Goal," what might have been your big take away from that book? Robert Armerding

James Burke, A big thank you for your input. I immediately caught the R. G. LeTourneau name. He and my father were close friends. (And, or course, R.G's first name is the same as mine.) Do you happen to be reading any business book right now? Maybe? Robert Armerding