The phone rings. Well, actually it is a text message. “We're at the Dirty Dogg Saloon. You should be here, you'd love it. Best bar in Scottsdale.” What the heck, I don't have anything better to do at 9:30pm. But when I think “Scottsdale bar” I think 50 year old women dressed like they wish they were 25, high priced drinks and just general snobbery. Yeah I know that's a stereotypical reaction, shame on me, but have you been to many Scottsdale bars lately? As I pull into the parking lot, … [Read more...]
Buildium: A Killer Property Management Software Solution
We've been searching for an online property management software solution, and we found it! Buildium. We (well, my lovely wife Francy) spend far too much time preparing owner statements, colleting rents, processing applications, etc. etc. etc. Enter Buildium. What can it do? How about: Maintain complete accounting records for each property Track tenants, association owners, charges and payments Run credit and background checks Give property owners online access Receive maintenance … [Read more...]
Flancer’s Cafe: A slice of heaven in Gilbert
Every time I go to Flancer's Café a little tear of joy escapes my eye and rolls down my cheek. Last night was no different. The menu is extensive, and I always like to try something different. My goal in life is to eat every item on the menu once, and then start over again. My lovely bride is different, she can't seem to tear herself away from The Perfect “Prickly” Pear -- Prickly pear marinated chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise & melted provolone (Francy likes to … [Read more...]
Trophy’s Steakhouse: A Slice of Heaven in Queen Creek
Two days ago, my lovely bride and I were looking for a new place to eat on “date night”. So we scoured Yelp and Restaurant.com (more on that gem later) looking specifically for a good steak house. I wasn't expecting to find a world class steak house in Queen Creek, Arizona. But find it we did. I am a “meat and taters” kind of guy. Much to my cardiologists dismay, I'd eat a medium rare slice of beef at every meal. Steak, prime rib, burgers, you name it. If it moo's, I'll consume it. Enter … [Read more...]
Escape from Cubicle Nation: The Book
Disclosure: I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book and consider the author a personal friend. However, none of that prevents me from giving my honest impression in this review. If I think the book sucks, I'll say it sucks. Pamela Slim's book, Escape from Cubicle Nation, hits the bookstores today. If you have any interest in entrepreneurship, running your own business, or life in general then I suggest you get thee to Amazon post haste and secure yourself a copy. I've enjoyed … [Read more...]
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