Marcucio Gardens has been nominated for the Connecticut Family Business of the Year Award! This award is given by the University of Connecticut Center for Family Business.
Keep your fingers crossed, the winners are chosen on November 13, 2008!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Some Old Values are Still The Best
The following was taken from Rick Segel & Associates newsletter. It is very interesting and I hope you enjoy:
I lost one of my best friends at 7:08 on Friday morning July 18th. My Uncle Ben, my godfather died of pneumonia at the young age of 95. I had been his legal guardian for the past 6 years, after his wife died. Uncle Ben was the embodiment of the American Dream that we all can learn from and all need to be reminded of.
My uncle was a Mathematical Savant. He could look at a column of numbers and tell you what they added up to without any hesitation. It was as if he was a magician with numbers. But as bright as he was, he dropped out of school in the 9th grade to go to work to help support his family during the depression. When he was 21 years old, his father was killed in an automobile accident and he and my mother moved the four younger brothers and sisters and mother to the Boston area.
He eventually got married, worked hard, saved his money and borrowed from all of his relatives and even a little from the bank to be able to buy a food distribution business. Unfortunately, the business failed within 18 months. He did something that is almost unheard of today. He paid every penny back with interest. It took him 10 years before the last payments were made. He believed that your name, your integrity and what it meant to other people is who you are. He believed in personal BRANDING although he never called it that.
He later went on to become successful in commercial real estate beyond what he could have ever imagined. He had an unusual way of negotiating--he didn't. He never would insult or put down what he was buying. Either the deal worked or it didn't work. But to try to beat someone up just for the sake of winning something was not his style. Did sellers come back with lower prices? Yes, but he never asked.
Ben believed and taught me something I have lived by. A deal must be good for both parties or it is not good for either party. Life had taught him that nickel and diming could end up hurting the buyer. You get more from a happy seller that one that you just aggravated. He was a hard nosed businessman but always wanted win/win relationships.
He also believed that there has to be one person worrying about paying back debts and it had better not be the lender. If someone ever reneged on a commitment that had made, he would never do business with them again. Yes, it was just that simple but that's the reputation or brand he developed. As tempting as other alternatives might have been, he stayed true to his values and believed it was those ideals that made him that successful.
Lastly, he was a strong believer in the importance of charity and service to your community. He never respected anyone who didn't give back or ignored the importance of charity. Ben was laid to rest today but the world didn't lose an honorable man because his story will serve as an inspiration and the way to do business for me and the rest of my family for years to come. If you read the definition of the rags to riches story, The American Dream, just think of my Uncle Ben. It was great sharing a life with a man who made a difference.
Contents copyright 2008 © Rick Segel & Associates · All rights reserved
I lost one of my best friends at 7:08 on Friday morning July 18th. My Uncle Ben, my godfather died of pneumonia at the young age of 95. I had been his legal guardian for the past 6 years, after his wife died. Uncle Ben was the embodiment of the American Dream that we all can learn from and all need to be reminded of.
My uncle was a Mathematical Savant. He could look at a column of numbers and tell you what they added up to without any hesitation. It was as if he was a magician with numbers. But as bright as he was, he dropped out of school in the 9th grade to go to work to help support his family during the depression. When he was 21 years old, his father was killed in an automobile accident and he and my mother moved the four younger brothers and sisters and mother to the Boston area.
He eventually got married, worked hard, saved his money and borrowed from all of his relatives and even a little from the bank to be able to buy a food distribution business. Unfortunately, the business failed within 18 months. He did something that is almost unheard of today. He paid every penny back with interest. It took him 10 years before the last payments were made. He believed that your name, your integrity and what it meant to other people is who you are. He believed in personal BRANDING although he never called it that.
He later went on to become successful in commercial real estate beyond what he could have ever imagined. He had an unusual way of negotiating--he didn't. He never would insult or put down what he was buying. Either the deal worked or it didn't work. But to try to beat someone up just for the sake of winning something was not his style. Did sellers come back with lower prices? Yes, but he never asked.
Ben believed and taught me something I have lived by. A deal must be good for both parties or it is not good for either party. Life had taught him that nickel and diming could end up hurting the buyer. You get more from a happy seller that one that you just aggravated. He was a hard nosed businessman but always wanted win/win relationships.
He also believed that there has to be one person worrying about paying back debts and it had better not be the lender. If someone ever reneged on a commitment that had made, he would never do business with them again. Yes, it was just that simple but that's the reputation or brand he developed. As tempting as other alternatives might have been, he stayed true to his values and believed it was those ideals that made him that successful.
Lastly, he was a strong believer in the importance of charity and service to your community. He never respected anyone who didn't give back or ignored the importance of charity. Ben was laid to rest today but the world didn't lose an honorable man because his story will serve as an inspiration and the way to do business for me and the rest of my family for years to come. If you read the definition of the rags to riches story, The American Dream, just think of my Uncle Ben. It was great sharing a life with a man who made a difference.
Contents copyright 2008 © Rick Segel & Associates · All rights reserved
Sunday, June 22, 2008
makeover
Get the Marcucio Gardens Makeover!
There are 3 Easy Steps to get the curb appeal, patio, backyard living area, or privacy you have always wanted. We have made over thousands of homes so you could trust us to give you sound advice so you can get it done right the first time.
1. Bring Photo:
Bring in or email us a photo and approximate dimensions of the area you want to makeover
2. Design:
For no charge, our specialists will help you come up with a design to fit your needs
3. Install:
You can have our professionals do the installation or we can show you how to do it yourself
Call (203) 732-2063 to make an appointment or just stop on down!
There are 3 Easy Steps to get the curb appeal, patio, backyard living area, or privacy you have always wanted. We have made over thousands of homes so you could trust us to give you sound advice so you can get it done right the first time.
1. Bring Photo:
Bring in or email us a photo and approximate dimensions of the area you want to makeover
2. Design:
For no charge, our specialists will help you come up with a design to fit your needs
3. Install:
You can have our professionals do the installation or we can show you how to do it yourself
Call (203) 732-2063 to make an appointment or just stop on down!
fun stuff
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