In a recent episode of A day in the life of Levco, our team came across an unusual situation without an obvious great resolution. We were playing the you’re getting warmer game with a client who was trying to select a wall color for a basement kitchen we needed...
I heard an old favorite song again the other day that got me thinking about more than the melody. I listened to Joe South’s words again, for what seemed like the first time. I believe that the Dalai Lama’s teachings on compassion are a big part of who I...
In an industry where success is measured in dollars on the bottom line, I find it ironic that this little story has nothing to do with revenue or expenses but sets the stage for a different kind of success that sends shivers down my spine and surpasses the traditional...
I have earned a loyal following over the years of folks that call for help or support and just say, “git-er done,” much like me and my subcontractors. I expect a high level of attention to detail, a reasonable response time, fair pricing, and great...
Years ago, I had a cool interaction with Ron Spomer, who’s a repeat client, outdoor enthusiast and prolific writer. I had a 5 page document with lots of notes that outlined how we work at Levco. I asked Ron if he could condense it, as well as several other ideas...
I fancy myself as a character much like Budman of circa 1970 Anheuser Busch “The Dauntless Defender of Quality” In thinking about what that meant, I realized that rather than being an overseer of the industry as if I am the best, I decided that I was more...