Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
November 2012 – Heroes’
Heroes’ Boy, did I unleash a firestorm of response to the article I recently wrote about customers wanting “More, more, more”. People have gone out of their way to tell me stories of how customers have put them through the wringer to quote...
Tony Shepley named Hyannis Elks Club “Citizen of the Year”
(Article courtesy of CapeCodToday.com October 4, 2012)Last month, the Hyannis Elks Club presented their “Citizen of the Year” award to Tony Shepley of Shepley Wood Products. The award is given out annually to one person in...
October 2012 – When Is A Shortcut The Long Way Around?
When Is A Shortcut The Long Way Around? I recently listened to a talk on diversity which offered insight on how stereotypes, pre-conceived beliefs and our impressions drive our behavior. It got me thinking about how we react to the world...
“There is no education like adversity.”
Benjamin Disraeli, British politician and novelist
July 2012 – Do Unto Others
I’ve always tried to follow a five word business philosophy, “Use common sense, no surprises”. Sounds simple doesn’t it? You know from running your own business that things look more complicated the deeper you get. The most important thing...