By Tony Huppert, CEO of Team Oil Inc. Yesterday I had the privilege of attending a ceremony honoring my brother-in-law, John T. Snoeyenbos, for his service in the U.S. Army. My sister, Arlene, was presented the plaque of gratitude. As I sat there in this humbling atmosphere I thought of my other brothers. My oldest…
Jobs available
By Tony Huppert, CEO of Team Oil Inc. As I drive the highways, I can’t help but see ‘Help Wanted’ signs everywhere. Fast food, factories, hospitals, etc. all have ‘Help Wanted’ signs in their yards. I can’t help but wonder if the ads are misleading. Back in the 70’s I was working at the Armour…
Voting by Proxy
By Tony Huppert, CEO of Team Oil Inc. I am beginning to understand the corporate takeover of media outlets. At first I thought it was for profit, now I realize it is for control. Now that the political parties are selling the rights to the Presidential Debates to PAY TV for profit, the results of…
Pick and Choose
By Tony Huppert, CEO of Team Oil Inc. I’m concerned about the misuse of religious freedom and the misguided use of it for personal attention and justification of one’s past experiences. It is troubling to think one can be praised for ‘breaking the law’ by using the religious freedom crutch. Anyone short sided enough not…
Why There is No Excuse for Poor Customer Service
Tony Huppert, CEO of Team Oil Inc. I believe working at a convenience store should be offered as a work release credit in high school. The benefits this education offers students are priceless. Tolerance, patience and self-control are just a few of the social skills that have to be mastered as a convenience store employee. I recently…
A Job Verses A Career
A job will provide you a living. A career will provide you a life. By Tony Huppert, CEO of Team Oil Inc. I have met people over the years that have told me how lucky I have been over my 63 years. They emphasize the fact that, whatever I have been involved in, I always kept…
Maximize Your Message
“If a five-year-old doesn’t understand it, make a new sign.” By Tony Huppert, CEO of Team Oil Inc. Recently, my sister went to see her eye doctor. She received the total exam, with the eye dilation, and other tests. While she was waiting to see the doctor, she decided to visit the restroom. On entering the unisex restroom…
Paying to Learn What We Were Paid to Learn
There is no substitute for on the job training. By Tony Huppert, CEO of Team Oil Inc. Years ago when I was in my prime, many years ago, it was customary to find a job and be taught a skill. Friends of mine would become masons by starting out as labors. They would dig footings,…
Are Customers Really Always Right?
By Tony Huppert, CEO of Team Oil Inc. With all the changes in retail business and society, it gets more challenging to accept the old saying, “the customer is always right.” When a customer fills their diesel trucks tank with gasoline, or hooks a water hose, instead of an air hose, and fills the tire…
The Difference
By Tony Huppert, CEO, Team Oil Inc. A lot of times we hear of the benefits of big business versus small business in retail. Items that are offered in one or the other are always a matter of discussion. Here is a story that shows the difference. This last Saturday, I attended my wife’s sister’s…