Wow!
I take off for some vacation time in Oregon and
BOOM! Nick's moving up and moving on to an incredible new opportunity!
Congratulations my friend.
I'm sad to see you go but I know your work ethic and thus I know you're going to achieve even more success than you have in the past as you move into the future.
A few comments for Nick, those on this forum that know Nick and for anyone that doesn't know Nick and/or will read this thread into the future....
Nick is a text book definition of a
quick study
Here's the definition from TheFreeDictionary.com
quick study
One who is able to memorize something easily and quickly or is able to understand and deal with something easily and successfully
A person who is able to learn or adapt to something in a short time or on short notice.
Someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily; "she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge"
someone who learns or takes up knowledge
Nick is a walking, talking example of a quick study.
Nick came to work here at Autogeek shortly after I came to work for Autogeek so we’ve worked together over the years and as such I’ve had the opportunity to watch him closely as he’s moved up in the company ladder.
What I’ve seen is a young man with a
passion to excel. A passion to do his very best at whatever the task he’s given. Nick is like a junk yard dog with a bone, once he gets a hold of it he doesn’t let it go till it’s done and over.
Nick is a true
car guy. He loves all things automotive. He’s a subscriber and reader of multiple car magazines and a member and reader of multiple car websites and forums
besides the topic of car detailing. As such he’s always up to speed on everything car related in the automotive industry.
He has the human characteristic call
tenacity, this means he never gives up. He pursues a project and gives it his best till the mission is accomplished. Then like a soldier, he moves on to the next task set before him without missing a beat.
Besides tenacity, he’s creative. Nick is a creative genius when it comes to new product development. In the same way that Yancy, our Creative Director, (our video and graphics guy), is a genius when it comes to creating art and video production, Nick is a genius when it comes to creating new products. I’d go a step further and say Nick’s ahead of the curve; he’s not just coming up with new products he’s coming up with new
categories for products in the automotive appearance industry.
Nick’s also a great writer. I don’t think or know if he has any formal background in writing but in my experience, a formal background can actually be an obstacle or hindrance instead of an asset. Much and I mean
MUCH of the copy created over the last 6 1/2 years for the PBMG websites, PBMG Newsletters, product label copy, product directions and product handbooks has been written by Nick. As someone that writes a lot myself, I have to say Nick is not just a good write but a great writer. Writing, that is conveying your thoughts into the written word in a way that others will read it, retain it and then act on it is truly an art and an art that Nick has mastered.
My good friend Dick Koeth, who I’m sad to say is no longer with us, was my mentor when it comes to writing how-to copy. Dick Koeth was also the
Strategic Planner for Meguiar’s during his last years with the company. The Strategic Planner is in incredibly vital job as it relates to the future success of any company. While Nick might not know it, by coming up with new products and new product categories, he’s doing the job of a Strategic Planner without even know it. Bob’s new company, RME is truly blessed and fortunate to have Nick working on their side.
Years ago I heard a statement in a movie that has stuck with me ever since. I think it was one of the Rambo movies but I have not been able to pinpoint the original sources. The statement when something like this,
“Rambo is the kind of guy you want fighting with you not against you”
The automotive car appearance industry is
very competitive and Nick is the kind of guy you want working with you… not against you. Woe to anyone that has to do battle with Nick as Nick is a
business warrior.
I’m going to miss having Nick as a co-worker; his shoes are going to be hard to fill. I’m happy to call Nick my friend and I’m already looking forward to his future success. Bob McKee is a lucky guy to have Nick on his side.
I’d say good luck Nick but I don’t believe in luck. My definition of luck is,
Luck = preparedness meets opportunity
You are prepared my friend so now is the time to make your mark.
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