From the Experts — November 30, 2019Budgets Ending/Budgets StartingA macro view of items to keep in mind when forming and executing an annual budget. By John Paglia III 2019 has come and gone. While some days may have felt longer than others, the majority of us would have agreed that this year flew by. In the January 2019 “From the Experts” column I […] From the Experts — November 30, 2019
From the Experts — October 31, 2019Must Haves When Purchasing EquipmentNot every collection truck is the same. At the end of the day, evaluate what truck specs fit in with your operations. By John Paglia III Any company that chooses to have a long-term growth and sustainability strategy should factor in reliable/trustworthy equipment when growing the company. I strongly encourage developing a “spec” truck that […] From the Experts — October 31, 2019
From the Experts — September 30, 2019SAFETY ALERT: Reducing Frequency of an Accident or Injury Occurring in the WorkplaceSafety should always be at the forefront of every decision you make. It takes work every minute of the day. Its more than just talk; you need to make it your culture, and every member of your organization must buy in. By John Paglia III No one wants the call. The one that states someone […] From the Experts — September 30, 2019
From the Experts — August 2, 2019The Power of PlanningGauge success on setting goals and achieving them. By John Paglia, III With 2019 already better than half way through, year-after-year around this time we find ourselves asking where has the year gone. It is a good time to take a break and evaluate yourself and the industry. Most of the headline news has revolved […] From the Experts — August 2, 2019
From the Experts — June 29, 2019Tiptoeing with Growth Using Waste Brokerage ServicesWhen it comes to brokers, proceed with caution and focus the growth of your business with your own networking on your agreements. If your commitment to safety and service is excellent, pricing is irrelevant to a customer looking for dependability. By John Paglia, III As your company grows, at some point you will be forced […] From the Experts — June 29, 2019
From the Experts — April 30, 2019The Importance of Community Outreach and Public EducationThe great benefit of being actively involved is that you can control your own destiny. You do not need others to speak for you, you can do it in a professional manner and achieve the outcome for the greater good of the people you serve day in and day out. By John Paglia, III Anything […] From the Experts — April 30, 2019
From the Experts — March 31, 2019From the Experts: Driver RecruitmentNever compromise your founding principles, treat everyone with respect, be open minded and keep safety ahead of profits. In doing so you will create a work environment that is attractive to anyone on the outside and they will eventually want to join in on the greatness. By John Paglia, III Across the country, statistics will […] From the Experts — March 31, 2019
From the Experts — February 28, 2019Trickle Down EffectUnderstanding just because there was a market for recycling material yesterday, does not mean it makes sense today. Always keep an open line of communication with customers and municipalities to adjust when necessary. By John Paglia, III We are already flying through 2019, and one of the most common changes all haulers are making revolves […] From the Experts — February 28, 2019
From the Experts — January 31, 2019From the Experts: Improving Your Safety RecordLet’s make sure our dedication to the safety culture stays constant no matter what state we operate in and that we do all we can to change the culture of the industry that we all love. By John Paglia, III Improving our safety record as a company and an industry is something I plan to […] From the Experts — January 31, 2019
From the Experts — December 29, 2018Motivational TacticsA positive environment will breed success. By John Paglia, III Happy New Year 2019 to the waste industry! The older you get, I feel like all of us are affected by Father Time even more. We all hear it—where did the previous year go? How do we slow time? Our industry especially seems to blur […] From the Experts — December 29, 2018
From the Experts — November 29, 2018Learning from OthersTalking about solutions will not fix the problem; we need to do all we can as an industry to put an action plan together to make it happen. By John Paglia, III I recently listened to an interview with Waste Management’s CEO, Jim Fish, and a few of the topics he spoke on could not […] From the Experts — November 29, 2018
From the Experts — October 28, 2018Lack of LaborWe all must come together as an industry, large and small, to fix our issues now. By John Paglia, III Recruiting quality people is a task at the forefront of every manager’s mind right now. With the unemployment rate at historical lows, the field of applicants has narrowed significantly. The quality of applicants pulling from […] From the Experts — October 28, 2018
