Ethan Parker

Well my 17-day adventure is coming to a close. I’m flying back to Provo tonight from what has been a great get away and family fun time. Being in S. Utah and Surprise, AZ has been great. It was really cool getting to know my brother-in-law’s business better. I’ve resolved to make a few changes to my own company based on some things they do.

# 1 Actually pay myself

Parker Planners is profitable and going pretty well but I’ve chosen not to pay myself so it could grow faster and be a stable concern. Because I’m out of school and I work there full-time it’s time to reap a little of the benefits and take things more seriously.

# 2 Get office space!

Stepping in the door at Secure Source at 6:15 in the morning really had some power. You’re the only one there and you can do your morning routine in complete solace and your mind is super clear so you can organize important tasks and do most of them before most people are conscious! For Parker Planners it will be a challenge to find the right fit but it will be worth the hunt.

Oh yeah, we acquired a competitor, RMDaily Planner. The owner is a current BYU student and a cool guy, we agreed on a price before I left town and are closing the deal when I get back. We’re really excited about it. Should boost online sales.

So one thing I helped my brother-in-law do was learn web development. I made their website a while back and he’s working on a few of his own. One of which is a T-shirt company called spooftee.com. He’s got some funny shirts.

So now to dating. Why not? Ahhh, peoples attracted to each other. So my sister has a friend here in town that she’s always wanted me to go out with. It hasn’t happened sooner becuase one of us has always been in a relationship whenever I was in town. Now that we’re both single and I’m here she set us up. Muy fun. I’ll skimp on the details but man it’s cruddy when you meet someone neat and and they live mucho miles away.