Key Takeaways This summer, my brother Raleigh and I — along with Brian Kelly and Mark Ambrose, two retired ABC Home & Commercial Services managers — rode our bicycles from Anchorage, Alaska, to College Station, Texas. This was a 5,500-mile journey over three months that had wonderful highs and extremely difficult lows. (Editor’s Note: Learn […]
Bobby Jenkins
JENKINS, who rotates this column with his brothers Raleigh and Dennis, is president of ABC Home & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas. He can be reached at bjenkins@goanteater.com.
Community involvement ensures festival keeps flying high
On April 5, the 97th Annual ABC Kite Fest took place in Austin, Texas. Established in 1923 by a service...
Why lawsuit abuse is costly to all
Access to courts for legitimate lawsuits must be preserved, but today’s get-rich-quick lawsuit environment must be stopped. Small business owners...
Here’s to another 75 years for ABC
ABC Home & Commercial Services is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. From these humble beginnings to today, ABC has...
Meetings maximize collaboration, reinforce company culture
Bobby Jenkins explains why he believes it’s imperative that everyone on our team meet collectively — in small teams and...
Corporate giving has positive impact on business, community
When I think about the things we have done at ABC Home & Commercial Services to help promote and grow...
Seeking employee input leads to long-term success
Bobby Jenkins shares how ABC Home & Commercial Services handles annual Ownership Thinking meetings to work toward long-term success.
Tips to survive the busy season’s sultry temperatures
Bobby Jenkins shares tips on how to handle busy season while staying safe from summer heat.
Strategic planning helps set, meet goals
Strategic planning is not simply about setting specific revenue and growth goals. From my perspective, it’s instead about asking and...
Plan now for successful succession
Bobby Jenkins shares how they've been navigating the succession process at ABC Home & Commercial Services.
Try ‘the rule of 23’ in 2023
Bobby Jenkins, president of ABC Home & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas, shares how to follow “the rule of 23" going...
6 initiatives to strengthen company culture
Bobby Jenkins shares six different initiatives to help strengthen company culture.
Lead customers to additional sales
Bobby Jenkins, president of ABC Home & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas, explains how a smartphone app has been extremely successful...
Core behaviors lead to company, employee growth
Bobby Jenkins, president of ABC Home & Commercial Services in Austin, Texas, discusses core values that are built around the...
Striving to keep workers, customers safe
Bobby Jenkins, president of ABC Home & Commercial Services in Austin, Texas, shares tips on how to keep workers and...
Telecommuting in 2021 and beyond
ABC Home & Commercial Services experienced increased efficiency and profitability while employees worked from home in 2020.