Welcome to Mike’s Paper Plate – I hope you enjoy seeing and reading what I’m up to including hot topics at the dealership, community events, and maybe a opinion post here and there.
But first – why in the heck do I write notes on paper plates? My automotive career started at Dave Sinclair Ford almost 30 years ago washing cars and trucks for Mr. Sinclair as a teenager. The big guy never really needed a clear way to communicate with people, when he spoke, you listened, and so did others. But, to keep track, Mr. Sinclair would scribble notes on a paper plate – he liked them because you could always see them on his desk, in his truck, or in his pocket. I quickly learned that having a paper plate in my pocket gave me an “in” with the managers at the dealership because they thought I had a note from Mr. Sinclair. I eventually started using the plate for notes myself, and well, I never stopped. Even my Blackberry can’t replace the basics I learned with Mr. Sinclair – write it down, do it, scratch it off.
This site is in appreciation to all the people I have met in life who have helped me out – there have been many, and everyone needs folks to give them a chance. Not everyone gets to have a Dave Sinclair in their life, and for that, I will always be greatful. I hope you enjoy this blog!