To say that we enjoy the Holiday Season here at Mercantile is an understatement. I guess it’s one of the joys of working with people who we actually care about — we’re more like family than just coworkers.
With Thanksgiving fast approaching (and Hanukkah and Christmas not far behind), Ken, Nikos, Trey and myself decided to treat ourselves to a pre-Thanksgiving breakfast at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill at DeLeon Springs. If you live in Florida or if you plan on visiting at some point, this is something you need to experience. Watch the video below to hear a little about the history of DeLeon Springs and see how our do-it-yourself, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast went…
Though we’re still fighting the food coma, we want to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you can relax a bit, spend some time with family and/or friends, and take time to give Thanks for something or someone important to you. In fact, it would be great if you’d leave a comment below to tell us what you’re thankful for this year. I’ll even start it off in the comment section below.
Happy Turkey Day!
Chris
P.S. If you’re still interested in my upcoming marketing and sales event in December (SBA University), the deadline to get the discounted room rate when you book your hotel is this coming Monday. Invest a few minutes over the long holiday weekend to watch the recording of my informational webinar here and decide if it’s right for you.
P.P.S. Food coma or not, you won’t find us being lazy when it comes to providing Smarter commercial property financing for small business owners. If you know of a business owner who is interested in owning his or her commercial property (or should be, given the decreased property prices and historically low interest rates), call me at 1-866-622-4504 or email me at ChrisHurn@MercantileCC.com to introduce us. Again, Happy Thanksgiving!
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Chris Hurn says:
I’m thankful for being blessed with my family and for being born an American, even into these interesting times.
Robin Lashley says:
This video cracked me up! Thanks for the shout-out, and the Buckeye pancake. Wish I could have joined you guys for that breakfast!
Regina P. Brown says:
Hi Chris,
I read your blogs with interest and I love your business concepts! I am struggling with a difficult situation and would like your advice. Our friend, who we refer to as our “business partner”, will be hosting our 2nd annual Christmas party at her house. She requested that we change it from a Christmas party to a “Holiday” party to be politically correct for our business. I really do NOT want to compromise Christmas and all that it stands for. I realize that some people don’t celebrate it, and I understand what she is saying about thinking “bigger picture” for our business. What do you think about it?
Chris Hurn says:
Thanks for your email, Regina. I’m not sure why you’re asking me, but okay, I’ll bite.
We labeled yesterday’s video “Holiday” for the search engine spiders and to give the video “legs” over the next few weeks, even though it’s clearly for Thanksgiving. That was a strategic SEO reason; religious or political about it.
As for your situation: I’d call it a “Holiday Party” because it’s probably sometime between Hanukkah and Christmas. As we’re still primarily a Judeo-Christian country, so I think you’re “good” doing that. If you’re a Christian, then just wish people at the party “Merry Christmas” as you usually would (a recent poll suggested 70% of the US population prefers “Merry Christmas” over “Happy Holidays” anyway).
Respecting the various religious faiths also means not being afraid to share yours with others as well – that’s where the PC Police have screwed things up so much. They’ve tried to take all religion out of the equation (or at least the more “mainstream” [read: “oppressive,” in their eyes] ones), but that wasn’t the point of our great country. Religious freedom for all means it’s okay to acknowledge your faith and traditions… and we have a tradition here of putting God on our money, in our courts, in our Pledge of Allegiance, saying prayers before each Congressional session starts, and so forth.
I’m not sure if I’m helping or not, but I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, a Wonderful Holiday Season, and a very Merry Christmas!
Regina P. Brown says:
Thank you for taking the time to think about this important issue and give me a thoughtful answer. I asked you because you always have such a great viewpoint on your blog, and it’s obvious that you are a “thought leader” in your industry. As such, your wisdom is valued and I will take it to heart. This topic will probably be the focus of my next blog on ActiveRain.
I am not offended when other people celebrate their religious holidays, so why should they be offended to attend a Christmas party? I may change it to Holiday Party, but I will be sure to wear a “Merry Christmas” button!
And yes I am a Christian, offended by the way “Christ” is being taken out of “Christmas” at schools and with large retailers. Although I am an entrepreneur, and a big fan of capitalism, I wish that Christmas was less commercialized. We need to use this season to focus on the original meaning of Christmas (God’s sacrifice for us), and on helping other people, instead of going into deep debt to buy consumer junk made in China (that we don’t need anyway).
Bless you for your timely discussions and I pray that you and your family have a wonderful, enjoyable, relaxing holiday season.
Merry Christmas,
Chris Hurn says:
Thanks, Regina. I appreciate your kind words and blessings, as well as our shared opinion on these matters.
Take care.
Loretta Mathushek says:
You too.
Tom Furse says:
Thanks for the continued updates and, of course, the associated invitations (pancakery, etc—) I’m still very busy with current happenings, and have had to postpone a visit to your part of the world until early in the New Year. I feel quite sure that your organization will be of tremendous assistance to us.
Meantime, to you and your staff, Happy Thanksgiving.
mayappraisals says:
Happy Bird Day to you and yours !
Lee Norman says:
Getting your emails ok — and, I truly appreciate all of them.
Mary Ann Sheriff says:
Happy Thanksgiving.
Joseph Smith says:
Good Afternoon ! I just want to wish You and Everyone at Mercantile a Wonderful Holiday Season and I look forward to Working with Your Organization for many years to come !
Chris Hurn says:
Thanks, Joseph!
Joseph Smith says:
Good Afternoon, Again ! I don’t think Anyone works Harder or Cares More About this Industry, than You Do and I Really Look Forward to the Day When I Can Meet You, In Person and Shake Your Hand ! Thank You !
Chris Hurn says:
I appreciate your kind words, Joseph. I do what I can. Take care and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Stuart Petree says:
Thank you Chris and thanks for staying in touch. Have a great Thanksiving.
Steve Podolsky says:
Loved this video. Please take me here one day in March when I’m in Orlando for the month!!
Maria Wolanin says:
Thank you for all that blog about 504
Linda Beaton says:
Happy Thanksgiving to you!