Spring Forward

BUSINESS CAN BE CRAZY, but there’s no end to the stress I’ll submit myself to ensuring that my wife lives a happy life. Flying across the country for a mere 24 hours was not out of the norm. Truthfully, I enjoyed my time on the road and maximized every second by sneaking in a fishing trip whenever I could.

Although most of my domestic destinations are pale and lacking in luster, I was counting the days until my upcoming sitdown with a particularly profitable distributor in Key West. It’s an account I would do anything to have in my portfolio, even if it meant flying across the country for a two-hour meeting. Despite only having a single day on the rock, I was determined to visit as many of my favorite sites as possible and I’d even figured a way to wet a line.

Like many of the quirky individuals that live in Key West, Mr. Southard’s business practices were far from normal and his request for a Sunday morning meeting wasn’t that peculiar. My flight landed at 9 a.m. and I knew that to maximize time I would have to boost the traditionally slow pace employed in the tropics. I certainly enjoy a cocktail before noon, but I needed to ensure I closed this deal and opted for a con leche from 5 Brothers.