Quotes and Wisdom from Mr. Paul Arpin

• "Just do a good job."
• "It's not just what you do the 8-12 weeks of summer, it's what you do the rest of the year."
• "There is no need to raise your voice."
• "If you can not afford to buy it, then save up...do not run up your credit card."
• "Do not waste your time or your food."
• "Do not grow your business too fast."
• "Set the example."
• "Always ask opinions and listen to people that are trustworthy and successful."
• "Teach your children the value of a dollar and positive work ethic."
• "If you are done with your work, then help the guy next to you."
• "Treat everyone the same."
• "Be careful not to set a precedent...what you do for one, you should do for all."
• "Be sure you pay people what they have coming to them."

Paul Arpin was a dying breed.  He worked his way up and never forgot where he came from.  He wasn't highly educated (from school that is) because he left school to help take care of his family.  At a young age, he knew the value of hard work.

He enjoyed helping others and if you were loyal to him and you worked hard, he would return the favor.  He shook your hand, looked you in the eye and gave you respect.  Whether you were the guy who emptied the waste baskets at night or you were a prospective agent, driver, employee or customer, he always saw and respected you.

Whenever we went out to eat, he always asked the waiter's or waitress' name so he could remember it the next time. One time, he leaned over to me and said, "you never know when they are going to move."

He was always working it.

In the gym, which he went to faithfully, he knew everyone's name and story.  One lady told me after he passed away that he knew that she went through treatments for cancer and one day in the hospital, a big basket arrived.  The note simply said, "Get Well, Paul Arpin."  Just a lady he met at the gym, but he touched her life.

Yeah, he was always working it but he also got it.  He enjoyed people, he worked hard and he cared.