Nature’s Friend: The Local Quarry
“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” John Lubbock Since I was a kid, I loved growing up literally “in the quarry.” Riding Huffy bikes, jumping off … Continue Reading Nature’s Friend: The Local Quarry
Installing a Drystack Stone Wall
“We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them.” William Aurthor Ward The funny thing about this quote was as a novice … Continue Reading Installing a Drystack Stone Wall
The 411 on Bad Masonry
There’s more to masonry than meets the eye… but if it’s bad to the eye it’s probably going down hill fast on the rest of the details.
The Good Stuff
Get along while we canAlways give love the upper handPaint a wall, learn to danceCall your mom, buy a boatDrink a beer, sing a songMake a friend, can’t we all … Continue Reading The Good Stuff
The Decade
A century is about events. A decade is about people. George Friedman When you say the words, “ten years,” it doesn’t seem like that big a deal. It’s just a … Continue Reading The Decade
Luxury Stones… not just for Jewelry
Luxury is in each detail Hubert de Givenchy I never thought about stone as a luxury item when I was younger. I had a much more utilitarian view of it. … Continue Reading Luxury Stones… not just for Jewelry
Under Your Roof and In Your Backyard
A few months ago I had the opportunity to do a podcast with Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns on their show, “Under Your Roof and in Your Backyard.” These two … Continue Reading Under Your Roof and In Your Backyard
The Quest to Create #Rockstar Salespeople
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” Henry Ford Stone: natural; unique; organic; complicated? There are a lot of things … Continue Reading The Quest to Create #Rockstar Salespeople
Love your love the Most
Yes I love good cold beerand mustard on my fries.I love a good loud honky tonkthat rocks on Friday night.And hell yes I love my truckbut I want you to … Continue Reading Love your love the Most
Family Business – the original life coach…
Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. Theodore Roosevelt Life Coach noun – a person who counsels and encourages clients on matters having to … Continue Reading Family Business – the original life coach…
Shining Confidence or Stinking Arrogance?
If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win. Carl Lewis Recently, I sat in on one of the sales meetings to discuss some company initiatives … Continue Reading Shining Confidence or Stinking Arrogance?
Core Values: Why we Care
Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people. Steve Jobs. Last month the management team at Buechel Stone met to … Continue Reading Core Values: Why we Care
Architectural Possibilities | Veneer Stone Homes and Beyond – Buechel Stone Buechel Stone
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Managing Projects Specifying Stone
What every member of a project team must know before, during, and after installation of stone Article originally written by Mike Buechel for Masonry Design Magazine Stone. The term doesn’t … Continue Reading Managing Projects Specifying Stone
It all started with turkeys
I’m surprised how often I get comments about how much people love Buechel Stone’s social media posts. It’s not that I don’t think we have an AMAZING marketing team at Buechel Stone… I’t more the fact…
The “New” BIM for Stone Masonry – Buechel Stone Buechel Stone
I find basic information about BIM is a little hard to find. We spent a lot of time and money at Buechel Stone to try and simplify the concept to … Continue Reading The “New” BIM for Stone Masonry – Buechel Stone Buechel Stone
