I want to talk to you about Buc-ee’s because I've finally crossed it off my bucket list. I speak all over the country and brag about Kwik Trip, an excellent gas station in the Midwest, and it's fantastic. They have clean restrooms and great convenience products. Attendees at my seminars would ask if I stopped at Buc-ee's yet.
So I tried to find out more about it because I was interested. Recently, I was driving from near Asheville, North Carolina, to Nashville, Tennessee. When I came across my first Buc-ee's, I had to stop and check it out. It was fascinating, with "tens" of gas pumps and a convenience store similar to a small Walmart. After filling up, customers go into Buc-ee's for food, apparel, souvenirs, and restrooms. So as I walked in with great anticipation, there was Buck-ee in costume. I ran up to him and asked if I could get a picture. I put my arm around him, and another Buc-ee's employee took the picture. I was so excited to be there, and I told everyone this was my first visit to a Buc-ee's.
As you walk through the store, you'll notice different areas and the size of the store; there are so many other things—souvenirs, clothing, and lots and lots of food, but what Buc-ee’s is famous for is their restrooms. So in the video, you can see an image of the world-famous restrooms. I didn't take pictures in the restrooms, but they were spotless. You will appreciate Buc-ee's if you've ever stopped at a gas station with dirty restrooms. As I walked out of Buc-ee's, I noticed they had another statue of Buc-ee, the mascot, and took another photo.
It seems like all businesses today are recruiting. Buc-ee's is no different, and they need people too. Outside the building, they had a recruiting sign encouraging people to apply to work for Buc-ee's. They offered significant wages and fringe benefits.
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My name is Jim Lindell. I'm a CSP-certified speaking professional and an executive coach, and I have been doing both for the last couple of decades. Please contact me if your conference needs an entertaining, practical business speaker for keynotes or breakout sessions. If you'd like to see your career grow, please talk to me about being your executive coach.
Jim Lindell is a National Speaker, Author, and Vistage Chair. He is motivated by helping others improve their lives and businesses.
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