The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


Latest Episodes

Self-Serve (MM #4554)
September 10, 2023

With more businesses trying to cut costs, many have chosen to reduce staffing and push self-checkout onto customers. One major fast-food giant is going the opposite way. McDonald's has announced they

Portion Sizes (MM #4553)
September 09, 2023

In recent years, there's been a lot of talk about products shrinking in size. Years ago, a half-gallon (64 oz) ice cream container shrunk to 56 ounces. Then, a few years later, they shrank again to 48

Sister Cities (MM #4552)
September 08, 2023

I learned something new yesterday. Nashville has ten sister cities across the world. Every town I've lived in has a cultural alliance with a city in some foreign country. This week, Nashville announce

When To Pivot (MM #4551)
September 07, 2023

Running my own business for nearly 20 years, I learned many things. One of the biggest lessons was knowing when to pivot. They may not teach that in business classes, but it was an important lesson. I

New Furniture (MM #4550)
September 06, 2023

I'm not sure how long it's been, but the other day, we broke down and bought some new furniture. We picked up a new couch and recliner. The sofa we're getting rid of lasted us 15 years, which these

Natural Disasters (MM #4549)
September 05, 2023

Insurance companies are beginning to panic. They feel climate change is causing more natural disasters, meaning they must pay on homeowner claims. Over the last few years, there have been so many majo

Confused (MM #4548)
September 04, 2023

Today is Labor Day, and I'm somewhat confused. What is Labor Day anymore? The government created the holiday to honor our blue-collar workers, those who labored. It's supposed to be a day where we pay

Three Letters (MM #4547)
September 03, 2023

Three letters strike fear into nearly everyone. No, I'm not talking about the IRS. Nor am I thinking of the FBI or CIA. Three letters that can cause a fantastic amount of stress are HOA. I've neve

Rubberneckers (MM #4546)
September 02, 2023

It's human nature to be curious. But why are we so fascinated with accidents on the highway? We encountered some rubberneckers last night as we were heading home from dinner. There was a truck on fire

Pay A Deposit (MM #4545)
September 01, 2023

Walmart has been taking a lot of heat recently for reducing the number of cashiers and increasing the number of self-check stands. They're about to make another change that has incensed some customers