The mayor and council have tried to dominate this whole process.

Sooner or later, it becomes a property tax issue.

That money (could) get eaten up in a hurry.

We're all born with different talents. I'm really not that smart, but I can see things - financially and development-wise. It's just the way we're made.

I must have a God-given talent, which is the ability to multitask, plus I have great retention. I'm not the smartest guy, but I know how to do what I know how to do. I can handle things, and I don't have a lot of highs and lows. Sure, I might do some things for drama, but I'm not really upset. If you get hit across the head, you must move on.

Don't ever let your business get ahead of the financial side of your business. Accounting, accounting, accounting. Know your numbers.