The Ax...

When I owned my own business, one of the toughest things I had to do was fire people, especially the ones I really liked. But there's always the bottom line. Sometimes you just gotta get rid of some people, you know what I mean?

My name is my identity

Honesty and integrity are worth more than money. My good name means everything to me. In the end, it's more important how people remember you than anything else.

A Rat

A got a call today from an old friend. He was calling to check in on me and see how things were going with the book. He told me something that struck a nerve with me. I'm not sure what he meant by it. But I know he meant it with good intentions. He asked me what's the difference between a beaver and a rat? I said I don't know what's the difference. He said, a beaver is smart enough to build a dam to provide shelter and to protect his family. And a rat is just a rat.

Catharsis

It's sad to think that sometimes we judge others and are also judged by how we look. We are judged by what kind of clothes we wear, the type of car we drive or the neighborhood we live in. It's much harder to have had money and influence and lost it, then to never have had it at all.
Catharsis Miami

'Complex' A Guide to Apartment Management

My partner, Steve Lewis from Slewpiter Productions LLC has launched a new title. 'Complex' by Lawrence Berry, CPM®, is a non-fiction real estate book which focuses on the apartment rental business. We have been in the real estate business for a long time in the Commisso Family. Best of luck, Larry.

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Insomnia

Sometimes after a slow night at the bar I have trouble sleeping. I lay here awake thinking about my past and I all the time and effort I've put into this book. I hope it's worth it cause I'm tired of all the BS in this industry

Right to Work?

Because I'd been self-employed for most of my life, I'm not a union person. But my employment experience since I've come to Florida has altered my point of view. Entry level employees are many times treated unjustly and are deprived of any job secuirty. There's no sense of loyalty and ethics when it comes to the workers.

The Truth

My agent told me today that I always need to tell the truth. I told him I don't need to tell anyone anything. I lived the truth. It's the truth that will set me free.

Jersey Shore

I've been living in Naples for a long time now. I've also been to the Jersey Shore. I have to admit. I don't get it. #jerseyshore

My lighter

I lent my $.99 lighter to someone the other day that assured me he'd return it shortly. He never did. People should keep their word.

A word of caution!

To all first time authors, beware of slimeball publishers especially those who only communicate via e-mail and refuse to devulge phone numbers and whose addresses are PO boxes.

When a tragedy takes control...

You know, we all have times in our life when tragedy takes control. Whether you lose your job, get burned on an investment or are struggling with divorce or the death of a loved one. When these difficult things happen, and they happen to us all it usually changes your life forever. For me it all started when I began exploring certain challenges I was having in my own life. Sometimes you just need a 'do over'. It wasn't until I started writing Silent Partner that I realized how far off track my life had wandered from my original course. If it wasn't for my character Frank D'Antonio, I might still be sitting here on the beach in Naples staring out into the ocean wondering what the hell happened to my life.

This is a real hassle...

Hey fellow authors and eBook fans. I have to admit this publishing business is starting to become quite a hassle. How about we form our own organized family of authors, publishers and publicists and try to do this on our own?

Check out this review of my book from NPR!