Mix some water with that and it will really stinkA "nice" way to call someone's idea bullshit. The nonsense in this reference may be a little old, stale or dry, and by reviewing - mixing in the water - you reveal how much it really stinks all over again. It seems likely to me that the saying originated in Texas.
Mix some water with that and it will really stink
an illustration by Gahan Wilson from Ron's Book "Green Weenies and Due Diligence"
Previous Speaking Engagements
This page is updated twice annually
Speaking Engagements - Contact Ron
| Date | Venue/Topic |
| 3/27/2009 | Ontario Automotive Recyclers Assoc. Annual Convention, Mr. Mission Possible, Keynote "Past Present and the Future for Auto Recycling" and "Strategic Planning and Metrics Assure Your Success" |
| 1/15/2009 | International Tractor & Heavy Equipment Parts Dealer Assoc, keynote speaker |
| 9/17/2008 | Hedge Fund Analysts, "Understanding the Risks in Scrap and the Salvage Segment" |
| 9/4/2008 | Rotary Club of Arlington, "Success and How to Salvage Millions From Your Small Business" |
| 7/28/2008 | Private Capital Group, "LKQ & the Scrap Markets, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats" |
| 5/21/2008 | Private Investment Fund, "Salvage Parts Aftermarket and Acquisition, Threats and Weaknesses" |
| 5/20/2008 | Tarrant County Entrepreneurs Society, Inaugural Meeting |
| 5/1/2008 | Colleyville Chamber of Commerce, secrets of success for small businesses |
| 4/26/2008 | Texas based law firm, partner meeting, how to grow the firm |
| 3/7/2008 | Bear Stearns Private Investment Group, salvage/insurance/auctions/LKQ investing in salvage companies |
| 3/1/2008 | 1st annual Saskatchewan Recyclers Conference |
| 11/6/2007 | Founding Meeting for Exotic Car Rental Assoc. "Working Together to Build Stronger Businesses" |
| 6/27/2007 | Brookhaven College, Entrepreneur Class, Mr. Mission Possible, Keys to Success |
| 3/23/2007 | Ranch Cordoba Auto Recyclers Assoc, How to Create Synergies and Profits |
| 3/14/2007 | International Truck Parts Assoc. Annual CONFERNCE keynote speaker |
| 10/5/2006 | Ft. Worth Kiwanis Club, "salvaging Millions From Your Small Business |
| 9/27/2006 | American Bankruptcy Institute, Podcast/interview about transactions, terms and small business success |
| 8/24/2006 | Tarrant County Used Car Dealer Assoc, Innovation and Growing Your Business |
| 8/20/2006 | Florida Automotive Dismantlers & Recycling Assoc annual Meeting and Cruise |
| 6/15/2006 | Kiwanis Club of Ft Worth, Tenets of Success |
| 6/6/2006 | BOMA (Building Office and Managers Assoc), keys To Success |
| 4/26/2006 | SMU (Southwest Methodist University) Southwest Venture Forum-Keys to Success |
| 4/26/2006 | IT Recycling national Conference, Mr. Mission Possible, Tenets of Success |
| 12/13/2005 | White Settlement Chamber of Commerce |
| 11/17/2005 | Saginaw Chamber of Commerce |
| 9/22/2005 | ARA Nat'l convention/keynote speaker, State of the Industry |
| 9/5/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf Enviromental updates/new policies |
| 8/26/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf enviromental training |
| 8/12/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf Use of Tracking Pixels, IP protection policies |
| 7/28/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf Web initiatives, Site optimization |
| 6/6/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf Safety presentation |
| 5/19/2005 | United Recycling Group National Conv, Keynote, State of the Industry |
| 5/3/2005 | Lions Club, N Ft Worth |
| 3/30/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf extended warranties, training |
| 3/28/2005 | University of North TX MBA class |
| 3/17/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf buying right, lowering COG, mgr training |
| 2/22/2005 | University of N TX. Entrepreneur Society, Passion and Success |
| 2/8/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf pay by the car training |
| 1/20/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf boot camp, enviromental training |
| 1/10/2005 | Seminar Greenleaf manager training, hiring salespersons |
| 1/5/2005 | Seminar GreenLeaf pay by the stop, new efficiencies |
| 11/12/2004 | New York Automotive Recyclers Assoc. annual conference |
| 10/22/2004 | Part Plus Australia, 23 Location Franchise Group, Challenges to Growth, Opportunities and Synergies as the Market Leader |
| 10/15/2004 | Auto Recyclers of Australia, Keynote speaker, Technological and Competitive Changes to Expect |
| 10/9/2004 | Automotive Recycling Assoc. Annual Conference, Keynote speaker |
| 9/28/2004 | Pennsylvania Automotive Recycling Trade Society Annual meeting |
| 7/28/2004 | Private Capital/Hedge Fund Group, "Salvage Parts, Auctions, Collision Repairers and Insurers, Understanding the Relationships of These Players" |
| 4/26/2004 | United Recycling Group National Conv, Keynote & Breakout sessions, won most requested speaker award |
| 10/27/2003 | Automotive Recyclers of Michigan Annual Meeting |
| 10/8/2003 | North Dakota Auto Dismantlers Annual Conference |
| 5/12/2003 | United Recycling Group National Conv, Keynote & Breakout sessions, marketing, inventory valuation, pay for performance |
| 4/7/2003 | Greater Midwest Recycling Expo, keynote speaker |
| 1/3/2003 | Ft Worth Lions Club, Intro of new Book "Salvaging Millions" |
| 9/21/2001 | Wisconsin Recyclers Assoc. Annual meeting, keynote speaker |
| 3/23/1993 | AutoInfo Annual Conference Keynote speaker, marketing and buying |