Scott Davis
Scott Davis
comparison expect last quarter reasonably tough versus
We expect the first quarter to be a reasonably tough comparison versus last year,
basically earnings focused interested market overall people quarter solid
The overall market is down; everything is getting hit, ... The quarter was a solid quarter for them and it was basically in line. But really, people aren't focused so much on the earnings anymore. They are more interested in the merger.
quarter surprise
We know the quarter is going to have EBITDA down 20 percent, but that will not be a surprise to anybody,
good half quarter running second talked transition
In the first half I thought we had some good looks. They just didn't fall. We weren't getting back in transition and they were running out on us. We talked in the second quarter and kind of regrouped.
anticipate continued domestic generation increases modest per revenue slow volume
Even in a slow economy, we anticipate modest increases in domestic volume and in revenue per piece, and continued generation of industry-leading margins.
playing since third together
We've been playing together since we were in the third grade, so it's been a while.
dictate energy hard high work worked
We wanted to dictate a high energy level. For every shot, we wanted them to work hard and get a little tired. And it worked out.
change excited sure
We are very excited about it. I'm sure it will change everything, but probably for the best.
activity amount bid business confidence consumer currently encouraged fighting fourth key labor longer success
We are very encouraged by the amount of new business bid activity currently in the pipeline, now that we are no longer fighting the headwinds of labor uncertainty, ... Consumer confidence will be key to the success of this year's fourth quarter.
cut hold teams
We like to hold the ball, and get other teams frustrated. We hold it and hold it, then get a back-door cut and score. That's what we do.
balance doubly inside outside
If we can get that balance of inside and outside scoring, that makes us doubly tough.
animals dog people proven trying
Of all the animals that people have been trying to clone, the dog is the only one that has proven really difficult.
oil pool tap wish work
I wish there were just a big pool of oil all around the world, and we could just tap into it. It doesn't work that way.
connection grew looking love
I grew up looking at the world from above. And I think that has a connection with my love of landscape.