PRINCIPLE 18

Say Thank You

As we have seen, you cannot say thank you enough. That is certainly true in my case.

GRATITUDE TO MY TEAM

Let me introduce you to my team, past and present. Without them, I could never have achieved my success.

My wife, Lois Green, has been my boss and my “right hand in everything” for over fifty-seven years. She is the true reason for any success I have achieved.

My daughter Beth Green, a lawyer who has consulted for me on many Babson case studies and business matters.

My daughter Debra Green, a lawyer and president of the Jeremy’s Heroes Foundation, has been my adviser in legal, personal, and business matters for over fifteen years.

My son, Jonathan Green, Targeted Financial Services partner, has advised me in finances, advertising, the horses, and strategy for over ten years.

Karlene Bauer, director of administration and operations at The Green Group, manages the real estate division, and has given me incredible advice and feedback for over thirty years. Jim Benkoil, CPA, CVA, and Frank Palino, EA, CDFA, ATA, have been partners in The Green Group for over twenty years.

Kathy Anderson was a great mentor for over twenty years before she left to start a very successful brokerage and financial company.

Les Charm, professor at Babson College, has been a true friend and consultant for over fifteen years.

Kate Paynter left to become a successful hospitality manager with a catering and banquet company, over ten years.

Dianne Sellmeyer has been a secretary and administrator in taxes, real estate, and in my horse business for over thirty years.

Donna Tumminia, my assistant, formerly worked with senior management at AIG, over ten years.

Donna Tumulty left to work with her husband in the money management field, over ten years.

Marianne Velcamp, CPA and consultant, over twenty years.

Michael Panitch, VP of Smith Barney, has been a friend and a counselor of mine for over twenty-five years.

Rabbi Arnold Lasker taught me to always be prepared for any question.

Rabbi Jack Rosoff for his guidance.

The other members of my family, Honi Robins, Michelle Green, and Marty Feinberg.

Ellen Kadin, executive editor, AMACOM Books.

Joe Scutellaro—a former partner who was always there for me.

My parents, Abe and Helen Green, for their guidance and love.

John Altman, a teacher, mentor, and humanitarian, my best friend and business adviser for over thirty years.