I do love this time of year, as it seems everyone has a little more pep in their step and a smile on their face coming into the Holidays.  It is a time of giving and a time to be thankful for our families and friends.  Many people get to see loved ones that they may not have seen in a long time.

It is also a time to reflect on the, soon to be, year gone by.  It is a great time to see what you accomplished this year and to also plan for a great year to come!  As I reflect on the year gone by here at APR, I can’t help but smile and be grateful. Continue reading “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” →

By Angie;

Often times when you think of collections and what debt collectors might be like I’m sure there’s a negative image in your mind right from the beginning. I am happy to say the reality is much different, especially those of us who work for American Profit Recovery. This agency has built an amazing foundation displaying what it means to work with “family” all while staying professional. What I mean by that is, from the moment you call our office you’re likely to hear “It’s a beautiful day at American Profit Recovery” or to see a smile as you walk into the office.  Everyone knows you on a personal level and the culture couldn’t be more inviting. Everything from football talk, casual days, to cracking jokes during company calls, makes all the difference when you sit back and look at the big picture. Continue reading “What Is It Like Working for American Profit Recovery?” →

By Ethan;

Growing up, my birthday was one of the most exciting days of the year. It was one of those days my parents didn’t have to get me out of bed for. I was totally aware that it was MY day and very excited for the celebration/presents/cake/birthday wishes … it was awesome!

My birthday has changed a little bit over time.  It’s now just a regular day. Void of the excitement of childhood, I awake to the obligations and routine of everyday life. The dog needs to go out, my son needs to be changed, fed, dressed, and brought to daycare … just a regular day. Continue reading “Reflections on another birthday” →

By Brit:

It is hard to believe that I recently celebrated my 11 year anniversary at American Profit Recovery.  A lot has changed in my personal life since that time in 2007 and I still remember the excitement and nervousness I felt during that first interview.

Since then, I have gotten married, had a daughter and moved twice.  Likewise, there have been numerous changes at American Profit Recovery since that time.  For myself, I have grown from a brand-new, very green collector, to managing a team of collectors, training and developing those collectors and seeing them grow into management roles themselves.

On a company level, I have seen American Profit Recovery grow from a small collection agency to a medium-sized (and proud of it!) agency.  I have seen us grow each of our departments, I have seen office expansions, changes in procedure and continued advancements in our industry over the years that I never would have imagined. 

While some may think that after a long career here at American Profit Recovery that I would no longer feel the same excitement I did during my first interview, the opposite is actually the case.  I cannot wait to see what the next 11 years brings!

My experience has put me in a better place to anticipate some of those changes;  however, they will be no less exciting to see.  What I know for sure, is that whatever the future brings, I’m looking forward to continuing to grow with American Profit Recovery, and seeing the company continue to grow as well.

Want to see what Brit and others see in a career at American Profit Recovery. Check out the career page here. 

We just got back from a great week in Louisville at the Landscapes 2018 and GIE+Expo.  We work with many different types of industries and some of those industries just happen to have a special place in my heart.  The Lawn Care and Landscape industry is simply one of my favorites.

These people are some of the most down to earth and easy going people you would ever want to meet.  The industry provides such a valuable service and I love how much they truly care about their customers.   I have to say that it was fantastic to see so many clients, some of which we have truly become good friends with.  It is somewhat like a family reunion!

We received so much positive feedback and to hear how well we have done for them definitely makes me feel great.  We have some of our highest recovery rates of any industry we work with.  We are nearing 1100 clients in the industry and have some fantastic partners such as NALP and Real Green Systems.

We are very grateful to be able to help these great companies and hope to continue to grow the number of companies we help in the industry.  Obviously, as we approach the winter months, their cash flow becomes even more important and we are proud to be a tool for these contractors to help them increase their cash flow and reduce some of their internal costs, time and strife.

Thank you to NALP for putting on this great event and thank you to all of our clients and partners, it was fantastic to see so many of you last week.

Want to learn more about how we can help your lawncare or landscaping company? Check out that page here.  

It’s Thanksgiving. Family that rarely gets to together and family that always gets together are all together! The meal is long, temperaments are short, kids are being kids, spirits are flowing and emotional eruption ensues. Explosive personalities, kids thrown in cars tearing out of driveways. The ‘Thanks’ and the ‘Giving’ are all but over with….until next year.

The mistake is thinking by ignoring it, not discussing it, that it’s as if it never happened. Nothing could be further from the truth. Those feelings don’t just go away, they are not easily forgiven and never forgotten, they just get buried deep down until the next opportunity to ‘let someone have it’ presents itself. Then, in a year, five, maybe ten, rinse and repeat.

My grandmother Kenita, my family’s matriarch, turned 84 this month. She worked two jobs for the majority of those years, and raised 4 kids. She’s the most resilient, humble, common sensed, honest, dedicated, kindhearted person I know. I idolize her. She is my hero and I have told her as much. She has aches and pains, cramps and arthritis, but she never complains, never. It’s truly amazing, as is she. She goes dancing and bakes pies, she paints and reads, sews, and feeds wildlife off her back deck. If you dare her (and I have) to come to a restaurant in her robe, she will (and she has). Continue reading “Collections: A Family Anecdote” →