No KPIs, no updates—just a simple thank you.


The One Metric That Matters This Weekend

Why stepping away from the dashboard is the best thing we can do for our business, our families, and ourselves.


We spend 364 days a year focused on velocity. We track the metrics, we push for the deadlines, and we obsess over the next milestone. In the startup world, speed is often survival.

But today, I’m hitting the pause button.

Thanksgiving is a necessary reminder that the "who" matters so much more than the "what."

To my team: Thank you for the grit you show when things get turbulent. It’s easy to lead when the skies are clear, but your character shines brightest when we’re navigating the storms. I am honored to be in the trenches with you.

To our customers and partners: Thank you for your belief in us. You aren't just line items on a spreadsheet; you are the fuel for our engine.

This weekend, my laptop is closed. I’m trading strategy sessions for turkey and time with my family. I hope you do the same. The market, the emails, and the to-do lists will still be there on Monday.

Rest up. You’ve earned it.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Ralph

2252 Hayes Street, Hollywood, FL 33020
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Ralph Merhi, CEO @ERP.ero

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