I think Tom should just retire and move into this utopian community he speaks of.

Short of bar/nightclub owners, who the heck starts the day at 10am? And then wanting quitting time at 4pm on top of that? This is just crazy to me.

Frankly, this come off as you not really being into this career and are just going through the motions with as little effort as possible. May sound harsh but that’s how it comes off. I’ve never met a business owner who doesn’t put in 10 hour days, minimum. The whole excuse about the lifestyle of the community makes no sense either.

At the very least, hire someone to sit in the office, during NORMAL business hours, handling all the mundane things that you’re not capable of keeping up with.