Shop Talk Manager Updates
El Camino
Team Loyalty,
“If you ain’t first, you’re last.” Ricky Bobby and that’s what happen when Florin decided to pull the “shake and bake” on us we fell short of $1,850 to beat them. Well, it’s on now November is here and I hope everyone is still healthy and safe. It was still a great month for us here great job team Elco. A couple of things moving around here, first I want to welcome and congratulate Tyrah Walls our newest team member she’s a natural second week she lands a whopping 4k in sales great job!! We are still seeking for new team members every week as the resumes keep coming in. We are getting ready for the holidays hope everyone spends them with their loves ones. Our Layaways are being picked up and the luxury bags are a hit just because Louis Vuitton doesn’t offer layaway. Also, we are stocked up for the Holidays thank you team Bway! We are currently at 851k in sales trending to hit that 1 million dollar mark and this is our first year with Loyalty Luxury open whooohoooo! Always pushing for more hopefully we end the 4th quarter beyond my expectations. The count down is on and I hope everyone has a great month!! Lets goo Team Elco!!
Tony Mora
Florin Mall
Loyalty Pawn Families,
Wow, I can’t believe 2021 is almost over. Team Florin just on board a new member to our team. Her name is Princella, we are excited to have her join our team and she is moving and catching on fast. Princella was a previous employee that worked with us back then. I would like everyone to reach out and introduce yourself to Princella if you haven't yet. Well, what's going on with the Florin Store. I am excited to say that team Florin has a big goal for this the month of November. We are going to shoot to hit our yearly sales goal early. We are planning to hit the $1 million mark by the end of November. As we all can see all the location is growing, which is great news. Team Florin is still holding strong with a $1.5 almost $1.6million loan balance. We are working hard and organizing our warehouse to make room the tsunami of loans that is coming in. Well, thanksgiving is around the corner, and I want to thank Loyalty Pawn for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the family. Team Florin want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Eat a lot and stay safe everyone. Here is a small quote for the mind “ The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear. “
Mark Xiong
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Roseville
Hello Team Loyalty,
I hope everyone had a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween! I know the Roseville team is really looking forward to having a great holiday season. Q4 is typically our best time of the year for sales and with the national product shortage we have a great opportunity for growth. This is a great time to gain new customers that have never been into a pawnshop before and show off all the awesome products we carry. I think right now we have a huge opportunity to grow our brand and if each store can take a few minutes a week to post on Facebook the product we have in each store and why shopping at a pawnshop is a smart alternative to the big box stores, we can gain a lot of new clients. Let’s be proactive and post all the cool stuff we sell that no other stores have right now.
Justin Martinez
Broadway and West Sacramento
Hello Team,
Team Broadway/ West Sacramento has big plans to not only solidify being the second biggest store in the company, but we are coming for that number one spot so watch out team Florin. The team and I have been working extremely hard to get Broadway organized and one of my favorite words functional. I want to give a big thanks to everyone who helped getting this transition accomplished we couldn’t have done it without you all. As we have gotten eBay up and started Jason and I have a strong goal for him this month. Let’s all help him achieve his goal by sending us clean and tested items so we’re not wasting time on the back end. Remember we all benefit from our eBay sales especially with this aggressive growth we’ve been having. Lastly, we would like to congratulate Ricardo Molina for his transition into the Assistant manager position for this location. Jason and Tito have been working relentlessly to get this train rolling. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone to all of you guys and your families!
Javier Becerra
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Loyalty Pawn Employee Services Corner
November is American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body is able to turn food into energy. The food you eat is broken down into sugar (glucose) and released into your bloodstream. As your blood sugar goes up, your pancreas releases insulin. This allows the blood sugar to enter your body’s cells for use as energy. A person with diabetes doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t properly use insulin.
There are two main types of diabetes-Have you ever wondered? Type 1 diabetes occurs when your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in children, teens and young adults, but it can develop at any age. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your cells don’t respond normally to insulin, which is known as insulin resistance. Out of the 34 million Americans with diabetes, approximately 90%
95% of them have Type 2diabetes.
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
Diabetes symptoms vary depending on how much your blood sugar is elevated. People with Type 2 diabetes may not initially experience any symptoms. However, those with Type 1 diabetes may experience severe symptoms that can develop in a short amount of time.
Signs and symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes may include:
• Thirst
• Frequent urination
• Extreme hunger your risk of getting sick
• Unexplained weight loss
• The presence of ketones in the urine
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Slow-healing sores
• Frequent infections (e.g., gum, skin or vaginal infections)
How can you address diabetes?
In order to properly manage diabetes, it’s important to do the following: Monitor your blood sugar. Carefully monitoring your blood sugar is the only way to make sure your blood sugar is within your target range. Undergo insulin therapy, if prescribed. Many people with diabetes need insulin therapy to survive. There are multiple types of insulin available. Depending on your needs, your doctor may prescribe a mixture of insulin types to use throughout the day and night.
Eat healthy. Enjoy a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains, avoiding foods high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates.
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Monthly Moves: Burpees
This exercise works your core, as well as your chest, shoulders, lats, triceps and quads. Since burpees involve explosive plyometric movement, they’ll get your heart pumping too.
How to do burpees:
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-distance apart and send your hips back as you lower your body toward the ground in a low squat.
2. Place your hands right outside of your feet and hop your feet back, allowing your chest to touch the floor.
3. Push your hands against the floor to lift your body up into a plank and then jump your feet just outside of your hands.
4. If you want to add an extra challenge: With your weight in your heels, jump explosively into the air with your arms overhead.
Recipe: Cinnamon Baked Pumpkins
Servings: 10. Serving Size: ¾ c
Calories: 106 | Fat: 2.8g | Protein: 0.9g | Carbs: 19.5 g | Fiber: 0.4 g |
Sodium: 168.9 mg | Sugar: 9.5 g
Ingredients Checklist
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 pounds baking pumpkin or winter squash (butternut or acorn), peeled, seeded,
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanut oil, peanut oil, cooking oil, or butter, melted
Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with foil. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; set aside. In prepared 3-quart rectangular baking dish toss pumpkin with oil. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over pumpkin.
Step 2: Bake, covered with foil, for 40 minutes. Uncover and stir pumpkin. Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes more or until pumpkin is tender. Makes 10 (3/4-cup) servings.
Tips- Test Kitchen Tip: The sugar pumpkin can be replaced with butternut or acorn squash. Just for fun November Days Have fun with these fun and kooky celebrations!
November is Banana Pudding Lovers Month who knew? Here are some more wacky celebrations to look forward to:
Nov. 1: National Cook for Your Pets Day
Nov. 3: Zero-Tasking Day
Nov. 9: National Scrapple Day
Nov. 16: National Button Day
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Nov. 21: World Hello Day
Nov. 23: Fibonacci Day
The Full Beaver Moon
This was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Full Beaver Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for winter. It is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty Moon.
401K-Loyalty Pawn Retirement $avings Program
Are you saving for retirement? Why not start today?
If you have completed 12 months of service with Loyalty Pawn, you’re eligible to participate and start putting away those pretax (or post tax Roth) dollars into your very own 401k account. To enroll, send me an email and I’ll help you get started. Also, for your “loyalty” “dedication” and “perseverance”, Loyalty Pawn contribute 3% of your gross wages into your 401k account an employer contribution weekly this is whether you defer pre/post tax dollars or not. Just another way of saying, “Thank YOU! We appreciate YOU” Contact Employee Services at employeeservices@loyaltypawn.com Start saving for retirement’s tomorrow, today!
COVID | MASK & SOCIAL DISTANCING UPDATES Vaccine Updates
Federal employers and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated by 12/08/2021 or employers face noncompliance fines. And private employers with 100+ employees are required to mandate the vaccine for their workforces. Details by the OSHA ETS to be released soon. While Loyalty Pawn is not required under either mandate as summarized above, if you’re considering the vax, here are some great resources. https://www.saccounty.net/COVID-19/Pages/CoronavirusVaccine.aspx
https://dhs.saccounty.net/PUB/Pages/Communicable-Disease-Control/Vaccine-Registration-for-EligibleIndividuals-in-Sacramento-County.aspx The vax is FREE to anyone who wants it!
Additionally, California COVID Supplemental Sick Leave Pay is now expired. Need COVID related time off? Please call or email Loyalty Pawn’s Employee Services for resources and updates to help you keep you and your co-workers safe. CDC now recommends that vaccinated individuals wear face coverings in indoor public settings in areas of substantial or high COVID-19 transmission (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinatedguidance.html) and effective July 30th , California Sacramento County Dept of Health now mandates all mask wearing for public places indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Remember, if you need HR, Payroll, Benefits, or Family support, Loyalty Pawn’s Employee Services is only a phone call, text message, or email away, on demand, anytime! 916-752-2255 employeeservices@loyaltypawn.com
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Loyalty Pawn
Corporate Office: 1708 Broadway
Sacramento, Ca 95818
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