“Going beyond the usual, regular, and customary.”
That’s how Executive Errands® has defined excellence for the past two decades—and over time, that definition has evolved from a simple tagline into a daily standard.
At first, it sounded aspirational. A strong promise. Maybe even a little ambitious.
But when you tell clients you’ll handle anything on their to-do list—so long as it’s legal and kind—you quickly learn something important:
They take you at your word.
And that’s where the real work begins.
Because excellence isn’t about routine tasks. It’s about showing up when things get complicated, unexpected, or even overwhelming—and figuring it out anyway.
When “Simple Requests” Are Anything But Simple
The Case of the Impossible Car
One request came from a local agency preparing to film an accident reenactment. They needed a very specific car:
A gold 2008 Toyota Prius.
Not similar. Not close enough. Exact.
At the time, there were no easy online marketplaces to search through. Finding this car meant old-school persistence—calling dealerships, chasing leads, hearing “no” more times than we could count.
But eventually, we found it.
The only one in the desert.
Then came the real work: negotiating usage, handling liability, coordinating logistics, and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
The result? A successful shoot—and another reminder that persistence is often the difference between impossible and done.
The Winter Rhubarb Mission
Another client called with a seemingly harmless request:
“Can you find rhubarb?”
The problem? It was winter. In the desert.
Rhubarb is a seasonal ingredient, typically available in spring—not something you casually pick up in the off-season.
But this wasn’t really about rhubarb.
It was about a holiday tradition. A pie. A moment that mattered.
After calling nearly every store across the region, we found a solution: frozen rhubarb.
Not perfect. But enough to make the pie happen.
And sometimes, that’s what excellence looks like—not perfection, but resourcefulness.
Replacing a Wedding Ring in 48 Hours
Some requests carry more than urgency—they carry emotion.
A newlywed lost his wedding ring just one day after his wedding while traveling in the Caribbean. By the time he reached out, the timeline was tight:
Replace the ring. Before Tuesday.
No receipt. No jeweler. No specifications.
Just a photo.
Using that single image, we reverse-engineered the ring—its width, finish, and style—until we found an exact match.
We had it shipped overnight and placed it carefully in the home, alongside champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries.
When he walked in and saw it waiting for him, everything changed.
Because sometimes, solving the problem isn’t enough.
It’s how you deliver the solution that matters.
Handling What Most People Don’t Even Know Is Possible
Yes, You Can Get a Marriage License for Someone Else
In another situation, a couple was preparing for a wedding in the desert—but they were running out of time to secure their marriage license.
What most people don’t realize is that, in certain cases, someone else can obtain it on their behalf.
So that’s exactly what we did.
We handled the paperwork, secured the license, and ensured everything was ready—then added a small cake and bouquet to make the moment feel complete.
Because when timing matters, removing stress is just as important as completing the task.
When the Work Becomes Something More
Not every call is logistical.
Some are deeply human.
During a flooring project, a worker tragically passed away onsite. We were called immediately.
From that moment, the role shifted entirely.
We contacted the coroner, stayed with his brother, made sure he wasn’t alone, and remained present until everything was handled.
There are no checklists for moments like that.
Only presence. Responsibility. Humanity.
And that’s a part of this work people rarely see—but it matters just as much as anything else.
Why These Stories Matter
These stories aren’t about unusual requests.
They’re about something deeper:
The ability to step into situations that don’t have clear instructions.
When you work with Executive Errands®, you’re not hiring someone to complete tasks.
You’re hiring someone who can:
• Think clearly under pressure
• Solve problems without a roadmap
• Handle details others overlook
• Step in when things don’t go as planned
Because the moments that matter most are rarely the ones you can prepare for.