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Episodes
Mar 20, 2020
Mar 20, 2020
21 min
Leadership Teams - Secret Service or a Posse?
When the shooting starts, it's nice to know you're not alone. It's really nice to know your team has your back no matter what.
In this episode, I discuss 3 key aspects and benefits of a leadership team.
1. Trust
2. Communication
3. Sharing the Burden
Its never too late to evaluate your team and select the cream of the crop to assist you in leading your company.
Enjoy!
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If you are a highly motivated stone shop owner and desire to make big changes in your business and life, I offer one on one coaching/mentoring for 2-3 clients at any given time. If you would like to experience the same kind of rapid growth and development that has transformed my business thru coaching, I’d like to connect with you and let you experience it firsthand! Visit www.AaronCrowley.com for more information.
Mar 16, 2020
Mar 16, 2020
27 min
Hello Fellow Fabricators!
We are experiencing unprecedented levels of uncertainty in the country and economy.
So what do leaders like you and I do in times like these?
In this special episode, I share 6 essential steps we must take to lead our companies through whatever is to happen.
1. Recognizing our moment, its time to lead!
2. Watching quote volume and sales - they are leading indicators of future workload
3. Conserve Cash - our business's lifeblood.
4. Cost Reduction Plan - If sales decline, we have to reduce expenses.
5. Don't be rash or reckless - cooler heads prevail.
6. Remember what's truly important - Your family and friends need your leadership too!
Lead Well!
-Aaron
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Mar 13, 2020
Mar 13, 2020
24 min
Top 5 ways my mastermind group is transforming me and my future.
Hello Fellow Fabricators!
You know, my goal with the podcast is to offer value and insight that will help you to run your stone shop better. In this episode, I share a very recent experience that I had that has an is profoundly impacting my life in a positive way, enjoy! -Aaron Crowley
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If you are a highly motivated stone shop owner and desire to make big changes in your business and life, I offer one on one coaching/mentoring for 2-3 clients at any given time. If you would like to experience the same kind of rapid growth and development that has transformed my business thru coaching, I’d like to connect with you and let you experience it firsthand! Visit www.AaronCrowley.com for more information.
Mar 6, 2020
Mar 6, 2020
1 hr 1 min
Chinese Quartz Tariffs - Interview with Emerson Schwartzkopf
We recently got to sit down and talk with Emerson Schwartzkopf on the Fab Lab podcast. He is an expert on the topic of Chinese Quartz Tariffs. With all the confusion, uncertainty, and rumors going around, Emerson brings clarity and understanding to this topic. This is a great episode and we think you are really going to enjoy it.
Emerson Schwartzkopf is the Editor & Publisher of Stone Update. They publish two e-magazines, Stone Update Magazine (magazine.stonemag.com) and Hard-Surface Report (latest.hardsurfacereport.com), along with the websites of www.stoneupdate.com and www.slabnsheet.com
Stone Fabricators Alliance is this week's sponsor. Be sure to visit them here: www.StoneFabricatorsAlliance.com
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If you are a highly motivated stone shop owner and desire to make big changes in your business and life, I offer one on one coaching/mentoring for 2-3 clients at any given time. If you would like to experience the same kind of rapid growth and development that has transformed my business thru coaching, I’d like to connect with you and let you experience it firsthand! Visit www.AaronCrowley.com for more information.
Feb 28, 2020
Feb 28, 2020
16 min
3 Thoughts About Employee Promotions
It is common practice to promote successful employees into management positions, but it is oftentimes not ideal.
I explore 3 thoughts today that are important to keep in mind when moving employees up the ladder in our company,
Enjoy!
And happy fabricating
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Feb 21, 2020
Feb 21, 2020
25 min
Employee Roles, Potential, and Retention
What would you do without your employees? What beliefs do you have that might be limiting their potential? Wesley Rice is back on this week's episode of the podcast and we continue the topic of roles in the company...specifically the employees. Its a great episode and we hope you enjoy it.
Moraware is this week's sponsor. Be sure to visit them here: www.Moraware.com
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If you are a highly motivated stone shop owner and desire to make big changes in your business and life, I offer one on one coaching/mentoring for 2-3 clients at any given time. If you would like to experience the same kind of rapid growth and development that has transformed my business thru coaching, I’d like to connect with you and let you experience it firsthand! Visit www.AaronCrowley.com for more information.
Feb 12, 2020
Feb 12, 2020
19 min
Another Death In the Stone Industry
If you own or manage a fabrication company, a tragic reminder of how dangerous this industry can be.
In this episode, Aaron shares some thoughts on what to do with this terrible news that a man was killed on Feb 11 moving slabs.
Be safe out there.
Click Here to help this man's family and the GoFundMe page.
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Feb 4, 2020
Feb 4, 2020
21 min
When our role becomes our identity
There is real danger and risk if we let the work we do, define who we are and determine the value we place on ourselves.
It limits us, our companies, and the world around us actually suffers.
This is one of the most important podcasts I've ever recorded, enjoy!
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Jan 24, 2020
Jan 24, 2020
22 min
The Role Beliefs Play In the Roles We Fill
What's your role as boss, CEO, leader, and driver of success in your stone shop?
Better question, what do you believe about your role?
It might surprise you, but your beliefs have a MAJOR impact on what you do for your business.
We dive deep into this discussion, Enjoy!
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Jan 17, 2020
Jan 17, 2020
28 min
What's your role as you grow?
Do you want to do what you love and succeed while doing it? Well, then you need to make sure you're asking yourself the 3 questions we explore in this episode of the Fab Lab Podcast!
Enjoy
No Lift Install System is this week's sponsor. Be sure to visit them here: www.NoLiftSystem.com
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Have a question or a pressing issue you’d like some input on? Want to explore a topic we’ve discussed on the Fab Lab Podcast in more detail? Send me an email and let’s connect! Visit www.AaronCrowley.com