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Episodes
Jan 18, 2019
Jan 18, 2019
16 min
Ep 42 - "3 Truths about employees that owners must remember"
Last week we discussed the 3 lies about employees that owners like to believe, this week we deal with the truths about employees that we must remember.
1. Employees are human beings
2. Employees need some degree of control
3. Employees need the opportunity to vent.
When we lead from these truths, our employees and companies win!
Enjoy!
Jan 11, 2019
Jan 11, 2019
17 min
Ep 41 - 3 Lies About Employees Owners Like to Believe.
Employees are so essential to the success of our companies, it is essential that we view them correctly.
In this episode, we expose 3 common lies that owners hold to that ultimately prevent them from succeeding.
Enjoy!
Jan 4, 2019
Jan 4, 2019
12 min
Fab Lap Podcast
Ep: 40 - Scope Creep
Are the demands of the business creeping into your personal life?
It can happen so easily.
In this episode, we get into the 3 reasons why this happens and how to push back against the creeping demands of your stone shop!
Enjoy!
Dec 21, 2018
Dec 21, 2018
14 min
Side Jobs - 5 Reasons You Should Let Your Crew Do Them!
There are many advantages to letting your crew moonlight, especially if it's in your shop!
The thought of opening your shop up after hours might be a terrifying thought, but you might reconsider after this episode of the Fab Lab Podcast!
Enjoy!
Dec 14, 2018
Dec 14, 2018
22 min
Ep 38 - What's the Plan?
Setting a goal is easy. Reaching a goal is another matter.
In this episode, we continue the discussion of how to achieve the change you want and need as the owner of a stone shop.
The plan must include the steps and yes, accountability so you continue to make progress.
So get ready to make some stuff happen!
Enjoy
Dec 7, 2018
Dec 7, 2018
14 min
Fab Lab Podcast Episode 37
What About You?
How is your business treating you? Are you doing the work you want and like to do? Are you getting what you want out of the business? Those are questions we have to ask ourselves, but more importantly...
They are questions we have to answer. This episode begins that process.
Enjoy!
Nov 30, 2018
Nov 30, 2018
12 min
Retail Profit Potential
There are profits for fabricators who understand the reality of the retail opportunity.
Check out this episode and learn 5 steps to higher profits through retail counter work.
Enjoy!
Nov 16, 2018
Nov 16, 2018
19 min
Tariffs on Quartz - What's the Impact?
In reality, we don't really know how this will affect the industry or our individual business.
What we do know is that there are certain principles we must maintain no matter what is happening.
This episode explains the tariffs and then touches on some fundamentals that we may not have thought about recently.
Enjoy!
Nov 9, 2018
Nov 9, 2018
10 min
Episode 34 - The Power That Leaders Possess.
Fellow Fabricator, you possess enormous power and influence as a leader in your company.
The power to speak life and if your not careful, death into the lives of the folks you lead.
Nov 2, 2018
Nov 2, 2018
16 min
The Power of Imposing Order
Chaos is always pressing in on your operation and its effects are negative.
But you can and should push back!
By doing so, you will:
1. Improve your profits
2. Keep more promises
3. Create a powerfully positive work environment for your team.
Enjoy and happy fabricating!