
Running a stone shop is HARD. I make it easier. I give resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop. Visit www.AaronCrowley.com and get the first 3 chapters of my book ”Less Chaos More Cash” for free!
Episodes

Sep 26, 2018
Sep 26, 2018
18 min
Episode 28 - "What Not To Do"
When reality hits a department, it's important to make sure everyone in every position knows what to do.
but...its equally important that they know "what not to do".
here's why:
1. anxiety, apprehension, stress, and frustration increases drag on productivity and increased turnover.
2. guarantees that there is a lack of clarity in other departments
3. opens the door for inter-department conflict.

Sep 19, 2018
Sep 19, 2018
26 min
Fab Lab Podcast episode 27
How to Get There
Where are you going? Better yet, where is your company going? Have you thought about that recently?
Well to be honest, neither had I, until I started preparing for this episode and it's really clarified some things!
In this episode we will discuss the following:
1. The destination
2. The market and demand
3. Your business systems
4. Core Values
5. Your wisdom and experience
These are all necessary to get to wherever you are going to lead your company.
Enjoy!
Running a stone shop is hard. We make it Easier.
Fabricators Friend offers resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop.
Less Chaos More Cash is Aaron Crowley’s “how to” book on using a simple PROcess that shows you step by step how to make sure that critical tasks are done right and on time in your stone shop. Aarons book is available here: Less Chaos More Cash

Sep 11, 2018
Sep 11, 2018
20 min
Digital Marketing 101 - For Stone Shops
If you don't make the transition to digital marketing, your stone shop will be left behind.
In this episode we cover the basics of this revolution in 3 areas:
1. Social Media
2. Websites
3. Email
Most small business owners don't understand fully how to use these 3 dimensions of the internet to their benefit, but they haven't heard this episode of the Fab Lab Podcast!
Enjoy!
Running a stone shop is hard. We make it Easier.
Fabricators Friend offers resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop.
Less Chaos More Cash is Aaron Crowley’s “how to” book on using a simple PROcess that shows you step by step how to make sure that critical tasks are done right and on time in your stone shop. Aarons book is available here: Less Chaos More Cash

Sep 5, 2018
Sep 5, 2018
23 min
Why I Need Mentors, Coaches, and Counselors!
Some situations are so tough and so dark that they require perspective and wisdom that we as owners don't have.
In those situations, mentors, coaches, and counselors are a priceless resource. In this episode, Aaron Crowley shares just such a situation.
Enjoy
Running a stone shop is hard. We make it Easier.
Fabricators Friend offers resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop.
Less Chaos More Cash is Aaron Crowley’s “how to” book on using a simple PROcess that shows you step by step how to make sure that critical tasks are done right and on time in your stone shop. Aarons book is available here: Less Chaos More Cash

Aug 28, 2018
Aug 28, 2018
22 min
Sometimes our employees are faced with challenges that nobody could predict…and thus no rulebook exists for handling them.
If you’re there, they can ask you what to do. But what happens when you’re not there to ask?
That’s where Company Motto and Core Values come in.
Here's the PDF of our Mission, Vision, and Values.
Running a stone shop is hard. We make it Easier.
Fabricators Friend offers resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop.
Less Chaos More Cash is Aaron Crowley’s “how to” book on using a simple PROcess that shows you step by step how to make sure that critical tasks are done right and on time in your stone shop. Aarons book is available here: Less Chaos More Cash

Aug 22, 2018
Aug 22, 2018
31 min
How to Delegate: working less and accomplishing more.
Yes its true, you can work less and get more done when you delegate to your awesome crew.
We discuss it in detail on this episode of the Fab Lab Podcast.
How to Select the Task to Delegate
How to Prepare for Delegation
How to Implement and Follow up
enjoy!
Running a stone shop is hard. We make it Easier.
Fabricators Friend offers resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop.
Less Chaos More Cash is Aaron Crowley’s “how to” book on using a simple PROcess that shows you step by step how to make sure that critical tasks are done right and on time in your stone shop. Aarons book is available here: Less Chaos More Cash

Aug 14, 2018
Aug 14, 2018
16 min
3 Reasons Why You Must Delegate
For maximum impact and potential, owners and leaders must learn to delegate.
Here's why:
1. Maximize performance in each department
2. Makes difficult decisions easier
3. Freedom - to rest
Check out the latest episode and learn why you must delegate.
And...listen to the end for the contest, the first person to implement the PROcess and delegate a task wins a Deluxe Bullet Proof Arpon!
Enjoy :)
Running a stone shop is hard. We make it Easier.
Fabricators Friend offers resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop.
Less Chaos More Cash is Aaron Crowley’s “how to” book on using a simple PROcess that shows you step by step how to make sure that critical tasks are done right and on time in your stone shop. Aarons book is available here: Less Chaos More Cash

Aug 7, 2018
Aug 7, 2018
21 min
Episode 21: Getting the Most out of Your Crew
Your great crew is capable of so much! Maybe more than they're currently producing.
You can lead them to their maximum potential with these 3 leadership principles and your company will benefit!
1. Appeal in Mutual Respect
2. Assume Responsibility for the Results
3. Always Remember you're Equals
Thanks for tuning in and if you'd like to download our PROcess templates to help you more effectively lead your company or department, click this link!
Running a stone shop is hard. We make it Easier.
Fabricators Friend offers resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop.
Less Chaos More Cash is Aaron Crowley’s “how to” book on using a simple PROcess that shows you step by step how to make sure that critical tasks are done right and on time in your stone shop. Aarons book is available here: Less Chaos More Cash

Jul 31, 2018
Jul 31, 2018
24 min
Episode 20 - Hiring, Training, and Retaining the Best Employees
If you're going to take full advantage of the current economic boom, then having the best employees us a must!
1. Hire - What you believe about the current labor market is CRITICAL!
2. Train - Explaining, documenting, and reminding new employees of the standards and the results.
3. Retaining - The 3 P's of Retention are Purpose, Peace, and Profit Potential
Running a stone shop is hard. We make it Easier.
Fabricators Friend offers resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop.
Less Chaos More Cash is Aaron Crowley’s “how to” book on using a simple PROcess that shows you step by step how to make sure that critical tasks are done right and on time in your stone shop. Aarons book is available here: Less Chaos More Cash

Jul 24, 2018
Jul 24, 2018
19 min
Episode 19
3 Reasons Why You MUST Not Give Up
Running a stone shop is HARD, and life, in general, is no picnic. Sometimes we are tempted to give up as it appears the best and only option.
But Don't Give Up!
At least until you've listened to this episode of the Fab Lab Podcast!
Running a stone shop is hard. We make it Easier.
Fabricators Friend offers resources to help you reduce frustration and increase profits in your stone shop.
Less Chaos More Cash is Aaron Crowley’s “how to” book on using a simple PROcess that shows you step by step how to make sure that critical tasks are done right and on time in your stone shop. Aarons book is available here: Less Chaos More Cash
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