When it comes to running a business, a lot of stuff is thrown your way. Over the last three months, I've spent a great deal of time making sure our small business not only survived, but that it was positioned to remain strong despite the curren

Communicating Through COVID-19

Apr 9th, 2020 8m 46s

Two weeks into the office having transitioned to work from home, communication couldn't be more important. In this episode, I share my thoughts on not only business continuity but how as a leader, you cannot underestimate or ignore the importan

Avoiding Burnout

Mar 24th, 2020 9m 27s

When you are at the top, staving off burnout is always a challenge. What happens though when you have to put your team in a situation where stress levels are up and stakes are higher? How do you, as a leader, make sure your employees avoid burn

Unintended Consequence

Mar 20th, 2020 9m 54s

With the world on fire, I've had to make many changes to our small business. Sometimes, unexpected things happen as a result. In this case, one of our recent changes to help reduce people's exposure to the virus, brought with it a positive unex

COVID-19s Impact On Our Small Business

Mar 18th, 2020 13m 10s

Unless you live under a rock, you know the world is going through a crazy time right now. The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting lots of people and companies hard. In this episode, I'll share with you the impact the virus has had on our business, how

Six Month Review

Mar 5th, 2020 10m 49s

Looking back over the last six months, I've accomplished a lot. In this episode, I recap the large projects, new products, and current status of all the effort put in.

Bonus

Come Back Refreshed

Jan 6th, 2020 2m

We all need time off on occasion. Make sure you are finding time for yourself to recharge your batteries so you come back ready to go in the office!

The Bank Is Open

Jan 3rd, 2020 10m 30s

Although the year just started, the bank came calling. In this episode, you'll hear more about the importance of a strong relationship with the bank and your business. As a leader, this will end up being one of the more important relationships

Working With Emotional Staff Members

Dec 19th, 2019 10m 54s

When is the last time you had somebody cry in your office? For me, it happens a handful of times each year. It just so happens that I had someone breakdown in my office again today. Find out more about my approach and the challenges that come a

A Big Week

Dec 16th, 2019 8m 12s

When you're at the top, big weeks are fairly common. I happen to have a big week this week and in this episode, I'll take you through what I did to prepare. As a preview, I did not wait until the week officially started to get stuff done. Liste

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Mange Your Time

Dec 11th, 2019 2m 9s

With the end of the year approaching, staff members have PTO to use. In one case, a member of my team mismanaged this remaining time off. Learn from his mistake in this episode of Coached.

An Extra Hour

Dec 9th, 2019 10m 22s

With a key product line on the line, our team had a chance to shine. Unfortunately, a member of our management team didn't see things the way I would have expected. Listen now to find out where he fell short and what we did to succeed.

Small Mindset

Dec 6th, 2019 10m 25s

Just recently, I was challenged as to whether my way of running the business was the best way. I'm always up for a challenge and in this case, I decided to take a minute to process the question and my thoughts before responding. Listen now to h

Walk Before You Run

Nov 30th, 2019 10m 14s

Being eager to take on new tasks is great. When you bring a new employee onboard, as the leader you need to make sure they don't take on too much too soon. Listen now to hear how I stumbled as a leader when I brought on my new high level sales

I Hate Freight

Nov 30th, 2019 10m 45s

When you are in business, service makes a huge difference. Over the past month, I have had one shipment of product going to, and now from Europe. Despite planning and shipping with plenty of time to spare, things still went horribly wrong. Find

Implementation

Nov 20th, 2019 9m 44s

We launched a new product this week. Did it surprise me that we ran into issues implementing? Nope, not at all. Listen now to hear my perspective on what went wrong and how I handled it.

Amsterdam

Nov 17th, 2019 16m 21s

My European travels continue on the company's dime. This time I had the opportunity to hang out in Amsterdam for 36 hours. Listen now to see what I was able to squeeze in on my short trip to the Netherlands!

Dusseldorf Germany Details

Nov 14th, 2019 7m 56s

I'm on the road again for work. In this episode, I share some details about what it is like to be in Dusseldorf Germany. From the hotel room to the food, Dusseldorf has some good, and one not so good, things to offer. Listen now!

Dusseldorf, Germany

Nov 8th, 2019 10m 52s

Wouldn't you know it - my job has taken me to yet another country! This time I find myself in Dusseldorf, Germany. Listen now to find out why I needed to jump on another plane to Europe for my role.

Adding A New VP

Nov 5th, 2019 10m 58s

As you probably know, I'm a busy guy! After reviewing all of the projects underway, new products being added to the line, and all the other day to day stuff that comes across my desk, I decided it was time for the appropriate delegation. Listen

New Zealand - A Few Details

Oct 23rd, 2019 11m 15s

Now that I have been to New Zealand twice over the past two months, I thought I'd share a few more of the details with you. Listen now to hear more about the flights, the airports, the motels, and more!

New Zealand...Again

Oct 21st, 2019 5m 53s

I was in New Zealand just two months ago. I find myself back in the lovely country of New Zealand yet again. Find out why I'm here this time. Check out the episode now!

Oceans

Sep 14th, 2019 9m 33s

Another week, another trip, and another ocean crossed. Today, I crossed the Atlantic ocean and found myself in London. As I prepare for the upcoming trade show, I am taking a minute to contemplate the time, effort, and commitment it takes to cr

Exception

Sep 10th, 2019 11m 24s

Time is tight every single day. When it comes to running meetings, such as the weekly manager's meeting, sometimes less is more. In this episode, I will walk you through my day and then take a closer look at what it means to manage by exception

Feelers

Sep 5th, 2019 12m 17s

It pays to know where you stand before you jump into something. Today, I spent a very important hour discussing a potential opportunity to get a feel for where a very important person stood on a topic before actually jumping into an offer. List