It’s not a company, it’s a family | Season 4 Episode 19


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I have a confession to make.  It’s not all about me. That may be surprising to anyone that has been watching this show over the last two years.  I have been accused (occasionally) of being a little self-centered. I’ll cop to that. But the truth is my success is almost entirely because of the support of some incredible people around me.

That is especially the case when it comes to today’s guest.  Mike Wickenden is the Director of Operations for Stadia Industries.  Mike joined us when he was 17 (!) but quickly rose through the ranks of the company.  He is one of my most trusted employees and I really value his perspective. We’ve been through some incredible ups and downs over the last two decades.

Today, we talk about the thing that makes Stadia different from almost every other company out there.  We tried to create a family not just a business. That might sound cliché but we really mean it.  We’ve spent a lot of time to make our employees feel cared about.  It’s not just about a paycheque!      

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How to give your kids a killer instinct with Adam Bartman | Season 4 Episode 18


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“You’re never going to survive”.  Those were the words of encouragement I received at the young age of 20 years old.   I was broke. Like broke, broke. I had just recently left my Dad’s company to strike out on my own.  And things weren’t going well. I was on a job site early in the morning when a colleague of my Dad sidled up beside me.  

“Tim,” he said.  “You’re an idiot and you’re never going to survive.” 

I’d like to tell you that I told him to shove it but I didn’t.  I went back to my car and burst into tears. But looking back it was a good life lesson.  It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there and you have to be tough to survive.  

I’m joined this week by Adam Bartman, co-founder of ReedWater.io.  The company is on the bleeding edge of water management technology.  His products allow plumbers and building managers to be able to quickly identify leaks and other problems and shut them down.  Together we talk about our respective origin stories and how we’ve survived the many hardships of running a business.

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How to stop growth from eating your profits with Doug Macy | Season 4 Episode 17


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I’ve seen huge growth year over year. I’m incredibly fortunate but that growth comes at a cost. Any business that encounters explosive growth can begin to outgrow their cash flow. My rule of thumb is that once you start growing above 20% you run a real risk of hitting a cash crunch. Most sole proprietors make up for that deficit by cutting their own paycheque. I’m joined once again this week by Doug Macy, owner of Trust1 Security. Together we discuss the best strategies for dealing with growth. Doug and I discuss how to manage your accounts receivable to ensure that you don’t grow yourself out of business.

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How to bring positive energy into your business with Doug Macy


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You’ve done it before.  Everyone has. Someone has treated you badly so you do the same to someone else.  Maybe your wife yelled at you in the morning so you snap at a co-worker. Or you lose a client so you yell at your kid.  Here’s the question. Why do you have to take somebody else’s negative energy?

My old friend Doug Macy from Trust 1 Security joins me this week to answer that question.  We discuss why keeping a balance of negative and positive energy in your life and your business is so important.  

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Marketing secrets that will unleash your business | Season 4 Episode 14


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Your company is your baby, it’s your child.  When you first start out you stress out about every little thing.  But what often gets missed is advertising and marketing. A lot of people will come to a big trade show like PM Expo and expect to make a ton of sales.  That’s a mistake. Trade shows are not about selling. They are about brand awareness. Full stop. Can you connect with another human in 10 seconds and make sure that they remember you?  That’s easier said than done.

Today on the show I’m joined once again by Anthony Vinzi owner of Promain Exterior Maintenance.  We break down the easy ways to make an impact for your company.

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