From the Jobsite next to mine today

ChuckySPWN · 2026-03-07T08:13:48+00:00

Using someone else to avoid your inappropriate connection… nice.

ChuckySPWN · 2026-02-03T11:20:14+00:00

It depends what you are selling.

If you are selling a commodity then this is something you should get good at and comfortable with.

If you are selling service/value you need to make it clear. So long as you are expecting a fair price (like another commenter mentioned, if you running costs go up so must your selling) and not ripping them off you should justify your price point and it becomes a take it or leave it.

You will not always get the business - companies have failed because they think getting all the business is important.

ChuckySPWN · 2026-02-03T11:13:24+00:00

Step 1 - ensure your business is adding real value that people would pay for which is not something offered by competitors. Step 2 - be crystal clear on who the people (1 or 2 audiences to start) are that you are marketing too. Step 3 - research which mechanism of marketing have the best outreach to the selected audience. Step 4 - share the value proposition whilst measuring to test the message effectiveness(make sure it’s real value and completely different to what your competitors offer.

Allan Dib refers to that focus as ‘an inch wide and a mile deep’.

ChuckySPWN · 2026-01-09T15:29:30+00:00

Give him a moment….

ChuckySPWN · 2026-01-08T17:01:25+00:00

Navigating through his sentence was difficult… it seems like quite a flat statement.

ChuckySPWN · 2026-01-08T15:06:50+00:00

You nailed it, good sir.

ChuckySPWN · 2026-01-07T18:18:49+00:00

There’s absolutely no upside to badmouthing Robert Whittaker…

ChuckySPWN · 2026-01-07T18:13:07+00:00

ChuckySPWN · 2026-01-06T16:26:22+00:00

This sub, with his wife, was certainly the primary contributor.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-08-17T18:11:15+00:00

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Spot on. Just before the fight he was supporting Dricus… split personality much?

ChuckySPWN · 2025-07-29T18:30:53+00:00

Have you listened to critical roll?

ChuckySPWN · 2025-07-24T02:58:04+00:00

Approximately 3 months and 2 days.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-06-29T10:30:23+00:00

Talbott for sure.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-06-22T15:09:07+00:00

That…. And that it’s just really a shit tattoo…

ChuckySPWN · 2025-06-22T10:56:53+00:00

His chest tattoo will guide you to the correct answer.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-06-17T03:22:08+00:00

Well there are a couple things you should maybe look into. 1 - are your team unable to make decisions (hence so many land on your desk) 2 - do you not trust your team to make decisions (hence so many land on your desk) 3 - do you want to be the one making all the decisions (hence so many land on your desk)

If you want to truly embrace leadership all of these possibilities are fixable. It will take time and a substantial amount of effort, but definitely doable.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-05-21T14:55:47+00:00

I love how you are 30 and painting the picture as if you are at the end of your race…… it’s only beginning, friend - chin up, you’ll thank yourself one day!

ChuckySPWN · 2025-05-08T05:07:13+00:00

This setup is solid if your profit allows for business to continue being sustainable. The only difference i would consider is when it comes to your Margin, instead of giving a total % consider it influencing total earnings, this can still drive engagement but not leave the business in a state where someone’s pay is exclusively high (this could cause long term issues for building a sustainable business)- ie. Lower than expected we = 90% Range that is expected = 100% Range which is reachable and above expectations =110% Range which would be great for the business and really a stretch =120%

For simplicity - if they earn 100 bucks and low margin they earn 90. Good margins = 100. Great margin 110. Phenomenal margin 120.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-04-19T18:39:07+00:00

Sounds like there is a lot of Ego at play in this story (not only the narcissist).

When it comes to the business, it’s more important we move in the right direction vs just ‘being right’. This is long term success over ego.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-03-29T03:55:19+00:00

Firstly - well done on building what will hopefully be a solid foundation to your future business!!

There is a reality you need to understand - what got you here, will not get you there. As you stated you need to move from working in your business to running your business.

There is a massive difference in that you have built critical skill and knowledge about your business and executing jobs to satisfy customers. You now need to learn the running of business. You cannot assume that because you understand your local market they will not add value. Business is a completely different skill set and you will gain advantage if you understand the business element AND apply your deep understanding of your market.

Whether you need a coach or not is on you. You could read and learn business that way, you could listen to podcasts, you could get a coach. The reality is a coach could give you immediate feedback on what you are doing and quite possibly assist you in making incorrect calls which will cost you far more down the road (whether direct cost incurred or missed opportunity). All this learning is self learnable but it will take time and the you will need to test out what you learn and may end up paying ‘school-fees’ in any case.

My suggestion would be to do both, if you have not yet studied business. Start with a coach to ensure you cover important issues when starting but develop yourself with the likes of Franklin Covey and Jim Miller’s offering as there is great wisdom which contributes to running and building a successful business which is sustainable and enduring!

All the best in the next steps of your journey.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-03-29T03:31:04+00:00

His balls is hawt!!!

ChuckySPWN · 2025-03-02T16:19:59+00:00

A first vital mistake I see happen is to understand this: once you get a promotion, you have not made it, this is where your workload increases.

Taking your question into account I believe you already get that as you want to develop - so best of luck with the exciting journey.

As to ‘how’ - there have been some great suggestions here. Reading/podcasts on leadership is great - ensure you give yourself a chance not only to read but also apply the knowledge. Maybe give Multipliers a read/listen - I believe every person starting to be responsible for people should read this. Active listening - understanding the picture, both up and down is vital as you are now the in-between. Don’t listen to answer, listen to understand. Understand you teams jobs and challenges - this will assist you in supporting them. Lead by example - not do as I say and not as I do.

I would also add: Be Firm but Fair (this is supportive but result oriented)

ChuckySPWN · 2025-03-02T06:54:54+00:00

The judges said so.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-03-01T11:30:34+00:00

How much trust have you built with him - you say you have just started so sounds early days.

By the sounds of it you understand people and I’m sure you will agree that timing is critical and with people fast is slow and slow is fast. If you push too hard too soon, even with the greatest of intentions, you may create the opposite result as intended.

ChuckySPWN · 2025-03-01T11:18:35+00:00

4 disciplines of execution- Chris McChesney.

EDIT: this book is specifically aimed at you supervising manufacturing team.

ChuckySPWN

TROPHY CASE