Fabricator’s Coach
Reduce the Chaos • Make More Money • Get Your Life Back
Episodes
Dec 7, 2023
Dec 7, 2023
28 min
This is 3rd of a series of podcasts focused on preparing Fab Shop owners for selling their business one day.
Ed talks to Aaron Crowley, a former Fab Shop owner, that sold his shop after 20 years. Aaron and Ed discuss what the realities of this process are - and how to get the most out of your business when you get to the point of selling.
In this episode, two books are discussed, these books can be found at:
Less Chaos More Cash, Aaron Crowley which is available on his website www.aaroncrowley.com or at https://www.amazon.com/Less-Chaos-More-Cash-Confusion/dp/1452891826
Walking To Destiny: 11 Actions An Owner Must Take to Rapidly Grow Value & Unlock Wealth, Christopher M. Snider which is available at https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Destiny-Actions-Rapidly-Unlock/dp/B0C7WN3X6J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=O7OJ8QS6XEWV&keywords=Walking+to+Destiny%3A+11+Actions+An+Owner+Must+Take+to+Rapidly&qid=1700058759&s=books&sprefix=walking+to+destiny+11+actions+an+owner+must+take+to+rapidly%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-1
Dec 1, 2023
Dec 1, 2023
46 min
Economic indicators are all over the map! This makes it really tough for a shop owner to confidently plan for the next 12 to 24 months. We discuss some areas of opportunity that can make a big difference.
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
11 min
This is the 2nd of a series of podcasts focused on preparing Fab Shop owners for selling their business one day.
Ed talks to Aaron Crowley, a former Fab Shop owner, that sold his shop after 20 years. Aaron and Ed discuss what the realities of this process are - and how to get the most out of your business when you get to the point of selling.
Nov 14, 2023
Nov 14, 2023
46 min
This is one of a series of podcasts focused on preparing Fab Shop owners for selling their business one day.
Ed talks to Aaron Crowley, a former Fab Shop owner, that sold his shop after 20 years. Aaron and Ed discuss what the realities of this process are - and how to get the most out of your business when you get to the point of selling.
Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
29 min
This is from the webinar following the publication in Slippery Rock Gazette in the same name. Ed discusses the impact on your bottom line when you do multiple lead follow-ups and do the follow-ups quickly after getting the lead. It is enlightening!
Since Ed talks about a lot of numbers in this podcast, we also uploaded the video with his presentation to YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-lOKKIEHkPY
A copy of the article is here: https://fabricatorscoach.com/the-power-of-sales-follow-up/
Sep 27, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
51 min
Fab shop owners discuss how to take their shop to the next level: planning, setting goals, and, yes, implementation.
Jul 31, 2023
Jul 31, 2023
54 min
When hiring key managers for your stone business, stone experience should be the least important of your criteria.
In this webinar, Ed discusses with some of your peers the key criteria you should seek in your next business hire. It was a great discussion!
Countertop fabricators are a special breed.
They manage a unique set of challenges that comes from being at the intersection of retail sales, wholesale sales, interior design, construction, and manufacturing. Shop owners are responsible for lining up all the pieces of this puzzle to delight customers while also making a profit. Being the only one responsible for herding all those cats is a lonely way to live.
Fab shop owners no longer have to suffer alone.
Through these podcasts, Ed shares common-sense approaches that have already helped many owners improve how they run their businesses. Listen in to learn how to stop herding cats and start living. As a business owner, business manager, and coach, Ed has over 40 years of experience in many industries. He has run a countertop shop and has coached in this industry for the past 20 years.
Join Ed to learn how to reduce the chaos in your business, make more money, and get your life back. Subscribe to monthly podcasts or contact Ed.