Stories Of Starters Podcast

Today we kick off our first episode of the ABC's of Engineering Your Business. And this one often gets overlooked but it's a biggie. Giving your people the access they need to the resources they need. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts at shawn@shawnwashburn.com If you've been enjoying the podcast and haven't left an Apple Podcasts or iTunes review, I'd love it you'd take a minute to do that. You can head to shawnwashburn.com/apple to take you right there. Thanks for spending some time today to help you and your business thrive.

Today, I'm introducing a new series that we'll be starting tomorrow, ABCs of Engineering Your Business. We'll pull a different word each day as we work through the alphabet, touching on some of the major People and Process themes as well as some new ones as well. And we'll still throw in a few Odes to The Office in the midst of it. Hope you'll join us for this great new series. If you haven't left a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a ton. You can head to shawnwashburn.com/apple and take a few minutes to make a big difference!

Work isn't just about work. The connections you have there you have for a reason. Everyone you interact with is carrying a burden. You may not know what or why, but you there are ways you can be there for them. We talk about all of this on today's episode Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.

Often I've seen two people have slightly (or widely different) ideas of what a goal was supposed to be. When this happens, regardless of the outcome, one person won't be happy. We talk about this and a goal I had recently on today's podcast. Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.

Most new ideas, plans, designs and initiatives die a quick death when they meet resistance or crickets from the group. But often, the most beautiful things lie on the other side if we're willing to stick to what we believe and push through. Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.

On today's episode, we're taking a look of how miscommunication can slowly eat away at your business and what you can do about it. Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.

On today's episode, we're discussing how taking action can not only give you momentum but help your problem solving and process efforts. And it all started with a zip line... Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you've been enjoying these one of the best thing you can do is tell a fellow entrepreneur or business leader. You spreading the word helps me help more people. Thanks so much.

Today we feature another Ode to The Office with Ode to Change. This one focuses on more than just the office and is a bit on the more serious side. We all experience change and we can either resist it or grow from it. Here is Ode To Change: Ode to Change   You come to us all as we walk through each day There's no one outside of your reach You tell us to move when we'd rather stay For there's something that you're trying to teach   Familiar is good and it's peaceful and calm We could stay here forever, we feel But you nudge us and prod us and move us along As a new path is slowly revealed   The footing is rocky, not firm like we'd like As we take steps into the unknown Our vision is dim like a wet foggy hike But we follow the path that we're shown   Some change can be painful, with loss by its side There's an ache and a longing that's there And though things may look great to those on the outside On the inside a heart is laid bare.   Sometimes we're stuck between life that is stable And a landscape that's diff

Today we discuss the key to staying focused and being able to crank through your important tasks. Take a listen and then shoot me your thoughts on InstagramInstagram at @shawnwashburn7 or via email at shawn@shawn.washburn.com

Today we discuss the importance of details and how missing one small detail can cause confusion, strained relationships, quality issues, miscommunication and more. Oh, and we also talk about what happens when cars get really old Check it out. Then reach out to me on Instagram at @shawnwashburn7 and shoot me a message to let me know what you thought!

Today I'm excited to share some great insight from my friend and special guest Andy Storch. He is the author of the book "Own Your Career, Own Your Life" Andy answers the questions: " How can business leaders help their people take control of their career and is there a fear that they might lose them in the process?" Really great insights from Andy about both of these. Find out more about Andy, his book, his podcast and more at andystorch.com Then reach out to me on Instagram at @shawnwashburn7 and shoot me a message to let me know what you thought!

Today we talk about how a game called Bananagrams can be a fun way to help your team exercise their problem-solving muscles. Check it out. Then reach out to me on Instagram at @shawnwashburn7 and shoot me a message to let me know what you thought!

Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace. Today we're talking about they all can work together well to optimize your business Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.

Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace. Today we're talking about the value of the Retrievers in your organization Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.

Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace. Today we're talking about the value of the Beavers in your organization Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.

Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace. Today we're talking about the value of the Otters in your organization Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.

Lions, Otters, Beavers, and Goldern Retrievers. 4 personality types and each is needed in your workplace. Today we're talking about the value of the lions in your organization Thanks for listening to today's episode. I'd love hear from you about today's topic or just in general. You can shoot me an email at shawn@shawnwashburn.com or head to shawnwashburn.com/contact and you'll find links to connect with me on social media as well.

Let me tell you today about my constant companion for the last 30 years, and why you should aim to make something that lasts Thanks for listening to today's episode. Connect with me on Instagram @shawnwashburn7

You never know what can happen when you invite your team to think on their own, explore new ideas, try something new. Today, I share an example that just happened recently. Thanks for listening to today's episode. Connect with me on Instagram @shawnwashburn7

We always hear about open door policies. Your door may be open, but are your ears? Today we talk about the power of truly being approachable and how it can transform your organization. Thanks for listening to today's episode. Connect with me on Instagram @shawnwashburn7