The Hidden Chaos Holding Back Your Contracting Business (And How to Stop It)
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You know that dashboard in front of you when you get in a car and start driving it around? One of the things you're looking at, obviously, is the speedometer, odometer, the fuel gauge—those sorts of things. But it’s also those lights, those warning lights that can come up and let you know what the performance of the car is doing. And so in business, we have a dashboard. We operate via dashboard. And with that dashboard, there are also some warning lights—some yellow lights, some red lights—that we can look for. Hey, it’s Scott Beebe with Business On Purpose. I wanted to walk you, as...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Ep 19: Are you OVERfunctioning in leadership?
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Is your leadership running at full speed… but your energy running on empty? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray dig into a silent leadership killer—overfunctioning systems—and how they quietly drain your capacity, weaken your team, and leave you teetering on the edge of burnout. Are you stepping in to fix problems your team could solve? Do you feel more like the “firefighter” than the leader? Is your health, patience, or focus starting to crack under pressure? Through the vivid metaphor of a dying tree—rotting...
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Hate Conflict? 10 Ways To Confront Tough Situations
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Well, there are some things that I love in life and there are some things that I want to avoid like the plague. Conflict is one of those. I am not one of those that looks to run into conflict. In fact, I would classify myself as pretty conflict averse. But I’ve had to learn over time that leadership requires these things to come out eventually. That doesn’t mean I’ve done them great. Actually, this picture you see—if you’re watching on video—I got from a buddy of mine, Rob Shreve. Don’t worry, audio listeners, I’ll walk through it. Rob has this book by John Maxwell, a...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Ep 18: Time is Irrevocable
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Is time quietly slipping through your fingers? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray tackle one of the most underestimated truths in life and business: time is irrevocable—once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. Are your days packed but your priorities untouched? Do urgent tasks keep pushing out the important ones? Are you spending more time reacting than leading? Every minute you spend is an investment… or a cost you can’t get back. The question is—are you investing it wisely? You’ll discover practical ways to identify...
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From Frustration to Flow: Building a System-Driven, Growth-Minded Business (for less than 50 employees)
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Most of the businesses we work with have less than 100 employees. In fact, if you were to do a bell curve, you'd see that most of our clients fall somewhere between five and 50 employees in that sweet spot. So we tend to give a lot of examples. The majority of our clients are in the contracting space or the AEC space—architecture, engineering, contracting—or industries that support those. It’s a privilege to work with them. Within that, what we typically run into is not a lack of ideas or concepts, but a mindset barrier—that tends to be the rub—that keeps them from being liberated...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Ep 17: Finding Your Business Rhythm
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***Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to the song “Typical.” All music credit goes to Mutemath.*** Is your business stuck in a chaotic cycle of trial and error? In this episode, Dickie & Donny (BOP Coaches Shawn Stinson and Brandon Gray) reveal the secret to sustainable growth: mastering the balance between predictable "typical" rhythms and innovative "atypical" practices. They break down the crucial business fundamentals you need to get right, including the rhythm of effective meetings, consistent financial reporting, and the five stages of company development. Discover why building...
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Master Process Roadmap: Streamlining Operations for Unstoppable Efficiency On One Sheet Of Paper
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We've been liberating owners from chaos for a little over 10 years now at the time of this recording. When you look back at the history or sort of the anthology of what we've seen built in these tools in the Business On Purpose Operating System, we've realized that one of the core tools is something that we call the Master Process Roadmap. If you look at it, there’s a core question that many owners ask, and that is, “What happens to the business if something happens to me?” Well, if you've got your Master Process Roadmap in place, then you've got something that the business can continue...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Ep 16: How Trust Builds Winning Teams
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Is lack of trust holding your team back? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray dive deep into one of the most overlooked challenges in business: team trust. Are your team meetings full of dread instead of energy? Do people hesitate to ask for help? Are weaknesses hidden instead of addressed? These could be signs that trust is missing—and it’s costing your business more than you think. Learn how to spot the 6 most common trust issues and what you can do today to rebuild a healthy, aligned, and accountable team. Trust isn’t...
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Every Business Owners Can Grow Using These Five Simple Tools
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Recently, Ashley and I have had the privilege of meeting with some young couples and talking to them as they're just coming into marriage or preparing to be married. They often ask us a variety of questions, as you would expect from anyone talking to a couple who’s been married for a while. One of the big issues that consistently comes up early in marriage—and continues to show up later—is the issue of money. That’s been true in our marriage as well. It makes sense that money and finances are also a very real issue for business owners, especially those who are married and both spouses...
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The Dickie & Donny Show Ep 15: Cash Management Strategies for Business Owners
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Feel like your business is earning but still wondering where the cash went? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Business Coaches Brandon “Donny” Gray and Shawn “Dickie” Stinson share proven cash management strategies every business owner should know. From using multiple bank accounts to implementing a profit-first approach, they walk through real-life examples of how simple changes can transform your financial health. You'll learn how to: Set up your bank accounts to gain financial clarity Track actual cash—not just profits on paper Close the financial “back doors”...
info_outlineWe were in Dallas last week and had a number of people come up to us after our sessions, workshops, or keynotes asking a variety of questions. A lot of those questions were around employees—how to find them, recruit them, hire them, and retain them. One of the biggest subsets of questions we heard was: do we hire for experience or do we hire for potential?
In other words, do we hire somebody who's expensive, has been in the business a long time, and theoretically knows what they're doing? Or do we hire someone who's a little green behind the ears—maybe not as heavy on the investment side, but who will require a lot of internal training? It's a great question, and one I want to tackle today.
This is Scott Beebe with Business on Purpose. I'm super excited to be able to help liberate you from chaos and help you make time for the things that matter most. Hang tight until the end—I’ll give you a couple of resources I think will be really helpful for you.
When you hire someone for your business, you have to understand that you're essentially entering into a relationship that’s somewhat like a marriage. There's a long-term aspect to it. It's not actually marriage, but you get what I'm saying. That underscores the importance of approaching hiring with clarity—but it doesn't stop there.
The onboarding process is equally crucial for setting the right tone and expectations when bringing on a new person. To ensure a smooth transition for new team members, I recommend implementing a documented, checklist-based onboarding system. This system should be detailed and structured—breaking down the first four weeks (or even eight to twelve weeks) into specific time blocks.
For example, you might have a plan for Week 1, Day 1, Hour 1, followed by Week 1, Day 1, Hour 2, and so on. Now lest you think this is silly—we actually have a new team member starting tomorrow. At the time of this recording, they'll be coming in at 7:30 AM, and we've got their entire day lined out—not just tomorrow, but the next four weeks. We’ve extended that level of detail so we can give them great clarity from day one.
Regardless of whether you're hiring for experience or for potential, if you have that kind of meticulous plan, it communicates a couple of things up front. First, it shows that your business has established procedures and expectations, and that you expect them to follow them—because you do. Second, it demonstrates that your organization values transparency over chaos and provides a structured environment for success. And finally, it sets the expectation that once onboarded, your new team member should maintain that level of precision and organization in their own work—especially when dealing with others in the business.
When it comes to talent acquisition, you have two main options. Let’s go back to that idea. You can pursue top-tier, experienced professionals, but be prepared for the associated cost, responsibilities, and investment. Hiring world-class talent often means you’re buying the whole field—in other words, you’re investing in the entire skill set and experience, which comes with a premium price tag, and sometimes, premium drama and the need for higher-level management.
Alternatively, you can recruit individuals who may not have extensive experience but show a lot of potential—or have the right character. This can be effective if you’ve built a business with clear processes and systems. In that scenario, you’re relying on your well-structured culture to shape and develop these hires into top-performing team members over time.
Both strategies have their merits. The choice depends on your business’s specific needs, your resources, your long-term goals, and your willingness as a leader. But whichever path you choose, remember that clarity in your procedures and expectations is key to successfully integrating new talent and fostering their growth within the organization.
Now, just a little caveat—lest you think that if you're not highly structured but you bring in someone with experience, it’ll all work out—remember this: it's still a lack of clarity that you're bringing them into. So don’t expect their long-term experience to compensate for internal challenges. You’ve got to go back and invest in the purpose, people, process, and profit.
If you want to read more about this, I’ve got a brand new book out called The Chaos Free Contractor. Now, if you happen not to be a contractor or someone who supports contractors—don’t worry. Just replace “contractor” with your own business type, and everything will still apply. You’ll enjoy it.
Just go to our website, BusinessOnPurpose.com, or head to Amazon.com and grab a copy of The Chaos Free Contractor.
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