Balancing Lean Operations vs. an Abundance Mindset: Insights from Chaz Wolfe
Release Date: 05/06/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Chaz Wolfe — a successful entrepreneur and founder of Gathering The Kings — to discuss how construction business owners can adopt a strategic mindset that encourages growth without overextending themselves.
🎯 Whether you're trimming costs or scaling your team, this episode gives practical advice on how to lead with vision and clarity.
Topics Covered:
🔹What an abundance mindset really means
🔹Signs you're thinking too small
🔹Strategic delegation and time-blocking
🔹How to track the right KPIs
🔹Why many owners stay stuck at 6 figures
🔹How to choose the right mentors
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/
Website: https://www.chazwolfe.com/
Company Website: https://gatheringthekings.com/
YouTube Channel: @gatheringthekings
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