Strategic Vision and Leadership in the Trades with Stephen Sopko

Richard Walsh and Stephen Sopko explore the complexities of pleasing everyone in business and the power of storytelling for success. Stephen discusses transitioning between industries and tackling the skilled trades gap. They highlight building a positive workplace culture, upskilling leadership, and crafting a strategic vision. The conversation touches on balancing employee happiness with business realities, overcoming small business challenges, and managing seasonal cycles. They also discuss expanding business lines, fostering innovation, and the value of external perspectives. Stephen shares insights on rebuilding trust, delegation, recruitment strategies, and adapting to future technologies.

Speakers

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Stephen Sopko

Guest • 50%

Richard Walsh

Host • 50%

Chapters

0:00	The trap of trying to make everyone happy
0:24	Sponsor: SharpenTheSpearCoaching.com
0:51	Introduction and backstory of guest Steven Sopko
2:19	Building a successful company and the importance of storytelling
4:30	Transitioning between industries and hiring challenges
8:19	Addressing the skilled trades gap and selling the job
12:03	Creating a positive workplace culture and upskilling leadership
17:10	Developing and communicating a strategic company vision
21:41	Balancing employee happiness with business reality
23:26	Overcoming small business challenges and maintaining agility
26:53	Managing seasonal business cycles and encouraging employee involvement
33:04	Expanding business lines and fostering innovation
39:20	Rebuilding trust, delegating, and managing team performance
41:37	Recruiting strategies and the benefits of fractional executives
46:01	The importance of external perspectives in business growth
55:36	Adapting to new technologies and the future of trades
58:20	Differentiating founders from entrepreneurs
59:57	Contact information for Stephen Sopko
1:00:14	Sponsor: Sharpen The Spear Coaching promo

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