184 | How And When To Use Collaborative Problem-Solving To Benefit Your Business
In this episode, Chaz Wolfe chats with Barry Wurzel about his businesses and problem-solving approach. They discuss the importance of collaboration, long-term relationships, and emotional intelligence in business. Barry shares insights on managing growth, planning, and tracking KPIs. He also highlights the importance of networking, work-life balance, and offers advice to young entrepreneurs.
Key Points
- Listening to your intuition and experience is crucial when making business decisions, especially when it comes to choosing clients or projects that may not align with your values or may lead to potential issues.
- Building systems and processes within your business is essential for sustainable growth, allowing you to handle increased work and opportunities without becoming overwhelmed.
- Networking and masterminding with other entrepreneurs is invaluable for both giving and receiving advice, learning from others' experiences, and keeping abreast of industry innovations and changes.
Barry Wurzel is a successful businessman in the design-build world. He started his career working for a GC before starting his own business. In this episode, Chaz talks to Barry about collaborative problem-solving, firing clients, saying no to money, staying in your lane, and more. Wurzel Builders offers services in GC, Design Builds, Commercial and Government work, HVAC, and Concrete Cutting. Barry's success has enabled him to expand into the HVAC, electric service, and concrete cutting industries. If you're an entrepreneur looking for tips on how to grow your business or improve your problem-solving skills, this episode is a must-listen. To learn more about Barry Wurzel and Wurzel Builders, visit wurzelbuilders.com or facebook.com/wurzelbuildersltd. Connect with Barry on LinkedIn or email [email protected].
Notable Quotes:
“Even though the hard line is sometimes the path you need to take, I always search for the solution first. I work with the end in mind and collaborate to solve problems," says Barry Wurzel. "Try to find a collaborative way to solve the problem in most situations possible," advises Barry Wurzel. "When the warning signs are on and the warning light on the dashboard is blinking, you need to take action," says Barry Wurzel. "Whatever amount of money is on the other side of that finish line is almost never worth the brain damage it takes to get there," advises Barry Wurzel. "Trust your instinct and your gut," says Barry Wurzel.
Books and Resources Recommended:
The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey: https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-one-minute-manager-meets-the-monkey-e183550410.html Monday Morning Leadership by David Cottrell: https://www.amazon.com/Monday-Morning-Leadership-Mentoring-Sessions/dp/0971942439
Let’s Connect!
Barry Wurzel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrywurzel/ Website: https://wurzelbuilders.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wurzelbuildersltd/ Email: [email protected]
Chaz Wolfe (Host):
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chazwolfe Website: www.gatheringthekings.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gatheringthekings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatheringthekings LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/91415421/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chazwolfe_kings Youtube: https://youtube.com/@gatheringthekings
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