RCS Influencers
It’s Never Too Early to Start Your Business
RCS Influencer Arty Molinari says that his biggest regret is not starting his business sooner. I have been in the construction and design industry for 15 years and have only been in the manufacturing business for two. But just like most of us, I have some mistakes under my belt ...
Manage Workplace Chaos by Dealing With Toxic Employees Directly
RCS Influencer Charles Antis says that managing a crazy work environment starts with evaluating if each employee is bringing a positive or negative energy into the workspace. Editor’s note: The following transcript came from a video sent to RoofersCoffeeShop by Charles Antis, founder and CEO of Antis Roofing & Waterproofing, ...
The Key to Dealing With Toxic Employees is Finding The Root of The Problem
RCS Influencer Tammy Hall says that understanding why a teammate is toxic and taking corrective action can yield positive outcomes for all. There is nothing worse than finding out that an employee you hired to fill a critical role turns out to be toxic. When I say toxic, I do ...
Avoid Workplace Drama by Focusing on Company Goals
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say that setting expectations with a mission statement can help you maintain a team that lives out your core values. If you mention “toxic employees” chances are that everyone in the room will have a story or an experience to share. From anger ...
Looking at Family Business From Both Sides
RCS Influencer Mandy McIntyre says getting an outside perspective is vital to the health of the company. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth, and Mandy McIntyre. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Megan Ellsworth: Hello, everyone. My ...
Have a Plan in Place Before Working With Family
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that having a complete succession plan makes working with family easier. My advice would be to make sure you have a succession plan in place. Often, generational businesses fail to have sufficient corporate documents and maintenance to discuss the transition. I would take the time ...
Boundaries are the Key to Running a Family Business
RCS Influencer Marty Stout says keeping the business part of a family business a business and a family part a family is crucial to the success of a company. Much has been written about “Family Business” the ups and the downs. Most every business starts as a family business ...
A Family Business is About Winning the War, Not the Battle
RCS Influencer Anna Anderson says that the best part of a family business is that you have your family with you along the way. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth, and Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson. You can listen to the podcast ...
How to Get an ROI From Family Members in the Company
RCS Influencer Danny Kerr says finding clarity in roles within the company can help family businesses gain efficiency. Megan Ellsworth: Hello, everyone. My name is Megan Ellsworth here at rooferscoffeeshop.com, and we're going to be talking about family business today as our influencer response with Danny Kerr from Breakthrough Academy. ...
What to Consider Before Working With Family
RCS Influencer Mike Pickel says balance and honesty are two key factors when deciding to work with your family members. Running a roofing business is hard enough when you have to deal with contractors, building/homeowners, suppliers and employees. If some of your employees are family, it can feel like you ...
