In this episode, Ryan sits down with Adam Tammisto, CEO and Owner of ECA Gate and Lock in Duluth, GA to discuss how to successfully navigate business when things are slow.  If you've recently noticed business slowing, tune in to hear what Ryan and Adam are doing and how they are moving the needle even during the downturn. Find Adam at: https://ecagateandlock.com Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com Surewinder - https://surewinder.com

In this episode, Greg dives into the beginning stages of discovering the mission statement for his door business. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who’s life mission is to create an environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at. Find Greg around the web: Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Contact our sponsors! Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com mountonsitetraining@gmail.com

"We're on a higher level. See everything through to the end of the year and plan for a successful 2023. You don't have a good January if you coast through the end of December." In this episode, we discuss how learning to breathe can help us get through just about anything. Hear Greg’s perspective on this topic on this week’s episode. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who’s life mission is to create an environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at. Find Greg around the web: Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Contact our sponsors! Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com mountonsitetraining@gmail.com

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara go head to head with a battle for who asks the better questions to Ian Schotanus, better known online as The HR Guy.  This week, we discuss onboarding do's and don'ts, company culture, systems and processes, exit interviews, and severance packages.   Ian Schotanus began his career as a technician for the U.S. Navy specializing in advanced electronics.  With over a decade of experience as a nation-wide HR and Safety compliance consultant, Ian has made a name for himself as "The H.R. Guy" - the person business owners turn to for all their HR and Safety consulting services.  He has a well-established knowledge base specifically geared to assist residential and commercial service providers.  He has personally assisted hundreds of companies with preventing or minimizing financial damage caused by employee lawsuits, OSHA investigations, wage and hour division audits and more. Resource Links: BambooHR referral information: Jim Ure - jure@bamboohr.com (let him know the HR Guy Sent you!) Gusto: https://gusto.com/d/ryan22979 Find Ian at: https://thebigpictureconsulting.com/contact#ContactUs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ian.schotanus.1 Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com Surewinder - https://surewinder.com All Brace - https://all-brace.com

In this episode, Ryan chats with Amy Luckado, the new IDA Executive Director, and Brenton Cheney, IDA's current President, to discuss big changes that are happening within the organization and what we can expect from IDA in the future.  BIG things are happening and, more importantly, getting done!  Amy Luckado brings more than 20 years of association management experience to IDA, working to ensure that all members take advantage of exceptional programs and services that help their businesses thrive. Amy lives in Maryland and works in the IDA office located in Washington, D.C.   Brenton Cheney lives in Utah and owns multiple companies in Utah, Nevada and California with his father and Brother. Outside of work he enjoys shooting sports as well as hiking and mountaineering with friends and family. Is the current President of IDA as well as volunteering locally.  Find Brenton and Amy at: https://www.doors.orginfo@doors.org Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.comCheck out our sponsors! Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.comSurewinder - https://surewinder.comAll Brace - https://all-brace.com

"...how we think about things, how we see things, what perspectives we view the world from affect the way we feel, affect the way we act, affect the way people view us..." In this episode, we discuss how living with gratitude and appreciation can shape the world around us.  Hear Greg’s perspective on this topic on this week’s episode. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who’s life mission is to create as environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at. Find Greg around the web: Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Contact our sponsors! Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com mountonsitetraining@gmail.com

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara have the opportunity to discuss integrators, visionaries, burnout, hiring, and more.  This is an episode packed full of information that you need to hear.   Tomas Keenan is a sought-after public speaker, 2X bestselling author, and Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast host. He has interviewed industry leaders, influencers, high-level business and success coaches, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are impacting their communities and the world at large. He states the key to his success is making progress every day, regardless of how small it may be.  "Small Steps Forward Daily" Find Tomas at: https://www.tomaskeenan.com https://www.stepitupacademy.com/ Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com Surewinder - https://surewinder.com All Brace - https://all-brace.com

"It doesn't get easier. We just get stronger...we're gonna get stronger, we're gonna be able to do it faster, more efficiently, more effectively, but it's not gonna get easier." In this episode, we discuss how being consistent with our practice is critical to our growth as people and as business owners.  Hear Greg’s perspective on this topic on this week’s episode. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who’s life mission is to create as environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at. Find Greg around the web: Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Contact our sponsors! Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com mountonsitetraining@gmail.com

In this episode, Ryan and Tamara chat with Al Dreste, a 35-year veteran of Sales and Business Development about Commercial Construction and the door industry.  It's an interesting perspective you don't want to miss. Al Dreste is the Senior Vice President of Business Development for Keeley Construction.  He believes that relationships drive business and that quality, safety and service never go out of style. Find Al at: https://www.keeleycompanies.com https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/team LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group/mycompany/ Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Check out our sponsors! Sommer USA - http://sommer-usa.com Surewinder - https://surewinder.com All Brace - https://all-brace.com

"We're the same throughout... We're congruent in a good way, in the best way... That's where our growth comes from."   In this episode, we discuss how being congruent can help lead to long-term sustainable growth.  Hear Greg's perspective on this topic on this week's episode. Greg Giaquinto is an entrepreneur who’s life mission is to create as environment that enables him to be the best version of himself, to truly be great at something, and to inspire those around him to excel at the things that they want to be great at. Find Greg around the web: Elite Entrepreneurs Facebook Group - tinyurl.com/2p94cbhs JAG and Sons Overhead Door on Facebook - tinyurl.com/2d9xs64p JAG and Sons on TikTok - tinyurl.com/4vn9rezj Find Ryan at: https://garagedooru.com https://aaronoverheaddoors.com https://suchnsuchmedia.com Contact our sponsors! Mount Onsite Training - mountonsitetraining.com mountonsitetraining@gmail.com