Creating Business Continuity
Description
While Aaron is off celebrating his 50th birthday at a business retreat, Erich Campbell joins Terry Combs to discuss the crucial role of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in creating business resilience and avoiding “single point of failure” issues within teams. Along with these key business insights, Terry and Erich take a lighthearted trip down memory lane looking at some different milestones from the journey. Tune in for a blend of practical advice and personal nostalgia in this unique episode!
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</figure>Our regular listeners know this, but 2 Regular Guys are all about garment decorating, a bit of fun, and no rants, lectures, or selling. 2 Regular Guys was not created for our employers but rather for our industry. Since February 2013, The 2 Regular Guys have been the first and the most listened-to garment decorating industry podcast on this planet! We are humbled by all of you tuning in each week. We work hard to bring you information that will improve your business and our industry. Take a look at our incredible weekly guest list, and you’ll understand where this industry goes for news, interviews, and the heartbeat of garment decorating. Thanks for listening!
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Dad Joke
Terry: Did you know Spiderman has a winter jacket made completely out of flatbread?
It’s a Pita Parka
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Erich: Though I hardly think we need much prompting to talk about processes, this is a topic with which I have not only a lot of experience but a ton of thoughts and opinions developed over the years. Before we go too much further, I’m going to explain the term that’s haunted me throughout my career: the ‘Single Point Failure’.
EX: How an Employee, Equipment, Supplier, or Market can be an SPF. ‘Eggs in one Basket’
Terry: Define and Discuss SOPs as a way to avoid SPFs.
Erich: Discuss Consistency and Troubleshooting
Terry: Talk about the potential dark side of SOPs: Getting complacent and not reviewing the ‘Why’ (Art ledger story is a great one here)
Erich: Discuss workflow and the concept of a job as the ‘product’ delivered to the next department as a function of SOPs. (Flowchart ex.)
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Erich: Talk about employee expectations, job descriptions, and further employee feedback.
Terry: Best place to start with SOPs for screenprinting.
Erich: The best place to start with SOPs for embroidery/digitizing
Terry: Last word and tips.
The Secret Sauce
We serve up bite-sized tips for our #regulators to instantly spice up their decorated apparel business. Just like the perfect wing sauce, these quick tips can transform your business experience, adding flavor and depth to your operations. Each video in this playlist is a nugget of wisdom, carefully selected for its potential to bring immediate value to your work. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in the decorated apparel industry, dip into our ‘Secret Sauce’ for insights that can help you soar. Remember, the right tip at the right time can be just the secret ingredient you need for success.
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OTHER EVENTS
- Rising Tide Talks! – Wednesdays at 5 PM Central Time and then available to watch any time.
- Small Business Saturdays – Saturdays at Noon Central Time and then available to watch any time.
- Master of Success Inner Circle – Bi-Weekly Mastermind Groups on top of the industry-leading business training.
- Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Atlas Screen Supply in Chicago October 12-13.
- Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Workhorse Products in Phoenix, AZ, TBA
- The Take-up with Erich Campbell – Fridays at 2:30 Mountain Time
- Demystifying Next Level Digitizing Online Training from Erich Campbell
- Understanding Emblems Learn from Erich Campbell about digitizing for patches.
TRADE SHOWS
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