In this episode of Strategy Solutions and Sanity, host Sam guides small business owners and team leaders on how to regain control and confidence in their businesses using a strategic 90-day plan divided into three phases: Getting the Lay of the Land, Simplification, and Getting into a Growth Rhythm. Sam emphasizes the importance of clarity, simplifying processes, and fostering operational efficiency to turn things around. Listeners will learn how to achieve both short-term wins and long-term goals, transforming their roles and setting up their teams for sustainable success.00:00 Introduction: Taking Control of Your Business00:58 Welcome to Strategy Solutions and Sanity02:48 Phase 1: Getting the Lay of the Land07:35 Phase 2: Simplification12:16 Phase 3: Rhythm for Growth16:07 Conclusion and Next StepsFor help implementing this in your business, reach out to info@auxosvs.com 

In this episode of Strategy Solutions and Sanity, host Sam delves into effective interview strategies essential for making sound hiring decisions. Discover the three key aspects to evaluate in candidates: character, competence, and culture fit. Learn to ask better questions that go beyond surface-level inquiries, and avoid common pitfalls that small team and family-run business managers often encounter. Sam also emphasizes the importance of entering the hiring process with a clear job description and setting expectations upfront. For more detailed insights and a hiring playbook, visit auxosvs.com/resource-hub00:00 Introduction to Effective Interviewing00:29 Welcome to Strategy Solutions and Sanity01:20 The Three Key Insights for Interviews02:09 The Importance of Clarity in Job Descriptions03:55 Evaluating Character, Competence, and Culture Fit04:32 Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid07:22 Crafting Better Interview Questions10:24 Identifying Red Flags and Green Flags13:19 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Don’t Just Delegate—Create OwnershipIn this episode of Strategy Solutions and Sanity, host Sam discusses the importance of transferring ownership when delegating tasks to ensure accountability and responsibility within a team. She provides practical examples from both personal and professional settings to illustrate how speaking in terms of ownership can lead to better outcomes and more engaged team members. Sam explains how to phrase delegations in a way that encourages team members to take full responsibility for their tasks and outcomes. If you're struggling with team accountability, this episode offers actionable strategies to start implementing today.00:00 Introduction to Delegation and Ownership00:12 Welcome to Strategy Solutions and Sanity00:41 Speaking in Terms of Ownership01:15 Examples of Effective Delegation02:27 Accountability and Responsibility03:22 Encouraging Ownership in Your Team03:50 Conclusion and Contact Information

Why Scaling Just Multiplies Pain When You're Already In ChaosIn this episode of 'Strategy, Solutions, and Sanity,' Sam dives into the myth that scaling a business will solve existing chaos. Instead, scaling often amplifies existing issues, making them more expensive, exhausting, and messy. Through real-life anecdotes, Sam highlights the red flags that indicate a shaky business foundation and offers both quick wins and long-term strategies to manage and reduce chaos. Key areas discussed include creating clear roles in your team, simplifying processes, focusing on needle-moving tasks, and building around non-negotiable standards for client experience, personal engagement, and team culture.00:00 Introduction: Welcome to Strategy Solutions and Sanity00:54 The Myth of Scaling: More Revenue, More Problems04:40 Identifying Red Flags in Your Business10:30 Quick Fixes for Immediate Relief16:04 Long-Term Strategies for Sustainable Growth20:31 Conclusion: Achieving Sustainable Growth

In this episode of Strategy Solutions and Sanity, business and team strategist Sam tackles the common challenge of being the bottleneck in your business. Sam outlines a clear, step-by-step delegation strategy to help small teams and family-run businesses identify tasks for delegation, create a job description for the business owner, and prioritize activities that can be passed on to others. By breaking down business functions into marketing and sales, service delivery, and cash management, Sam provides actionable insights for achieving clarity and efficiency, enabling you to build a supportive team that moves the needle forward. Tune in for this short, sharp dose of strategy designed to restore your sanity and keep chaos in check.00:00 Introduction: Overcoming the Bottleneck00:17 Welcome to Strategy Solutions and Sanity00:45 Step 1: Clarity Around Your Business Model01:46 Step 2: Highlight Your Involvements01:59 Step 3: Define Your CEO Role02:29 Compare and Contrast Tasks02:42 Delegation Strategy and Team Building03:08 Applicability Across Business Types03:27 Conclusion and Next Steps03:38 Connect and Subscribe