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Bennett: Why Shops Struggle to Build Great Teams

Every leader knows the frustration. The teammate with so much talent yet average to poor production is their norm. They possess the skill, know the processes, and have the experience, yet somehow, they consistently produce lackluster results. They show no initiative, take no ownership, and are content with “good enough.” Then you have another team member, perhaps less experienced or skilled, but they’re asking the right questions, staying late, driven, hungry to learn, and steadily improving. You start asking yourself: “What’s the real difference here?” Mike Bennett delves into the difference between competency and capacity and how to grow a team that uses both to their advantage. 

Demarest: How to Minimize Taxes After Selling Your Business

Like most business owners, the question of how to pay the IRS less money is not uncommon. While there are plenty of ways to save a buck, the best way to leverage your finances is to plan before ever making the sale. Take advantage of allocating your assets to the four main buckets Hunt Demarest discusses in his most recent column. Although you will still end up paying your fair share to Uncle Sam, you may be able to keep more than you realized. 

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Podcast: The Four Pillars of Success

In this Ratchet+Wrench Management Conference teaser episode, Kinja Dixon reveals how his doctor's orders and a moment of vanity sparked a transformation that led to international sales awards, early retirement at 34, and becoming a sought-after speaker who's inspired thousands worldwide. Dixon discusses his Four Pillar system (Purpose, Health, Emotions, Knowledge) and why change is happening whether we choose it or not.