Ep 105 Productivity Part 1 - Training & Expectations

Productivity leads to profitability. Our guest Geoff Lawson (Auburn, WA) shares his experiences with hiring, training, and developing skilled trades teams. In part one of this discussion on productivity we will dive into elements such as: Training team members to excel Reducing friction through clear expectations Increasing profitability by understanding time as a metric Personal leadership examples The DYOJO Podcast Episode 105 Productivity Part 1 - Training and Expectations​IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 Productivity Part 1 with Geoff Lawson2:07 Restoration History with Michelle Blevins and Pete Consigli* WATCH the full episode "The History of Restoration" on Restoration Today from C&R Magazine 7:46 Using time as a productivity metric16:32 Reducing friction with management expectations21:04 Understanding production rates in estimating27:29 Clarity, consistency, and accountability30:31 Unleash the power of relational leadershipAppearances and shoutouts in this episode include: Michelle Blevins Pete Consigli John Pletcher Cliff Zlotnik Jeff Cross Tom McGuire Ben Justesen Brendon Rumsey Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:EPIC Estimates, winner of the RIA's 2023 Contractor's Choice Award, specializes in writing Xactimate™ and Symbility estimates with speed, precision, and professionalism.Advocate Claim Service was founded to provide policyholders, brokers, and attorneys with a dedicated claim professional to develop a comprehensive claim presentation strategy. Read David Princeton's column, Dear David, in C&R Magazine.The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is excited to offer a new First Time Contractor Member discount program making it more affordable than ever to become a member!The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a professional certification and standard-development non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries.Author Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, shares his two decades of professional experience to help anyone involved with, or interested in, the art of estimating to shorten their DANG learning curve for improvement. How To Suck Less At Estimating: Habits For Better Project Outcomes.Theme Music - It's Only Worth It If You Work For It by NEFFEX LastEpisode 104 - Busy But Bankrupt with Brendon Rumsey