Have you ever wondered how a welder turned entrepreneur could transform a humble moving company into a thriving business? Join us today as we uncover success secrets with Chris Sweet, owner of Swamp Rabbit Moving. Discover how his love for fishing, pickleball, and business growth have influenced his journey and company culture. Get inspired by his infectious enthusiasm and sharp business instincts.
Delve into the intricacies of business management with us. Discover how tough conversations and calculated risks can unlock success. Chris shares his experiences, stressing the need for a yin and yang dynamic with your operations team and a resilient attitude. Plus, he highlights the power of a positive, empowering culture in facilitating these crucial discussions.
Exploring work-life balance and a positive business culture, Chris opens up about his personal and business challenges. Learn about his team-building approach, nurturing leadership, and valuing every team member. Gain fresh insights on business, leadership, and success by focusing on internal talent and fostering a growth culture. Join us to discover how you can cultivate a successful business culture while keeping your personal life in balance.
NOTABLE QUOTES
"I love seeing what happens to a business when you put a lot of effort and determination, and watching it grow. That’s really my passion in life." – Chris
"I just realized one day that I was meant for more." – Chris
"Always humble, always grateful, but never satisfied." – Chris
"A lot of people fail to realize that there’s so much value in delegation." – Chris
"All my friends I have now, I met through networking." – Chris
"I’m not scared to throw some money on the line or put myself on the front line and try something new out and see what happens. Because I know if I don’t get an ROI on it, I’ll get an ROI on my knowledge about it." – Chris
“Business is business. We need to have those hard conversations and then outside of work, we can be friends, cordial, and go about life as we should." – Chris
"I think that’s where a lot of people fall short in entrepreneurial roles—they want perfection before execution." – Chris
"We’re in an instant gratification world now where I needed it as I thought about it before I even put it into order. We have to realize it’s not instantaneous especially when you’re dealing with humans." – Philip
"I wholeheartedly believe why many people leave businesses is one, because of the manager and two, because of the culture." – Philip
"When it comes to business, your best investment is your people." – Chris
"When I started my thing, I was going to really invest in people and be huge in the second chance." – Chris
"I’m always down to roll my sleeves up and offer a helping hand. I think that’s where I get a lot of respect from the guys." – Chris
"We’re not going to ask anybody to do what we wouldn’t do." – Chris
"You got to know what you can and can’t." – Philip
RESOURCES
Chris
Website: https://www.swamprabbitmoving.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swamprabbitmoving
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sweet-555650208/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.sweet.7967/
Philip
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions
10/11/23 • 41 min
Speaking Sessions - Building a Thriving Culture with Chris Sweet
Transcript
What's going on , guys ? Welcome back to another episode of the Speaking Sessions podcast . I've got Chris Sweet here with Swamp Private Moving . He's always hopping to it literally with the name of the business . I know it's a slogan there and everything , but this guy is somebody that I've seen over the last couple of years just really grow tremendously , not only in his business
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