My Business On Purpose

***Copyright Disclaimer: This podcast includes short audio clips for commentary, education, and discussion under the Fair Use Act (17 U.S.C. §107). We do not own the rights to the music. All rights belong to their respective copyright holders.*** What if your business could grow without consuming every part of your life? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray sit down with Ashley Hayes, Founder of Swine Design, to explore what it means to build a business on purpose rather than on accident. Ashley shares how she reshaped her business to reflect her values, protect her time, and serve clients with clarity and confidence. You'll hear how she: ✅ Shifted from "doing everything" to leading with intention ✅ Built workflows that create margin instead of chaos ✅ Learned to price based on value, not pressure or comparison ✅ Created a business culture rooted in trust, creativity, and real relationships If your work feels reactive, scattered, or overwhelming, Ashley's story will show you a prac

How can you determine the right pay for a role without guessing? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray walk through the Salary Compensation Tool that uses a weighted assessment system to create clear, fair, and sustainable pay ranges. You'll see how the tool evaluates key areas like experience, cultural alignment, emotional intelligence, and role expectations. It gives you confidence in what you offer and clarity for your team. Discover how to: ✅ Remove bias and guesswork from salary decisions ✅ Evaluate values alignment and emotional intelligence with clarity ✅ Build pay structures that motivate performance and protect profitability ✅ Strengthen trust, fairness, and long-term retention If determining compensation has ever felt uncertain or subjective, this tool will help you move forward with confidence and purpose. Take the next step toward a healthier business:

How can you confidently plan compensation and incentives that motivate your team and protect your profit? In this episode, Shawn "Dickie" Stinson and Brandon "Donny" Gray unpack the blueprint for creating a 3-year compensation and incentive pro forma that aligns with your business vision. They share practical tools to forecast pay, rewards, and growth so you can lead with clarity, not guesswork. Discover how to: ✅ Build a sustainable 3-year compensation plan that supports your goals ✅ Design incentives that drive performance without draining cash flow ✅ Balance growth, profit, and people in your financial strategy ✅ Gain the clarity you need to lead with purpose and confidence If you've ever wondered how to create a smart, scalable pay structure that truly works for your business, this episode will guide you step-by-step. Take the next step toward a healthy business:

***Disclaimer: Some statements in this podcast may be inappropriate or out of character. Listener discretion is advised. For concerns, email info@mybusinessonpurpose.com*** How do you know what to pay when adding a new role to your team? In this episode, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray tackle one of the toughest questions business owners face — how to define compensation and set a realistic budget for a new position. They break down the balance between what your company can afford, what the role is truly worth, and how to attract the right person without overextending your business. Discover practical insights on: ✅ Setting clear pay ranges that fit your business goals ✅ Avoiding emotional or comparison-based pay decisions ✅ Aligning compensation with company values and performance ✅ Creating sustainable roles that support long-term growth If you’re defining a new role or rethinking your pay structure, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to make smart, purpose-driven decision

Ever wonder how some businesses seem to run like clockwork while others struggle to keep up? In this episode, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray sit down with Spencer Callantine, owner of Nightscapes Lighting, to explore how automation transformed his company’s efficiency and culture. Spencer reveals how intentional processes and clear systems helped him eliminate chaos and lead with greater focus. If you’re ready to move from constant hustle to smooth operations, you’ll take away practical tools to make it happen. Subscribe for more insights that help you lead your business with purpose and precision. Take the next step for your business:

What if the strength of your business wasn’t in how fast you grow but in how well you build the foundation? In this episode, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray sit down with Trent Waldrop, owner of True Craft Builders, also known as “The Country Builder.” Together, they explore how clarity, discipline, and process can transform the way you run your business. You’ll learn what it takes to align your team, deliver excellence, and maintain strong profitability without losing sight of your values. If you’ve ever felt stuck between chasing growth and building wisely, this episode will give you the perspective you need to move forward with confidence. Subscribe for more insights to help you lead your business with clarity and purpose. Take the next step for your business: businessonpurpose.com/contact Are you working IN your business or ON your business? Do you have all of the foundational elements that will liberate you from the business chaos? Take the assessment to find out which areas you can grow

What if the biggest threat to your business isn’t sales but silent profit leaks hiding in your COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)? In this episode, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray uncover the overlooked costs that quietly drain your margin. You’ll discover how to spot red flags in job costing, fix inaccurate bids, and protect your bottom line before it’s too late. If you’re tired of wondering where the money goes, this episode is your roadmap to taking back control of your profitability. Subscribe for more insights to help you lead your business with clarity and purpose. Stop the leaks and build profit on purpose: businessonpurpose.com/contact Are you working IN your business or ON your business? Do you have all of the foundational elements that will liberate you from the business chaos? Take the assessment to find out which areas you can grow and improve on. Take our Healthy Owner Business Assessment HERE➡️ http://mybusinessonpurpose.com/healthy SIGN UP for our Newsletter HERE ➡️ https://www.boproadma

What if the secret to growing your business isn’t just about profits but about finding the right people? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray sit down with Keith Hoeing of Erwin Forrest Builders to uncover the real keys to hiring success. Keith shares his journey from working alone to leading a team of 40, why “family first” values attract the right employees, and how learning to say no can actually protect your business. You’ll hear how trusting your people, surrounding yourself with talent better than you, and focusing on improving lives can transform not only your company but your leadership. Subscribe for more practical insights that help business owners grow with clarity and purpose.

Could lack of clarity be holding back your business growth? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray talk through real situations where business owners faced tough decisions. They share why clear communication and written agreements are essential when working with friends, how to avoid misunderstandings that cost time and money, and how simple frameworks can keep your business moving forward.  Subscribe for more practical strategies to help you run your business with clarity and purpose.  Need support to get aligned in your business? Visit businessonpurpose.com/contact Are you working IN your business or ON your business? Do you have all of the foundational elements that will liberate you from the business chaos? Take the assessment to find out which areas you can grow and improve on. Take our Healthy Owner Business Assessment HERE➡️ http://mybusinessonpurpose.com/healthy SIGN UP for our Newsletter HERE ➡️ https://www.boproadmap.com/newsletter For blogs a

What if you could take back hours of your week by finally getting control of your inbox? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray sit down with Aarti Shah, Implementation Assistant at Business On Purpose, to reveal a simple system that helps business owners manage their emails in less than 15 minutes a day. You’ll see how trust, structure, and consistency can transform the way you handle communication and free up your time for what truly matters. You’ll learn how labels, updates, and streamlined responses can reduce overwhelm, improve focus, and put you back in control of your business. It proves that managing email does not have to be a daily burden—it can be a powerful tool when organized the right way. Subscribe for more insights and strategies to help you grow your business on purpose. Want help streamlining your business? Visit mybusinessonpurpose.com/contact Are you working IN your business or ON your business? Do you have all of the foundational el

What would it look like if you had a clear vision for your business that everyone could run toward? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray walk through creating a Vision Story for the future of their podcast. They reveal why writing down a detailed vision is more than just an exercise—it becomes the GPS coordinates that guide decisions around finances, clients, culture, and freedom. You’ll see how clarity of vision eliminates confusion, strengthens teams, and opens the door to real growth. This conversation shows business owners that a well-written vision is not only about building a business that thrives today, but also about creating one that lasts. Subscribe for more insights and strategies to help you grow your business on purpose. Want to create a vision for your business? Visit mybusinessonpurpose.com/contact Are you working IN your business or ON your business? Do you have all of the foundational elements that will liberate you from the business

We happen to work with a lot of contractors, but it doesn’t really matter what type of business you’re in. There are so many business owners that want to scale their product, actually grow the value of their product. They want to go from selling a product or service that’s X and offers X at this price, to being able to 2x or 5x it—make it more robust, bigger, or whatever. We talk about these systems all the time. Implementing effective systems to ensure consistent profitability is a critical aspect of not only running a business but also being able to scale a product. Hey, it’s Scott Beebe with Business On Purpose. Let’s talk about this idea, and I want to give you a real-world example of a client of ours. I’ll share his name—got his permission—who was able to 5x his project size. We only asked a couple of key questions, and I want to walk you through that. My buddy Sean Supple, who owns Supple Homes out of Menlo Park and Palo Alto in the Silicon Valley area of California, was laboring away at this wonderful

Is your business stuck in survival mode—or are you building toward a lasting legacy? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray sit down with Scott Beebe to unpack the five stages every business goes through. From the early challenges of survival to the long-term vision of creating something that endures, they explore the shifts in mindset, strategy, and leadership required along the way. This conversation reveals how business owners can move beyond firefighting and start building with clarity and purpose. It’s about understanding where you are today, what’s holding you back, and how to take the next step toward a business that not only thrives but also leaves a lasting impact. Subscribe for more business insights and real-world strategies to help you grow with purpose. Need guidance on building your business beyond survival? Visit mybusinessonpurpose.com/contact Are you working IN your business or ON your business? Do you have all of the foundational eleme

You know that dashboard in front of you when you get in a car and start driving it around? One of the things you're looking at, obviously, is the speedometer, odometer, the fuel gauge—those sorts of things. But it’s also those lights, those warning lights that can come up and let you know what the performance of the car is doing. And so in business, we have a dashboard. We operate via dashboard. And with that dashboard, there are also some warning lights—some yellow lights, some red lights—that we can look for. Hey, it’s Scott Beebe with Business On Purpose. I wanted to walk you, as a business owner, through just a couple of red flags that you can begin to look for. Not to be obsessed about, but to simply understand as warning signs. Now, we do something in our business that we actually took from a book I read years ago called American Icon. It was the story of Alan Mulally, the guy who came from Boeing and descended into Ford and essentially helped Ford resurrect what they were in—about a $12 billion hole—ba

Is your leadership running at full speed… but your energy running on empty? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray dig into a silent leadership killer—overfunctioning systems—and how they quietly drain your capacity, weaken your team, and leave you teetering on the edge of burnout. Are you stepping in to fix problems your team could solve? Do you feel more like the “firefighter” than the leader? Is your health, patience, or focus starting to crack under pressure? Through the vivid metaphor of a dying tree—rotting roots, brittle branches, and all—you’ll learn how overfunctioning takes root in leadership, the warning signs you can’t afford to ignore, and the simple shifts that restore both your capacity and your team’s growth. From the 83% rule of delegation to building structured systems that run without constant supervision, this conversation is your guide to stepping back—without letting things fall apart. Don’t miss the insights, stories, and real-wor

Well, there are some things that I love in life and there are some things that I want to avoid like the plague. Conflict is one of those. I am not one of those that looks to run into conflict. In fact, I would classify myself as pretty conflict averse. But I’ve had to learn over time that leadership requires these things to come out eventually. That doesn’t mean I’ve done them great. Actually, this picture you see—if you’re watching on video—I got from a buddy of mine, Rob Shreve. Don’t worry, audio listeners, I’ll walk through it. Rob has this book by John Maxwell, a leadership guy who talks about leadership principles. It’s a daily read, and today’s was especially interesting and helpful. I wanted to share it with some commentary on how to lean into conflict. Before we go through the list, I want to bring your attention to a study I went through earlier this year. It was specifically about men, but I think we can broaden it to leaders in general. There are three “biases” they mentioned: Move towards – havi

Is time quietly slipping through your fingers? In this episode of The Dickie & Donny Show, Shawn “Dickie” Stinson and Brandon “Donny” Gray tackle one of the most underestimated truths in life and business: time is irrevocable—once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. Are your days packed but your priorities untouched? Do urgent tasks keep pushing out the important ones? Are you spending more time reacting than leading? Every minute you spend is an investment… or a cost you can’t get back. The question is—are you investing it wisely? You’ll discover practical ways to identify your biggest time wasters, protect your most valuable hours, and realign your schedule with what matters most. This isn’t about getting more done—it’s about getting the right things done before the clock runs out. Don’t miss this powerful conversation that blends real-world business stories with actionable strategies you can use today. Subscribe for more straight-talk insights on leadership and business growth. Need help reclaiming your time

Most of the businesses we work with have less than 100 employees. In fact, if you were to do a bell curve, you'd see that most of our clients fall somewhere between five and 50 employees in that sweet spot. So we tend to give a lot of examples. The majority of our clients are in the contracting space or the AEC space—architecture, engineering, contracting—or industries that support those. It’s a privilege to work with them. Within that, what we typically run into is not a lack of ideas or concepts, but a mindset barrier—that tends to be the rub—that keeps them from being liberated from chaos and making time for what matters most. Hey, it's Scott Beebe with Business On Purpose. Always a delight to bring you a few nuggets that can be helpful as you own a business you’re trying not to be owned by. That leads to our mission: to liberate you from chaos and make time for what matters most. Make sure to visit our website, businessonpurpose.com, where you’ll find all sorts of free resources. If you go to businessonpu

***Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to the song “Typical.” All music credit goes to Mutemath.*** Is your business stuck in a chaotic cycle of trial and error? In this episode, Dickie & Donny (BOP Coaches Shawn Stinson and Brandon Gray) reveal the secret to sustainable growth: mastering the balance between predictable "typical" rhythms and innovative "atypical" practices. They break down the crucial business fundamentals you need to get right, including the rhythm of effective meetings, consistent financial reporting, and the five stages of company development. Discover why building a solid foundation is the first step toward true innovation. Dickie & Donny share real-life examples and practical advice to help you stop making it up as you go and start creating a clear roadmap for success. Don't miss this essential guide to establishing the structures that give your business the freedom to grow. Are you working IN your business or ON your business? Do you have all of the foundational elements that w

We've been liberating owners from chaos for a little over 10 years now at the time of this recording. When you look back at the history or sort of the anthology of what we've seen built in these tools in the Business On Purpose Operating System, we've realized that one of the core tools is something that we call the Master Process Roadmap. If you look at it, there’s a core question that many owners ask, and that is, “What happens to the business if something happens to me?” Well, if you've got your Master Process Roadmap in place, then you've got something that the business can continue to operate on long after you're doing something else. And that’s not necessarily the goal—but if something does happen, then you’ve got things in place. Hey, it’s Scott Beebe with Business On Purpose. Super excited to walk you through this core tool in the BOP methodology and the Business On Purpose Operating System. You can go check us out at businessonpurpose.com. So how do we streamline the operations to boost efficiency, i