What happens when you put integrity over profit? Reid Hutcherson of Hutcherson Construction explains how his grandfather's values still guide the company today, why they treat subcontractors as partners (not vendors), and how being fair to everyone—even when it costs more—has built a 45-year reputation that keeps clients coming back.

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Is there one person in your company that everyone knows their name - including your family at home? Dr. Julie Gowthorpe joins Shawn to discuss the real cost of tolerating disruptive personalities and why avoiding these challenging conversations is costing you more than you think. Learn the practical tools to address toxic behavior before it destroys your team culture.

Video producer Suvi Siu sits down with Shawn Shepheard to get the real story behind his new book "Stop Stepping in Stupid." Shawn reveals why he made it small enough to literally fit in your jeans and shares stories of family business owners who transformed their lives using these strategies. This interview covers everything from the "beer test" for coaches to why doing less actually grows your business more.

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Charlie Durham from McSweeney Painting shares how he transformed from a paint salesman to a business leader by embracing the power of genuine partnerships. In this conversation, Charlie reveals why he calls clients "partners" instead of customers and how building meaningful relationships has become the foundation of their business success.

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Meet Lester McLean, who spent 28 years at TSN while building a successful music career at night. Learn how this hockey-playing musician turned his Christmas cards into songs, his passion into performances, and his dreams into reality by having the courage to take action before feeling ready.

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In this enlightening episode of Stop Stepping in Stupid, Shawn dives deep with Jay Culbert, exploring his early influences, the pivotal career choices he made, and the birth of Facility Rockstars. Discover how Jay leverages community and collaboration to enhance the world of facility management.

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In this revealing episode, Dan D'Ambrosio shares his unexpected journey into the paving industry and the lessons learned from taking on projects that tested the limits of Cassidy Paving’s expertise. Learn how they refined their project selection to enhance profitability and client satisfaction.

Nicole Ponseca left San Diego for New York with just $75 and no set plan. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey, from working odd jobs to launching two groundbreaking Filipino restaurants, all while redefining what it means to bet on yourself in the face of the unknown.

Jillian Burns shares her inspiring journey of overcoming financial betrayal, rebuilding her business, and launching Influential Encounters—a community for women in male-dominated industries. Hear how she turned adversity into an opportunity for growth and empowerment.

Get an exclusive look into Shawn Shepheard's upcoming book, Stop Stepping in Stupid. In this episode, Shawn shares six powerful strategies to start doing that will help you grow your business and reclaim your time.

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