Pints, Pies & Profits

Small changes in business that make the most difference

Pints, Pies & Profits

Show Notes

Named for the "butterfly effect" theme of the beer on the table, this episode is all about compounding - in your finances, your habits, and your leadership. Scott shares a personal four-week transformation, and the pair unpack why "catch it quick, catch it small" is the leadership mantra worth stealing.

Drinking beer from: b.effect - Social Experiment West Coast IPA (6%), Ridgeline Hazy IPA (6%) & Sticky Forest Hemp IPA (5.5%) Eating a pie from: Bakerij (Village Bakery Picton) - Sweet Chilli Chicken & Cream Cheese

You'll learn: -How compounding interest works for you (savings) and against you (debt); -A simple morning/evening routine that improved sleep and focus within weeks; -Why addressing behaviour - good or bad - in the moment beats delayed, formal feedback; -How "tech debt" and "operational debt" build up when businesses skip small evolutions; -and a single standing question to add to your monthly meetings to catch change early.

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