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Growth & InspireThe Power of SOPs: Streamlining Success with Chuck KnabuschBonnie Yam introduces Chuck Knabusch, who shares his expertise on the importance and creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). They discuss SOP templates, their benefits, and effective communication strategies. The episode also covers documenting SOPs, embracing technology, and reviewing processes, including the impact of AI. Chuck emphasizes leadership, delegation, and the necessity of maintaining flexibility in SOPs. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a preview of the next episode.
(0:00) Introduction and mission of Growth & Inspire
(1:00) Guest introduction: Chuck Kanabush and his background
(2:25) Importance and creation of SOPs
(4:22) SOP templates, benefits, and communication
(10:49) Documenting SOPs and embracing technology
(12:41) SOP review...2024-09-0321 min
Giving VoicesHeritage: Chuck Knabusch, Trustee of Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch Charitable Trusts 1 and 2The words “heritage,” “humble,” and “help” are on repeat as Chuck Knabusch shares stories of the founding, history, and spending down of the Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch Charitable Trust established by his grandfather. The foundation was set up to last only 30 years and, at the airing of this episode, is in its final months. Bonus: Here’s a little more history of La-Z-Boy, the furniture company Edward M. Knabusch, Chuck’s grandfather, founded with his cousin in 1927. It’s still located in Monroe, MI, the community in which it was established and that is the primary focu...2024-05-1425 min
The Louis Shulman PodcastChuck Knabusch: Hope Is Not A Business StrategyChuck Knabusch is a business consultant and author of Hope Is Not A Business Strategy, How To Take Control Of Your Business So It Won't Take Control Of You. In this episode we discuss:📅 The Importance of Planning and Project Management 🎓 The Illusion of Expertise 🤔 The Value of Outsourcing Decision Making🚹 Understanding People and Building Corporate Efficiency ⚖️ Helping Small Business Owners with Work-Life Balance ⏰ Time Blocking To Manage Chaos 🧠 Using Psychology to Increase Productivity 🔄 The Importance of Repeatable Processes Check out Hope is N...2023-12-1245 min
Culture of Leadership114. Process Improvement with Chuck Knabusch: Insights, In-depth Experience, and Key Leadership Takeaways
On this riveting episode, Chuck Knabusch, a seasoned expert of process improvement, joins us to share his invaluable insights on how to develop an efficient process. As the author of the book, “Hope is Not a Business Strategy,” Chuck emphasizes the significance of planning and consistency in creating a productive business environment. Listen in as he explains the concept of processes, how they are a series of steps that should produce a product or service consistently, and his experiences with process mapping in various business contexts.
As the discussion continues, Chuck delivers practical advice on the ri...2023-10-241h 17
The Do Zone: business growth and productivity strategies from master entrepreneursThe Real Meaning of Integrity with Chuck KnabuschHow does integrity relate to success?2023-10-0615 min
The Friday HabitDeveloping Processes for Profitable Execution with Chuck Knabusch pt. 2In his book Hope is Not a Business Strategy, thought leader Chuck Knabusch offers practical advice for turning business dreams into reality. Traditional business plans are evolving to a point where entrepreneurs and creatives are designing their own processes for scaling the business and measuring growth. Planning and documentation are important, but even more impactful are the steps a leader takes towards the end goal. Some of the best lessons are learned through taking action, making mistakes, and revising the process for future success. As businesses grow, founders begin hiring other people to take on increasing responsibilities. T...2023-06-0222 minThe Friday HabitWorking On the Business, Not Just In the Business with Chuck Knabusch pt. 1Chuck Knabusch is the founder 13Ten Business Solutions, LLC where he helps organizations design specific solutions for their individual needs. After his years in the military, Chuck worked for La-Z-Boy in systems management and various other applications within the company until his retirement. Now he runs his own LLC where he applies a variety of lessons learned from decades of leadership to help others maximize their potential. Chuck also wrote and published a book where he explores strategies for results-driven management based on his own experiences working with contractors. Building the foundation for any business begins by establishing core...2023-05-2620 min
The Leadership to Wealth PodcastHow To Use The Time You Have Most Effectively | Chuck KnabuschChuck Knabusch is a highly accomplished business development strategist with a passion for implementing lean manufacturing and operating methods. Chuck is an innovative and tenacious results-driven manager with outstanding leadership abilities, who has successfully led change in highly competitive environments.
Throughout his career, Chuck has demonstrated his ability to drive productivity, reduce costs, and utilize resources to meet time-critical deadlines. He is a solution-focused leader who excels at implementing change in operations and systems to optimize productivity and improve value and profitability.
Discussion Topics
✅ Optimizing financial performance in your business
✅ How to make an effective business plan
✅ What leaders can do to gr...2023-05-1253 min
Sage Thought Leadership PodcastThought Leader - Chuck Knabusch on his book Hope Is Not a Business StrategyChuck Knabusch - After serving 9 years with the US Army and 28 years in Corporate America with a multi-national, multi-billion-dollar manufacturing company, Chuck founded 13Ten Business Solutions, LLC and wrote the book, Hope Is Not A Business Strategy: How To Take Control Of Your Business So It Won’t Take Control Of You. He now works to support and assist business leaders and organizations improve their operations resulting in bottom-line improvements, and giving them back more time. Outline Chuck’s book, Hope is Not a Business Strategy. Working with contractors and setting expectations. What is a strategy? What are some questions that...2023-04-2707 minSage Thought Leadership PodcastThought Leader - Chuck Knabusch on his book Hope Is Not a Business StrategyChuck Knabusch - After serving 9 years with the US Army and 28 years in Corporate America with a multi-national, multi-billion-dollar manufacturing company, Chuck founded 13Ten Business Solutions, LLC and wrote the book, Hope Is Not A Business Strategy: How To Take Control Of Your Business So It Won’t Take Control Of You. He now works to support and assist business leaders and organizations improve their operations resulting in bottom-line improvements, and giving them back more time. Outline Chuck’s book, Hope is Not a Business Strategy. Working with contractors and setting expectations. What is a strategy? What are some questions that...2023-04-2707 min
Lead To Succeed#112 How To Increase Your Opportunities For Success with Chuck KnabuschGet ready to take back control of your business and become the leader you were meant to be!
In this episode, our guest and author Chuck Knabusch shares his 28 years of corporate operational experience, as well as a wealth of knowledge from his time in the Army and National Guard.
Chuck gives practical insights on how to stay in control of your business, rather than letting it control you. We discuss the importance of setting standards, planning effectively, optimising your processes, and improving communication to increase the success of your small business.
Don't miss out o...2023-04-1832 min
Deep LeadershipTaking Control Of Your Business with Chuck KnabuschToday, I’m joined by Chuck Knabusch. Chuck helps us understand the challenge of taking control of your business. He is the founder and principal of 13Ten Business Solutions. He spent over 9 years in the Army and National Guard and more than 28 years in various operations roles in corporate America. He is the author of the book Hope Is Not A Business Strategy: How To Take Control Of Your Business So It Won't Take Control Of You. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how to take control of our businesses.Show reso...2023-04-1542 min
Win Make Give with Ben KinneyHope is Not a Business Strategy - Interview with Chuck Knabusch Join Bob and Chad as they talk with Chuck Knabusch and learn ways to remove hope from your strategies and be more purposeful about the results you are reaching towards. ---------- Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network2023-04-1435 min
The Tyler Wagner ShowChuck Knabusch : HOPE IS NOT A BUSINESS PLAN | The Tyler Wagner Show #1082Chuck Knabusch, who is here to discuss the relevance of planning, underlines the need of having a clear and actionable business strategy. He contends that optimism alone is insufficient to develop a successful firm and that entrepreneurs must have a solid plan in place if they are to meet their objectives.This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on my future videos.
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Can't Stop the GrowthCSTG 127: Interview with Chuck KnabuschThis week's special guest Chuck Knabusch shares his perspective on helping leaders build their teams. After the episode check out the links to Chuck's book, website and socials! Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctknabusch/ 13Ten LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13tenbusiness-solutions-llc/ Miitap: https://miitap.me/profile/mepEPQKnG Web site: https://13ten.com/ Book at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Not-Business-Strategy-Control/dp/B0BFVKL9K8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1EMR35VUP8WAE&keywords=hope+is+not+a+business+strategy&qid=1672843287&sprefix=hope+is+not+a+bu%2C...2023-03-1041 min
Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the FrontE74 - Solutions-Based Leadership featuring Chuck KnabuschSend us a textI’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.How can we lead more effectively? Can smaller, more bite-sized tasks help us achieve more?In this episode, you’ll hear from Chuck Knabusch, a U.S. military veteran and best-selling author who will offer practical advice to help leaders with the implementation of clear communication and a vision that will dramatically cut operational cost...2023-02-2742 min
LeadTalkEpisode #25: How To Bulletproof Your Business in Today's Uncertain Times with Chuck KnabuschAre you looking for ways to grow your business in a sustainable way?Are you ready to bulletproof your business in the recent times of uncertainty?If you answered yes, then this episode with Chuck Knabusch will be a delight for you as he shares his personal journey with open heart.As an International bestselling author of the book “Hope Is Not A Business Strategy”, he helps business owners across the globe gain solutions for useless meetings, missed customer deadlines, stretched budgets and lack of time for personal life. Currently he is the owne...2023-02-241h 31
Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.EEC 267: Hope Is Not A Business Strategy, with Chuck KnabuschChuck Knabusch is the founder and principal of 13Ten Business Solutions, LLC. He spent nine years in the US Army and learned key processes that the military could help run an efficient operation. You come from a background in Manufacturing what are some principles of lean manufacturing that non-manufacturers could implement to improve their processes? What did you learn from the military that you can apply to the business world? It is safe to say that most people are too busy and, thus, their leadership suffers because of it. What are 1 or 2 principles that you cover in your b...2023-02-2114 min
High Impact LeadersHope Is Not a Business Strategy with Chuck KnabuschIn this episode, I interview Chuck Knabusch, author of the book Hope Is Not a Business Strategy. Chuck is an expert on management skills, and he helps small businesses create processes to grow into big businesses. Chuck's background was as an executive in a huge company. He spent his entire adult life in “operations,” managing everything from supply chains to production floors to systems integrations. His 30+ year career has ultimately revolved around taking charge, fixing systemic problems, and delivering lasting results for business owners.Chuck has distilled all his expertise into a few simple ideas desig...2023-01-2332 min
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival NetworkThe Power of Planning - Chuck Knabusch #5701Summary: You can’t control everything that happens in life, which makes having a backup plan that much more important. Here to talk about the significance of planning is Chuck Knabusch, a bestselling author and leadership expert helping to guide other leaders through the planning and execution process. Chuck discusses strategies for planning within a business—suggesting that it is best to plan for the unexpected and run through scenarios that haven’t occurred yet. Attaining outside perspective is also a key component of this process so that you can be sure to consider all possibilities and prepare yourself. Listen...2023-01-1813 minFinancial Survival NetworkThe Power of Planning - Chuck Knabusch #5701Summary: You can’t control everything that happens in life, which makes having a backup plan that much more important. Here to talk about the significance of planning is Chuck Knabusch, a bestselling author and leadership expert helping to guide other leaders through the planning and execution process. Chuck discusses strategies for planning within a business—suggesting that it is best to plan for the unexpected and run through scenarios that haven’t occurred yet. Attaining outside perspective is also a key component of this process so that you can be sure to consider all possibilities and prepare yourself. Listen...2023-01-1813 min