Episode 422

Stop Chasing the Herd Off the Cliff - S8 E29

Takeaways

  • Starbucks exemplifies the balance between customization and standardization.
  • Flexibility within a business template is crucial for success.
  • Consistency in processes leads to a better client experience.
  • Every employee should follow a standard method for tasks.
  • Military discipline serves as a model for business consistency.
  • Leaders must adapt to local preferences and differences.
  • Feedback from employees can lead to significant improvements.
  • Understanding business metrics is essential for informed decision-making.
  • Not all business practices need to follow a standard menu.
  • Creativity in business can lead to unexpected positive outcomes.

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Travis Maus

Travis Maus is the Chief Executive Officer of S.E.E.D. Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm with over 30 employees and locations in New York and Tennessee.

He hosts Unleashing Leadership and co-hosts the award-winning Ditch the Suits Podcast. Ditch the Suits aim is to help listeners get the most from their money and lives.

He is passionate, unfiltered, and committed to building great businesses.