The Fab Lab

Managing Fear - Turning Panic into Productivity In times like these, fear is an almost ever-present emotion for the folks we lead and even ourselves. In this podcast we discuss 3 techniques to turn panic into productivity: 1. Remaining Composed 2. Remembering People Respond Emotionally 3. Replace Fear with Action Listen and lead well fellow fabricators and we will get through this! Take care, Aaro...

Leadership Teams - Secret Service or a Posse? When the shooting starts, it's nice to know you're not alone. It's really nice to know your team has your back no matter what. In this episode, I discuss 3 key aspects and benefits of a leadership team. 1. Trust 2. Communication 3. Sharing the Burden Its never too late to evaluate your team and select the cream of the crop to assist you in leading your...

Hello Fellow Fabricators! We are experiencing unprecedented levels of uncertainty in the country and economy. So what do leaders like you and I do in times like these? In this special episode, I share 6 essential steps we must take to lead our companies through whatever is to happen. 1. Recognizing our moment, its time to lead! 2. Watching quote volume and sales - they are leading indicators of fu...

Top 5 ways my mastermind group is transforming me and my future.  Hello Fellow Fabricators! You know, my goal with the podcast is to offer value and insight that will help you to run your stone shop better. In this episode, I share a very recent experience that I had that has an is profoundly impacting my life in a positive way, enjoy! -Aaron Crowley Fabricators Friend is this week's sponsor.  Be...

Chinese Quartz Tariffs - Interview with Emerson Schwartzkopf We recently got to sit down and talk with Emerson Schwartzkopf on the Fab Lab podcast. He is an expert on the topic of Chinese Quartz Tariffs.  With all the confusion, uncertainty, and rumors going around, Emerson brings clarity and understanding to this topic.  This is a great episode and we think you are really going to enjoy it.   Eme...

3 Thoughts About Employee Promotions It is common practice to promote successful employees into management positions, but it is oftentimes not ideal. I explore 3 thoughts today that are important to keep in mind when moving employees up the ladder in our company, Enjoy! And happy fabricating No Lift Install System is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit them here: www. NoLiftSystem.com If you en...

Employee Roles, Potential, and Retention What would you do without your employees?  What beliefs do you have that might be limiting their potential?  Wesley Rice is back on this week's episode of the podcast and we continue the topic of roles in the company...specifically the employees.  Its a great episode and we hope you enjoy it.  Moraware is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit them here: ww...

Another Death In the Stone Industry  If you own or manage a fabrication company, a tragic reminder of how dangerous this industry can be.  In this episode, Aaron shares some thoughts on what to do with this terrible news that a man was killed on Feb 11 moving slabs.  Be safe out there. Click  Here  to help this man's family and the GoFundMe page.    Connect with Aaron!  Aaron Crowley - Instagram C...

When our role becomes our identity There is real danger and risk if we let the work we do, define who we are and determine the value we place on ourselves. It limits us, our companies, and the world around us actually suffers. This is one of the most important podcasts I've ever recorded, enjoy! Fabricator Friends is this week's sponsor of the Fab Lab podcast.  Be sure to visit them here: www. Fab...

The Role Beliefs Play In the Roles We Fill What's your role as boss, CEO, leader, and driver of success in your stone shop? Better question, what do you believe about your role? It might surprise you, but your beliefs have a MAJOR impact on what you do for your business. We dive deep into this discussion, Enjoy!   The Stone Fabricators Alliance is this week's sponsor of the Fab Lab podcast.  Be su...

What's your role as you grow?  Do you want to do what you love and succeed while doing it? Well, then you need to make sure you're asking yourself the 3 questions we explore in this episode of the Fab Lab Podcast! Enjoy No Lift Install System is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit them here: www. NoLiftSystem.com If you enjoy The Fab Lab podcast, consider sharing it.  Thank you for your support...

Have you made the jump to "going digital" in your stone shop?  What does "going digital" mean? In this episode of the Fab Lab podcast, we talk about going digital with industry leaders Mark Lauzon (Sasso) and Bill Elliott  (Slabsmith). It is a fun conversation with lots of great takeaways. Enjoy!   Moraware is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit them here: www. Moraware.com If you enjoy The Fab...

Do you know what differentiates you from your competitors?  Do you convey what makes you unique to your customers?  Asking the right questions will make all the difference during your sales presentations.  Join us in this episode as we cover the right and wrong questions to ask.   Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit them here: www. StoneFabricatorsAlliance.co...

You can reduce the number of quotes you do and increase sales at the same time...as long as you are "qualifying" your prospects before you quote them and follow up.  In this episode, we discuss the necessity of screening phone and showroom requests for quotes and how to do so effectively.    if you'd like to receive the qualifying script used in Aarons sales office, just visit  aaroncrowley.com ,...

Christmas in the Trenches:  Winston Churchill is one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century and this episode tells the story of his involvement in WW1, for which he is not widely recognized.  Enjoy and Merry Christmas If you enjoy The Fab Lab podcast, consider sharing it.  Thank you for your support and the support of our sponsors.   Get Aaron Crowley's Book:  Less Chaos More Cash Connect wit...

You quoted the job and now it is time to follow up.  Do you follow up with everyone? or just the ones you think will actually buy.  In this episode, we talk about the importance of following up with everyone. Enjoy and happy fabricating! No Lift Install System is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit them here: www. NoLiftSystem.com If you enjoy The Fab Lab podcast, consider sharing it.  Thank yo...

Falling down and then following up. First you quote, then you sell…right?  Wrong.  Once you quote, you have to FOLLOW UP with your prospects to close the sale!  In this episode, we deal with the facts of follow up and the reality that companies that follow up, will close more sales! Enjoy and happy fabricating! Moraware is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit them here: www. Moraware.com If you...

Being thankful and expressing gratitude has been proven to actually transform our brains, and I'm thankful you tuned in to hear about it! Happy Thanksgiving from the Fab Lab Podcast If you enjoy The Fab Lab podcast, consider sharing it.  Thank you for your support and the support of our sponsors.   Get Aaron Crowley's Book:  Less Chaos More Cash Connect with us!  Aaron Crowley - Instagram Connect...

What’s going to happen in your business next month and the month after that?  Well, nobody really knows…but for the stone shops who track their quotes, they have an early warning signal as to what is likely to happen.  Building a quote history allows you to make informed decisions, which is the hallmark of a successful business leader! Fabricators Friend is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit t...

It's not every day you can learn years' worth of knowledge in 1 hour, but in this episode, you can.  We interview Geoffrey Gran-owner of The Countertop Factory, one of the most successful stone shops in the country, and learn some simple ways to dramatically grow profits in a stone shop.  Enjoy. The Stone Fabricators Alliance is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit them here: www. StoneFabricato...

Consequences or Coaching? One of the main questions we get asked is: What are the consequences for an employee who gets the process but fails to follow it?  We have the answer.  Enjoy.  No Lift Install System is this week's sponsor.  Be sure to visit them here: www. NoLiftSystem.com If you enjoy The Fab Lab podcast, consider sharing it.  Thank you for your support and the support of our sponsors....

Interview with Laser Products Industries - Kevin Yeh Laser templating and social media are two realities that every fabricator must consider. In this episode, we talked with Kevin Yeh about the power and importance of social media in business. Enjoy! To learn more about Laser Products Industries, click here: www. LaserProductsUs.com Moraware is this weeks sponsor.  Be sure to visit Moraware here:...

Employee Conflict How do you handle employee conflict when it arrises?  We cover 3 way on how to handle it.     If you enjoy The Fab Lab podcast, consider sharing it.  Thank you for your support and the support of our sponsors.   Get Aaron Crowley's Book:  Less Chaos More Cash Connect with us!  Aaron Crowley - Instagram Visit  www. AaronCrowley.com  and take the "Stone Shop Business Assesment"   

Trust vs Turnover How do you reduce turnover?  Did you know that compensation is not on the top 5 reasons why crew members move on? We dive into how "trust" can help to retain your employees.  This is a great episode and you won't want miss it.   If you enjoy The Fab Lab podcast, consider sharing it.  Thank you for your support and the support of our sponsors.   Get Aaron Crowley's Book:  Less Cha...

3 Lies About The Labor Shortage And Turnover Do you know the 3 lies? Do you know how to identify and overcome these lies?  Find out in the latest episode of the Fab Lab podcast.  We enjoyed doing this episode and we hope you find it valuable.  If you did, please let us know and write a review.   Get Aaron Crowley's Book:  Less Chaos More Cash Connect with us!  Aaron Crowley - Instagram Visit  www....