The Workaround by Bob Gilbreath Podcast

Bob Gilbreath
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I will help you find shortcuts to business success and personal growth by sharing my stories of ups and downs on my journey through corporate innovation and software startups. Join thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators who read each week. theworkaround.substack.com

  1. 2D AGO

    Buying from Friends, Read Speed, and Marker Management

    It’s another Bob’s Bites, where every couple of weeks, I share a handful of short stories and lessons…Today: 1.     “I’m only working with friends from now on”—a Heard on the Street trend? 2.     The Need for Read Speed—a cool demo to see for yourself what speed reading can do 3.     Magic Marker Management—Bob’s Whiteboard Etiquette   Relevant links: Speed Reading Demo: https://substack.com/@jameslucasit/note/c-202186114 Schedule Office Hours with Bob: https://calendly.com/bob-gilbreath/bob-gilbreath-office-hours Fleet: https://fleetholdingco.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theworkaround.substack.com

    11 min

  2. FEB 25

    I Crashed an Annual Offsite

    Nearly two years ago, I announced the launch of A2 Influence, a reboot of the startup we sold in 2020, aimed at bringing our dream team back together and delivering click-worthy custom content and influencer campaigns. A big difference in this reboot, and a first for me in founding startups: I’m not the CEO. It was a bit surreal to be a participant in the company’s annual offsite. But it gave me the chance to observe some old and new ways a company can get off to a strong start in both financial and personal growth. I think these are worth sharing with leaders who are interested in building better. (Hint: That’s you!) Relevant links: Grow Bigger with Smaller Teams: https://theworkaround.substack.com/p/grow-bigger-with-smaller-teams Schedule Office Hours with Bob: https://calendly.com/bob-gilbreath/bob-gilbreath-office-hours Fleet: https://fleetholdingco.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theworkaround.substack.com

    16 min

  3. FEB 18

    Playing Business with Ryan Watson

    Ryan Watson has been my buddy in building startups since 2015. He’s also a partner at Upsourced Accounting, a financial advisory firm for over 100 creative agencies. In between, he’s a husband, father of three, and the most organized youth soccer coach in the Greater Dayton, Ohio region. I can’t think of anyone better to host on my 100th podcast episode! Every few months, Ryan and I have a private conversation about what we’ve learned in business that is too good to keep to ourselves. Today’s podcast is one of those times when I remembered to hit the record button. The topic is how many of us get caught “Playing Business” instead of building well. Here are a few things you’ll learn from our conversation: ·      When you don’t know what to do, the sweeping, sexy, silver-bullet decisions seem smart ·      Be careful doing anything “because everyone else is doing it.” ·      Validation ain’t truth. ·      Big company = big playground. We also share a bunch of personal stories of learning from our mistakes playing business. And we’ll tell you the most important characteristic to look for when you’re assessing whether the leader of a company you may join is wise enough to know nothing. Relevant Links: Ryan Watson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankeithwatson/ Upsourced Accounting: https://upsourcedaccounting.com/ Schedule Office Hours with Bob: https://calendly.com/bob-gilbreath/bob-gilbreath-office-hours Fleet: https://fleetholdingco.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theworkaround.substack.com

    1h 2m

  4. FEB 11

    Seeing through Silence, Foaling Around, and What Would You Do?

    It’s another Bob’s Bites, where every couple of weeks, I share a handful of short stories and lessons…Today: 1. What Would You Do?—a tricky sharing situation 2. Seeing Through Silence—another trick that people play on us Relevant links: Schedule Office Hours with Bob: https://calendly.com/bob-gilbreath/bob-gilbreath-office-hours Fleet: https://fleetholdingco.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theworkaround.substack.com

    10 min

  5. FEB 4

    Don't Serve the Sh*t Sandwich

    Last week, I wrote about a wonderful leader from my P&G years, with whom I had repeated interactions. Regular listeners might know about his opposite: “George”, my three-up manager at the company, who taught me how not to inspire others. These kinds of reverse role models can be useful to learn from, too. George was the guy who taught me the art of making a Sh*t Sandwich. And I’m here to try and stop you from using it.   Relevant links: Schedule Office Hours with Bob: https://calendly.com/bob-gilbreath/bob-gilbreath-office-hours Fleet: https://fleetholdingco.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theworkaround.substack.com

    12 min

  6. JAN 28

    True Leadership is Treating Others

    I’ll bet you’ve had a few brushes with greatness in your life. But we’re not talking selfies with celebrities here. I mean those rare moments when people in high leadership positions glide down to meet us at our junior ranks as peers rather than superiors. These encounters produce lifelong memories that we enjoy sharing with others. John Pepper is one of these special people. Today I’m sharing a few short stories about how he became part of my life, along with thoughts on why people like him are so darn rare. Relevant links: P&G Alumni Podcast with Raman Sehgal and John Pepper: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-pepper-100-books-that-shaped-my-life/id1509346585?i=1000741162141 100 Books That Shaped My Life: https://a.co/d/64gkbi6 Schedule Office Hours with Bob: https://calendly.com/bob-gilbreath/bob-gilbreath-office-hours Fleet: https://fleetholdingco.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theworkaround.substack.com

    23 min

  7. JAN 21

    Smile Through Pain and Why VCs Rarely Make Intros

    It’s another Bob’s Bites, where every couple of weeks, I share a handful of short stories and lessons…Today: 1.     Why VCs Rarely Make Intros—get into their shoes and out of your head 2.     Smile When It Hurts—how to turn a tough conversation positive 3.     The Coin of Complaint—a little client service lesson that might save you $ millions   Relevant links: Choosing Sides on the Coin of Complaint: https://theworkaround.substack.com/p/choosing-sides-on-the-coin-of-complaint Schedule Office Hours with Bob: https://calendly.com/bob-gilbreath/bob-gilbreath-office-hours Fleet: https://fleetholdingco.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theworkaround.substack.com

    12 min
  8. Choosing Sides on the Coin of Complaint

    JAN 19

    Choosing Sides on the Coin of Complaint

    When you serve clients, screw-ups are inevitable. But how you react can make it worse, or turn it positive.A few years ago, I came across an analogy that brought this lesson home perfectly. I call it the Coin of Complaint. There are two sides to this coin: “No Big Deal” and “Very Big Deal.” When a service issue occurs, the Customer or the Server picks one side of the coin, and the other party gets the other side.This little coin might save you millions of dollars.Schedule Office Hours with Bob: https://calendly.com/bob-gilbreath/bob-gilbreath-office-hours Fleet: https://fleetholdingco.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theworkaround.substack.com

    11 min
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