034 - SOPs for the Trade Show Industry with Jason Weddle
Unlock the power of SOPs with our special guest, Jason Weddle of EDE! From quality control to boosting profitability, this one's a goldmine for operational success!
Time Stamps
- 01:00 - Episode Intro
- 01:37 - Guest Introduction: Jason's Background
- 03:18 - The Importance of SOPs in Business
- 05:08 - Creating Effective SOPs
- 06:39 - Evolution and Adaptation of SOPs
- 12:42 - Quality Control and Practical Tools
- 14:34 - Consistency in Custom Solutions
- 21:20 - Writing and Implementing SOPs
- 22:48 - The Danger of Uncommunicated Changes
- 23:51 - Reviewing and Updating SOPs
- 26:09 - Customizing SOPs for Clients
- 26:58 - Examples of SOP Failures
- 29:53 - The Role of Physical and Digital SOPs
- 32:22 - Using Videos for SOP Training
- 36:07 - The Importance of SOP Accessibility
- 36:56 - Episode Tips & Takeaways
- 39:33 - SOPs and Employee Satisfaction
- 40:34 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Snippets from the Episode
- “One of the best pieces of advice I received early on in my career was treat your department like it's your own company. - Jason Weddle
- An SOP should not be a book that is written once and then shut for good. It's a living document. - Jason Weddle
- The secret sauce is don't overcomplicate an SOP. Just drill down to what's necessary. - Jason
- If you want to be profitable organization, you've got to have point guardrails in place so you don't drive the car off the road
- SOP, it's not a glamorous, sexy topic. But if you are on a quest for profitability and running an efficient operation, this just has to be part of your DNA. - Chris
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