In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with operations consultant and fractional COO Joshua Monge for a high-value conversation about building businesses that don’t depend on your sweat alone. They break down the mindset shift from technician to business owner, the importance of hiring before burnout, and how your systems (or lack thereof) are either setting you up for scale or silently killing your exit strategy. From SOPs to rebranding and even leveraging AI, this one is packed with practical insight—served up with laughs, truth bombs, and real talk.

Key Takeaways

• Most small business owners don’t own businesses—they own jobs with paperwork and stress.
• If you’re still doing every single task yourself, your business isn’t scalable—it’s fragile.
• The moment you hire someone late, you’re hiring from a place of chaos and desperation.
• Checklists and SOPs aren’t just helpful—they’re intellectual property that increases business value.
• Branding your business around yourself (your name, your identity) makes it nearly impossible to sell later.
• If you want to eventually exit, you need to start documenting and offloading NOW, not later.
• Perfection is the enemy—done and documented beats polished and stuck in your head.
• You can create systems by simply recording what you do and turning it into repeatable steps.
• Business owners often self-sabotage when things run smoothly because they feel unneeded.
• Your five-year plan to sell should start long before you actually want out.
• You can’t scale a business if it’s built entirely on your back.
• Hire for the things that drain you—because your time is better spent leading, not answering phones.

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In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with Grant Menard and Chris DiGiovanni live from Mobile Tech Expo 2025 in Orlando to talk about team culture, hiring, leadership, and what makes a business thrive beyond the shop floor. The guys dive into how to build meaningful work relationships, the role of validation in entrepreneurship, and the power of your peer group. They share deep insights—with a lot of laughs—about mental health, business trauma, and leading with heart.

10 Key Takeaways:

1. Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
   You spend more time at work than home—make it a place you enjoy.
2. Hire for Vibes, Train for Skills
   If someone doesn’t match the team’s energy, they're out—fast.
3. Validation is the Entrepreneur’s Drug
   Business owners often chase 5-star reviews as a stand-in for personal worth.
4. Trauma Fuels Hustle
   Many successful entrepreneurs are running from childhood pain—they just built a business on the way out.
5. Surround Yourself with Winners
   Your success is tied to the 5 people you talk to most—choose wisely.
6. Give More Than Expected
   Go 30% above what someone asks—it shows value and builds loyalty.
7. Authentic Brotherhood > Networking
   Weekly check-ins with close business friends help level you up faster than courses ever will.
8. Your Employees Are Family (but not the kind you avoid on holidays)
   Care about your team beyond what they produce.
9. Let Go of Dead Weight
   It’s okay to move on from friendships or employees that no longer align with your growth.
10. Vulnerability is a Superpower
    Real business growth comes from being honest—especially when things are hard.

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In this episode, Kevin Davis sits down with Nick McGurk to discuss entrepreneurship, personal reinvention, and taking risks to create a fulfilling life. Nick shares his journey from journalism to real estate and content creation, emphasizing the importance of taking imperfect action, overcoming self-doubt, and building a brand authentically.They also dive into the role of storytelling in business, how to create engaging content, and why mindset is the key to success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Take Action Without Overthinking – The biggest obstacle is waiting for the "right time." Nick explains how he pivoted careers by just starting and figuring things out along the way.
2. Storytelling Sells – Whether it's in journalism, real estate, or social media content, storytelling is the ultimate way to connect with an audience and build trust.
3. Leverage Content for Business Growth – Nick explains why consistent content creation (video, short-form, long-form) helps position you as an authority in any industry.
4. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – No one has it all figured out, and taking imperfect action is the fastest way to grow and gain confidence.
5. Master the Platform You're On – Instead of spreading yourself too thin, double down on one platform, learn its ins and outs, and build a strong community.

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