Biz/Build by Diamondback

The Atlas Effect Pt. 2: Red Seas, Blue Seas and Your Business

As a business owner it is important that you identify competition and determine whether you want to directly compete with them or forge your own lane. We discuss ways you can exit the fray and create your own destiny.

The Atlas Effect: The Changing Face of the Trades

A business trip to Atlas Tools and Machinery in Toronto, Canada leads to so many conclusions about the state of the trades and the changing face of those spending money in the tool industry.

Correction: The Atlas Tool Show started as a kickoff sales event when the company moved into it's new facility. Social media did help boost the profile of the event but the Grand Opening Sales event was already planned by Atlas.

Perils of Today - Pt. 3

In the finale of the Perils of Today conversation we look toward the future and what it will take to expand the labor force, understand the division of labor among employees and better serve the growing demand for Diamondback Tool Belts. It's a crazy ride and it has only just begun. Thanks for joining us...and tune in for more in future episodes.

Perils of Today - Pt. 2

In part two of our Perils of Today conversation we tackle company re-branding and how Diamondback is moving away from Trade Specific Tool Belt Systems to a more modular structure for their products. We also discuss interactions with customers and how to have effective customer service. 

Perils of Today - Pt. 1

Diamondback Toolbelts is in the midst of a huge transition from a small mom and pop company to a globally distributed company. This has happened in the short span of three years. In this 3-part episode we look at the challenges we have faced during this time and the solutions we have come up with to deal with those challenges. This is your inside look at the business of building Diamondback.

Contracts - Pt. 2 (How to Split a Baby)

Contracts can protect you and your customer from unwanted grief and strife. Enforcing contracts and, if it is necessary, getting out of contracts can be as tricky as putting a good contract together. We cover these issue specifically right here on Part 2 of our Contracts conversation.

Contracts: Body Odor, Antique Chairs and Oral Agreements - Pt. 1

How well do you understand contracts is business? If you are not very familiar or would like a deeper look into how to protect yourself and your business through writing proper contracts then this podcast is for you. Body odor? Antique Chairs? What does that have to do with contracts? Find out in this two part conversation. 

Hanging a Shingle - Pt. 2

Part 2 of our Hanging a Shingle conversation dives into the benefits (or lack thereof) of mass marketing, how you can benefit from a referral network, determining what jobs to choose, cheap vs expensive tools and materials, choosing employees and retaining employee. 

 

Hanging a Shingle - Pt. 1

Episode 1 begins where you begin: The moment you decide you want to start your own business. What do you need to know to venture out on your own? What are the most important steps to take first? How do you distinguish yourself from your competition?

All these questions and more are answered in this, Part 1, of our "Hanging a Shingle" conversation.