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Balance in Contracting with Ashley Stuckless

⏱️ 53:05 🎤 Dominic Rubino, Ashley Stuckless
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Balance in Contracting with Ashley Stuckless
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  • 0:00
    Introduction & Ashley's Background
    Dominic introduces Ashley Stuckless, a contractor, engineer, and passionate hunter and fisherman, highlighting the episode's focus on work-life balance.
  • 4:46
    The Need for Balance
    Ashley discusses the common trap contractors fall into of neglecting family and personal hobbies, stressing the need for intentionality to balance work and personal life.
  • 7:07
    Western Hunting & Preparation
    Ashley explains what Western-style hunting entails, focusing on mountainous terrain and the rigorous physical and gear preparation required for extended backcountry trips.
  • 16:47
    Go-Back Calculator & Efficiency
    Dominic briefly discusses a 'go-back calculator' tool to help contractors improve project scheduling and efficiency, connecting it to saving time and profit.
  • 18:29
    Family & Hobby Integration
    Ashley shares how he integrates family into his hobbies, like fishing trips with his son, to test new gear and make cherished memories while maintaining balance.
  • 31:35
    Managing Family & Dreams
    Ashley emphasizes using a family calendar and mental 'credits' to balance demanding hunts with dedicated family time, ensuring relationships remain strong.
  • 39:19
    Contracting & Personal Passions
    The discussion shifts to how managing personal passions, like hunting, makes one a better contractor and client, preventing burnout and improving relationships.
  • 43:58
    Technical Gear & Filming
    Ashley, a 'gear nut,' talks about his passion for technical aspects of hunting, including firearms and ballistics, and how he films his adventures for his 'High BC' channel.
  • 53:21
    Sheep Hunting & Lessons Learned
    Ashley recounts his incredible sheep hunting experiences, including a "gut punch" miss and a triumphant "double" harvest, highlighting the emotional depth of his passion.
  • 1:05:59
    Future Hunts & Delegation
    Ashley shares his upcoming hunting plans, including a nine-day river elk hunt and a Rocky Mountain goat hunt, and discusses his efforts to delegate filming responsibilities for his 'baby' project, High BC.

Speakers

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Dominic Rubino
Host
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Ashley Stuckless
Owner, High BC Hunting

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize work-life balance by intentionally scheduling family time and personal hobbies; neglecting these leads to burnout and strained relationships.

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Utilize a family calendar to manage everyone's schedules, including your own, and balance demanding work and personal pursuits with dedicated family time.

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Prepare thoroughly for any extended time away from work by ensuring your team is well-trained and capable of handling operations in your absence.

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Integrate family into your hobbies whenever possible, like testing new gear on a short fishing trip with your kids, to build memories and maintain connections.

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Treat your personal passions with the same communication and planning rigor as client projects; this structured approach ensures balance and fulfillment.

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Invest in efficiency tools and training for your team, especially foremen, to empower them to take accountability and manage tasks, freeing up your time.

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Remember that personal well-being directly impacts professional success; a balanced individual is a more effective and engaged contractor.

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