Balancing Business and Family through Effective Communication with Brett Brewer

Speaking Sessions

What if managing a business was no different from raising a family? Join us as we sit down with Brett Brewer, a seasoned expert in the construction industry, who shares his journey from running a single business to juggling a second venture. Brett reveals how effective communication is crucial in balancing business responsibilities with family life, highlighting the importance of setting clear expectations and keeping the lines of communication open with your spouse.
Brett discusses real-life scenarios where pre-planning and setting expectations proved vital in both personal and professional life. Despite meticulous planning, unforeseen challenges required him and his wife to adapt and revisit their strategies, emphasizing the need for continuous communication. Brett also shares his transformative approach to leadership by fostering a sense of ownership among his employees, moving from a top-down directive style to a more collaborative environment. His family-oriented approach in business illustrates that respect, empowerment, and clear communication are foundational principles that drive growth and harmony.
NOTABLE QUOTES
"[Business is] like with children—you have one child and it's like, ‘Man, this is great.’ You have two and you're like, ‘Man, one was so easy.’ And then you have three and it's like .’Two was way easier.’" – Brett
"Of course there's different little nuances as you build that business up, but it's essentially something… repeated. It's literally at a scale now." – Philip
"If you're a guy, you have this big, great plan. It looks beautiful, it's all nice and neat on your paper and it goes nothing to plan." – Brett
"We set expectations in the conversation, whether it's the original or the second, of what we’re doing [and] why we’re doing it." – Brett
"As long as you create that expectation in the conversation, it should be pretty simple to stay on the same page." – Brett
"In our spousal relationships that’s when we get upset with each other and more fights happen because of that lack of expectation, that lack of communication up front. " – Philip
“I give the vision of where I would like to see us get. My management tells me how we're going to get there." – Brett
"When you allow somebody else to tell you what they can do, you get so much more buy-in out of that than you telling them what they need to be doing for you." – Brett
"Somebody is not going to stay with the company if they're miserable." – Philip
"We want to minimize big failures, but the small ones that don't cost a lot of money are great because you learn really quick." – Brett
"As soon as you lack communication, you lack quality…, you start lacking your values of what your company is built on." – Brett
"It's important for you to learn to communicate and adapt your communication style to [the people beneath you on the ladder.]" – Philip
RESOURCES
Brett
Website: https://www.omniunderground.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brett__brewer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-brewer-aa3248161
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brett.brewer.37
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Chapitres

1. Brett's background and personal info (00:00:00)

2. Business parallels parenting (00:02:03)

3. Tough conversations with spouse (00:08:55)

4. Expectations ease hard talks (00:15:19)

5. Clear expectations boost retention (00:19:49)

6. Expectations aid delegation (00:30:57)

7. Importance of good communication (00:37:02)

8. How to connect with Brett (00:40:52)