Greg Bunch

Oct 14, 2024 | ratchetandwrench.com | Greg Bunch

Last month, I discussed the importance of building a strong foundation before considering growth, documenting your systems, understanding and managing your numbers, and honing your processes. Those things are critical, but they’re just the beginning. Once you’ve got those fundamentals, it’s time to ask a bigger question: What do you really want for your business? This topic came up at the Ratchet + Wrench conference.

Sep 20, 2024 | ratchetandwrench.com | Greg Bunch

As I sit at my desk writing this article, I’m preparing to head out to the Ratchet & Wrench conference in the coming weeks. I’ve had the privilege of speaking to an incredible audience of shop owners at every Ratchet & Wrench event since 2017. This year, I’ll be discussing the journey of going multi-store and how to begin that process. Over the last six or seven years, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients who either have multiple stores or are in the process of expanding.

Aug 26, 2024 | ratchetandwrench.com | Greg Bunch

As shop owners, we are all too familiar with the highs and lows of running a business. Last month, I discussed employee theft, an unfortunate reality many of us face. This month, let's tackle another critical topic: how to manage major setbacks that often accompany them when growing your shop. Setbacks are an inevitable part of any business journey. While they are challenging, they offer learning opportunities.

Jul 19, 2024 | ratchetandwrench.com | Greg Bunch

There’s an old saying about motorcycle riders: there are those who have gone down and those who will go down. Knowing that my love for speed could eventually lead to injury or death, combined with a promise I made to my mom as a kid, is why I don’t ride motorcycles. Unfortunately, having been in business for 23 years, I've come to believe there are only two types of business owners: those who have been stolen from and those who will be stolen from. The rise in employee dishonesty is alarming.

May 31, 2024 | ratchetandwrench.com | Greg Bunch

Last month, I challenged you to take a journey and envision what a 10x life and business could mean for you. I challenged you to think big and define what this transformation looks like in your own life. Today, I want to dive deeper into understanding this concept through the lens of being proactive, surpassing the average, and achieving freedom across various aspects of life.