Custom Manufacturing Industry podcast is an entrepreneurship and motivational podcast on all platforms, hosted by Aaron Clippinger. Being CEO of multiple companies including the signage industry and the software industry, Aaron has over 20 years of consulting and business management. His software has grown internationally and with over a billion dollars annually going through the software.
Using his Accounting degree, Aaron will be talking about his organizational ways to get things done. His podcast will give you shortcuts to handling situations without having to live it firsthand. With his comedic way of looking at things, you will be entertained by his stories while learning best practices.
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Custom Manufacturing Industry podcast is an entrepreneurship and motivational podcast on all platforms, hosted by Aaron Clippinger. Being CEO of multiple companies including the signage industry and the software industry, Aaron has over 20 years of consulting and business management. His software has grown internationally and with over a billion dollars annually going through the software.
Using his Accounting degree, Aaron will be talking about his organizational ways to get things done. His podcast will give you shortcuts to handling situations without having to live it firsthand. With his comedic way of looking at things, you will be entertained by his stories while learning best practices.
#128 I Pay My Metal Guys $40/Hour (It's Worth Every Penny)
The AC Method
22 minutes
2 weeks ago
#128 I Pay My Metal Guys $40/Hour (It's Worth Every Penny)
Is "how much should I pay my team?" the question that keeps you up at night? Let’s dive into the taboo topic of pay structures, breaking down the pros and cons of salary-only, commission-only, and hybrid models.
Underpaying your sales team is a fatal mistake. So to avoid creating a civil war between sales and production, and create and maintain your company culture, you should start with your compensation plan. Whether you're dealing with seasoned pros or hungry rookies, this episode will provide a practical framework for building a pay structure that attracts top talent and drives growth.
🔥 Topics Covered:
✅ Salary-Only vs. Commission-Only: The stability vs. motivation debate
✅ The critical mistake owners make with sales rep compensation
✅ How to incentivize EVERY role (not just sales)
✅ Gross vs. Net Profit commissions: How to avoid internal warfare
✅ The real cost of over-promising to close a deal
✅ Why your leadership style dictates your pay structure
📣 Your team is your greatest asset. Compensate them like it.
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Custom Manufacturing Industry podcast is an entrepreneurship and motivational podcast on all platforms, hosted by Aaron Clippinger. Being CEO of multiple companies including the signage industry and the software industry, Aaron has over 20 years of consulting and business management. His software has grown internationally and with over a billion dollars annually going through the software.
Using his Accounting degree, Aaron will be talking about his organizational ways to get things done. His podcast will give you shortcuts to handling situations without having to live it firsthand. With his comedic way of looking at things, you will be entertained by his stories while learning best practices.
