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The $100 Million Energy Services Powerhouse with Trevor Muir, President of SurePoint Group
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**Company Stats**
Revenue: $100 million+
Employees: 400+
Founded: 2003
**Episode Highlights**
✅ Rapid scaling is possible with a strong vision, growing from $4 million to $48 million in just five years through strategic planning.
✅ Employee ownership fosters commitment, with over 30% of SurePoint now owned by employees, driving culture and performance.
✅ Crisis management is key; turning financial distress into a rallying opportunity helped SurePoint survive and thrive post-pandemic.
**Episode Summary**
In this episode, Trevor Muir, President of SurePoint Group, shares the company's incredible journey from its humble beginnings to becoming a $100 million energy services powerhouse. Founded in 2003 by a group of farm kids with big dreams, SurePoint experienced rapid early success, followed by significant financial challenges during the 2008 economic downturn. Despite these hurdles, Trevor and his team navigated through crises by rallying their employees and implementing a culture of resilience and caring.
Trevor discusses how SurePoint embraced employee ownership as a key growth strategy, offering shares to every team member with a minimum buy-in of $100 per month. This initiative, combined with a commitment to maintaining jobs and salaries during the pandemic, strengthened their reputation and allowed them to expand further. The company's culture of care, transparency, and shared ownership has positioned SurePoint as a leader in the energy services industry.
**Notable Questions We Asked**
*Q: How did SurePoint grow from $4 million to $48 million in just five years?*
A: Through strategic goal setting, regular forecasting sessions, and a culture of doubling growth targets every year.
*Q: What was the biggest challenge SurePoint faced during the financial downturn?*
A: The company faced financial distress and forbearance, forcing them to rally their team and take bold actions to stay afloat.
*Q: How does employee ownership contribute to SurePoint’s success?*
A: Employee ownership has fostered commitment and loyalty, with 30% of the company now owned by employees who actively contribute to growth.
*Q: How did SurePoint manage to retain employees during the pandemic?*
A: By offering guaranteed pay, voluntary pay cuts by leadership, and a strong commitment to job security.
*Q: What advice would you give to companies looking to scale rapidly?*
A: Focus on culture, strategic growth planning, and always be prepared for unexpected economic shifts.
**Chapters**
00:00 Intro
00:15 Company Stats
00:49 Rapid Growth and Initial Success
02:18 Challenges and Economic Downturn
03:33 The Gift of Forbearance
06:42 Employee Ownership and Company Culture
09:41 Connect with SurePoint Group
#EnergyIndustry #BusinessGrowth #EmployeeOwnership #LeadershipLessons #CompanyCulture #Entrepreneurship #ScalingBusiness #ResilienceInBusiness #PrivateEquity #EnergySolutions
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @martell203
    @martell203 16 годин тому

    People should put the date that the short was published in the description since UA-cam doesn’t.

  • @EliasAriza-i2z
    @EliasAriza-i2z День тому

    Appreciate it for publishing this! Hoping for some guidance: My crypto wallet on OKX holds some Tether, and I know the seed phrase: -clean- -party- -soccer- -advance- -audit- -clean- -evil- -finish -tonight- -involve- -whip- -action-. How can I proceed with transferring them to Coinbase Exchange?

  • @garymurraya
    @garymurraya 7 днів тому

    what about creating a variation just for quantity?? I want to sell a pack of 2, instead od 1 in order to save on shipping fees, why is no one doing videos on this? and it would be easier to see what you guys are going if you started from scratch and no already have everything set up...

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 6 днів тому

      It depends on the category on if that is a variant option. If more people request a video on creating a listing from scratch we will make one.

  • @katiapayo8986
    @katiapayo8986 9 днів тому

    Thanks! So first I should have all individual listings, right?

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 9 днів тому

      This is a process for when you have to merge existing listings. For new listings should can create everything at once.

  • @IgnacioMihlfeld
    @IgnacioMihlfeld 13 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing! Looking for advice: My wallet on OKX has some TRX 20 USDT, and I possess the seedphrase: -clean- -party- -soccer- -advance- -audit- -clean- -evil- -finish -tonight- -involve- -whip- -action-. How should I handle transferring them to Bitget?

  • @DataSpook
    @DataSpook 15 днів тому

    Appreciate the tutorial, helped me understand the process. *When I have succesful upload the item still does not appear. MIght you have another vid that can help? Again - Thanks 🤙

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 14 днів тому

      I would have to dig into your account to see what the issue is. I cannot tell from what you said here. We offer paid consults if you need in-depth assistance. Let me know if interested

  • @pump5524
    @pump5524 20 днів тому

    :(

  • @keithgoodwin1760
    @keithgoodwin1760 20 днів тому

    Make me not want to do business with Amazon no more

  • @monicasharma5278
    @monicasharma5278 22 дні тому

    How can I choose my default listing which will be shown first .

    • @monicasharma5278
      @monicasharma5278 22 дні тому

      I have two variants, big size showing first but i want to show smaller size first.

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 20 днів тому

      You choose that when you build the variant listing. You may need to delete and start over.

  • @orhun2049
    @orhun2049 Місяць тому

    Why do all my listings in variation has the same product description and details instead of having their own unique product description, it seems to me all my listings in variation group are copying the parent listing. descriptions, is there anyway around this issue

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess Місяць тому

      I would need more details and screenshots to help with this issue

    • @onur_cetn
      @onur_cetn 16 днів тому

      kankam aynı sorunu bende yaşıyorum çozebildin mi?

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 9 днів тому

      I would have to dig into your account to see what the issue is. We offer paid consults if you need in-depth assistance along with account management and growth consulting.

  • @OmicronScientificInc
    @OmicronScientificInc 2 місяці тому

    How to change attributes on a child listing? If we go to the variations tab on the child listing to edit, it creates another variation

  • @FTLOLifestyleCo
    @FTLOLifestyleCo 2 місяці тому

    Hi, great video. I followed your steps and used style as a variation, but no variation or parent sku was created even though I filled out all the necessary details and saved the edit. Is there something I am missing??

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 2 місяці тому

      I wouldn't be able to know without seeing your account and what was done

  • @dingdongchingchong8659
    @dingdongchingchong8659 2 місяці тому

    Newsflash buddy. Alot of stuff you find on Amazon are made in china.

  • @Richsex52
    @Richsex52 2 місяці тому

    Is this only to make variant groups with products thatvare already listed or can the same be done to list a productbwith variants tbat is not yet on Amazon?

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 2 місяці тому

      Already listed. There is a different process for new listings

  • @bottle2bond
    @bottle2bond 2 місяці тому

    @failingtosuccess Thank you for this video. I watched several and this one was the most helpful. I do need a little help. My variant is a 4 unit/4 pack. Amazon rejected it due to too high of a price. Amazon said "Potential high pricing error! Consider updating your price(s) using the provided reference price(s)."

  • @joneclegg
    @joneclegg 2 місяці тому

    Um.... content?

  • @stevep1144
    @stevep1144 2 місяці тому

    How did you get the existing SKU's? I have GTIN exemption and not sure how to the external ID. I didn't have to enter now when creating my parent for context

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 2 місяці тому

      That one will be more complex since you have legacy listings. We may just need to jump on a call. You can book with me here: www.ftspod.com/book-a-strategy-call

  • @seanNYC0
    @seanNYC0 2 місяці тому

    REAL hustler. good stuff jon

  • @alexlund6232
    @alexlund6232 3 місяці тому

    where did you get the parent contribution SKU? did you make that up?

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 3 місяці тому

      Yes you create the parent item

    • @lyndsayd9702
      @lyndsayd9702 2 місяці тому

      @@failingtosuccess so maybe a core chunk of the SKU with -par and they won't ask you for another UPC for the item?

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 9 днів тому

      The parent won't require a UPC

  • @mikemiller774
    @mikemiller774 3 місяці тому

    So who is the target audience of this video?

  • @snehilraj880
    @snehilraj880 3 місяці тому

    Which video is this ? Can you provide the link

  • @bdiamond545
    @bdiamond545 3 місяці тому

    Thanks captain obvious 😂😂 moron

  • @pareshpatel7100
    @pareshpatel7100 3 місяці тому

    and now😂😂😂😂

  • @Thewalrus0275
    @Thewalrus0275 3 місяці тому

    h dont care about nfts or fake digital currencies and especially i do not need to hear it from single digit view tommy here

  • @charlierose1708
    @charlierose1708 3 місяці тому

    Theyre also driving for 700 miles on a tank you have to rechage every 200 miles 😂 time is money and the time i could be making money instead of sitting at a charger for an hour is worth more than a couple dollars saved in gas 😂

  • @DoctorSparta
    @DoctorSparta 3 місяці тому

    The same Gary Vaynerchuk who shilled NFTs? The same NFT market that deflated 98-99% market value at the expense of the fostered community? This isn’t a victimless crime. Real people suffer real consequences.

  • @kurbz
    @kurbz 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for rhe useless info im not gonna like and im also going to request that you tube doesn't show shit youtube channels like yours

  • @MdRanaAhammed-k5w
    @MdRanaAhammed-k5w 3 місяці тому

    নানার বাডি ৪

  • @scottdclary
    @scottdclary 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for having me on!

  • @iamsocial4340
    @iamsocial4340 3 місяці тому

    Do you have different UPC codes for each variant?

  • @LezeilPadua
    @LezeilPadua 3 місяці тому

    Wow its so nice❤❤❤

  • @heidismutti
    @heidismutti 3 місяці тому

    They are almost all boys. All made in a test tube and grown in surrogates. He absolutely would do it. I think most of them are clones. I just had this revelation on my own today. I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks this.

  • @georgecannon1560
    @georgecannon1560 3 місяці тому

    This video was super helpful. Im adding variations, and attempting to add the Skus from created listings, but it keeps giving me: "An error occurred when we tried to process your request. We apologize for the inconvience." Without explanation. Ive made sure all my listings are Identical apart from color map, size and GTINs.. What could the error be coming from?

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 3 місяці тому

      It could be some of the item specifics on the child skus like hazmat or dimensions

  • @failingtosuccess
    @failingtosuccess 3 місяці тому

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  • @brianfuller757
    @brianfuller757 3 місяці тому

    I never had issues with orders arriving on time but quality is problematic.

  • @Fantasticleman
    @Fantasticleman 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this VERY concise video! This was EXACTLY what I needed to get all of my Astrology Chopsticks together! <3

  • @otterlycharmingUSA
    @otterlycharmingUSA 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for posting this. I created a parent listing with 8 variants. When I look at the listing on Amazon the short description of each variant is showing instead of the photos of the item. I did add photos to every variant when I created the parent/child listings. I've asked for help with Amazon but they are spinning me in circles. Any idea how to get the swatch photos to show instead up a word button?

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 3 місяці тому

      You should be able to add the swatch photos at the child level or also on the variations on the parent item

    • @otterlycharmingUSA
      @otterlycharmingUSA 3 місяці тому

      @@failingtosuccess I added them to both places when i created the listing. For some reason they still aren't showing

    • @failingtosuccess
      @failingtosuccess 9 днів тому

      I would have to dig into your account to see what the issue is. We offer paid consults if you need in-depth assistance as well as account management and growth consulting.

  • @john_reborn
    @john_reborn 4 місяці тому

    he gives slight father with a son that makes youtube videos on parkour reborn but is trying to move away from it vibes

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