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Burnout, Boundaries & Big News
Episode 36

Burnout, Boundaries & Big News

Bryant and Michael are back after over a year away. They catch up on life, answer listener questions about energy and reinvention, share spicy takes on treating employees like family, and tease a new software project for the sign industry.

Better Sign Shop Podcast · Peter Kourounis, Michael Riley, and Bryant Gillespie

March 30, 20261h 8mExplicit

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Show Notes

Bryant and Michael are back after over a year away from the mic. They catch up on life — Mike's transition to full-time caretaker for his mom, Bryant's work at Directus, and their shared obsession with AI.

They answer listener questions about energy and reinvention as a small business owner, share spicy takes on why "we treat our employees like family" is a red flag, and tease a new software project for the sign industry. Plus: why your sign shop website matters more than ever in the age of AI.

In this episode:

  • Catching up after a year away
  • Mike's journey as a full-time caretaker
  • Restarting the podcast and newsletter
  • Teasing a new software project for sign shops
  • Listener Q&A: How to keep your energy up
  • Burnout, passion, and delegation
  • Why your website matters more than ever (AI and SEO)
  • Spicy take: Stop treating employees like family

Topics

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