13 February 2024
Why Fluid is flourishing, with David Schluter
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Overview:
In our inspiring conversation, David:
Explains what Fluid IT does, expanding on its purpose and business model.
Champions the value of introducing an advisory board.
Highlights his excitement in exploring employee ownership, and the potential for social mobility that it offers.
Describes the company’s revenue streams.
Talks about his history in business and the path he’s taken.
Pinpoints significant moments of success in Fluid IT’s journey, including being a founder B Corp.
Explores the benefits of the RASCI process (Responsible, Accountable, Supported, Consulted, Informed.)
Weighs up the balance between a focus on values and culture alongside the commercial side of the business.
Looks to the future and what he’d love to see the business achieve.
Stresses how important it is for him to be sure that his employees are happy at Fluid IT.
Focuses on being disciplined about work life balance, maintaining a healthy relationship with family whilst running a business.
Reveals some of his key learnings, including preventing burnout.
David Schluter
Founder of Fluid IT
Highlights:
1:18 – Our show’s sponsor, Magus Wealth.
2:45 – Fluid IT’s services, and training people with challenging backgrounds through to employment.
3:55 – Business model and turnover, and being B Corp.
6:20 – The benefits of an advisory board.
11:35 – Shareholder value and exploring employee ownership.
14:50 – David’s history in business and the path he’s taken.
23:00 – Significant moments of success.
27:10 – The benefits of the RACI process (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed.)
30:20 – The balance between values and culture and the commercial side.
36:00 – Looking to the future.
39:15 – Work life balance discipline.
45:00 – Key learnings, including preventing burnout.
50:32 – Sharing learnings.
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