better. with Jerred Moon

In this episode, Jerred Moon breaks down the Better Operating System — a five-part framework to help you plan, track, and scale your business heading into 2026. Learn how to create clarity in your business, make better decisions, and build systems that actually last.
Here's what you'll learn: 1️⃣ The 1330 Planning Process — how to assess, plan, and execute with precision 2️⃣ The Company Cockpit — which metrics actually matter week to week 3️⃣ The Try Harder Cadence — the 10-minute weekly meeting that keeps you on track 4️⃣ The OODA Loop — a proven decision-making framework from the U.S. Air Force 5️⃣ The Dash One — how to create your company's master manual for scale
Takeaways:
Don't step into 2026 without a plan.

Track the few metrics that matter most.

Build playbooks so problems never blindside you twice.

Your business should run on systems, not guesswork.

Whether you build it yourself or get help, you need these five systems to scale. To make 2026 your best year yet, you'll have to try a whole lot harder than you are right now.
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The 3 Ways to Earn Your Team's Respect.

Content marketing isn't about the latest trends, hacks or even going viral. I know this because I have been doing simple content marketing for 15 years and have generated $30M+ in revenue. In this video, I'll share a presentation on content marketing strategy that has worked in scaling brands for 15 years.

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In this episode, I tackle a question I get all the time: 1099 vs W2 — which should you hire? I break down the real differences, share a story about two moving companies that taught me the lesson, and explain why the choice impacts your company culture more than your bank account. Then, for the first time, I share my own Better Humanness Reporting — what I'm reading, how I'm training, and my biggest wins personally and professionally this past week. This is a new style of episode, going a bit longer and behind the scenes. I'd love your feedback.
💡 Key Takeaways:
1099 contractors may save money in the short term, but they rarely build long-term culture.
W2 employees allow you to invest in leadership, development, and a real "crew."
Culture is built by consistent teams, not random contractors pieced together.
Leadership after the first million in business is about succeeding through people.
Better Humanness Reporting: training, reading, and wins help leaders connect at a deeper level.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Intro & New Style of Episode
01:10 1099 vs W2 — The Real Question
03:00 The Moving Company Story (Contractors vs Crews)
06:20 Why W2 Employees Build Better Culture
09:00 Leadership Beyond a Million — Succeeding Through People
11:30 Introducing Better Humanness Reporting
12:15 My Training This Week
13:50 What I'm Reading Right Now
15:10 Personal & Professional Wins
16:30 Asking for Your Feedback
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#leadership #businessgrowth #companyculture #entrepreneurship #tryharder

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In this episode, I break down the biggest mistake young leaders make — avoiding confrontation. If you're scared to correct team members when they mess up or say something off, you're accidentally building a weak company culture. As a former military officer and entrepreneur for over a decade, I've seen over and over that leadership (not tactics) is what scales companies. Today, I'll show you how to make effective spot corrections, set real standards, and become the leader your team actually respects.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Leadership — not more marketing tactics — is what ultimately scales a business.
Culture grows by action or inaction. Avoiding tough talks builds a weak culture.
Spot corrections should happen immediately — but with the right tone and setting.
Use the "nuclear option" (public correction) only for extreme cases; otherwise, correct privately.
Always explain the why behind your corrections to earn respect and drive real change.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 The #1 Mistake Young Leaders Make
01:00 Why Leadership — Not Tactics — Scales Companies
02:45 How Avoiding Confrontation Destroys Culture
04:30 When and How to Make Spot Corrections
06:30 The "Nuclear Option" (When Public Correction Is Necessary)
08:20 Why Explaining the WHY Builds Trust
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