Episode
282
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:36:00 +0000
If you’re a busy contractor, chances are your calendar is full—and your soul is tired.
Ashley shares how he grew a successful engineering firm without giving up family time or backcountry adventures. You’ll learn how to apply the same scheduling discipline you use at work… to your real life.
1. Business Growth Comes in Seasons
At first, Ashley sacrificed a lot of family time to get the company rolling. But once it stabilized, he made intentional decisions to pay that time back—with interest.
2. The Family Calendar is Non-Negotiable
Just like planning a jobsite, he uses a shared family calendar and “mental credit system” to balance personal adventures with family priorities.
3. Backcountry Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Reset
Whether it’s a 10-day sheep hunt or a weekend fishing trip, time off sharpens Ashley’s leadership skills and creativity. He comes back focused.
4. Delegation = Freedom
Ashley now applies project management principles from construction to run his YouTube channel and gear sponsorships like mini-projects—with budgets, deliverables, and schedules.
5. Gear Prep is Time Management
Instead of watching Netflix, Ashley uses downtime to test equipment, do gear research, or take his son fishing—and test a new stove while they’re at it.
This is more than just a hunting story. It’s a real-world example of how contractors like you can build a life, not just a business.
More about Ashley Stuckless: LinkedIn | High BC YouTube | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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