Jason! Long May He Reign. (also weapons) S6E14

In this episode of Wyrm Lyfe, we talk to Frank about Doug stepping down as CEO and Jason briefs the owners on how some things will be changing - also we play with weapons...
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[@Sakirth]

The way Frank listened to Dougie and then gave him advice as a friend first and a lawyer second because he needed that at that moment is why Frank is a great asset to Wyrmwood.

[@acolytetojippity]

except it sounds like Doug was getting the wrong lesson from it. asking if he might be able to back up what was done? saying that "wasn't it great when we didn't have HR?" in response to "CEO shouldn't be handling this stuff, HR should be handling all of this."

[@bunker1213]

I interpret Frank as in many senses loving how Wyrmwood is/was a fresh new way of running a company and most of all a business. Frank tried to help by making clear what the risks were with each move. He never ever suggested something this drastic.

[@bunker1213]

I just wish Doug had talked to Frank first.

[@Lathlaer]

@@bunker1213 Exactly. If feels surreal to me that he had this meeting with the rest where he resigned BEFORE he even talked to the lawyer. Frank would probably suggest that if Doug doesn't want to handle it, he should appoint a COO whose job would be to implement it all.

[@ForsakenFx]

​@@Lathlaer I was going to comment with this when the video first went up, but decided not to in the end. Most CEO's (at least in tech, which is where all my experience is) are pretty incompetent at the day to day management of a company once it is in excess of ~60+ people. While more management is not always better, having a COO lessens the workload on the CEO and allows them to focus on macro management, rather than micro management. CEO should deal with the larger picture and scope of the company, and COO should deal with the actual hierarchy under them. Alternatively they could have implemented a CCO (Compliance officer), which is exactly what it sounds like Doug was personally unable to undertake as his role as CEO. In this particular case they could have just had Doug step aside, and write off on what decisions were made by the CCO. This is also commonly something that would also be overseen by a COO, as COO responsibilities varies from company to company. Also they could potentially get away with homebrew by paying as outsourced contractors if they are having to temporarily lay people off; this depends on the state laws and such, but it could work as a work around.

[@Next_Jen]

Jason supported the Lilliput. Now look at him.

[@TealVelvet]

And Doug didn't... now look at him

[@discrtidunkwn]

@@TealVelvet the fool...😂

[@drackar]

The punishment he deserves for that crime?

[@Pistonrager]

I actually got one. Of the two tables I'm ordering. Still waiting on the backer kit.

[@rstlr01]

@@drackar truer words were never spoken!

[@chrisgates1038]

FACT CHECK: Gates isn't Convention Manager because COVID cancelled all Conventions. For the record. I miss traveling the world. But, umm.. this 30 x 20 office space is nice, too.

[@Mauricio_Castaño]

We haven´t see you in Wyrmlife, you are still working?! O.O

[@andrewfornes5458]

@@Mauricio_Castaño He was in the background of the meeting when Doug resigned.

[@darrelaustin7563]

This was my first thought when Bobby said that... "Did Gates want to go into customer service? I thought it was just COVID that moved him there so he wasn't out of job... No one WANTS to switch to customer service...."

[@Mauricio_Castaño]

@@andrewfornes5458 that was the joke, because we haven´t seen him a lot, only in the background from time to time. from time.

[@jeremybruggeman8916]

At least he's no longer Convention Manger....

[@theboi5617]

Jason is CEO, Dougie is free to make things again and be creative! Frank is the great sage of this company. He's a smart man.

[@discrtidunkwn]

When the lawer is doubtful, oh wise sage what thoughts have you.

[@SmoothGuyTO]

Bamboo Liliput will now be the company's signature product. Corporate Mandatory Training on the mathematical distribution of high variance percentile dice.

[@discrtidunkwn]

Oh no, not the dice

[@chrismanuel9768]

Even the Lilliput cannot overshadow the dice

[@Slaggathor12]

I was never really against the Lilliput. I think it's a good starter for someone with a small apartment who would like to reserve a table, especially with it being modular.... But fuck Jason's way of reading percentile dice.

[@tombaker5926]

Um where do I fill out my application as Mathematical advisor? I have a PhD and I have almost finished Dming my first campaign, which do you want references from?

[@3mangomaniacs]

Just simplify the high variance dice by making half the dice 20's, and half 1's.

[@khamura]

Jason, First of his Name, Lord of the Wyrmlings and the Keystone Islands!

[@discrtidunkwn]

Father of thy lilliput

[@katschmidt9755]

This needs to be put on a plaque and shipped to them

[@thatguydrew73]

Long may he reign!

[@LeftyRedd]

Okay, that was just really cool.

[@cogspace]

Long may he reign!

[@nathantaylor4942]

God that is a really good take from Bobby. "This IS one of Doug's crazy decisions. If this is the way he thinks it should go, then I support it. I've supported him at every other turn."

[@cogspace]

+

[@jimmynichols8091]

Yup.

[@danielboatright8887]

Bobby just laid it out better than any of them.

[@andrewrollout1657]

"If half the company has bad morale, shouldn't change occur at the top?" Bruh, if even half of all company CEOs had that level of self-awareness...

[@emerald_archer]

Doug is just a good dude. Wyrmwood has so many good employees, and you can tell they all respect each other.

[@AdamLindgrenComposer]

God I love Frank. I mean, laywer, life coach, emotional support, all that

[@jibranmarsden6566]

Shout out to Frank for being the most wholesome man.

[@eurojack44]

I feel like all of us HR Wyrmlings are like half upset that Doug hates HR so much and half thinking “Maybe I could move to MA and be Wyrmwood’s HR person...”

[@toothless3835]

Well, to be fair, small businesses (which they aren't any more they're now much bigger than they started) don't really see a need for HR as you know all the people you work with. (I worked at a small restaurant of like 10 employees, and one was the owner so 9 other employees. To have an HR would have been odd, as all us girls didn't see a need for it. She also usually hired only girls, probably because that's mainly who'd apply. But there was a dude that is still there. I've since left but that's because I found a position elsewhere closer to what my field of study was and I couldn't let that slide by.

[@Verity_Reigns]

Frank’s reaction at the beginning was basically my reaction when I got the Kickstarter email today and immediately took to KZbin for answers. Blatant confusion and slight panic followed by a desire to understand exactly was going on.

[@TheJazzMessenger13]

I think Bobby really hit the nail on the head this episode with everything he was saying. He "gets" Wyrmwood in a way I didn't realize until now.

[@mattcurr9931]

Bobby has always shown he's the sagacious heart of Wyrmwood

[@chrismanuel9768]

Bobby is the Heart. Doug is the Soul. Jason is the Head. Get it? Get it? Why aren't you laughing?

[@bunker1213]

Our view of Wyrmwood is mostly based on what Bobby serves us in Wyrmlyfe. We're not with the actual woodworkers daily, we are just seeing the top management 95% of the time.

[@meandmymagicalself]

Honestly, I wasn't super happy about Doug stepping down but after what Bobby said, I'm totally for it now. Excellent statement Bobby and that puts everything into perspective.

[@T3hXinro]

I just hope Wyrmlife continues to be a fun watch, even if no one else gets strapped to a board with a binding machine.

[@robandtina]

Cannot wait to read the Harvard Business Revue article that uses Wyrmwood as the case study.

[@johnvarone94]

Haha for real 😅

[@kinggoya8610]

I feel Frank is like a Dad talking to Doug like he's his grown-up son. The decision seemed to be rushed but you can't force someone to do something that makes them miserable and expect to be successful.

[@bunker1213]

I think Doug should have hired an HR manager he could trust and delegate to and then focus on the things he is good at.

[@lizzydavis8682]

Not knowing what everyone has said at Wyrmwood, I will say from experience that a call by employees for HR is a sign of a harrassment problem. You may not know who, where, or why, but it's more than likely happening and can open you up to even more issues legally than just the OSHA stuff. Always remember, HR exists to protect the COMPANY, not the EMPLOYEE, and if the employee's are calling for something that doesn't exist to protect them, they are doing so because there is a bigger threat to them and their safety than something that should be there for the company. It's going to be rough going for the whole Wyrmwood team going forward, but we all appreciate your transparency, honesty, and acceptance. Get through the corporate shit, and make a better Wyrmwood on the other side!

[@cogspace]

I'd argue that HR exists to protect the company AND the employees, but I totally agree on all other points. This is a concerning red flag. Here's hoping it's just that these workers feel like they aren't being heard by management and want an HR person to be their advocate on things like OSHA compliance.

[@harmarize]

I disagree on that harassment is the only reason why you want HR. I worked at a small company that had about 7 employees, (no HR of course) all of us being there for 10+ years. The 7 of us were all good friends with no issues bringing stuff up to one another. There was no office politics, everyone knew each others quirks, what was fun meaningless jokes and banter. Then we started growing, and all of a sudden had about 35ish people. These were new people who didn't know the culture, didn't know our personalities, didn't know when we said stuff that meant to be a harmless joke. Since we had no HR, they could essentially only go to the owner or a manager to file a suggestion or complaint. Since we were all old timers they felt their voices couldn't be heard or felt ignored. I didn't blame them for a second. I was friends with a few of them and they felt they could only voice their concerns to me. Most didn't feel harassed other then some crude jokes which meant to be harmless but definitely tasteless. I would then bring it up to the owners. I wasn't supposed to be HR I was supposed to be a developer, but some of them felt they could only come to me. Some of the stuff was safety issues, or questions about sick leave, holidays, pay raises, etc. There was no employee handbook. HR is needed for stuff like this. You don't want HR to be one of the old-timers or you run into the same problems. The employee needs to be able to go to someone who isn't the owner or upper management. Yes there is bad HR which is only there to protect the company, but plenty of the time HR does care and will take complaints or suggestions properly. The founder/owner in a small business like that is generally an entrepreneur, they don't know or want to deal with stuff like that. Safety, regulations, employee handbooks, they see those as hurdles preventing from them being able to do what they love - building things. They want to see their business grow, and create things. It's often best for the owner to step down from CEO role and go to a product manager role so they can focus on what they love and are skilled at, while letting the normal day to day operations fall on someone who knows how to deal with that. I dont think Jason will be the best CEO either. I think he would be a great interim CEO, but he seems like he also has the entrepneure spirit in him too and feel like he will also be bogged down by this. I could be completely wrong though.

[@skityylive]

Listening to what they were saying, I took the need for HR to help push things up the pipeline and that the problems that employees had that weren’t problems in managements eyes weren’t being addressed. HR isn’t just about harassment. It’s about feeling comfortable in your workplace. If you’re upset about a policy or in this case, lack their of, and management don’t want to listen, you might feel a need for HR.

[@WellBattle6]

@@harmarize Isn’t all the regulatory and day-to-day management stuff meant for COOs rather than CEOs? I thought that they could have just created a COO position rather than just vacating the CEO position.

[@darkhorseash4337]

Yeah...its also a little frustrating when someone whos meant to be in charge of the company or was until very recently is so disparaging against HR which like...can be an important resource for your employees

[@Mugen_dono]

When doug was talking to frank, I could feel the stress Doug was feeling about this whole situation. Regardless what happens, let's hope now that thinks will settle down and go down a good path for everyone

[@dgnightwing95]

To Jason as a leader, you're gonna go far kid. Long May He Reign.

[@d20_dave53]

Okay, I feel a bit better. Bobby's comments helped. I agree with Frank in most respects -- Doug didn't need to step down from CEO, and Doug's wrong that it has to be "all or nothing". You don't need to put company culture in a strait jacket. Following OSHA regulations =/= a major change in company culture. It just isn't. Doug seriously overreacted to the situation and took it super personally. But that said, I also agree with Bobby: Is it that big a deal that folks are moving roles? I guess not. I feel better about it now. People will still be doing what they can to make the company as good as it can be. And I trust Jason. He'll do a great job.

[@shanwilson3605]

I hope you're right. I hope this goes as well as Bobby believes it will.

[@elylozada9576]

Bobby summed it up very well! He's got a good long lens perspective, and an admirable attitude.

[@B3RyL]

Doug is a doer and a visionary. He likes to get his hands dirty and make on-the-spot decisions that make or break projects. A great leader to form a start-up, not necessarily the best kind of leader to implement stability and long-term growth within a company. For that you need someone who can make well-thought-out decisions and direct others while looking at the big picture. Not just for one project, but for the entire company for years to come. And I think Jason is that kind of a leader, so I'm confident this was the right decision for Doug to make.

[@johnpole3012]

The only thing I'd disagree with here is that being CEO might have to be "all or nothing." Specifically in the sense of -- if Doug isn't 100% sure he wants to be CEO and deal with all of this, then Wyrmwood probably needs another person to be CEO right now. I'm not sure a company at this specific inflection point of growth, expansion, HR concerns, etc, can afford to have someone who isn't 100% committed to the role of CEO.

[@d20_dave53]

@@johnpole3012 True -- that's not really what I meant by all or nothing. More talking in terms of the policy changes and such.

[@rhodesj]

There's a very good reason why the standard exit plan for leadership at disruptive startups is to sell, grab a massive blob of equity, and do it again in a different company; the reason is that people like Doug run startups, and people like Jason run maturing and mature businesses. Stepping back from the CEO chair is precisely the right thing at this stage. Doug shoots from the hip, moves fast, and pivots constantly, and those are absolutely necessary things until they're not. The one thing Doug's totally wrong on is safety regulation. Every time you see an OSHA reg, it's written in blood. There are multiple people maimed and dead behind every one. I was and EMT in a rural town, and my grandfather was a union carpenter. He buried friends; I (literally) picked up the pieces of farmers; in both cases, it was because they complied with the spirit of the reg, not the letter. Wyrmwood's been in good hands. Wyrmwood's in good hands. Can't wait for the next chapter.

[@cybersuitM]

That sweet sweet elbow shot of Doug. Perfect timing, laughed out at that.

[@blunderswish7121]

Thanks for getting both videos up today! First one definitely left things on a really odd note; and this was a great follow up video.

[@GenCavox]

Not gonna lie, the thumbnail made me think Jason became CEO by beating Doug in a swordfight.

[@MisterTingles]

So much respect for Frank, always the voice of reason... The fact that Doug recognized his own inability to conform to the corporate way of doing things in a growing company is to be commended... a huge chunk of the sentiments I saw on this and the previous video kinda echo how I feel about it though, that Doug is in the cheesiest way possible a "leader", someone who can rally people because he exudes authority through competence. And I don't think I'm going out on too much of a limb here, but hearing that a non-trivial amount of his employees basically gave him a vote of no confidence probably didn't feel great for a man so invested in the wellbeing of the company he helped create... The lack of HR/communication is a huge problem, but one to be expected for a company that multiplied in size within a few weeks... but like Frank put it, you can't have the tail wagging the dog...

[@JordanFSmith]

That look of resigned exasperation on Frank is how I feel watching this video as a fellow attorney. Big changes, anxiously excited to see where this goes.

[@RyanCleveland88]

Damn Jason! After hearing a little bit that meeting I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do.

[@PatrickM66B]

I really appreciated Bobbys perspective on this. It was nice seeing the last bit there. You are right, this isn't over, just a new chapter. We tend to get a little stuck and in love with things and we never want them to change. But that isn't life. People come into and exit our lives all the times, things change and we need to be able to appreciate the now and be able to accept the new. That is something I am learning more and more everyday.

[@ThatRedHead717]

I hope people who work in Wyrmwood watch this video. I think it really highlights a shift in the management style and mindset. For a long time, this was a fun company made of a tight knit group of friends of family who all have personal relationship and care for each and every member of the team. And that worked because it was a small group. But now they are completely shifting their management mindset to company first. Regulations, HR, OSHA compliance, health insurance, all of that is to protect the company from expensive problems. And those problems are caused by the employees that the company can no longer afford to care for individually.

[@jesss1398]

This sort of transparency and communication with both the Wyrmlings and inside the company makes me respect them more and more. Thank you guys for everything you do, you better believe if I lived closer I would be beating down your door to work for this kind of company. Love the episodes and your products keep up the good work and happy holidays.

[@animeboriqua2911]

Frank the real MVP here. While it’s tough to see Doug step down as CEO I do hope the company continues to do well. Also yeah Frank is right “be careful what you wish for cuz you may get it”.

[@stephensmith968]

I recognize the new king, but I will not kneel to his d100 rules. His heresy is not forgotten.

[@bunker1213]

Lots of people disagreed with Doug from time to time too.

[@eb4305]

Tell me how you roll 10%. His system accounts for all #'s.

[@duon44]

@@eb4305 we've had this conversation, both systems include all numbers (btw to get 10% you roll a 10 and a 0, to roll a 100 you roll a 00 and a 0. Jason does it another way)

[@eb4305]

@@duon44 makes more sense for me to use a d10 the same way for everything so I roll the additive method like Jason does.

[@duon44]

@@eb4305 i can see the reason, but then i think you should have a d10 that’s 1-10 instead of 0-9 like they’re made most of the time.

[@andrewharrison5676]

The king needs a crown!!! Now every furniture will be called the Lilliput

[@JoePrau96]

>Maybe I'm a person to start a grow a company, but not the person to have it scale up. This is actually common in Tech Industry. The Creator of Etsy had to step down from CEO because his vision for the company was getting in the way of the companies success. Sometimes, the Founders aren't the people who should lead the company at some moment in time. That's not a failure of leadership to recognize this; it's leadership in action.

[@kassy1984-s7p]

Not done watching, but once again Frank makes a shit-ton of sense... both about the company and about Doug.

[@elliefleming3534]

Well, holy fuck. That was an intense two back to back episodes of Wyrmlyfe. 1. All the props to Doug, I think it takes real vision to see that hey, what I'm doing isn't right for this thing I've built and the people that I'm leading. And it takes real humility to be willing to let go of some power, so that you can step into a roll that is a better fit and letting someone else take the reigns that is going to make the things happen that need to happen. I really hope that both Doug is personally happier with the change and that Wyrmwood continues to grow and have wild success. 2. I don't think that you have to lose your "weird" while doing things more "traditional" and safe. Ya'll still can have fun at work. I have loved seeing this company evolve over this past year through the lens of Wyrmlyfe and I can't wait to watch where you go in the future.

[@Duganator]

It feels like there's two different issues here, neither of them world ending, and yet Doug's solution is to, in my eyes, cut off his arm because he broke his hand. No one likes dealing with HR, regulation compliance, etc. That's why HR departments exist. That's why Chief Compliance Officers exist. Doug has been doing the work of several different corporate officers and he needs to delegate some of it. The second issue is Doug's leadership. If he doesn't believe in his skills to get them through this, no one else will. And at the same time, if the employees feel like their concerns aren't being addressed by their leader, then that requires the leader to examine their leadership style. But neither of those require him stepping down from being CEO.

[@eventingirl001]

If you need an HR generalist, I will gladly send you my resume. Don't have any shop experience but I would be 1000% onboard to help Wyrmwood grow and contribute to their success.

[@NordicDragon89]

Send it, don't wait for permission. Good Luck!

[@Miskinello]

Yes send it now!

[@dalanazelas]

I'm glad you guys did a follow-up video. I honestly think you guys know what is best for your company and I'm glad you are working through the growing pains. I've been in companies that don't survive this phase, but it's clear you guys will. Keep up the good work at Wyrmwood and Wyrm Lyfe.

[@bitteroldjoe]

The zoom-in on the elbow sent me.

[@hjewkes]

Y'all need to talk to Frank before doing stuff haha

[@curleygumbo1487]

GMTA

[@macrobertson465]

Congratulations Jason! I fully respect the huge mountain you are looking up at from the foothills, but I think we all know you can handle the challenge. I cannot even begin to wrap my head around everything coming at you right now, remember to breathe sir, you will kick ass in true Jason fashion! Wyrmwood will thrive and I have every confidence that while things may become more structured, safer and a little more predictable...your personalities will always show through. You all gave us unprecedented access to your daily lives and I think it makes us all the more confident that Wyrmwood is going to be okay. Wyrmwood will be better than okay...it will continue to be fucking awesome! Love you all, stay safe and make sure you take time for yourselves to breathe! Cheers :)

[@GeneralBurkhalter1]

THE KING IS DEAD LONG LIVE THE KING SEND HIM VICTORIOUS HAPPY AND GLORIOUS LONG TO REIGN OVER...THEM GOD SAVE THE KING

[@drewgrgich]

This is going to be interesting for certain. I wish nothing but the best for Jason and the crew. It will continue to be fascinating to see the evolution of this company.

[@daisykid3]

I have the utmost respect for Doug for doing what he did and being transparent about it. I'm looking forward to seeing where Jason takes the company as CEO!! LONG MAY HE REIGN!!!

[@MrsDoctorShansen]

I feel like it is not stupid for people to want stability and safety. I have been watching these past episodes and no one is wearing a mask during a pandemic and the discussion of people being high at work while working machinery... it is actually insane. Plenty of companies can have rules and still be a good company and be fun to work for. I appreciate Doug and his transparency. He is a good guy, but he has a strong will and he is unwilling to compromise. He is not the right leader for what this company is now. I am curious to see what happens from here. Leaders need to be questioned and regimes change. Without change, there is no growth. I am excited to see how all of times moves forward.

[@sirdigsalo1]

I'm glad Doug is sticking to the company still, hope he enjoys his position.

[@YoGramGram1]

Doug literally just gets to be Doug even more now.

[@Verity_Reigns]

Oh goodness Jason is going to be in the center of all the whiteboard table meetings now... so much will change. Still, long may he reign!

[@Ringinthetrue17]

Sharpen those elbows, forge those paths, and kick some (safe and regulated) ass. Seriously, guys, thank you for the transparency and taking the time you needed to collect yourselves. It may be Season 7, but really I still believe you are just getting started. Mad respect for all these tough calls. You’re stronger for it. Now let’s fucking get it. ⚔️

[@Ringinthetrue17]

Also Frank putting on his glasses trying to see through potential bullshit and then being unable to sit comfortably the rest of the meeting was gold.

[@ludwigvannormayenn8657]

What a great cut on the end man, this episode was so cool. (even with the serious topic)

[@Lucy.Valentine]

I think Jason's going to do a great job, and I'm glad Doug is going to be doing more of what he loves to do rather than being stuck enforcing rules he doesn't believe in. I'm excited to see wyrmwood grow in 2021 😊

[@Yuricthebold]

That outro brought me to another level.

[@willernst6405]

Hell yes to that outro. Eager to see what's next!

[@Aragura]

So the next video needs to be the exact same group, in the same room, but all in suits

[@catherinem.6393]

Yo, everyone needs a Bobby in their lives. Y'all rock ❤

[@jaydenray2803]

That ending sequence was pure art at its finest.

[@serfington3137]

Really this does make so much sense, The tone at the beginning versus the tone at the end really goes to show that wyrmwood continues to be what it always has been.... A really fucking weird group of people that make some really cool shit that we all love very much.

[@elylozada9576]

Absofckinglutely!

[@hugsfromhgs5255]

So i know in the last Wyrmlife video Doug and others were talking about how weird Wyrmwood is and the fear that putting the safety regulations in place will dampen that. But this video just proved to me that it's not about the regulations it's about the people. Wyrmwood is weird because it has interesting and different people on staff. That won't change because of safety regulations!

[@ramirezthale]

The weird people won't change but what they are able to do will inevitably change as the company has to accommodate the lowest common denominator

[@jaredreyes5056]

all I got was... we need an official wyrm wood CEO sword, that has to be passed to each successsor.

[@mattcurr9931]

best ending ever. you guys really did kick 2020's ass

[@Forgon2]

Seriously! Every time Frank is onscreen it's the best! That guys is amazing! Love him!

[@evancutshall8592]

I'm going to be honest, it is absolutely fascinating watching how you guys grow your company. From a home garage business to a multi-million dollar company with kick a-- ideas, you have documented every step of the way. It is seriously nuts how much you guys have done.

[@LeftySupreme]

Loved the ending. This initially sounded like terrible news but it kinda sounds like everything will work out well. Here’s to hoping!

[@michaelleung3719]

To be fair, it's easy to play by ear and say "!@$@ the rules" when you're king. But when you're an average worker clocking in for that pay check, you need consistency. You need that safety net, that healthcare, and protections to ensure you're being treated fairly too. I love you guys, and just because you'll be adding a few more rules doesn't mean you guys will stop being weird or entertaining!

[@BiancaBelle]

Oh my goodness! The ending got me so hyped. How am I more excited for this than anything else coming out in 2021? :p

[@youtubehelge5049]

I have never in my life heard a more pumped up outro! Does nobody else feel that.

[@Magicguy33]

Haha the ending was great and this vid had some real heartfelt moments 💕💕

[@AAlion15]

I like a lot of these people and I wish them all the best and I hope the company continues to soar and I can’t wait to keep supporting, but most of all I want Doug to be happy. I took a lot of inspiration from him as a leader and I can see the difficulty in this decision for him. Stepping away from something you take pride in building is not easy. Thankfully he’s still involved but I hope most of all he thrives in his new position and he can be proud of what he does in the future to build this company even higher. I’m proud to say I looked up to Doug for what he did at Wyrmwood.

[@GramGramAnimations]

All hail the new CEO, The Liliput King

[@playedbyallie]

There's a lot to digest here. Watching WyrmLyfe since the beginning, Doug as the CEO has been like a staple. But the company is growing. And I agree with Doug in that he's plateaued as far as pushing the boundaries of what the company can become. OSHA safety has been a huge issue with me (as a safety coordinator) with these videos, but seeing you guys work towards making things safe for the employees you care for (even if the regulations can DEFINITELY feel more like restrictions). I also agree with Frank in that Doug should have consulted his lawyer before doing this decision lol. But that's Doug, and probably the main piece of evidence of how he needed to step down. This is a great company, humble, and growing. I'm excited to see where you guys will go from here. Godspeed, Wyrmwood.

[@AidanDotDash]

One of the most important lessons i learned in life is "sometimes stepping down is more important than stepping up"

[@johnvarone94]

Ouuuu I like that 🙌

[@TheGeth18]

I think Bobby said it best, the most Wyrmwood thing about Wyrmwood is the fact that people change positions frequently enough to make it work. Excited to see what the new year brings! Good luck!

[@mathsalot8099]

Can we get more Ian? I like Ian. It seems he just wants to do his job of building things with his hands. Also, nice fan work.

[@Maldroth]

Not sure if you folks will see this at the top but it is good to have HR, just find the sort of person that can have your sort of fun but still be a responsible HR. Be actual human and relate to the employees and help them with company problems.

[@caspardehaan9633]

I think the timing of this video was very smart. It gives a little more insight in how things are going to go and how the atmosphere is at the moment. Great one!

[@johnkresconko1948]

I would love to see a subsection of Wyrmlyfe that goes into the interesting machines and numbers behind everything.

[@syazamuzini3299]

I will just say this: Mega-super excited to see what 2021 will bring for everyone ❤

[@hajik98]

The ending legit got me hyped! Long may he reign, Long live Wyrmwood!

[@fredmyers503]

Notice how Jason becomes CEO and instantly goes the steve jobs wardrobe were is the vest!

[@horsemumbler1]

He looked too relatable and mild with the vests, lke a respectable Hobbit, or something. It's time for Mr Hadass, now.

[@MrPowellw]

Now the delay makes sense.

[@xnitropunkx]

This episode at least reaffirms wyrm lyfe is staying the same

[@christianfeldman9863]

Hope you guys keep doing what you're great at. Glad Doug is still on board and keen to see what Jason brings as CEO. Just please keep WyrmLyfe going!

[@lukebarnett8383]

Gosh I like Frank’s wisdom. Such a calm head.

[@tylerschmidt6144]

I think Bobby put the most perspective on the situation, in that it seems Doug has not wanted his role for years. That all said, I think the (now former) CEO of a company acting as though implementing an HR department and following OSHA regulations is “going corporate” is beyond frustrating. Human Resources and OSHA are there to protect and provide security to your workforce that is actually creating your product and lifeline in business. The idea that implementing these is “boring” or “going corporate” is not only insulting to those that fought to create the regulations for workers but massively tone deaf to the entire workforce of your company. Implementing practices that help those at the ground floor of your company is not a rejection of being weird or cool. It is insuring you have a god damn company to be a weird part of. The pandemic is real. Wear a mask. Workplace accidents are real. Follow OSHA. Employees deserve representation. Use an HR Department.

[@Juku1992]

Hail Jason, make way for the king. Though Dougie is still in the board, being the ultimate Lord of the lands. Seems like a smart move.

[@masterofthekeyblade3]

That ending was METAL!!!

[@pinkham_productions]

Blessings on Doug. Blessings on Jason. Blessings on Wyrmwood. KZbin has a supercut of #SmellyourWrywood by TalksMachina up next...

[@jillie_chan]

Me before this video: oh OK this is why they need to take two weeks off so they could talk to Frank and officially have Doug step down Me after the video: So Frank had NO idea...What WERE you doing during the break????

[@chrismanuel9768]

Weed projects

[@knewbod]

We don't necessarily know the timeline, I seems like Doug made the ceo decision very quickly, but the Frank meeting might be up to a week old.

[@TheButteryGamer]

Frank's my favourite person. Whenever he enters the room I can sense the presence he commands. His visible confusion was the same as mine aha.

[@notsoradkid4359]

Soo, Dougie is still gunna slap the shit out of the tables right? Or is that a CEO power move? Will Jason be slappin tables? These are the burning questions that need answers.

[@ohlookitsmatty2982]

I love how at the end they where talking about how this should get Jason holding a sword but not having one around. You guys have two swords, I should know, I made them for you

[@fujoshiiiii]

doug keeps bitching about HR departments but i don't think he actually knows what an HR department does (onboarding, protecting the company from legal complaints, dealing with health insurance, etc...) something that might benefit the company is finding someone who knows OSHA regulations well & hiring them to educate employees for a safety committee so that employees aren't accidentally breaking safety regulations. like, all of these things protect THE COMPANY at the end of the day because no one is suing Wyrmwood for letting them huff wood glue fumes or spray wood stain into their eyeballs with no warning or safety equipment.

[@ThatGreyGentleman]

This. This right here.

[@dehro]

the fact that he doesn't know these things makes it all the more urgent and the right thing, for him to step down.

[@gonzothegrey]

Thanks for putting this video out a hour after the last one, because I was freaking out a little bit. Long may he reign!

[@Lurklen]

That's some big faith from Bobby. Get you a friend who believes in you like that. Lol the fact that often people at the bottom of the chain were getting news from Wyrmlife says a lot about communications at the company. I can see the shift in Jason's eyes, but it looks less like he's effulgent with power, and more like he's suddenly responsible for the nuclear codes. Big stress. Not sure a guy who rolls d10's like that can handle it lol.

[@elylozada9576]

Being weird and being safe is a challenge, but one this wyrmling thinks is worth taking on. Hell yeah, S7!

[@RavenSelenite]

So glad you put this video up as well. Good luck Jason

[@pickledjellocup4042]

Happy for you man. I remember when we first met ^_^ such a good bean for Wyrmwood ^_^

[@ShawnTempesta]

That is the most intense last 20 seconds. I'm ready to run through a wall after that.

[@seanhorne973]

Living for wyrmwood loving wyrmwood and staying on this ship till I die or it sinks