Construction Genius 29 - How to Do Well in Business, So You Can Do Good in the World
Sean Cook, President of Cook Engineering, is my guest on today's show.
Cook Engineering is a general engineering company based in Rancho Cordova, California. Sean and his wife Shellie started the business in 2003. They've grown the business to $30m in revenue by taking care of their customers, and providing their employees with a supportive environment.
Our interview focuses on how Sean has leveraged the success of his company into having an impact not only on his local community, but on a broader level, by providing construction services to a village in Uganda.
Highlights include
- Sean's encounter with a black mamba
- Cook Engineering's decision to sponsor a village in Uganda
- How Sean built his business so that he and his top superintendent could to travel to Uganda
- The importance of living by consistent values
- How focusing on customer service has set Cook apart from other construction companies
- How to manage the introduction of new technology into the business
- Overcoming silos between the field and the office
- The importance of quality communication
- Creating a family atmosphere at Cook Engineering
- How to identify and participate in charitable activities
- The importance of consistency
- The power of answering the phone when someone calls
Sean is clear on how he needs to lead his company, and this has enabled him to have a positive impact beyond his business. If you'd like to improve your leadership, here's something that may help:
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