Josh Young, President of New Construction at Tempe Mechanical, shares his expertise in commercial HVAC and plumbing. He discusses the challenges of business growth and leadership in the commercial construction industry. Key topics include mastering financial strategies for profitability, the impact of private equity, and the role of technology and AI in operations. Young emphasizes the need for education in trades to address talent shortages and dives into the potential societal impacts of autonomous vehicles. His passion for building trustworthy client relationships shines through.
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Estimator's Sales Growth Story
Josh Young shared the story of an estimator who grew sales from $2 million to $15 million in a year due to motivation and pushing limits.
This illustrates how pushing people to exceed their expectations can drastically improve business results.
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Learning from High-Rise Mistakes
Josh Young recounted the company's high-rise construction mistakes, leading to cash flow and manpower challenges.
They adjusted strategy focusing on smaller, more manageable projects for profitability and sustainability.
Tommy Mello's "Elevate" offers a practical guide to building and developing high-performing teams. The book shares insights from his experience at A1 Garage Door Service, a $200 million company. Mello details strategies for attracting, training, and motivating employees to achieve shared goals. The book emphasizes the importance of accountability, clear communication, and creating a positive work environment. Readers will learn how to transform their teams into cohesive, high-achieving units.
Shine
Gino Wickman
Rob Dube
The Courage to Be Disliked
Fumitake Koga
Ichiro Kishimi
This book unfolds as a dialogue between a young man and a philosopher over five nights, exploring the principles of Adlerian psychology. It emphasizes that true happiness and freedom come from living a life independent of past traumas and societal expectations. Key themes include the idea that all problems stem from interpersonal relationships, the importance of separating one's tasks from others', and the concept that freedom is found in having the courage to be disliked. The book provides practical advice on self-forgiveness, self-care, and mind decluttering, encouraging readers to take control of their life's direction and live in the present[3][4][5].
The Infinite Game
Simon Sinek
In 'The Infinite Game', Simon Sinek distinguishes between finite and infinite games. Finite games have known players, fixed rules, and a clear endpoint, whereas infinite games, like business and life, have no defined endpoint and are played to continue the game rather than to win. Sinek argues that leaders who adopt an infinite mindset, focusing on a 'Just Cause', building 'Trusting Teams', having 'Worthy Rivals', practicing 'Existential Flexibility', and showing the 'Courage to Lead', will build stronger, more innovative, and resilient organizations. The book uses real-world examples to illustrate the benefits of an infinite mindset and the pitfalls of a finite mindset in business and leadership[1][2][5].
In this conversation, Josh Young discusses the challenges and successes in the commercial construction industry, focusing on business growth, leadership, and the impact of private equity. He explores the importance of pushing team members to exceed their limits, learning from mistakes, and the complexities of navigating the commercial landscape. The discussion covers strategizing for scaling businesses, restructuring profitability for sustainability, and maximizing productivity through effective time management. The conversation also delves into the role of technology and AI in business operations, the future of autonomous vehicles, and the need for education and apprenticeship programs in trades to bridge the talent gap.
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