Masters of Moments #9: Scott Moss - CEO of Moss Construction | Building a Generational Business
In 2004, Scott and his father, Bob, started Moss. Together they created the company’s first winning presentation and managed the company’s first project. Today, Moss employs over 1,600 people across the US with revenue exceeding $3 billion.
As CEO of Moss, Scott inspires and empowers his team to create the exceptional. His innate curiosity drives a culture of continuous learning where insight, engagement, and determination define an individual’s success.
On this episode, Jake and Scott Discuss:
- The process of building a generational family business
- Implementing a Vision Leadership Council
- A deep dive on the Construction Industry
- Moss' growing Solar Business
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Topics:
(00:02:50) - Scott’s career in construction
(00:12:56) - Do you set goals every year or every 5 years?
(00:13:50) - How has the construction market changed over the past 10 years?
(00:16:21) - Are you seeing non-diversified companies go under?
(00:17:44) - How do you select new markets?
(00:20:51) - How do you think your customers view your company?
(00:23:19) - What are some mistakes you see developers make?
(00:27:40) - When should people start the conversation with their General Contractor?
(00:29:53) - What are your first steps when you begin a project?
(00:33:19) - When a market is lacking sub-contractors, do you ever bring in subs from out of the market?
(00:34:48) - What’s changed in your strategy over the past 5 years?
(00:37:53) - How do public and private jobs differ?
(00:41:23) - Scott’s Vision Leadership Council
(00:48:38) - Can you repair trust once it's broken?
(00:50:24) - How do you view your role with regard to this council?
(00:51:32) - How do you ensure your culture scales with the company's growth?
(00:56:59) - What meetings are you attending that help you keep a pulse on the business?
(01:01:18) - Where is most of your energy spent on a weekly basis?
(01:04:13) - What are your goals for the solar side of the business?
(01:06:04) - How much does China impact the future of your business?
(01:09:40) - Are you seeing any major shift in your industry right now?
(01:15:23) - How are you building Moss to be a generational business?
(01:21:32) - What is your favorite hotel?