Grow A Small Business Podcast Ka Wai Yeung of Kaunitz Yeung Architecture shares insights on building a strong team culture, expanding nationally, and achieving 20-25% revenue growth, with over 15 years of experience in remote and indigenous communities. (Episode 573 - Ka Wai Yeung)
In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Ka Wai Yeung, co-founder of Kaunitz Yeung Architecture. In this episode Ka Wai discusses the company's impressive growth of 20-25% annually and the integral role her team play in this success. She highlights the importance of aligning team values and maintaining a supportive and respectful culture as she and her husband, David Kaunitz, have expanded their practice.
Through Kaunitz Yeung's projects Ka Wai is deeply committed to bridging gaps in society and fostering the continuation of heritage and culture. She shares strategies for successful collaboration and co-design with key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects that act beyond the physicality of architecture, and strive to provide social and economic benefits to the communities she and the team work in.
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What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Ka Wai Yeung believes the hardest thing in growing a small business is maintaining focus and belief during the early stages. As the business expands, the challenge shifts to balancing the need for growth while ensuring the quality of work remains high amidst increased demands and complexities.
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What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Ka Wai Yeung's favourite business books are biographies, particularly those of influential figures like Steve Jobs and Michelle Obama. She finds their stories inspiring and helpful, even if they're not directly related to architecture or her profession.
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Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Ka Wai Yeung recommends listening to podcasts, as well as following Connor Neil, who offers valuable insights on public speaking. Shee finds these resources helpful for professional development and growing her business.
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What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Ka Wai Yeung recommends using Xero for financial management and LinkedIn for networking and business growth. These tools help streamline operations and connect with potential clients and partners.
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What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Ka Wai Yeung would advise herself to "hang in there, you will do great, and don't look back. Just follow your moral compass." This encouragement emphasises resilience and staying true to one's values as key to success in business.
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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:
Building a team whose values align with the business is essential for motivation and success – Ka Wai Yeung Finding balance means prioritising self-care and sharing the load with a supportive team – Ka Wai Yeung Follow your moral compass, and don't look back on your entrepreneurial journey – Ka Wai Yeung