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Stepping into the Visionary Seat: An Engineer Takes the Lead | Travis Richards
Apr 17, 2024
Travis Richards, owner and CEO of Catco, shares his journey into the family business and entrepreneurial world. Topics include heating solutions during extreme weather, navigating family business dynamics, embracing unique traits for growth, decisiveness in decision-making, balancing leadership styles, and fostering growth through radical candor.
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- Catco's focus on personalized service and custom solutions in the natural gas industry.
- Travis' unique leadership style involves asking questions, analyzing situations, and making deliberate decisions.
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The Journey of Catco: A Family Business Through Generations
Travis Richards, CEO of Catco, discusses how his family business evolved over three generations in the natural gas industry, known for personalized service, custom solutions, and short lead times. He recounts the origins of Catco, started in a closet at a tractor dealership, focusing on catalytic heaters for equipment freezing issues, highlighting the entrepreneurial venture's perseverance and growth.
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