
In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Will and Terry are joined by a very special guest—Will's wife, Sydney—the CEO of Vesta Foundation Solutions. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of managing a business with a spouse, breaking down the nuances of leadership, gender dynamics in construction, and building a strong management team. Sydney shares her invaluable experiences from working with Will for 18 years, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries, fostering healthy conflict, and the transformative power of understanding your team's dynamics. Dive into the journey of how Vesta Foundation Solutions grew to employ over 60 people and generate over $12 million in revenue while keeping family and business life in balance.
00:00 Trailer
01:16 Meet the Guest: Sydney Blake
04:00 Working Together as a Couple
06:07 Balancing Family and Business
08:52 Challenges and Gender Dynamics in Construction
21:46 Leadership and Team Dynamics
27:54 The Power of Love Languages in Leadership
29:44 Implementing the Working Genius Assessment
30:56 The Role of High Galvanizers in Business
35:18 Building a World-Class Leadership Team
39:28 The Responsibility Process and Accountability
43:55 Identifying and Overcoming Capacity Ceilings
48:38 Mystery Shopper Program in Construction
53:01 Celebrating Milestones with Fun Incentives
57:52 Conclusion
Contact Sydney Blake at:
Website: https://www.vestafoundationsolutions.com/
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-blake-81381768/
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