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From Hands-On to High-Level | | Wilbur Jennings of Wilbur Design + Construct
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Meet Wilbur Jennings, owner of Wilbur Design + Construct in Marquette, Michigan. Jennings started in the trades at the age of 13, and developed a passion for building. He went on to earn a degree in construction management, and founded Wilbur Design while “flying by the seat of my pants.” Over the course of his journey in leadership he incorporated a mission and vision; clear systems and processes; an intentional company culture; and new ways to look at his financials. Here, Jennings shares the most impactful lessons learned in the past ten years.
In this episode, you will learn:
How to define and use a mission, vision, and values to steer your business
The critical hiring lesson that helped Wilbur build a more accountable and trustworthy team
The industry resources he’s found most helpful
The job costing systems that have helped him maintain the right level of profitability
What he would do differently if he were starting the business again today
Listen to the episode to learn more.
Resources:Learn more about Wilbur Design + Construct here.
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