Ep 165: Getting Intentional
Today’s guest shares his journey from the family chocolate business to becoming a sought-after builder in Rhode Island. Jeff Sweenor, founder of Sweenor Builders, delves into the evolution of his business, the importance of intentional client...
Today’s guest shares his journey from the family chocolate business to becoming a sought-after builder in Rhode Island. Jeff Sweenor, founder of Sweenor Builders, delves into the evolution of his business, the importance of intentional client selection, and the transformation of his company culture. This has led to attracting and retaining talented individuals and an incredible opportunity to be involved with This Old House. Through over 30 years of challenges and obstacles, Jeff has learned most lessons that any successful builder has to learn. Listen in and you can learn them too.
Show highlights include:
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03:10 The Journey of Sweenor Builders
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08:40 Intentional Client Selection: The Key to Building Success
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12:35 Determining your ideal client
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15:45 Where does the budget come from?
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19:15 How to choose your projects?
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20:55 Ways the business has changed
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23:00 The Role of a Chief Performance Officer
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26:00 The Negative Impact of Being Too Nice
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32:45 Elevating the Workforce for Talent Attraction
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38:00 This Old House
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43:30 The best advice - use social media
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46:35 What’s coming up next and how to connect
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