Turning Negatives into Positives with Taylor White

CONEXPO – CON/AGG Podcast: Construction Business Insights For Contractors

Discover how Ken White Construction turned seemingly devastating staff departures into their biggest year yet. This episode explores the power of adapting to change, promoting from within, and taking calculated risks to achieve remarkable growth.

Worried about losing key employees and the impact on your business? This episode shares how to navigate unexpected departures and rebuild a stronger team, demonstrating that setbacks can be opportunities for positive transformation and growth. Tune in today for a masterclass on how to embrace change, learn from challenges, and conquer obstacles to overcome and achieve even greater success.

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🎯 BIGGEST TAKEAWAY [09:38]: "Promoting within created some of the best culture, but also created some of the best opportunities."

✨ TURNING EMPLOYEE TURNOVER INTO GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: [07:04] "We created another entrepreneur...we create entrepreneurs here." Discover how embracing employee departures as entrepreneurial opportunities can shift your perspective and fuel growth.

⚠️ BUSINESS STAFFING WAKE-UP CALL: [16:04] "Don't hire people for a position that you know nothing about." Learn the critical lesson of understanding every role in your business before delegating.

⚡ QUICK WIN FOR LOCAL MARKETING: [27:50] "For the homeowner stuff, the signage out on roads is huge." Learn the simple yet effective marketing strategy of using road signs to attract local clients.

Hear how promoting from within led to Ken White Construction's incredible year and biggest job yet as Taylor reveals the benefits of turning apparent setbacks into monumental triumphs.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Conquer and Overcome: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

03:23 - Splitting Responsibilities to Navigate Leadership Challenges

05:11 - Learning the Fundamentals of Business Operations

07:47 - Promoting Within to Build Culture and Efficiency

11:05 - Transforming Setbacks Into Wins for Business Growth

14:03 - The Importance of Understanding Roles Before Hiring

20:28 - Taking Calculated Risks for Business Expansion

26:00 - Strategies to Secure Work and Build a Strong Brand

29:18 - Client Relations: The Key to Positive Word-of-Mouth

32:57 - Executing Large-Scale Projects for Business Growth

34:53 - Reflecting on Growth and Lessons Learned in Business

🔗CONNECT WITH TAYLOR:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-white-9881a5170/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Instagram: @kwc2000