Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Scalability with Brian Lotz - Lotz Custom Carpentry

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Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Scalability with Brian Lotz - Lotz Custom Carpentry

E113 • Dec 17, 2024 • 58 mins

Brian Lotz shares his journey from early life to founding Lotz Custom Carpentry and merging with AM Woodland. He discusses the current size and operations of his business, emphasizing leadership development and team dynamics. The conversation explores organizational structure, budgeting, and workforce management, highlighting the collaborative design process and technology's role in scalability. Brian addresses generational work ethic and workforce trends, offering insights into continuous improvement and advice for his younger self.

Key Points

Empowering and growing employees personally and professionally leads to stronger business outcomes and a more cohesive company culture.
Integrating multiple trades under one company brand enhances client trust and provides a more seamless project experience.
Utilizing advanced CRM and budgeting software is crucial for efficient project management and sustainable business growth.

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Speakers

Justin Neagle

Host • 12%

Brian Lotz

Guest • 74%

Will Foret

Host • 2%

Will Foret

Host • 12%

Chapters

0:00	Growing people and its importance
0:43	Podcast introduction by Will and Justin
1:48	Guest introduction: Brian Lotz, founder of Lotz Custom Carpentry
3:05	Brian Lotz's early life and entry into construction
6:29	Starting his own business and merging with AM Woodland
13:30	Current business size, operations, and partnership dynamics
20:45	Leadership development and team dynamics
29:14	Organizational structure, budgeting, and workforce management
37:03	Collaborative design process and technology for scalability
45:02	Generational work ethic and workforce trends
49:11	Continuous improvement and advice to a younger self
56:16	Contact information and networking
57:13	Outro and mission statement

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