Maximizing Business Success: The Power of People, Processes, and Technology with Stephen Doyle

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We interview successful Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) business leaders to learn how they use people, processes, and technology to scale their businesses.

Maximizing Business Success: The Power of People, Processes, and Technology with Stephen Doyle

E67 • Nov 21, 2023 • 64 mins

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Doyle, Jr., a former engineer turned coach and consultant in the commercial construction industry. We delve into Steve's journey and the importance of systems and processes in the construction world. Along the way, we share some light hearted moments, including our occasional forgetfulness.The episode focuses on the significance of having the right people, systems, and technology in business. Steve emphasizes the prioritization of people, followed by process and technology, for successful scaling. We discuss the distinctions between coaching and consulting, using a fishing analogy to illustrate their respective roles.

Key Points

Successful AEC business leaders prioritize people first, as having the right team is crucial to implementing effective processes and adopting the right technology.
Embracing technology in the AEC industry not only aids in efficiency and project management but also serves as a critical tool for safety and risk mitigation, including cybersecurity strategies.
Investing in coaching and consulting can lead to significant improvements in operations and leadership, helping business owners transition from working in their business to working on their business for better scalability and profitability.

Connect with Steve:

Website: https://stephendoylejr.com/about/ or Text him at 248-85-1358

Connect with Justin & Will:

Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

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Speakers

Will Foret

Host • 15%

Justin Neagle

Host • 14%

Stephen Doyle

Guest • 71%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and guest introduction
5:06	Importance of people, process, and technology in business scaling
11:26	Coaching vs Consulting: Which is better for business growth?
27:28	Finding your niche for business scaling
33:43	Achieving 25-30% profit on jobs: Stephen Doyle's strategy
39:27	The continuous loop of people, process, and tech in business growth
45:28	Why the 'spaghetti method' isn't always the best approach for business growth
49:24	The potential high costs of not investing in cybersecurity
55:19	Discussing failures in the AEC business
1:01:01	Reflection: Stephen's advice to his younger self
1:03:05	Closing remarks by hosts Justin Neagle and Will Foret

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