New Leadership: A Second Generation of Vision and Growth with Danielle Puente - DP Electric

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New Leadership: A Second Generation of Vision and Growth with Danielle Puente - DP Electric

E99 • Jul 30, 2024 • 59 mins

Danielle Puente, President of DP Electric, shares the origin and growth story of her company, delving into the dynamics and challenges of running a family business. She discusses how company culture and employee retention strategies are crucial for growth and the importance of investing in people. Danielle elaborates on implementing EOS for effective leadership and the roles of visionary vs. integrator. The conversation covers DP Electric's apprenticeship and training programs, their impact on retention, and strategies for hiring senior-level staff using personality assessments.

Key Points

Investing in people and culture is crucial for long-term business growth and retention, as demonstrated by DP Electric's comprehensive training programs and supportive work environment.
Building a leadership team involves intentional selection to ensure all aspects of the company are represented, fostering a culture of trust and strategic planning to align with the company's long-term goals.
Embracing technology and data to improve efficiency and decision-making is essential for scaling a business, even in traditionally tech-averse industries like construction.

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Speakers

Justin Neagle

Host • 13%

Will Foret

Host • 23%

Danielle Puente

Guest • 64%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction to the podcast and its mission
1:39	Guest introduction: Danielle Puente, President of DP Electric
3:40	Origin and growth story of DP Electric
8:24	Dynamics and challenges in family-run businesses
13:22	Company culture and employee retention strategies
19:18	Importance of investing in people for business growth
22:08	Implementing EOS for effective leadership
26:18	Exploring visionary vs. integrator roles
27:45	DP Electric's approach to apprenticeship and training programs
34:05	Measuring the impact of apprenticeship on retention
37:21	Strategies for hiring and vetting senior-level staff
42:11	Utilizing personality assessments in the hiring process
45:27	Technological evolution within DP Electric
50:28	Insights from other industries and the future of AI in AEC
52:14	Emphasizing cybersecurity and risk management
54:53	Reflecting on lessons learned and advice to younger self
57:33	Closing remarks and contact information
59:10	Outro

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