Leading a Collaborative Team at RTM Engineering Tony Mirchandani

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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.

Leading a Collaborative Team at RTM Engineering Tony Mirchandani

E39 • Nov 1, 2022 • 57 mins

Today on Building Scale we are talking with Tony Mirchandani. If you are interested in hearing about a company working to make sure that everyone is doing something that they love and are passionate about then look no further. Tony has been pushing to grow RTM and he has done so in a very unique way.

Key Points

Tony Mercadante emphasizes the importance of culture and people in scaling AEC businesses, viewing his company as a people business that happens to get paid for engineering.
RTM's approach to growth includes strategic mergers and acquisitions, focusing on culture fit and empowering team members rather than solely on financial metrics.
Technology is leveraged in RTM to enhance efficiency and communication, with a focus on adopting leading-edge solutions that align with the company's long-term vision and growth strategy.

Mergers and acquisitions are the primary way of growth but Tony is not just looking at the bottom line for these M&A's he is truly trying to find companies to partner with that allow people on both sides to find a win. He is helping people throughout his company to find something that they are passionate about for their work and then they do not treat work as something that they have to do but more like a position that they cannot wait to do.

As CEO, Tony Mirchandani is responsible for RTM’s vision, strategy and operations to provide quality engineering in a customer-focused culture. By leading a collaborative team, he fosters RTM’s commitment to continuous quality improvement, best practices initiatives and enhancing the professional development programs. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, business development, financial management, engineering and leadership. With a strong background in both technical and operations environments, he has a unique understanding of project management, quality control and the ability to exceed client expectations.

You do not want to miss this one because I know Tony is sharing some information that all owners and CEO's should be listening to!

Connect with Tony

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rtm-engineering-consultants/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rtmengineering Twitter - https://twitter.com/RTM_ENG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rtmengineering/

Connect with the Justin & Will:

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

Speakers

Will Foret

Host • 7%

Justin Neagle

Host • 16%

Tony Mirchandani

Guest • 77%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and guest Tony Mirchandani's role at RTM Engineering Consult
3:22	Scaling RTM Engineering Consult and the mindset shift that led to growth
10:03	Importance of collaboration and working "on" the business, not "in" the business
14:10	The concept and journey of RTM's Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG)
16:24	Discussing RTM's acquisition strategy and the importance of culture fit in mergers and acquisitions
20:48	Implementing the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) in RTM and defining success beyond monetary gains
30:00	Differences between small and large businesses and the opportunities with being acquired
37:10	The concept and benefits of a platform organization in M&A
40:34	The role of growth and the unique perspective of engineers in the consulting industry
45:03	Leveraging technology in the design, communication, and the impact of choosing the right or wrong technology
53:20	Tony's advice to his younger self, learning from other entrepreneurs, and future plans for RTM
56:10	Contact details and closing remarks from Justin and Will

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