This podcast features Paul Southam, Managing Director of Total Property Worx. From humble beginnings to learning from the ups and downs of business, he co-founded Total Property Worx on a shoe-string budget. It is now a highly successful company with a great company culture that continues to focus on building strong client relationships.

“I constantly ask myself if I was an employee of the company, what would I want to see and feel [I think] listening to the team and engaging [them] in future growth is a must.”

– Paul Southam

In giving advice to his 21-year-old self, Paul would say “don’t worry about what other people think…do what you want to do and just press on and absolutely go for it.”

This podcast explores not only Total Property Worx’s unique journey to date but also Paul’s own journey in how he became successful and how people are the key to the company’s success.    

Shaun McCambridge – Inspirational Leaders Podcast

Shaun McCambridge is the Managing Director of Stellar Recruitment (http://www.stellarrecruitment.com) , a devoted husband and father to four spritely children. Shaun created the Inspirational Leaders series to inspire emerging leaders and to shine a light on what it takes to be an inspirational leader.

 

REFERENCE LIST

Paul Southam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-southam-90bb8b145/)

Lyall Kainamu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyall-kainamu-0016125b/)

Total Property Worx (http://www.tpw.co.nz/)

Commercial-Industrial Construction New Zealand (https://www.ibisworld.com.au/industry-trends/nz-market-research-reports/construction/commercial-industrial-building-construction.html)

Refurbishment New Zealand (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11413675)

Importance of being adaptable (https://www.business.com/articles/how-well-do-you-handle-change-the-benefits-of-being-adaptable/)

Importance of culture (https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeannecroteau/2018/03/12/the-importance-of-finding-the-right-work-culture/#1c3e719a25a5)

Open door policy (https://www.managementstudyguide.com/open-door-policy.htm)

Evolution of a business (https://www.inc.com/curt-richardson/why-evolution-is-important-in-business.html)

Team environment (https://www.inc.com/samuel-edwards/10-golden-rules-of-communication-in-a-team-environment.html)

Flexibility (https://www.forbes.com/sites/meghanbiro/2013/08/18/5-reasons-why-workplace-flexibility-is-smart-talent-strategy/1)

Listening to the team (https://www.forbes.com/sites/glennllopis/2013/05/20/6-effective-ways-listening-can-make-you-a-better-leader/)

Empowerment of employees (https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucekasanoff/2016/03/24/10-powerful-ways-to-empower-your-employees/)

Customer loyalty (https://www.helpscout.net/customer-loyalty/)

Unique point of difference (https://www.brandingstrategyinsider.com/2012/04/brand-positioning-selecting-a-point-of-difference.html)

Nathan McCullum (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-mccullum-8ab05724/)

Mental health in New Zealand (https://www.health.govt.nz/nz-health-statistics/health-statistics-and-data-sets/mental-health-data-and-stats)

I am hope (https://www.facebook.com/iamhopenz/)

Warriors (https://www.warriors.kiwi/)

Importance of CSR (https://www.forbes.com/sites/csr/2012/02/21/six-reasons-companies-should-embrace-csr/#3a171ad34952)

Triathlete (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon)

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