Relationships and connections are important in your personal life and can have a positive impact on your professional life, too.

In fact, nurturing meaningful connections often serves as the cornerstone for these successful ventures.

In this episode of Empowered Owners, Robert Hinsch, Vice President at TVF, shares his journey of helping start the West Coast division of TVF, a story of humble beginnings, resourcefulness, and the power of strong relationships.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• How embracing curiosity allows us to deepen our understanding of products, customers' needs, and the company's operations.
• How focusing on relationships with customers, vendors, and colleagues is a testament to the impact of strong connections in business. Nurture these relationships by showing empathy and prioritizing open communication.
• How appreciating and supporting fellow Employee Owners and building a positive and supportive work culture, contributes to the success of the company.

Jump into the conversation:

• [02:22] Robert’s journey at TVF
• [05:44] How the textile industry has evolved
• [07:43] TVF’s origin story
• [15:34] Relationships and curiosity
• [19:47] The secret to TVF’s success