Chad Jeffries, co-owner of Brick City Painting and Drywall, discusses his journey from subcontractor to co-owner of his business. Brick City Painting and Drywall does over $3 million in annual revenue, and Chad has had to grow as a person and a leader in order to effectively run his company. A staunch believer in the power of emotional intelligence, Chad runs masterclasses with his team to improve their culture, communication, and overall morale. Coming from a subcontractor background, Chad appreciates the importance of demonstrating respect for your employees, and he has worked hard to ingrain that sense of professionalism in all aspects of his business.

Some topics include:

• Chad's journey from sub-contractor to co-owner
• The importance of emotional intelligence, and the benefits your company can gain from focusing on it
• What employees want from a leader and a company, and how to give it to them
• How to shift your mindset from being a painter, to being a businessman