In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Will and Terry are joined by a very special guest—Will's wife, Sydney—the CEO of Vesta Foundation Solutions. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of managing a business with a spouse, breaking down the nuances of leadership, gender dynamics in construction, and building a strong management team. Sydney shares her invaluable experiences from working with Will for 18 years, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries, fostering healthy conflict, and the transformative power of understanding your team's dynamics. Dive into the journey of how Vesta Foundation Solutions grew to employ over 60 people and generate over $12 million in revenue while keeping family and business life in balance.

00:00 Trailer

01:16 Meet the Guest: Sydney Blake

04:00 Working Together as a Couple

06:07 Balancing Family and Business

08:52 Challenges and Gender Dynamics in Construction

21:46 Leadership and Team Dynamics

27:54 The Power of Love Languages in Leadership

29:44 Implementing the Working Genius Assessment

30:56 The Role of High Galvanizers in Business

35:18 Building a World-Class Leadership Team

39:28 The Responsibility Process and Accountability

43:55 Identifying and Overcoming Capacity Ceilings

48:38 Mystery Shopper Program in Construction

53:01 Celebrating Milestones with Fun Incentives

57:52 Conclusion

Contact Sydney Blake at:

Website: https://www.vestafoundationsolutions.com/

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-blake-81381768/

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