Hutchies’ Chairman Scott Hutchinson has grown to become a well-known Brisbane personality, recognised as a passionate advocate for the local music industry and his commitment to supporting community organisations like Bravehearts and the AEIOU Foundation. Scott’s great love of music has led to his long-term membership on the Board of QMusic as well as a personal involvement in the preservation of the live music scene in Brisbane. Scott has been Chairman of Hutchinson Builders since 2001, which he took on subsequent to the role of Managing Director from 1991. Since he started in the family business in 1986, the annual construction turnover of the company has grown from $6M to $2.8B. Scott’s novel thinking has brought a number of innovations to the business, including a focus on environmental initiatives. He has been instrumental in the development of Hutchies’ Indigenous employment program and personally drives our support of women in construction through a long term partnership with NAWIC. Through the business, Scott has been involved in a range of residential, retail and industrial development projects, as well as innovative project finance arrangements including joint ventures, turnkey mezzanine, and lead capital projects. Scott has worked in all areas of the business including estimating, administration, accounts and marketing. In this episode, you’ll learn about: - Music and philanthropy - Trying and failing - Changing and adapting in business - Key business insights and lessons - Lessons to your younger self And more Resources: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/151724.The_Average_American_Male https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/338798.Ulysses https://www.hutchinsonbuilders.com.au