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The Visionary and Integrator Relationship
In today’s podcast we spoke to Chris Fox and Matt Carlson. They are the owners of Fox Home Innovations based out of Manhattan, Kansas. The business specializes in design, remodeling, and new construction. Chris and Matt met at K State while attending college. Chris started by doing small handyman jobs for people in the area. As time went on the jobs became bigger and not being a fan of heights, he brought Matt on, who at the time was a firefighter, to help with those type of projects. After that, because of their similar thinking and collaboration their friendship grew into a professional relationship as well. That was over 15 years ago and that is when Fox Home Innovations became a business.
Early in the business Chris was taking on everything in the business, and then Matt began helping as their responsibilities grew with the business. This is when they realized the need for structure in order to form leadership roles and positions with titles became necessary in order to guide the company. When they came across EOS and Traction, they knew that was what they needed. During the process, both fell into their roles naturally without much thought. Chris, being the natural salesperson, became the Visionary and Matt as the Integrator.
Their relationship both as friends and as business partners has had its ups and downs. Both realized this early on and learned that together they have a good balance and that their trust in one another is most important. Not all integrator and visionary relationships are business partners and bridging that gap can be difficult. Luckily for Chris and Matt, having that and learning what works for the two of them has made their company strong and successful.
Key Takeaways:
“Before we even knew what those terms were we used to call ourselves the gas pedal and the brake.”-Matt Carlson
“I think it’s important to find someone that can challenge you. With trust brings conflict, and conflict creates results.” -Chris Fox
Contact Information:
Foxhomeinnovations.com
Also, on Facebook and Instagram
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By Tabetha SheaverIn today’s podcast we spoke to Chris Fox and Matt Carlson. They are the owners of Fox Home Innovations based out of Manhattan, Kansas. The business specializes in design, remodeling, and new construction. Chris and Matt met at K State while attending college. Chris started by doing small handyman jobs for people in the area. As time went on the jobs became bigger and not being a fan of heights, he brought Matt on, who at the time was a firefighter, to help with those type of projects. After that, because of their similar thinking and collaboration their friendship grew into a professional relationship as well. That was over 15 years ago and that is when Fox Home Innovations became a business.
Early in the business Chris was taking on everything in the business, and then Matt began helping as their responsibilities grew with the business. This is when they realized the need for structure in order to form leadership roles and positions with titles became necessary in order to guide the company. When they came across EOS and Traction, they knew that was what they needed. During the process, both fell into their roles naturally without much thought. Chris, being the natural salesperson, became the Visionary and Matt as the Integrator.
Their relationship both as friends and as business partners has had its ups and downs. Both realized this early on and learned that together they have a good balance and that their trust in one another is most important. Not all integrator and visionary relationships are business partners and bridging that gap can be difficult. Luckily for Chris and Matt, having that and learning what works for the two of them has made their company strong and successful.
Key Takeaways:
“Before we even knew what those terms were we used to call ourselves the gas pedal and the brake.”-Matt Carlson
“I think it’s important to find someone that can challenge you. With trust brings conflict, and conflict creates results.” -Chris Fox
Contact Information:
Foxhomeinnovations.com
Also, on Facebook and Instagram