What happens when you combine rock-solid strategic planning with a relentless focus on people? You get Keeley Companies - a national AEC powerhouse doing business in 48 states and proving that culture isn’t just HR fluff, it’s a growth strategy. Meet John Regan, Vice President of People Development and Strategic Planning at Keeley Companies, to talk culture, accountability, and what it really takes to build a people-first business that scales.

From implementing ERP systems to driving employee engagement and weaving integrity into every handshake, this episode stages how Keeley does more than build things - they build leaders.

Key Takeaways:

• The Keeley Way isn’t a slogan - it’s a way of life. Strategic planning, cultural alignment, and accountability are cornerstones of their success.
  
  
• People over processes. Training, onboarding, and employee engagement aren’t perks, they’re business priorities.
  
  
• Doing good = doing well. Corporate philanthropy and community engagement fuel brand equity and employee loyalty.
  
  
• Growth doesn’t happen by accident. Marketing and sales alignment, ERP implementation, and clear strategic goals drive scalable success.

Whether you're leading a team or building one, this episode is a guidebook for what it takes to grow with purpose, and stay rooted in what matters. Tune in and take notes.

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