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Leaders who mentor, coach, and develop their people build stronger teams, fuel innovation, and create the talent pipelines that drive long-term growth.

In this episode, I sit down with George Vassallo, President & CEO of Bothwell-Accurate, a nearly 100-year-old Toronto-based roofing and building envelope company. Since acquiring the business in 2006, he’s grown it from 85 to 1,000 employees through vertical integration, expansion, and acquisitions—while keeping a people-first, development-focused culture at the core..

https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-vassallo-aa499425/
https://www.bothwell-accurate.com/


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to George Vassallo and His Ventures
02:04 Growth and Expansion of Botwell Accurate
05:02 Acquisition Strategies and People Management
07:58 Cultural Integration and Team Dynamics
11:57 Hiring Philosophy and Team Player Attributes
16:08 Investing in Employee Development and Mentorship
19:00 Addressing Gender Diversity in the Workforce
21:53 Navigating Technological Changes in Business
24:00 Embracing Technology in Construction
28:00 The Roadmap to a Billion-Dollar Company
32:00 Challenges in the Canadian Construction Market
36:04 Building a Business: Lessons Learned
41:50 Starting vs. Buying a Business
45:59 Mindset for Success in Business