Building Strong Businesses: Michael Fortinberry on Culture, Mentorship, and Trades Innovation

In this episode, Richard Walsh chats with Michael Fortinberry about his journey from military service to entrepreneurship. Michael shares insights on starting businesses, perseverance, and recognizing strengths. They discuss effective delegation, strategic hiring, and building a strong company culture focused on employee satisfaction and work-life balance. Michael highlights aligning employee potential with company vision and the importance of role-specific contributions. They also explore incentive programs, mentorship, and the impact of AI on trades. Michael shares a success story of a young tradesman and offers ways to connect with him.

Speakers

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Richard Walsh

Host • 45%

Michael Fortinberry

Guest • 55%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction of Michael Fortinberry
0:27	Military background and entrepreneurship journey
2:52	Starting companies and the role of perseverance
5:05	Strengths, delegation, and hiring strategies
7:55	Networking and the hiring process
10:42	Building company culture and employee satisfaction
19:50	Understanding financial needs and supporting employees
24:23	Investing in employees and mentorship
28:36	Company culture: Authenticity, transparency, and work-life balance
33:07	Employee potential and strategic vision alignment
37:15	Role impact on company success and team competition
42:09	Incentive programs and creating a culture of success
49:31	Craftsman with Character program
52:01	Cross-departmental experience and the entrepreneur's role
54:51	Adapting business vision and seeking feedback
58:37	The impact of AI on business and trades
1:03:03	Durable trades in a tech-driven world
1:04:41	Career paths comparison: Plumber vs. lawyer
1:05:28	Success story of a young tradesman
1:06:47	How to connect with Michael Fortinberry
1:07:32	Closing remarks and upcoming episodes

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