Recap with Dan Dowdy: Building Generational Companies With Core Values In Mind

In this episode of the Built for the Trades podcast, host Dan Dowdy recaps his interview with Chris Cline of Yochim Plumbing. In the original interview, Dan and Chris chat about their experiences with being second-generation tradesmen and being “old school” where integrity, hard work, and a handshake means everything in business. Chris’s father, Mark Yochim, built Yochim Plumbing into what it is today. They genuinely encompass the meaning of generational and people-focused tradesmen and women with their core values in operation. In this recap, Dan shares how your team directly reflects you as their leader and how this will present itself in generations to come. Chris has witnessed the power of generational core values and how business is genuinely about giving more than you take as a leader. How do you do that? Listen to this episode for these top tips: 1. Find out how the previous generations of your business can still teach you today. 2. Discover how outdated marketing strategies are still growing businesses and relationships. 3. Learn how your team directly reflects you as a leader. “Your culture and your business is a direct reflection of you because you, deep down, have core values and live by those core values.” - Dan Dowdy It is essential to keep in mind that your company will rise to your leadership level. We hope this episode inspires you to take the steps today to ensure your business is a place your employees want to give and serve.