How Did They Do It?

How Did They Do It? Post Road Iron Works

I had the opportunity to visit their office recently. The little store front window has a custom ‘Tree of Life’ glass and iron table with the forbidden apple ...
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How Did They Do It? Lynch Construction

In December 1990, Jeff Lynch was ‘let go’ following some owner decisions. Joan had a good job, so they were ready to start their own company specializing as ...
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How Did They Do It? Westin Homes

Despite a lingering pandemic, building material price increases, and soaring inflation rates, 2021 proved a successful year for Westin. Emphasis on a few key areas enabled this success: ...
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How Did They Do It? Precision Excavation

“Complacency will be the architecture of your downfall.” – Jeremy Gutsche Before COVID hit, the phones at Precision Excavating were practically ringing off the hook. There was no ...
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How Did They Do It? Nappa Electrical Contractors

Changing guidelines. Supply chain struggles. Increasing costs. Workforce challenges – keeping everyone healthy and working. Setting up and administering FFCRA leave. These may sound familiar – so many ...
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How Did They Do It? Wellen Construction

It’s all about the teamwork. Teamwork was how Wellen Construction kept everyone safe during the pandemic. The team needed to collectively develop policies for everyone to follow, according ...
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How Did They Do It? Weaver Brothers Construction

Be prepared for anything and try to sleep at night. These two practices equip Adam Bates, co-owner, for success. The unexpected often interrupts a planned workday, such as ...
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How Did They Do It? MSL Electric

Shelly Griffin, controller at MSL Electric, pinpointed the reason for the company’s success. “The owners don’t want to cut corners – they want us to get it right ...
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How Did They Do It? Walsh Electric

Electricity and entrepreneurship run in the Walsh family. Pat Walsh’s grandfather and great grandfather were both electricians and his parents owned their own business as well. Pat Walsh ...
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How Did They Do It? JJ Costa Company

Handshakes, hard work, and honesty. That’s how brothers Joe and Jay saw their father run the company before they took it over, and it’s how they run it, ...
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