A Covid-19 Story- Transitioning from FM to Vendor Danny Koontz of Windy City Equipment

Shownotes(0:47) Intro(2:54) Introducing Danny Koontz(4:03)  What is Danny reading currently?(5:39) How Danny got started in facility management(8:35) Danny talks about getting furloughed through COVID(11:15) Advice for other FM’s getting furloughed(14:58) The relationship between FM and vendors(24:23) What is Windy City Equipment?(30:51) Wrap upQuotes“You learn on the fly, not really a book.  You just get out there and learn, and what you’re trying to do is be a resource and help people.” (7:32)“One thing that’s really important is to utilize your network...You have spent your time when you were working and gainfully employed still helping other people, responding to other people, and so on.”(11:24)“I think of always trying to answer people, be kind to people - treat them like I would want to be treated.  Now that I’m on the vendor side, that opened lots of doors for opportunities.” (12:43)“You don’t make relationships work until you understand what the other person needs, wants, values, and so on.” (18:51)LinksShawn BlackDanny KoontzWindy City Equipment