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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 1H 8M

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

from Sharpen The Spear · host Richard Walsh

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.

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