He Turned Down Equity to Run A Glazing Company

In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Joe Kaiser, President of Herzog Glass in Seattle, Washington, about leadership, growth, and operating as a subcontractor in commercial construction.Joe explains why he chose an opportunity with no equity over three offers that included ownership, what he learned transitioning from general contractor to subcontractor, and how growth is actually measured in this industry. They discuss losing a $3 million project to a low bidder, nearly cancelling a construction contract, working on a $1.9 billion project, and why every contractor should build a service division. Joe also shares his perspective on good subs versus bad ones and what he looks for when working with general contractors.