How To Become A... Founder of a Design, Build and Facilities Management Company

What does it take to build a successful design, build, and facilities management company from scratch?In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace speaks to Matt about creating MWA, a company that designs, builds, and maintains commercial spaces for major global brands including Nike, Converse, Jimmy Choo, Net-a-Porter, and more.Matt shares the reality of building a business over 24 years in one of the toughest industries out there, including surviving recessions, COVID, rising costs, and the constant pressure of winning work.He explains:What a design, build & facilities management company actually does How commercial office and retail fit-outs work Why facilities management became a huge part of the business What it’s really like working with global brandsHe also shares:Dropping out of university after 6 weeks Finding his career path almost by accident Starting his business through redundancy negotiations How referrals and relationships built the company organicallyPlus, we get into:Winning huge projects for Net-a-Porter, Nike & Jimmy Choo Why construction is such a high-risk industry Hiring the right people and building strong teams Writing his book Made With Ambition and opening up about personal strugglesIf you’re interested in:Entrepreneurship Construction and design careers Commercial interiors Starting a business Facilities management Business growth and resilienceThis episode is an honest look at the highs, lows, risks, and ambition behind building a company that lasts.https://www.mwaprojects.com/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-Ambition-Build-Legacy-Honesty/dp/B0G26N2WVW🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their own path📩 Got your own story to share? Contact us at [email protected]📱Follow us on socials: @howtobecomea__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.