Why His Construction Company Outgrew the Competition

Send us Fan MailLeaders who mentor, coach, and develop their people build stronger teams, fuel innovation, and create the talent pipelines that drive long-term growth.In this episode, I sit down with George Vassallo, President & CEO of Bothwell-Accurate, a nearly 100-year-old Toronto-based roofing and building envelope company. Since acquiring the business in 2006, he’s grown it from 85 to 1,000 employees through vertical integration, expansion, and acquisitions—while keeping a people-first, development-focused culture at the core..https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-vassallo-aa499425/https://www.bothwell-accurate.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to George Vassallo and His Ventures02:04 Growth and Expansion of Botwell Accurate05:02 Acquisition Strategies and People Management07:58 Cultural Integration and Team Dynamics11:57 Hiring Philosophy and Team Player Attributes16:08 Investing in Employee Development and Mentorship19:00 Addressing Gender Diversity in the Workforce21:53 Navigating Technological Changes in Business24:00 Embracing Technology in Construction28:00 The Roadmap to a Billion-Dollar Company32:00 Challenges in the Canadian Construction Market36:04 Building a Business: Lessons Learned41:50 Starting vs. Buying a Business45:59 Mindset for Success in Business