Episode 93
From Hands-On to High-LevelWith Wilbur Jennings of Wilbur Design + Construct

Meet Wilbur Jennings, owner of Wilbur Design + Construct in Marquette, Michigan. Jennings started in the trades at the age of 13, and developed a passion for building. He went on to earn a degree in construction management, and founded Wilbur Design while “flying by the seat of my pants.” Over the course of his journey in leadership he incorporated a mission and vision; clear systems and processes; an intentional company culture; and new ways to look at his financials. Here, Jennings shares the most impactful lessons learned in the past ten years.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to define and use a mission, vision, and values to steer your business
- The critical hiring lesson that helped Wilbur build a more accountable and trustworthy team
- The industry resources he’s found most helpful
- The job costing systems that have helped him maintain the right level of profitability
- What he would do differently if he were starting the business again today
Listen to the episode to learn more.
Resources:
Learn more about Wilbur Design + Construct here.
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