My late husband, Brian, had a remarkable journey filled with lessons on leadership, resilience, and the essence of a servant's heart in business. A huge part of that was his relationships. Brian started in the roofing industry as a teenager and, by 19, was propelled into ownership, fueled by mentorship and a referral network. He always put people and relationships first. Brian often shared that the core of our business was not roofing—it was people. From nurturing a referral network to the genuine care of our subcontractors and customers, he believed in treating everyone with respect and priority. This philosophy didn't just build a business; it created a community. Many people have told me that Brian’s funeral had more people than they’ve ever seen at any other funeral. That’s a testament to how he treated people and relationships. I do my best to honor that legacy as I continue to lead Land Enterprises Roofing. I hope that I treat people well and maintain a servant’s heart. How do you build relationships and put people first, even in business? #Leadership #Resilience #ServantLeadership #CommunityBuilding #RoofingProfessionals #BusinessEthics
Hi Kirsten!!! Such an amazing story. You're a Great leader. You lead by example.
Brian was such a nice guy I know he would be proud of you
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7moIt takes patience and being very intentional to build relationships in business. Like in marriage both husband and wife have to be focused more on their spouse than themselves. How can I put their needs ahead of my own? What will be best for us instead of me? The similarities for business are there too. Make it about others more than yourself. I think that’s what Brian did and so shall you, Kirsten.