The Art of Leading a Team of Craftsmen - Hastings Read Runs a High-End Custom Woodworking Shop

<p>A circuitous route delivered <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/hastings-read-a602201/">Hastings Read</a> from England to Mobile, Alabama where he learned custom woodworking after a successful career in management consulting. Today he leads the team at <a href= "https://oakleighwoodworks.com">Oakleigh Custom Woodworks</a> as they build beautiful doors, windows, and shutters, employing a team a craftsmen who take great pride in their work. Deadlines matter but the work of a craftsman should not be rushed. Hastings details his story, how he's applying his lessons as a consultant to his own small business, and how he leads a small team that builds exquisite products.</p> <p>Show Sponsors:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://roylewisconstruction.com">Roy Lewis Construction</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.e3pests.com">E3 Termite & Pest Control</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tworld.com/agent/treylangus/">Trey Langus - Transworld Business Advisors</a></li> <li><a href="https://allisonhorner.com">Allison Horner - State Farm Agent</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.firsthorizon.com/podcast">First Horizon's "Bucket List-ening" Podcast</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-cherniak-54ba1814/">Seth Cherniak - Jeffrey Matthews Financial</a></li> <li><a href="https://personsservices.com">Persons Services Corp</a></li> <li><a href="https://thecoastalconnection.com">Angelo DePaola - The Coastal Connection Realty</a></li> </ul> <p>Find my book, <em>What Works</em>, at <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/What-Works-Ideas-First-Episodes/dp/B0B2TYMP7K/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3MQCFC7BQ726P&keywords=cam+marston&qid=1691952691&sprefix=cam+mars%2Caps%2C356&sr=8-5"> Amazon.com</a>. </p>