Matthew Riley, CEO of Thomas Riley Artisans' Guild in Naples Florida

<p>Matthew's father says, “His mission for this company was to create a place where brilliantly talented people could come together and do what they love to do—and he was the orchestra leader.”</p><p>That theme of cultural <i>harmony </i>permeates the entirety of Thomas Riley today. Matt speaks on the collaborative environment he, Tom, and Ben continue to foster within the company demonstrated, for instance, by their team’s 7 A.M. huddle that they have stuck to every single Monday and Friday, year after year.</p><p>The Rileys are also committed to <i>being the example</i> for their team in both good times and bad. Matt recalls Ben and himself putting their paychecks on hold in 2009 amid the challenges brought about by the Great Recession, and then having their own staff volunteering to cut their own pay in order to help keep the company afloat.</p><p>Finally, Matt discusses his excitement for the future of the company and his eagerness to continually raise the bar by being unafraid to embrace risks when doing business. In Matt’s own words: “Nothing great happens without taking some risks.”</p><p><strong>Topics Discussed: </strong></p><ul><li>[02:33] The story behind Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild</li><li>[12:42] What Matt has learned from working with their clients</li><li>[17:00] What Matt learned from his time as an ironworker in Jacksonville</li><li>[23:57] Dealing with fluctuating capture rates</li><li>[27:47] Why Tom named Matt CEO and his brother Ben as COO</li><li>[36:13] The future of Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild</li><li>[38:13] Being responsible for 70 families</li><li>[40:42] What Matt is most proud of</li><li>[43:52] Matt’s ten-year plan for the business</li><li>[47:48] What Matt loves about Naples</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Guest:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thomasriley.net/home-1" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thomasrileyartisansguild/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/trileyag" target="_blank">Facebook</