North Kansas City-based Inspired Homes doesn’t want to be just any homebuilder…

Jeff Goodwin, owner of Complete Home Concepts, a one-stop shop for home construction and remodeling services, shares how he and his family have built the business through acquisitions. When Jeff’s dad, Jim, bought a stone manufacturing company in 1976, he had no idea that three generations of his family would eventually be involved. At the time, he also didn’t know that the company would expand many times over through acquisition….

Jim Goodwin was tired of traveling six days a week, three weeks a month. So he started a part-time business. His goal was to grow it so he could quit his job and spend more time with his family. Little did he know that 40 years later, the business—Complete Home Concepts—would be thriving under his son and daughter and that a third generation would also be involved. Jim’s son, Jeff…

KASA Electric know the importance of its people….

You might talk and complain at length to your second in command, your spouse, or even your mentor, but actually having a conversation with a failing employee is tough. You know you aren’t helping anything if you allow an employee to fail without providing feedback.  Candor is always necessary, but so is tact. Knowing employment regulations and being consistent are also important. We generally suggest these steps: Have a conversation…