In this episode, we speak with Lance Cayko, co-founder of design/build firm f9 Productions, about strategies for growth and value creation in the construction industry.

Topics Covered:

Lance's background and journey into architecture, construction, and real estate development

Creating consistent customer satisfaction and managing quality control

The challenges of brand differentiation in a competitive industry

Exploring recurring revenue models and diversification strategies

Leveraging technology trends like automation and prefabrication

Insights on the evolution of the construction industry

Links:

- https://virtualstrategysprint.com/

-https://infhorizons.com/podcast/

- f9 Productions company website: https://f9productions.com

- Lance Cayko's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a

Connect with Lance:

Email: lance@f9productions.com

Let us know what you thought of this episode, and send your questions for future guests to info@infhorizons.com.

Valerie is a former A-list personal assistant and Chief of Staff, current founder and CEO of ChatterBoss, the first and only remote executive assistant service of its kind. Her mission is to guide entrepreneurs to building friction-less teams using a human-centric approach. She joins Nana on Build Value By Choice to discuss her company and what it can do for business owners. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• ChatterBoss is the brainchild of Valerie Trapunsky, who founded the company in 2017 after a decade spent working as a top-level assistant for A-list celebrities and as the Chief of Staff for high-net-worth individuals and CEOs. During that time, Valerie developed a passion for effective problem-solving, and became committed to bringing the same level of excellent service to solo entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• Valerie’s problem-solving skills and genuine love of people are the foundation of everything at ChatterBoss. They solve customer needs through a combination of intelligent technology, intelligent systems, and most importantly, intelligent people. Together, the whole team has built a product that clients can trust to deliver personalized, reliable, and thoughtful service.
• Your dedicated assistant will be in the same country as you, this has nothing to do with education or quality. This is because it makes the process easier with day to day things someone in your country would know. For example in the US someone would know what the DMV is, but someone in France may not.
• The most effective advice Valerie has is to give yourself grace and start slow. You’re not going to become a master delegator overnight even if you come from a corporate structure. Work at delegating over time and giving up that control we all feel we need to have.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I was supporting these really powerful people who utilize assistants in ways I never imagined’

‘Customization is the foundation of what we’re built on’

‘We have a goal to scale and be the top executive assistant company in the US’

EPISODE RESOURCES  

• Valerie Trapunsky | LinkedIn
• ChatterBoss

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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• Productize ebook
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• Podcast website: https://infhorizons.com/podcast/

ABOUT THE HOST

Nana Bonsu:

“I am an entrepreneur and ex-Corporate Executive who's applying his experience and knowledge from working in various ways to pursue my passion of helping small business owners increase their choices in life by leveraging my knowledge and experience, their employees, systems and money. I help small business owners transform their business and increase value through action-oriented education and implementation of strategies and tactics to make their business sellable even if they are not planning on selling. Known for establishing an environment for personal growth and development. My multicultural background equips me with the intuitive understanding of different cultures and how they impact business owners.”

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Tony Kitchens is our guest today. He's a speaker, author, and entrepreneur who believes in transforming fear and pain into fuel for an amazing life. With the book "The Gift of Pain," Tony inspires as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. His companies have generated over $100 million in revenue and serviced multinational corporations worldwide. He's on a mission to share his wisdom globally.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The Gift of Pain is a story of entrepreneurship, mental toughness, and above all the power of charting a path of your own choosing in life. It will teach you how to find the courage and strength to reach for your dreams.
• One of the lessons Tony learned from the global pandemic was to plan as much as you can but be open to changing those plans when the situation changes. You can’t allow yourself to be defeated when you face challenges, you have to rise and overcome them. 
• Through Tony’s philanthropic work he and his family helped put 37 Kenyan children who had never had any education before through school. They even built water systems and an entire technology center at a school there. Thanks to Tony the students had access to laptops for the first time and the local community could use them as well. 
• The 5 key takeaways Tony wants you to take from his story are: 1. Build your mindset. Don’t give your mind the opportunity to talk you out of your dreams. 2. Have faith. The biggest rewards come after the biggest leaps of faith. 3. Face the pain. Embrace adversity and challenge as opportunities to dig deeper and grow more. 4. Channel your strength. Learn to draw on past pleasure and pain to move through life. 5. Cultivate the future. You never know when the seeds you plant will grow, so tend carefully.

BEST MOMENTS
‘Closing a business is way more difficult than starting one’
‘I wanted other people to see tough situations and how the pain can propel us’
‘Never in your business plans did you ever see a situation where global trade would stop’
‘What can you do for others outside of your space’
‘It’s not about them as business owners, it’s about what they can do to serve the greater good’

EPISODE RESOURCES 

• Experiences he shares in his book entitled “The Gift of Pain” available at www.giftofpainbook.com
• Life and Business Strategies, available at https://www.tonyrkitchens.com/programs
• Motivational Speaking events, inquire at https://www.tonyrkitchens.com/book-tony-to-speak
• Online Business Courses, available at https://academy.tonyrkitchens.com/how-to-win-in-business
• Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@tonykitchens
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-r-kitchens-466778209/

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Infinite Horizons Free Webinar
• Productize ebook
• Leave your comments on the show's facebook community page: https://www.facebook.com/Buildvaluebychoice
• Get your free valuation here: