The incredible growth of Micro-finance
It is just amazing to see how fast micro-finance has taken off. This video does a fantastic job visualizing the growth. I can only imagine how many people the world over have benefited. Intercontinental Ballistic Microfinance from Kiva Microfunds. … Read More
On BuildDirect Partnering with Debbie Travis
For the past few months, we've been talking with respected designer and entrepreneur Debbie Travis about how we can add value to each other's efforts. And today, we're very proud to announce that Debbie and BuildDirect have banded together to make buying building materials easy, fun, and convenient for our customers. Debbie is recognized internationally as an interior design industry leader, featured on Oprah Winfrey, Regis & Kelly, and is the author of eight best … Read More
BuildDirect and Robert Banks featured on Mashable
While I was on vacation last week, Mashable.com carried a story in its business section which included BuildDirect's co-founder, Robert Banks. In the article, Mashable points to the continued debate for CEO's and Founders of using social media and video to engage direct conversations with customers. The debate centers on the question of return on the investment for the time spent in the medium. The article then went on to list 12 companies that were having great … Read More
The incredible growth of Micro-finance
It is just amazing to see how fast micro-finance has taken off. This video does a fantastic job visualizing the growth. I can only imagine how many people the world over have benefited. Intercontinental Ballistic Microfinance from Kiva Microfunds. … Read More
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No employee should feel like an anonymous cog in the wheel
Companies do not change industries. People drive change. A company is only a collection of the people who work in it. Therefore: You cannot change an industry unless you build a culture that supports that change into your workplace! Any fan of BuildDirect knows … [Read More...]
Finding success through passion
I wanted to share a short note that I received from a friend who used to work with us at BuildDirect. The note left me feeling amazing, but I am sharing it because it also highlights a secret to finding success. I hope you've been doing well, keeping busy. I'm in the Education … [Read More...]
BuildDirect and Robert Banks featured on Mashable
While I was on vacation last week, Mashable.com carried a story in its business section which included BuildDirect's co-founder, Robert Banks. In the article, Mashable points to the continued debate for CEO's and Founders of using social media and video to engage direct … [Read More...]
What type of corporate culture allows people to thrive?
A friend and fellow YPO member came into my offices yesterday and met independently with some of my team. When we talked afterward, he commented on what amazing team and culture we have here at BuildDirect. It is absolutely true. I know because I hear it often, and you … [Read More...]
Mortgage purchase applications lowest since 1996
Although the worst is over for the building industry, there is a high chance that in the US, housing prices will fall further. One of the signs that I watch is the mortgage purchase applications index. The reason this is important is that it gives a leading indicator to … [Read More...]
A little better every day really adds up
We recently launched our Quarter 3 plan to the BuildDirect team. It is the 9th quarter that we have been running the same process where we lay out the top 5 priorities for the quarter and the steps needed to achieve them. I found out a long time ago that if you keep improving … [Read More...]
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No employee should feel like an anonymous cog in the wheel
Companies do not change industries. People drive change. A company is only a collection of the … [Read More...]
Finding success through passion
I wanted to share a short note that I received from a friend who used to work with us at BuildDirect. … [Read More...]
BuildDirect and Robert Banks featured on Mashable
While I was on vacation last week, Mashable.com carried a story in its business section which included BuildDirect's … [Read More...]
What type of corporate culture allows people to thrive?
A friend and fellow YPO member came into my offices yesterday and met independently with some of my team. When … [Read More...]
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