Business
Mary McNamara of Cornell Roofing and Sheet Metal shares how she bought the business, changed the culture, survived the great recession and two failed bank lenders, and along the way had some fun while quadrupling revenues. Key Takeaways from Mary’s interview It’s important to have a ‘nice place to go to work’ –this fundamental value sets the tone for everything the company does with employees and customers. Working with customers and general contractors that share her values is critical to maintaining the company's culture and success. Mary follows 3 principles in running her business: Network relentlessly Maintain a close working relationship with critical external business partners Rely on, and trust, your key managers