Ep. 247: Partnership at the Top - How GMs and Owners Work Together

Episode notes

We are jumping back into the world of Stewart Painting - a month ago we heard about their Board of Directors Progress and now we’re hearing about the Role dynamics of the General Manager & Owner! Sheldon Stewart, Owner & President and Kimberly Redfield, General Manager discuss the role of the GM and how they work together effectively, sharing real examples of boundary-setting, strategic planning, and building trust during leadership transitions. As the former Controller, Kim shares the the critical differences between the role of the controller and GM and how to balance immediate operational needs with long-term succession and board planning.

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