#409 - Talent, Timing, and Taking Feedback: Lessons in Team Growth

Host Dillon shares insights on growing Vertical Design Services' team, starting with the exciting news of hiring their first summer intern. He discusses the unique challenges of building a talent pipeline in the engineering and construction space, from providing housing for interns to creating exceptional experiences that set VDS apart from competitors. Dillon also covers the critical balance of staffing—avoiding both burnout from being understaffed and inefficiency from overstaffing—and explains how to time hiring with project acquisition. The episode wraps up with valuable lessons on taking feedback from clients, the importance of independent problem-solving for team members, and why being a lifelong student is essential in the ever-evolving construction industry.