Episode 002 - Jim Franklin
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On today’s episode, we welcome Jim Franklin to the show! Jim is the CEO of Harbro, an emergency service and restoration company specializing in property damage restoration due to fire, water, earthquake or other catastrophes. As a veteran of the industry, Jim’s 40-year experience with the company has allowed him to develop the confidence and expertise needed to oversee all the functions of the corporation. He is also the RMO (Registered Member Officer) for many of the company’s contractor licenses for branches in Nevada, California, and Arizona. Jim is notably recognized for his charitable contributions with various non-profit organizations and is a current member of the Southern California Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO/YPO Gold).
In this episode, you’ll hear Jim talk about how he got started in his career, what great leadership looks like, how to reignite your passion for your job, and the work he does with The Free Wheelchair Mission.
Highlights:
Jumping into a new position headfirst
Graduating high school at 16 and dropping out of college at 18
Seeking approval of his father and “The Father”
All leaders need to handle situations with integrity and infuse core values into the work
Always take the high road in business
Work Attitude: We are here to have fun, do the job, be efficient, and make money
Dealing with the emotional tragedy of property damage
Keeping your priorities in order
Giving back to the world through good works
Words of Wisdom from Jim Franklin:
Leaders will always face issues of integrity.
Business leaders are going to face issues of integrity constantly, and it’s how these situations are handled that make all the difference. Jim shares a story in the podcast of a situation where he chose to be honest, and even though the company lost money, he believes it was the right thing to do.
Integrity is not just about making the right decisions, but it is also about demonstrating your values and the values of the company that will have an impact on your employees. Modeling integrity will encourage employees to make decisions that will add value to your company beyond the bottom line.
Understanding your priorities.
We spend most of our day working, but work is not everything. Jim discusses the importance of setting your priorities as you grow in business. Entrepreneurs spend a lot of their waking hours working because they’re constantly thinking about growth. Jim learned the hard way that it’s important to prioritize your spouse and your family.
Understanding your leadership style.
How you lead can make a huge impact on your team. Jim shares leading can take the role of wearing different hats. We have to be able to listen to our team and give advice. We also have to be intentional with our words.
Jim Franklin
Website: https://harbro.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HARBROINC/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HARBROinc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HarBroRestoration
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/har-bro-emergency-services-and-restoration/
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