The Emerging Leaders Podcast // Fischer Homes

22 Work Smarter Not Harder with Doug Smith

Fischer Homes

Doug is the Senior Vice President of Operations here at Fischer Homes, and in this episode we talk about:

  • How to take a consultative approach to you job fix problems and increase productivity
  • How to reduce fear and increase confidence in your career
  • How working smarter by leveraging your resources pays dividends down the road

Timestamps:

  • 1:48 - Doug’s Career Story
  • 4:41 - Why Homebuilding
  • 6:36 - Finding clarity for your career path
  • 9:16 - Confidence in your career
  • 11:54 - Collaboration between Construction and Sales
  • 14:55 - The consultative approach to your job
  • 16:56 - The role of the Senior VP of Operations
  • 18:51 - Leaders need drive and empathy
  • 22:28 - Work Smarter, Not Harder
  • 30:29 - Important decisions
  • 33:46 - Bag O’ Questions
  • 37:16 - Key Takeaways