Defying All The Odds: Continuing Success With Longterm Thinking with Kendra Dinkins - Taylor Electric

Kendra Dinkins shares her journey and the history of Taylor Electric, highlighting the role of family and the challenges of market diversification. She discusses partnering with larger contractors and navigating MBE/WBE obstacles while emphasizing the importance of building trust in business partnerships. Kendra talks about proving worth as a minority-owned business, evaluating customer fit, and the significance of learning to say no. The episode delves into family business dynamics, decision-making, and managing economic downturns, including the impact of COVID-19. Kendra addresses employee loyalty, overcoming imposter syndrome, and leadership as an introvert, offering advice on self-care and work-life balance.

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(0:00) Introduction to the episode and Kendra Dinkins (2:46) Kendra's background and Taylor Electric's history and challenges (7:00) The role of family in Taylor Electric and market diversification (13:07) Partnering with larger contractors and overcoming MBE/WBE challenges (18:33) Building and maintaining trust in business partnerships (22:07) Expertise and proving worth as a minority-owned business (25:55) Evaluating customer fit and learning to say no (29:50) Family business dynamics and decision-making (34:22) Economic downturns, COVID-19 impact, and workforce management (41:07) Employee loyalty and support during crises (43:33) Overcoming imposter syndrome and leadership as an introvert (47:24) Advice on self-care and work-life balance (49:59) How to contact Kendra Dinkins and Taylor Electric (51:04) Closing remarks and call to action