Big Visions Take the Right Team with Sean MacGinnis

Episode 32: Sean MacGinnis of BuildAble

Sean McGuiness is the president and managing partner of BuildAble. Sean, along with his co-founder and wife, Kyla Cullain have created an incredible business in their community as Ottawa’s premiere accessibility company, specializing in barrier-free and accessible home and business renovations with a team of registered health professionals and renovations experts.

Sean and his team have a big vision to make Ottawa inclusive by opening up the barriers in homes and in businesses so that those who face mobility challenges have access to safe and accessible spaces and environments.

Operational Lessons:

Cashflow – In construction, understanding the in-and-out flow of materials and labour.
Staffing – The importance of finding the people that are the right fit for the needs and vision of the company.

Building Culture:

Strategies for all staff to come together, voice concerns and brainstorm solutions.
Culture-building events for staff and their families
Ongoing – the benefits of keeping everyone on the team informed on the direction and vision of the company
How open communication is the cornerstone of building relationships with all staff and the success of their company.

Operational Wisdom:

When facing adversity, avoid overwhelm by stepping back and making a solid plan of action that involves all members of your team.

Connect with Sean at: buildable.ca

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Pierrette Raymond

Pierrette Raymond is a multi-business owner and philanthropist. She has been running businesses since 1996, and has a background in Psychology, Education, Grief and Bereavement. She is the owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Ottawa and Gatineau, and recently became a professional dog trainer with multiple certifications in dog behaviour and training. She is a four-time published author, speaker, facilitator, a community leader and also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. She is the recipient of the Ontario Leading Women Building Communities award, given by the Government of Ontario to women in our province "who demonstrate exceptional leadership in working to improve the lives of others in their communities”. And she is a a Forty Under 40 Award Recipient.