Creating Structure Podcast #21, Thomas Cornellier, Chief Strategy Officer, TSI Corporations

07/16/21 • 69 min

Welcome to Episode #21 of the Creating Structure Podcast where I interview Thomas Cornellier, Chief Strategy Officer of TSI Corporations. The moment I listened to the the final pre-screen version my first thought was "this is a discussion that needs to be heard." Thomas gives us a window into TSI's culture, core values, generational transference of ownership and responsibility, and much more. Thomas has a lot of energy, is insightful, thinks fast, and has much to share. This episode moves very quickly and there's parts that the listener's may want to bookmark or listen to again when finished.
Whether you are a contract glazier, supplier, privately held company, 2nd or 3rd generation company, company moving through transition, a business owner, start-up founder, constructor, manager, and more, this has something for everyone.
Some topics discussed:

What's your "why"
How TSI people "love to build"
Identifying and curating core values
Integrating software stacks
Developing custom internal training programs
Respecting legacy while moving forward
Building teamwork
Identifying your "BHAG"
Extreme Ownership
Importance of Union workers
DC Construction markets
Niche subcontracting work
Making hard decisions
Lacrosse
Podcasting
and more

Listen, engage, leave some feedback, and get to know Thomas!
The Guest:
Thomas Cornellier, CSO, TSI Corporations
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-cornellier-65365814
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tcornellier?lang=en
TSI Corporations:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/tsi-corporations/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/tsiwalls
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tsicorporations/
Website: https://tsicorporations.com/

The Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton Sprague
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/
Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Custom Jingle, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

What's your "why"
How TSI people "love to build"
Identifying and curating core values
Integrating software stacks
Developing custom internal training programs
Respecting legacy while moving forward
Building teamwork
Identifying your "BHAG"
Extreme Ownership
Importance of Union workers
DC Construction markets
Niche subcontracting work
Making hard decisions
Lacrosse
Podcasting
and more

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Custom Jingle, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Previous Episode

Creating Structure Podcast #20, Mark Zwieg, Founder of two Inc 500/5000 companies - Entrepreneur, Professor, Writer, Speaker

In this Creating Structure Podcast, our 20th Episode, I welcome none other than Mark Zweig.
Mark is well known in the AEC industry with Mark Zweig Inc., and having been Founder and Chairman of Zweig Group. Mark is now an "Entrepreneur in Residence" and full-time professor in Entrepreneurial studies in the business college at the University of Arkansas. He also writes blogs and articles regularly, which can be found online and in his social media feeds.
Taking a pay cut from his bicycle business to get his first job after MBA school, Mark jumped into the AEC industry in a number of escalating positions involving marketing, HR, and recruiting, prior to starting one of the preeminent AEC Consulting firms at Zweig Group.
We "go to school" in this session talking about Mark's path forward, the AEC industry, A/E vs. C differences, buying and selling businesses, balance sheets, achieving 30% year over year growth, changes in staffing and people since COVID19, Mergers and Acquisitions, return on equity, the value of communication, learning how to sell, and more.
Mark has been an avid collector of cars, bikes, and motorcycles, which we talk about as well.
Also, don't miss Mark's take on "the value of cutting the grass" (literally.)
There's much more to glean in this discussion from the past, the present, and the future. Enjoy, share, subscribe, listen, and please share your comments with the Creating Structure Podcast community. Thank you so much for listening!
Guest:
Mark Zweig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-zweig-76529219a/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkZweig?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Blogs:
https://thezweigletter.com/tag/mark-zweig/
https://walton.uark.edu/insights/

University of Arkansas: https://t.co/BuPSrga4GG?amp=1
Zweig Group: http://www.zweiggroup.com/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton Sprague
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/
Wheaton Sprague
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Custom Jingle
https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Next Episode

Creating Structure Podcast #22, Syndi Sim, Diamon-Fusion International (DFI), VP of Marketing and Business Development

Welcome to another episode of the Creating Structure Podcast. In this session I talk with Syndi Sim, Vice President of Marketing, Diamon-Fusion International. Coming from a family of lawyers, and those in the legal field, Syndi received degrees in criminal justice, criminology, and intended to be an attorney. After working in the court system for a time, Syndi, realized she needed to make a change and decided to move in a different path. You'll hear how she got from criminal justice work, to marketing, and then marketing specifically in the glass industry. It is an inspiring story that shows, for one, that when we follow our unique ability, good things happen. Syndi exudes energy, curiosity, passion for life, people and the products she represents. You'll hear it in the interview. We discuss everything from covalent bonding on silica surfaces, to marketing, product development, and autism. I was energized and inspired after the interview, and listening to it again prior to production.
What is Diamon-Fusion, what are it's benefits? You'll hear it at depth in the podcast. Who is Syndi Sim? You'll hear that too.
Some topic discussed:

Glass Surfaces
Silica based surfaces and products
Covalent bonds
Voice of the customer
Product development
Fuse Cube vs. Fuse Cube Express
Branding, personally and as a company
A key decision that drove great results in 2020
Co-Branding and Co-Marketing with clients
Sales
Mindsets
and more

Thanks for listening!
The Guest:
Syndi Sim, VP Marketing and Business Development, DFI
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syndisim/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SyndiSim
Website: http://businessdevelopmentinsights.blogspot.com/
DFI:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diamon-fusion-international-inc./
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiamonFusion/
Website: http://www.dfisolutions.com/

The Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/
Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Custom Jingle, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

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