Carrying the Legacy With Sunshine Ace Hardware’s Michael Wynn

September 7, 2023

This week, we are speaking with Sunshine Ace Hardware’s President, Michael Wynn. Together, we discuss how the organization has stayed relevant in the highly competitive sector, Sunshine Ace’s core values, and how Michael looks for leaders to promote from within. Michael has done a wonderful job carrying on the legacy of his grandparents, who started the company, and is now looking to expand the brand even further with home services and additional locations.

3 Takeaways:

(03:45) It is important to have a purposeful culture
(04:45) ROI on “best place to work” organizations can outperform the general market by 2-3x
(16:35) We want leaders who listen generously

Timestamps:

(00:50) Interview starts and Michael tells us about his growth in the company

(03:25) How do you build and maintain your company culture while expanding?

(06:25) Can you tell us about your core values?

(08:45) How do you hold people accountable to these values?

(10:30) How have you been able to stay competitive in this field for so long?

(14:40) What do you look for when promoting leaders from within your organization?

(18:25) Tell us about your grandparents and what they meant to you growing up

(21:20) Where is Sunshine Ace headed in the future?

(23:36) Hot seat questions

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