The View From The Top
We asked our 2009 Top Growth execs to give us their thoughts on growth and the recession. Here’s a sampling of their wisdom.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
“Learning. There is always some area to improve, a new idea to explore, someplace to grow both in terms of the business and my own personal growth as a business leader.”
— Michael Villa, CEO, Dovetail Internet Technologies, Shrewsbury
“Helping employees solve real life issues.”
— Arthur Barrett, president, Barrett Distribution Centers, Franklin
“Engaging with the people (children, adults, families in need of health and educational services) we serve and seeing the results of the collective efforts of our staff and faculty on the lives of others. Secondly, strategically planning our future activities in pursuit of our longer term vision.”
— David Jordan, president and CEO, Seven Hills Foundation, Worcester
What do you know now that you wish you knew when you first entered the business world?
“Time moves slowly and people do as well. Don’t overreact and think things through before you do act.”
— Brian Gorman, founder partner, Wave2Media Solutions, Westborough
“How important it is to be very selective in all facets of the business — from the team you build, to the products that you sell and the customers that you target.”
— Brian Casey, general manager, Daymark Solutions
“That there is an unending economic cycle of growth and recession.”
— Bonita Keefe-Layden, CEO, Rehabilitative Resources, Sturbridge
“That banks are not here to lend money just to collect fees.”
— Jordan Fishman, president and CEO, 21st Century Biochemicals, Marlborough
What have you learned about running a business in this economy?
“There is not nearly as much room for mistakes as when the economy is better. Margins are tighter, payment is slower and cashflow is king.”
— Michael Villa, CEO, Dovetail Internet Technologies, Shrewsbury
“Recurring revenue and cash-on-hand are king!
— Jeffrey Brown, CEO, Blue Cod Technologies, Marlborough
“This economy? We have exceeded last year’s sales in September and the last quarter is our strongest. Growth and profit go hand in hand.”
— David Comeau, president and founder, Albright Technologies
“Never stop meeting new people and figuring out a way to help them in their life or business and the return will come to you without even realizing it.”
— Joseph Kupstas, owner, Goodfellas Construction, Worcester
“Be flexible! We’ve learned that the businesses that have survived during this economy are the ones that are open to change and willing to try new things.”
— Jim Sullivan, president and CEO, JCSI, Westborough
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