From Guts to Glory with Rocky Singh Kandola, Founder of Hair Maiden India
In this week’s episode of Watching Paint Dry, Greg Owens and Katrina Stevenson are joined by Rocky Singh Kandola, the Founder of Hair Maiden India. Rocky shares his life story, why Hair Maiden India is special, and a message of hope for troubled kids and their parents. Rocky discusses what it means to have an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age, how to market your business, and the importance of facing challenges with an opportunistic mindset—and how it made all the difference.
Facility Management Insights From a Virtual Hire with Joe Peterson, Global Workplace Programs at Snowflake
In this week’s episode of Watching Paint Dry Podcast, host Greg Owens interviews Joe Peterson, Global Workplace Programs at Snowflake. They discuss what it was like interviewing and creating a safe environment during the pandemic, what space reallocation will mean for the future of office floor plans, and his plans for restructuring their offices. Joe also shared how he and his team are creating better dining experiences and maintaining the facility. Stay tuned!
Strategic Pivots in the Facility Management Industry with John Fahmy, Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies
Join host Greg Owens in this week’s episode of Watching Paint Dry as he interviews John Fahmy, the Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies. Together, they talk about how Planned Companies pivoted during the global pandemic, the impact of remote work on daily business operations, and what it’s like to work in California right now. John also shares his sage advice to listeners looking to join the facility management industry. Stay tuned!
Creating a Balance Between Design and Culture with Primo Orpilla, Principal and Co-Founder of Studio O+A
In this week’s episode of Watching Paint Dry, host Greg Owens sits down with, co-founder of Studio O+A, Primo Orpilla. They discuss what it means to create a space that reflects a company’s vision, what defines a space, and the future of workplace planning. Primo reveals what it means to blend the old and new of a company and why leaving a part of the past untouched is imperative for creating a strong culture. He also shares his principles on why design with intention is the foundation of innovation. Stay Tuned.
Creating a Safe Workplace and Other Insights with Badreddine Benabdallah, Facilities and Workplace Expert at BUILDEENG
In this week’s episode of Watching Paint Dry, host Greg Owens welcomes experienced Workplace and Facilities Expert, Badreddine Benabdallah. They discuss the differences and similarities between France and the US around the pandemic, the future of work-from-home, and creating a safe environment for employees returning to the office. Badreddine also shares his thoughts on how the shift of employees moving away from the city will create a new work culture.