Shawn Godwin is the co-founder of one of SEQLD’s best known and award winning architectural firms, Base Architecture, as well as recent owner of a new café and bar called Quincy’s, in Brisbane funky Northside suburb of Grange.Shawn has built Base from the ground up since 2004, and during this time has expanded their digital presence to attract a combined following of over 17,000 followers across Social Media.Shawn talks to me about the importance of exploring digital opportunities for a new or established business, as well as touching on the point that if you aren’t the expert in a particular, then don’t be afraid you outsource or delegate to someone who is, that can do a better job!It is this philosophy which has helped Shawn focus on what he considers to be the most important aspects to both his businesses, which is keeping his staff happy and fulfilled.During this episode you will hear Shawn’s secrets to keeping staff long term, including embracing all of his employee’s feedback and opinions, bringing pets to work as well as selecting the best people that come along, even if there isn’t a project for them at the time.We also cover surviving the GFC embracing and talk about why Shawn more recently deviated into owning a hospitality business, or as he says it, moving to the wrong side of the bar.I think every business owner or aspiring business owners, can all learn something from someone who believes in always putting your staff first, embracing your local community and ceasing the opportunities when they arrive.
Base Architecture: https://www.basearchitecture.com.au/Quincy's Bar & Cafe: http://quincys.com.au/