Trade Tales

James Dolenc and Tom Riker on creating a firm that’s built to last

Episode Summary

James Dolenc and Tom Riker on their secrets to long-term employee retention, the benefits of a four-day workweek and why collaboration and separation play equal roles in their partnership.

Episode Notes

James Dolenc and Tom Riker, the co-founders of Chicago-based firm James Thomas Interiors, are rounding out their firm’s 23rd year in business. That longevity, they say, is all thanks to their team—a group that’s invested in the firm’s long-term success, and supported by initiatives designed to boost work-life balance and pave the way for advancement within the firm.. In the episode, they share their secrets to long-term employee retention, the benefits of a four-day workweek and why collaboration and separation play equal roles in their partnership.

This episode was sponsored by Dallas Market Center. 

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