Leading by example: How James Murphy navigates leadership, growth and company culture.

What does it take to lead one of Arizona's largest locally owned general contractors? In the Season Two premiere of Building Buzz Podcast, James Murphy, CEO of Willmeng, joins hosts Danielle Feroleto of Small Giants and Ray Schey of the Phoenix Business Journal to discuss leadership, business growth, and building a strong company culture in the construction industry. Murphy shares his career journey, how he grew into a leadership role at Willmeng, and the experiences that shaped his approach to leading a successful construction company. He also explores why sustainable company culture, strong industry partnerships, and a commitment to being a quality partner are essential to long-term success in Arizona's competitive construction market. In this episode, you'll learn about: Construction industry leadership: How James Murphy developed his leadership philosophy and stepped into the role of CEO at Willmeng. Growing a general contracting business: Lessons from Willmeng's growth as one of Arizona's largest locally owned, privately held general contractors. Building a strong company culture: Why investing in people and creating a sustainable workplace culture matters as a company grows. Career development in construction: Murphy's professional journey and the experiences that helped shape his success. Partnerships in the AEC industry: Why being a reliable, quality partner is critical to building lasting business relationships. Arizona's construction industry: How industry leaders can recognize opportunities, support one another, and contribute to the region's continued growth. Hosted by Danielle Feroleto of Small Giants and Ray Schey of the Phoenix Business Journal, Building Buzz brings together the people and perspectives shaping Arizona's commercial real estate, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. Season Two is officially underway. Subscribe to Building Buzz for more conversations about construction leadership, company culture, business development, and the people driving the industry forward. #Willmeng #ConstructionLeadership #CompanyCulture #ArizonaConstruction #BuildingBuzz