Today we talk with a master-mind problem solver. His name is Jonathan Moore and he is an expert at solving complex real estate and construction problems. Jonathan is passionate about finding and solving problems, he finds great satisfaction in finding a water leak and knowing how to fix it.
Jonathan is the President of Invision Advisors, a registered architect, and an owner's representative. He is also a self-proclaimed nerd, but his work is impressive, he has worked many construction and design projects, including working on the design and construction of Ground Zero in New York.
During construction, design and development there are hundreds of thousands of decisions to be made, and the process will undoubtedly present challenges regarding budgets, schedules, code, personality, politics and many other potential issues. All these problems need a solver and Jonathan does just that.
Jonathan willingly shares his best tips for approaching problems in an effective way that leads to lasting solutions. His advice is rock solid.
Jonathan believes the key to finding a good solution is to take the time needed to do so, he is confident that even though sometimes things may be chaotic, you always have time to find the right solution.
Among other things, Jonathan talks about, in football terms, huddling up, communicating the plays and not being afraid to ask dumb questions. He believes everyone deserves respect, no matter who they are or what they do.
Jonathan also touches on how to handle authority figures, face problems head on and how to find the right support system to bounce ideas and solutions off of.
Join us as we learn from the very best! All your problems are a podcast away from being solved.
Key Takeaways:
[:37] Today's guest, Jonathan Moore is introduced. He is the President of In Vision Advisors and a master problems solver.
[4:15] Jonathan shares about his personal life, he talks about his family and pets.
[8:09] How did life lead Jonathan to the construction industry, more specifically, how did Jonathan end up at In Vision Advisors?
[10:35] What is an owner's representative? Jonathan breaks down what exactly this means.
[11:50] Construction forensics is explained.
[14:15] Today's main topic is problem solving. Jonathan shares a crazy story about his experience in forensics construction.
[16:05] Why is Jonathan so good at problem solving? How does he do it?
[20:48] What are some of the mistakes people make in the problem solving process?
[23:16] Jonathan and Jaime discuss the importance of having the right approach to problems. Have a support system/sounding board. Don't be afraid to ask dumb questions. Checkout a previous episode with Jordan Harbinger who also shared tips on how to build a support system: Jordan Harbinger chats on how to Create a Great Network
[26:35] How do you approach problems with superiors and authority?
[30:38] Jonathan gives us a glimpse into a what a regular day looks like for him.
[32:25] Does multitasking work? When is focused attention better?
[36:31] Jonathan has a "face the silence" rule. He explains what that means and how this rule applies.
[39:37] Tips for people who constantly live in "crisis mode" are discussed. Retreat, rethink, react.
[45:25] How do you deal with personality differences, controversial topics and having empathy in problem solving?
[48:36] Jonathan leaves parting advice. In his office they have a "do you know the answer?" flow chart, find out how his team uses it.
[50:09] Find more about Jonathan and his company at invisionadvisors.com or you can find him on Facebook @InVisionAdvisors.
[51:05] This episode is sponsored by Academic Alliance in Dermatology, find them at http://www.tampadermatology.com. They are local and can absolutely be trusted!
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