Kenny Howes, Vice President and Principal, Mallick Plumbing & Heating
Kenny Howes, Vice President and Principal of Mallick Plumbing & Heating, discusses leadership, business growth, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Leadership Inspiration: Kenny Mallick, his cousin and mentor, who built the company from a tradesman’s background into a $50 million business while prioritizing people.
- Biggest Surprise in Leadership: Leadership is all about the people, and putting employees first drives business success.
- Key Leadership Lesson: Fairness and prioritizing employees lead to a thriving company culture.
- Best Leadership Decision: Betting on people, as they are the key to taking the company to the next level.
- Worst Business Decision: Keeping the wrong people in the wrong roles for too long, which led to internal issues.
- Excitement for the Future: The plumbing trade remains strong, as it is essential and unlikely to be replaced by automation.
- Advice for Entrepreneurs: Don’t pursue business just for money—do it for the opportunities you create and the passion for the journey.
