What does it take to build a successful design, build, and facilities management company from scratch?

In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace speaks to Matt about creating MWA, a company that designs, builds, and maintains commercial spaces for major global brands including Nike, Converse, Jimmy Choo, Net-a-Porter, and more.

Matt shares the reality of building a business over 24 years in one of the toughest industries out there, including surviving recessions, COVID, rising costs, and the constant pressure of winning work.

He explains:

• What a design, build & facilities management company actually does
• How commercial office and retail fit-outs work
• Why facilities management became a huge part of the business
• What it’s really like working with global brands

He also shares:

• Dropping out of university after 6 weeks
• Finding his career path almost by accident
• Starting his business through redundancy negotiations
• How referrals and relationships built the company organically

Plus, we get into:

• Winning huge projects for Net-a-Porter, Nike & Jimmy Choo
• Why construction is such a high-risk industry
• Hiring the right people and building strong teams
• Writing his book Made With Ambition and opening up about personal struggles

If you’re interested in:

• Entrepreneurship
• Construction and design careers
• Commercial interiors
• Starting a business
• Facilities management
• Business growth and resilience
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This episode is an honest look at the highs, lows, risks, and ambition behind building a company that lasts.

https://www.mwaprojects.com/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-Ambition-Build-Legacy-Honesty/dp/B0G26N2WVW

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