On this episode of Profile, Todd and I visit with Bill Fonti, CEO of Furniture and ApplianceMart.
Hold on, because Bill is a whirlwind. He has a relentless commitment to work and life. He started learning at an early age, first by watching his father operate an appliance store in Madison and later by picking up whatever work he could find as a teenager. This work ethic has carried him through life and helped to propel Furniture and ApplianceMart to its current successful peak as one of the top retailers in the state. Bill also shares with us how his father, Vince Sr., had the vision to bring a store to Stevens Point and how this family business has grown throughout Wisconsin. You’ll hear a story of hard work, commitment to family and community, and how these efforts can really yield results. But you’ll also hear that it’s not always about effort, but also intent. Bill share’s how they have set employee personal development as a benefit and how it has helped them to grow.
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