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Connections That Matter
Connections That Matter is a business networking podcast featuring real stories of growth through relationships. Host Andrew Johnson interviews Northern Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners who share how strategic networking, trust, and referrals shaped their journeys.
You’ll learn practical insights on networking, referral marketing, and relationship-based business growth—plus the mindsets and habits that help local leaders build communities and businesses that last.
Connect with Andrew + Northern Colorado Networking Events
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Connections That Matter
From Trades to Trust: Tim Lee on Networking and Building Integrity Construction
In this episode of Connections That Matter, Andrew sits down with Timothy Lee, owner of Integrity Construction, to talk about what networking looks like for trades professionals—and why “giving” is often the fastest path to building trust, partnerships, and long-term opportunity. Tim shares the unexpected origin story of his business, including a real-world connection made in a NAPA parking lot that helped shape his approach to building relationships.
They also dig into what “integrity” means when you’re working inside someone’s home, how customer experience can make or break a construction business, and why systems are the difference between being busy and building something sustainable.
Why You Should Listen
If you’re a business owner who wants better referrals but feels stretched thin, this episode will help you rethink networking in a way that’s practical, relationship-driven, and realistic. You’ll hear how a contractor evaluates networking ROI, how “small” connections can become major opportunities, and what it takes to build a company that can grow without burning you out.
Contact Timothy Lee
Website: integritystampofapproval.com
Email: contact@integritystampofapproval.com
Phone: 970-889-0300
Connect with Andrew & Northern Colorado Networking Events
Want to meet our guests (and maybe be a future guest yourself)?
Check out upcoming Next Level Networking events here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nia-next-level-networking-3697909
Timestamps
0:00 Everybody has something to give
0:22 What Integrity Construction does
1:17 How Tim got into construction and entrepreneurship
2:13 Building strong subcontractor relationships
4:28 The NAPA parking lot connection story
6:10 The key to networking: giving and connecting people
7:09 Why one-to-ones matter (even when time is tight)
9:27 What “integrity” means in construction
11:03 Work-life balance and avoiding burnout
12:30 Networking ROI for trades professionals
15:57 Managing growth without overloading the business
17:40 Tim’s vision for a sellable, transferable company
18:39 How to contact Tim