Episode 137: ‘Running and Scaling’ with Juliana Choy Sommer
In this episode:
Christi Powell and Angela Gardner interview Juliana Choy Sommer, founder of Priority Architectural Graphics. Juliana shares her incredible journey from taking over a small side business to scaling it into a successful signage company. The discussion covers topics such as navigating recessions, maintaining a growth mindset, and the unique advantages women bring to business leadership. Juliana also emphasizes the importance of mentorship, goal setting, and being resilient through life's challenges. The episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for women in the construction industry and beyond. Thanks for listening!
Supported by: 84 Lumber
Show Notes and Links:
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:19 Guest Introduction: Juliana Choy Sommer
01:03 Juliana's Background and Business Journey
06:07 Scaling and Resilience in Business
08:44 The Importance of a Growth Mindset
14:48 Women in Leadership and Mentorship
23:32 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
About Juliana:
Juliana started Priority Engraving in 1995 as a nameplate company. She made nametags and nameplates for electrical contractors starting with her father as her first client. He was an electrical contractor and needed labels to close out his jobs. (Electrical contractors always need to buy labels for their panels, switchgear, equipment, etc..).
Since 1995 she's grown the company, renamed as Priority Architectural Graphics to a multi-millions dollar architectural sigange company. She's active on many projects (including many mega projects) with an emphasis on projects in the transportation, multi-family housing, government infrastructure and healthcare sectors. Fun fact: Juliana has really never held a "job".
She's never worked for anyone except for being a sales clerk at the mall in high school! Her only job has been running and scaling this company.
