Episode 41: Authentic Architects with Chesley White

In this episode:

Christi and Angela interview Chesley White with SHLTR Architects. Chesley’s focus on developing and fostering business relationships, along with a proven track record of successful projects, has helped SHLTR see its revenue stream go from being volume-based to project-based with longer-term, more complex, and profitable projects. Chesley discusses how important it is to enjoy what you do, how to create a fun working environment, and prioritize what's most important like family. Listen to find out more!

Supported by: GroundBreak Carolinas

About Chesley:

Chesley is one of the owners of SHLTR architects, a boutique architecture firm in Greenville. She started SHLTR with her business partner Tara in the fall of 2016. To date, they have grown to 7 employees and have completed many significant projects around Greenville and the Upstate. They owe their success to creating authentic relationships with clients and providing a top-notch level of customer service while having fun in the process.

Chesley’s focus on developing and fostering business relationships, along with a proven track record of successful projects, has helped SHLTR see its revenue stream go from being volume-based to project-based with longer-term more complex, and profitable projects. She is currently transitioning to a more operations-based role in order to free up time to focus on running the business and help support the SHLTR staff to continue to be successful.

Outside of work she enjoys trying to play golf, investing in real estate, and traveling with her husband Stephen, and son Hudson. She also invests in organizations like CREW, by serving as Sponsorship Chair, 2020 Delegate, and now the creator and co-host of the new Candidly CREW podcast.