C2 Biz Growth
C2 Biz Growth features insightful information and lessons learned from entrepreneurs and CEOs who are growing and scaling their companies. We realize that being the CEO and leader can be a lonely position. However, Success breeds Success and our conversations with men and women on the “entrepreneurial battlefield” will inform, inspire, and drive you to keep marching onward and upward.
C2 Biz Growth is hosted by John Hale III, Founder and CEO of The Cornerstone Group, a business advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in enhancing companies’ ability to accelerate growth and scale their businesses.
C2 Biz Growth
Leading with Purpose: Automotive, Diversity & Community Impact with Ronald Hall - Episode 11
Join your host John Hale III for an insightful conversation with Ronald Hall, President & CEO of Bridgewater Interiors, LLC. As the head of one of the country's largest Minority Business Enterprise certified firms, employing over 2,200 people across four US facilities, Ron brings a wealth of experience from the automotive interiors manufacturing sector. A West Point graduate, Persian Gulf War veteran, and former corporate lawyer, Ron's unique journey has shaped his approach to leadership and business.
In this episode, Ron shares candidly about his early life and the remarkable growth of Bridgewater Interiors, a company he inherited from his pioneering father. He delves into the complexities of the automotive industry, offering invaluable insights on leadership evolution, the profound impact on community, and the critical importance of nurturing a diverse workforce. The discussion also highlights the strategic significance of supplier diversity in attracting major OEMs and the ongoing challenges of funding growth in a highly competitive market. Ron explores how Bridgewater Interiors is leveraging technology and AI to enhance manufacturing, the power of taking calculated risks for both business expansion and community benefit, and his forward-thinking approach to succession planning for the future of the company.
Tune in to discover the principles driving success at the intersection of industry, community, and leadership.