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Building Legacy: A Century of Lumber and Leadership with Chip Cofer of Cofer Brothers
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Chip Cofer of Cofer Brothers Inc. shares the remarkable 105-year journey of his family's lumberyard and building materials business in Tucker, Georgia. His insights reveal how balancing tradition with innovation creates a business that survives economic downturns while building deep community connections.
• Founded in 1919, evolved from dry goods to building materials
• Leadership philosophy centered on setting examples and treating everyone with respect
• Survived 2009 housing crash by pivoting to movie industry supply
• Developed "three-legged stool" model balancing builder, retail, and specialty business
• Transformed sales approach during COVID from counters to desks, improving customer experience
• Prioritizes vendor relationships for mutual support during challenging times
• Never laid off employees for slow business, even during worst economic downturns
• Currently transitioning to fourth generation of family leadership
• Company culture described as therapeutic and family-like
• Success built on competitive pricing balanced with superior knowledge and service
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Chapters
1. Business Philosophy and Family Legacy (00:00:00)
2. The History of Cofer Brothers (00:01:27)
3. Leadership and Team Building (00:03:57)
4. Adapting to Market Changes (00:09:37)
5. Service Model Evolution (00:14:21)
6. Next Generation and Gratitude (00:18:55)
7. Lightning Round and Final Reflections (00:23:05)
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