Reputation: How Will You Be Remembered? with Jim Furbush

Описание: Reputation is built over decades through consistent choices, hard work, and integrity, yet it can be undone in moments by one shortcut, one compromise, or one decision that trades trust for convenience.

Episode Description:
In this episode of the “Nice Business!” Podcast™, hosts Richard Train and Jim Bob Howard welcome Jim Furbish, Owner of Get It Together Assembly and Installation, for a wide-ranging conversation about reputation, integrity, and what it really means to do business the right way. Drawing from a career that includes work with major corporations, nonprofit leadership, and hands-on entrepreneurship, Jim shares how his journey across industries shaped his belief that doing the right thing will build a reputation that you can look back on feeling good about yourself.

The discussion explores the tension between short-term gains and long-term trust, what happens when your gut tells you something is not right, and how everyday decisions quietly shape culture and credibility. Through stories of leaving successful roles that no longer aligned with his values, choosing principle over convenience, and building a business rooted in trust, Jim shows how reputation is formed long before it is tested and revealed when it matters most.

This episode invites leaders, managers, and business owners to think beyond numbers and outcomes and consider the legacy they are building through their choices. It challenges the idea that success is only about growth and profit, and reframes it around trust, service, and the kind of name people remember long after the job is done.

Topics Covered:
00:00 – Episode Snippet
01:07 – Introducing our guest, Jim Furbush
03:43 – Leaving success to realign with values
07:51 – Finding values-driven work at the Better Business Bureau
10:09 – “I’d rather sleep well than eat well”
11:28 – What to do when your gut says something is wrong
15:28 – The danger of slowly compromising your values
17:37 – Why service and trust matter more than money
20:46 – How strong reputations are built in communities
22:58 – The cost of cutthroat success cultures
27:28 – People remember character more than money
29:03 – Toxic environments change behavior
31:01 – Using your gifts to help others
32:18 – How reputation is passed down through generations
35:00 – It’s not what you sell, it’s how and why you do it
36:19 – Why people choose trust over cheaper options
38:14 – Seeing the person behind the problem
41:28 – Final reflections and closing thoughts

About Our Guest:
Jim Furbush is a business owner and seasoned professional with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Life Science, Business, and Economics from Cornell University. With a career that spans multiple industries and leadership roles, he brings a broad, real-world perspective on how businesses are built, led, and sustained.

As the owner of Get It Together Assembly and Installation, Jim focuses on service, trust, and reliability, translating principles of integrity into everyday business practices. Known for his practical wisdom and people-first approach, he offers a grounded view of how reputation, ethics, and consistent decision-making shape long-term success.

Connect with Jim Furbush:
Web: https://clay.earth/profile/jim-furbush
FB:   / 100065403672611  
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn:   / tegrityjimfurbush  

About Your Hosts:
Richard Train is a Vistage Chair, leadership coach, culture consultant, and the creator of the “Nice Business!” PodcastTM. He has spent more than 30 years helping leaders uncover the real issues behind performance, often the hidden “drama problems” that do not always show up in the numbers.

Connect with Richard Train:
Web: https://www.richardltrainconsulting.biz
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
LinkedIn:   / richard-train-b39501349  

Jim Bob Howard is a speaker, author, connector, and collaboration expert specializing in SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365. He helps teams and organizations communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and connect ideas to solve real business challenges. From teaching basic tech skills to leading global events, speaking to large