Strategic Pivots in the Facility Management Industry with John Fahmy, Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies

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John Fahmy is the Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies, a conglomerate that provides industry-leading janitorial, maintenance, security, and concierge services for commercial and residential properties. With over 10 years of management experience, John is an expert at senior level negotiation, project planning, and scheduling.

Before joining Planned Companies, John was the Director of Operations at 39th Avenue Holding LLC. He has a consistent track record as a team trainer, relationship builder, and operational leader.

In this episode…

What is the secret to achieving success in the facility management industry? According to John Fahmy, the Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies, the answer may be simpler than you think: start from the bottom.

John first began his career as a front desk agent for a hotel in New York. After transitioning into sales, and then back into hospitality, John eventually joined Planned Companies as an Executive Director. As he says, it was his early experience that taught him the empathy he needed to be successful in his leadership roles. So, what is John’s advice to listeners looking to break into the industry? Start small, and work your way up.

Join host Greg Owens in this week’s episode of Watching Paint Dry as he interviews John Fahmy, the Vice President of Operations and Sales at Planned Companies. Together, they talk about how Planned Companies pivoted during the global pandemic, the impact of remote work on daily business operations, and what it’s like to work in California right now. John also shares his sage advice to listeners looking to join the facility management industry. Stay tuned!