and start a business and they have no business experience,” Bowe points out. “They can’t read a balance sheet; they don’t understand the difference between cashflow and profitability.” This approach helps Alair attract talented professionals from larger organizations where advancement opportunities exist, but ownership remains unattainable. “What we can offer is ownership,” Bowe emphasizes. He delegates substantial authority to his team members within established cultural parameters, developing potential future owners while expanding the business footprint. “We are planning on growing through internal advancement of our people and establishing offices in next ring out locations.” EMBRACING RISK AND KNOWING YOUR NUMBERS Bowe’s childhood dream of becoming a builder has materialized into a successful enterprise guided by practical business principles garnered through experience. “Being a builder is all I’ve ever wanted to do since I was as young as I can remember,” Bowe reflects.This lifelong passion grounds his approach, but he credits two key insights for his business success. “The advice that I probably have picked up, one, is Photo Credit: Jennifer Howell Photography and Alair Homes Hunt Country Architect Credit: Cawood Architecture 44 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 03
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