Becoming a Multiplier (wsg Chris Uhl)

During this episode, You, Me, and Your Top Three host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, speaks with Chris Uhl, Executive Director of the Eastern Region at IFF – a nonprofit mission driven lender, real estate consultant, and developer that helps communities thrive. Chris and Gregg spend time discussing the importance of becoming a multiplier within the industry. Chris shares his ‘Top Three’ – from those he was inspired by to give back to the community, to likeminded individuals, to those who helped him understand the value of both sustainability and the triple bottom line. And, you have to hear what Chris has to say about the Appraisal Bias. About Chris uhl Chris Uhl joined IFF as the Executive Director – Eastern Region in 2017. Located in IFF’s Detroit office, Uhl oversees IFF’s full-range of services in Michigan and Ohio, including lending, real estate consulting, and community strategies program operations. Prior to joining IFF, Uhl served in leadership roles at Rock Venutres LLC, The Skillman Foundation, and Detroit Children’s Fund, as well as working several years as a banker at major financial institutions. As Vice President of Social Innovation at The Skillman Foundation, Mr. Uhl helped the foundation move beyond grants to program-related investments in the form of low-interest loans and loan guarantees. He most recently led community investment efforts at Rock Ventures, a Detroit firm that serves and connects a portfolio of more than 100 companies owned by Dan Gilbert – the founder of Quicken Loans and majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mr. Uhl is a Michigan native with a M.B.A. from Wayne State University and a B.S. in business administration from Central Michigan University. Show Highlights Segment 1: Overview 1:00        Being a multiplier. 3:05        Introduction: Chris Uhl and IFF. (Skillman Foundation.) 5:50        Finding who you are and setting your path. Segment 2: The “Top Three”  8:45        Chris’s ‘Top Three’ – Michael J. Brennan – Supporting ‘finding your calling’. 11:03      The journey to ‘finding your calling’ – dialing in on who you are. 14:40      Chris’s ‘Top Three’ – Existing Leaders  – Surrounding yourself with the right people. 16:50      The values of the “kitchen cabinet” around you. 18:10      Chris’s ‘Top Three’ – Tom Brennan – The Green Garage – Creating sustainability & triple bottom line. 19:45      Chris’s ‘Top Three’ – Bob Weins – Driving socially impactful businesses. 22:40      Chris’s ‘Top Three’ – Matt Uhl –  Having a sound board. 24:10      Chris’s ‘Top Three’ – Tricia Uhl – Prioritize your time and reign in your ego.   Segment 3: Industry Disruption & Transformation  29:20      IFF:  CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution)    33:40      The structure of working with firms that are for-profit. 38:00      Technology disruptions have not impacted the CDFI space, yet. 40:10      The appraisal bias. 42:32      The impact investing space – “doing well by doing good”. Segment 4: Leadership & Wrapping Up 45:30      Becoming a Multiplier. 51:00      Learn more about IFF. (IFF.org) 54:00      Brave leadership: “The biggest thing for me is continue to stay in touch with your team.” Additional Information Contact Chris Uhl: Chris’s LinkedIn Chris’s Email Contact IFF: IFF Link Website IFF Link Twitter IFF Link LinkedIn Contact Gregg Garrett: Gregg’s LinkedIn Gregg’s Twitter Gregg’s Bio Contact CGS Advisors: Website LinkedIn Twitter