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.

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

10:09 – “I’d rather sleep well than eat well”

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

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: https://www.facebook.com/people/Get-It-Together-Assembly-Installation/100065403672611/
• Email: jimfurbush@icloud.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tegrityjimfurbush/

Connect with Richard Train:

• Web: https://www.richardltrainconsulting.biz
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578616461967
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-train-b39501349

Connect with Jim Bob Howard:

• Web: https://www.jimbobhoward.com
• X: https://x.com/jbhoward
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/jbhoward
• YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/jimbobhoward
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbhoward