Episode 13: One Lecture Changed His Career Path

A guest lecture introduced Will Ries to the person who became his boss. That connection led him to Just Add Water, where an internship became a career building ponds, waterfalls, and the team behind them.On the Building The Future Show, Will explains how a water feature becomes a living ecosystem, why the way a customer wants to use a yard matters, and how small design decisions change the finished experience. He also shares what he learned by taking on sales, maintenance, business operations, and production as the company needed help.The conversation moves from craftsmanship to leadership: training through the winter, making progression clear, involving the crew in hiring, and asking about the person behind an attendance problem. For anyone weighing a career move or leading a small team, Will offers a practical look at trying the work, continuing to learn, and earning trust.