Early on Dan Devol went to work for Appalachian Forest Products. Then he went to work for a finish carpenter. Dan says that in finish carpentry, he learned you have to be good and you have to be fast. At 21 he bought and rebuilt a house and then sold it. He made $40K on […]
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Stick To Your Values And Get The Job Done Right – Sam Pabich
Sam Pabich is now co-owner of the building company his grandfather started decades ago. Sam incorporated the company with his dad at age 19. Their company, Pabich Homes, is based on these guiding principles and core values: Customer relationships Clear communication Honesty Doing what we say Being on time Being on budget Being upfront […]
Just Find Out What People Want And Give It To Them – Connor Crook
Comes from a long line of contractors. But went to school to be a lawyer. Connor says, the best thing that happened to him is when he got pushed out of the law firm and went out on his own. The most important thing to learn in business is what you don’t know. When Connor […]
How To Quit Your Job And Go On Your Own Successfully – Michael Kaestner
In this episode Michael Kaestner shares entrepreneurial wisdom and practical advice that highlights the importance of getting started early, networking, and coming out strong with a well-defined business plan. Had a lot of fear in taking that 1st step and committing to starting his own thing. It’s important to save money and set it aside […]
Be Yourself – How Being Vulnerable and Transparent Leads to Deeper Connections and Builds Better Relationships – Spencer Padgett
It’s all about finding the right solutions for your customers issue or problem. Sometimes you just got to think outside the box a little bit. But when you do find the right solution, you will have a happy customer for life. A lesson Spencer learned the hard way is that not everything you think will […]
How To Create A Signature Look And Differentiate Your Brand – Mark King
Mark King loves building decks. He is really good at building those decks with lots of beautiful curves. He said that he has learned to interview the client as much as they are interviewing him. Don’t think you can please everyone. Quality and craftsmanship doesn’t please everyone. Interview them and make sure they are a […]