Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast

Episode 88 - How George Hesse Built a Profitable Deck Company That Runs Like a Machine

57 min · 16. april 2026
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In this episode, Alex Danner sits down with George Hesse of North County Deck & Patio, who shares what it really takes to run a consistent, profitable outdoor living business for over two decades. George breaks down his unique business model, why smaller jobs outperform big builds, and how systems, efficiency, and strong sales processes have kept his company at ~10% profitability. You’ll learn:  • How to structure your business for efficiency and scale  • Why fast proposals and strong presentation win jobs  • The real reason most contractors lose money on large projects  • How to build a team and step out of day-to-day operations A must-listen for contractors looking to build a stable, long-term business. If you have any questions about your marketing, feel free to reach us out to the Fence & Deck Marketers team on our website deckfencemarketers.com [http://deckfencemarketers.com], or search for us on all social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.   We also do monthly webinars so feel free to reach out if you’d like to join those and we’ll email you the Zoom link.

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