Built to Weather the Storm: Grit, Growth, and Roofing Resilience with Isaac Sterner

Building from the Ground Up: Dustin Blaylock’s Journey Through Family Legacy and Business Ownership

In episode 34 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Dustin Blaylock, the Owner of ProShine Floors, as he shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a family business to navigating the challenges of running his own flooring company. Tune in to discover Dustin's journey of growth and resilience in the face of adversity. TIMESTAMPS [00:00:46] Family business legacy and challenges. [00:06:31] Polished concrete flooring techniques. [00:12:15] Maintaining waxed floors efficiently. [00:15:49] Business relationships and promotions. [00:22:15] Staying motivated in cleaning. [00:23:31] Ego versus team support. [00:27:14] Stress management strategies. [00:33:11] Cookie-cutter home construction challenges. [00:36:53] Organic marketing success. [00:41:17] Business entity transition challenges. [00:43:51] Networking through podcasting. [00:48:01] Storytelling through listening experiences. [00:52:22] Carnivore diet weight loss journey. [00:56:44] Quality of janitorial work. QUOTES * "I find it being authentic with your employees is best." - Nic Staton * “I'm just looking to do the best work we can possibly do, the best work I can do, and make sure my customers are happy and just keep it rolling that way.” - Dustin Blaylock * "I think it's just the absence of nonsense that makes me feel better." - Dustin Blaylock SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Nic Staton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/ [https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18 [https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/] Dustin Blaylock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proshine_floors/ [https://www.instagram.com/proshine_floors/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/people/ProShine-Floors/61564245860433/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/ProShine-Floors/61564245860433/] WEBSITES Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote [https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote] ProShine Floors: https://proshinefloorschatt.com/ [https://proshinefloorschatt.com/]

Built to Weather the Storm: Grit, Growth, and Roofing Resilience with Isaac Sterner

In episode 33 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Isaac Sterner, the Founder of Isaac Roofing and Partners with Resurrected Roofing, as he discusses the challenges he faced, including navigating the complexities of commission-based work and the importance of building relationships in the industry. Tune in to hear Isaac's inspiring story of resilience and his commitment to building a reputable business in the roofing industry. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:29] Roofing career journey. [00:06:30] Company culture in the roofing industry. [00:09:19] Commission-based roofing sales. [00:14:34] Life-changing roofing industry experiences. [00:16:14] Tax deductions for roofers. [00:21:13] Managing pressure and responses. [00:26:01] Legal battles and personal growth. [00:29:16] Goal setting in competitive industries. QUOTES * “Roofing will change your life because a lot of people, it takes quite a while because of the whole insurance process. Well, every insurance carrier and every claim is different, but not everybody's got a ton of people they can flip to retail immediately.” - Isaac Sterner * “It might be retail, it might be insurance, but dude, if you can make it two years in the roofing space, you're going to be just fine. But it truly is. It's not for everybody, but it will change your life.” - Isaac Sterner * “I've learned my lesson on responding super fast to things or whatever, especially with me being dyslexic and not having reading comprehension. I need to actually just take my time. That's helped tremendously in so many different ways.” - Nic Staton SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Nic Staton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/ [https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18 [https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/] Isaac Sterner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Isaac.roofing [https://www.instagram.com/Isaac.roofing] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/isaac.sterner18 [https://www.facebook.com/isaac.sterner18] WEBSITES Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote [https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote] Isaac Roofing: https://www.isaac-roofing.com/ [https://www.isaac-roofing.com/] Resurrected Roofing: https://www.roofres.com/ [https://www.roofres.com/]

More Than Lawns: Relationships, Resilience & Outdoor Design with Zach Hannah

In episode 32 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Zach Hannah, the Owner of Hannah Outdoor Designs, as he discusses his experiences with commercial maintenance, installations, and residential design builds, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way.  Tune in to hear his inspiring journey and insights into the challenges and triumphs of running a business in this competitive field. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:15] Creativity in landscape design. [00:05:46] Cash flow management challenges. [00:09:30] Delegating tasks for business growth. [00:12:36] Organic marketing strategies for growth. [00:19:07] Managing business stress effectively. [00:22:12] Positive mindset for success. [00:25:09] Love for the outdoors. [00:28:01] Residential landscaping focus. [00:33:46] Authenticity in video recording. [00:34:59] Outdoor design journey. QUOTES * “I love just building things and creating. It's the creativity side of it and just helping people really realize their potential, their front yard or backyard.” - Zach Hannah * "It's not just money. It's a relationship. And the more relationships that you can build and keep going, that's going to be longevity money." - Nic Staton * "Whatever it is, it's how you fix it, and your reputation is how you're going to get more business in the future." - Zach Hannah SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Nic Staton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/ [https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18 [https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/] Zach Hannah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahoutdoordesigns/ [https://www.instagram.com/hannahoutdoordesigns/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/p/Hannah-Outdoor-Designs-100087040263659/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Hannah-Outdoor-Designs-100087040263659/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-s-hannah/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-s-hannah/] WEBSITES Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote [https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote]Hannah Outdoor Designs: https://www.hannahoutdoordesigns.com/ [https://www.hannahoutdoordesigns.com/]

Building Success: Bob Kovacs on Construction, Leadership, and the Future of Trades

In episode 31 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Bob Kovacs, the Director of Preconstruction at Albion General Contractors, as he discusses his passion for hands-on work, his transition into management, and his educational background in construction management. Tune in for an insightful conversation about the challenges and triumphs in the world of construction. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:22] Construction industry challenges. [00:06:32] Teamwork under industry pressure. [00:09:30] Charter schools and community projects. [00:12:21] Livestock and homeownership lifestyle. [00:17:17] The satisfaction of construction work. [00:18:37] Work-related observations in daily life. [00:22:01] Growth strategies for business expansion. [00:27:45] Trades vs. College Education Shift. [00:28:38] Trade skills in high demand. QUOTES * "I had all the bidding and the estimating, making sure you got the right number that's going to win you the job without being so low that you're not going to make money, and making sure that the numbers based on good data, you don't have a bad number that's going to leave you short because you didn't do due diligence up front." - Bob Kovacs * "It's nice to be able to drive down the road and point at something and say, hey, I built that or I worked on that." - Bob Kovacs * I feel like the trade is really taking a decline and people want to actually go out there and do that. But at the same time, that's one of the things that's going to be thriving here over the next couple of years." - Nic Staton SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Nic Staton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/ [https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18 [https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/] Bob Kovacs LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-kovacs-1491744/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-kovacs-1491744/] Email: bob_kovacs@hotmail.com [bob_kovacs@hotmail.com] WEBSITES Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote [https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote] Albion General Contractors: https://albiongc.com/ [https://albiongc.com/]

Building a Business Through Leadership, Networking & Team Culture with Justin Barnes of Alphawash

In episode 30 of Under Pressure, Nic Staton interviews Justin Barnes, the Founder of Alphawash, and his Lead Technician, Josh, as they dive into the nuances of leadership, the significance of networking, and the strategies that have helped them grow their business over the years. Tune in to hear about their shared journey, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of building a strong team culture. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:42] Company culture and employee growth. [00:05:54] Team Leadership and Ownership [00:09:45] Starting a pressure washing business. [00:14:00] Pressure washing business journey. [00:15:30] Five-year networking pipeline. [00:20:23] Mindset management through faith. [00:24:21] Dan Sullivan's impactful books. [00:27:31] Content production vs. consumption. [00:41:18] Commercial expansion through networking. [00:44:06] Gas soft wash pump benefits. [00:49:07] Small improvements in business growth. [00:52:10] Team dynamics and communication challenges. [00:54:27] Scaling a cleaning business. [00:58:02] Commercial job success stories. [01:02:10] Lead magnets for homeowners. [01:06:18] Goal of reaching 1 million. [01:08:18] Learning from others' mistakes. QUOTES * "People buy people. They don't buy pressure wash and they buy you. They buy the feeling they get talking with you." - Justin Barnes * "Everybody thinks growing a business is all these big, ginormous changes, but it's really a bunch of little small ones that you see during the day and you see it and fix it and go on."  - Justin Barnes * "I want everybody to be kind of like perfect in a way, but at the end of the day, nothing's going to be perfect and nobody's going to do anything the way that I do it. As long as that **** gets done, I don't care how you **** did it." - Nic Staton SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Nic Staton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/ [https://www.instagram.com/wetwildpressurewashing/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18 [https://www.facebook.com/nick.staton.18] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-staton-568ba6229/] Justin Barnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callalphawash/ [https://www.instagram.com/callalphawash/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.brittingham.1/https://www.facebook.com/justin.barnes.775/ [https://www.facebook.com/justin.barnes.775/] LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-barnes-ab8b25b7/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-barnes-ab8b25b7/] WEBSITES Wet & Wild Pressure Washing: https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote [https://go.wetnwildllc.net/freequote] Alphawash: https://callalphawash.com/ [https://callalphawash.com/]