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113: From Fired to Founder: The Story Behind Layer 9 IT

113: From Fired to Founder: The Story Behind Layer 9 IT

Update: 2025-03-27
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Scaling a business is exciting, but doing it the right way takes strategy and intention.

In this episode of The Corporate Dropout, Troy McCollum, CEO of Layer 9 IT, shares how he turned an unexpected setback into a thriving IT firm. After getting fired by his own dad, he took a leap of faith and built a company that now operates in multiple states. Troy opens up about the biggest lessons he has learned in leadership, hiring, and creating a business that runs efficiently and sustainably.

He breaks down the challenges of scaling, the role IT plays in business success, and the key to building a team that sticks. Whether you are leading a company, expanding your team, or refining your growth strategy, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

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113: From Fired to Founder: The Story Behind Layer 9 IT

113: From Fired to Founder: The Story Behind Layer 9 IT

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