#117 The Accidental Founder Who Went From Credit Card Payroll to an 80-Person Team With Sean Rice
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Welcome back to the Crushing It In Construction Podcast!
This week, we're sitting down with Sean Rice from Proterra Group - an accidental founder who never set out to run an 80-person business.
Starting with a single 6-month contract and a personal credit card used to cover his first payroll, Sean has navigated market crashes, painful downsizing, and the complexities of bringing in - and later buying out - business partners.
Sharing how he built a business serving 45+ local councils without a master plan, this episode is a deep dive into resilient leadership, strategic pivots, and why sometimes the best businesses are built by accident.
For anyone who’s ever bootstrapped, bet on themselves, or wondered how to lead a team through tough times - this one’s for you.
Let's get started.
Connect with Sean Rice:
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-rice/
Website:https://www.proterragroup.com.au/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanaskinner/
Website: https://moonshotmedia.com.au/
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