Start with one truck. Add a bankruptcy, a marriage, a few core subs, and a vision for building big. Nathan and Jen Dockery share how Dockery Group went from reset to rapid growth by anchoring every decision in values, stewardship, and service—and why general contracting pays for the development habit that fuels their creativity.

We get candid about the rebuild: hiring slowly, defining a clear customer avatar, and hunting with a rifle instead of a shotgun. They walk through the multi-step hiring process—yes, including the dinner test to see how candidates treat servers—and how that filter creates a team clients trust so much they often become investors. We look at the hard math of scaling: keeping cash in the business, resisting flashy purchases, and expecting systems to break at each revenue tier before you rebuild them better. Along the way, faith shapes culture and action, from quarter‑million‑dollar community projects to running the company with an open hand that attracts partners and opportunities.

There’s a human side too. As a married founder duo, they invest in performance coaching, set boundaries with mandatory date nights, and practice presence—purpose is where you’re standing. Connections come from living fully in their circles: church, car clubs, the gym, and local networks. That visibility pairs with a deliberate online presence because most buyers are deep into research before the first call. Looking ahead, they’re breaking ground on multiple developments, including mixed‑use districts and retail centers with rooftop bars and food courts—proof that patience, principle, and people can compound into momentum.

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