DiscoverThe Iron & Infrastructure PodcastEp 187 | From $9 an Hour to Owning the Company | Lessons in Leadership, Fitness & Building Legacy
Ep 187 | From $9 an Hour to Owning the Company | Lessons in Leadership, Fitness & Building Legacy

Ep 187 | From $9 an Hour to Owning the Company | Lessons in Leadership, Fitness & Building Legacy

Update: 2025-08-27
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In this episode, I share a special conversation originally recorded on the Blue Collar BS Podcast. We dive into my journey from starting at R&R Pipeline with a shovel in hand making $9 an hour, to eventually becoming an owner. Along the way, I talk about the mentors who challenged me, the lessons I’ve learned about leadership and accountability, and how fitness and discipline have shaped my approach to business. We also get into how I’m building a culture that values clarity, responsibility, and empowering the next generation.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lacked direction, or wanted to hear real talk about what it takes to transform your life and business—this one’s for you.

Key Topics:

  • How one tough question from a mentor forced me to face reality.
  • What it really took to rise from entry-level to leading crews to running the company.
  • How fitness and delayed gratification shaped my discipline in life and business.
  • Why clear expectations, accountability, and people-first leadership matter most. 

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Ep 187 | From $9 an Hour to Owning the Company | Lessons in Leadership, Fitness & Building Legacy

Ep 187 | From $9 an Hour to Owning the Company | Lessons in Leadership, Fitness & Building Legacy