Laying the Groundwork: Innovation with Joseph Richards
Description
In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse interviews Joseph Richards, the owner and chief takeoff officer at Flooring Takeoffs. Joseph discusses his unique career path, transitioning from an English teacher to a business owner, and the challenges he faced along the way. He talks about the importance of transparency, learning from mistakes, and the role of AI in the estimating world. The discussion also delves into the value of social media in growing a business, the significance of transferable skills, and the necessity of being able to delegate tasks in order to scale effectively.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
02:46 Joseph Richards' Journey to Flooring Takeoffs
05:07 Challenges and Learning in the Estimating World
15:18 Starting a Business: Support and Initial Steps
20:31 Delegation and Scaling the Business
28:30 Finding the Right Clients and Staying in Your Lane
34:32 The Struggles and Cycles of Editing
36:30 Teaching vs. Creating: Finding the Balance
39:12 The Importance of Social Media Presence
47:41 Navigating AI in Estimation
56:52 Joseph Richards' Services and Insights
01:00:29 The Promise You Are Intended to Be
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