In this episode of Tycoons, John talks about his experience transitioning from a career in the Air Force, to getting his executive MBA, to acquiring a small business. The leadership training in the military gave him the confidence to get into a business he had no experience in. John knew how to hire the right people with the right experience and let them do their jobs while he provides the top-level guidance. John walks us through the process of buying a small family-owned business, the challenges he faced, and the opportunities he found to grow and scale the business.

As the new management of a business built entirely upon it’s reputation, John’s focus was ensuring the same quality of workmanship and keeping existing customers happy. He also implemented a process and tracking method to identify which types of projects were mos ...