Welcome to the Developers podcast! Join us each week as we explore the journeys of the industry's top professionals, focusing on learning from their mistakes and celebrating their wins. Hosted by Derek Clelan, this podcast dives deep into the stories of how experts built their businesses from the ground up.
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In this episode of Developers, we sit down with Troy Fulks, a true family man and accomplished entrepreneur with a story that exemplifies resilience, passion, and dedication. Troy’s journey began in Southern California with the founding of Aloha Landscaping, followed by a successful venture into the online shoe business with his wife in 1993. Now, as the co-owner of Texas Turf in Austin, Texas, he runs the number one turf installation company in the region alongside his three children. Troy has refined the art of business growth while always prioritizing his family. With multiple successful business exits under his belt, Troy shares invaluable insights on the qualities needed for long-term success. He reveals the secrets behind Texas Turf’s massive growth—focusing on building through their customers and maintaining an exceptional level of service that has fueled their expansion. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with wisdom on balancing family, passion, and entrepreneurial ambition. 4o
In this episode of the Developers podcast, we sit down with Ihor Stepanov, founder of Art Village LLC, a company that has built 17 residential homes over the last four years, at his newest spec home - The Boho House. Ihor moved to the US in 2017 knowing zero english and created a beautiful life for himself and his family. He shares his experience and expertise in building spec homes while adjusting to the growing demand for custom homes in today's market. He reveals his unique approach to utilizing European materials and what it takes to succeed as a builder. This episode provides valuable insights for developers, builders, and real estate enthusiasts interested in spec homes, custom building, and navigating challenges in today's ever-changing market.
George and Jamie, the dynamic duo behind Afuera Outdoor Living, share their inspiring journey from struggling to make ends meet with a landscape maintenance business to becoming a leading design and build company in Reno, Nevada, landing million-dollar landscape projects. Their story is a testament to the power of relentless work ethic, self-belief, and the impact of betting on yourself. In this episode, we delve into the essential aspects of running a successful landscape company, covering goal-setting, sales strategies, recruiting top talent, incentivizing teams, and the art of design. Don’t forget to follow Afuera Outdoor Living on Instagram, watch this episode on our YouTube channel, and subscribe for more insights from top developers!
Landscaping is Hard. This is a conversation with Nicolas Zumino, Founder of Garden Goat LLC. We discuss the hardships of starting a business in the landscaping industry, how he plans to reach his goals, strategies he is using to sell projects and where he wants to be in 10 years. Follow Nicolas on instagram @gardengoatatx Follow us at @yourhavendesign on all platforms.
This is a conversation with Josh Cerda of Immaculate Outdoor, who has 30 years of experience building immaculate outdoor spaces. He is truly one of the best landscape contractors I have ever met, and together, we have created some incredible projects. This discussion revolves around a project we designed and that he is installing for over $300K, covering the entire process—from the initial meeting with the homeowner to signing the agreement and everything in between. I have learned so much from Josh and his 30 years of experience, implementing his insights into my business to help homeowners and other contractors achieve greater success in their projects and businesses. Follow our Instagram account @yourhavendesign where we will document this project in full