408 | Chasing Dollars, Costly Lessons, and Bouncing Back
In this episode, host Chaz Wolfe sits down with entrepreneur Brendan McCluskey. They delve into Brendan's business journey, decision-making process, and resilience in the face of challenges. Brendan shares his advice for entrepreneurs, book recommendations, thoughts on networking, and insights for his younger self.
Key Points
- Investing in good people is crucial because a competent team can reduce problems significantly, whereas a poor team can exacerbate issues and hinder a business's ability to focus on growth.
- Margin is an essential metric in business, as it ensures profitability and sustainability, allowing entrepreneurs to invest in their company and contribute positively to their community.
- Having a network or peer group of fellow entrepreneurs is invaluable for support and shared wisdom, as it helps alleviate the isolation felt at the top and provides insights that can be crucial for navigating business challenges.
Meet Brendan McCluskey: the heavyweight champion in the construction arena with a whopping 7-figure success story under his belt. As the driving force behind Trident Builders, stationed in Baltimore, Maryland, he's carved a niche focusing on elite government and premier commercial projects, propelling Trident Builders to unimaginable heights.
Join Chaz Wolfe as he fires up a dialogue with Brendan on the essence of humility, the art of swift adaptation, the secrets of scaling without bulking, and the true spirit of giving back. Don't miss out – this could be your roadmap to the 7-figure realm and beyond. Dive in now! Notable Quotes
“It's not really a motivation or a goal, it's just showing up every day and leaving it on the field.” - Brendan McCluskey
“I need to understand that the world around me is still changing. Even though I'm attempting to change the world.” - Brendan McCluskey
“If you got a good team on the field, your other problems shrink. You have bad people on the team, those problems metastasize.” - Brendan McCluskey
“Everyone does not need to be on a cycle for promotion and advancement.” - Brendan McCluskey
“There's a lot of things inside of a kingdom and we have to be aware of those things because we're the only ones that are paying attention to all of them together.” - Chaz Wolfe (Host)
“The fact of the matter is that you started a business, you've also given yourself a degree of freedom that a lot of people don't have.” - Brendan McCluskey
“There's dignity with all work.” - Brendan McCluskey
Books and Resources Recommended:
Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Kick-Ass-Humanity/dp/1250235375
Beyond Belief by John Grinnell: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Belief-Awaken-Potential-Leadership/dp/0578131005
Let’s Connect! Brendan McCluskey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mccluskey-9a855419/ Website: https://www.tridentbuilds.com
Chaz Wolfe (Host):
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chazwolfe Website: www.gatheringthekings.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chazwolfe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gatheringthekings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatheringthekings LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/91415421/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chazwolfe_kings Youtube: https://youtube.com/@gatheringthekings
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