015 - Building a $10M Service-First Construction Business with Phil Black
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In this episode of America’s Home Experts - Shop Talk, hosts John and Steve sit down with Phil Black, the owner of Custom Deck Creations. Phil shares his incredible journey from reading a 900-page code book to building one of Michigan’s most successful residential construction companies.
We dive deep into:
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The "Customer Service First" Mentality: Why Phil views his company as a service business that happens to build decks.
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Marketing Reality: The truth about "omnipresent marketing" and why there is no single "golden ticket" for leads.
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Hiring Lessons: Why hiring is a numbers game and how to identify the "Hell Yeah" candidates.
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The Power of Block Scheduling: Phil’s secret weapon for avoiding burnout and managing a growing team while maintaining family time.
Whether you are just starting your blue-collar business or looking to scale to the next level, Phil’s insights on mindset, systems, and persistence are absolute game-changers.
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