☑️ In this episode of Built From The Ground Up 🎙️, I sit down with Reed Watterson — Owner of Watterson Excavating Inc. Reed shares his journey from graduating high school in Enumclaw to building a massive excavation business and a diverse commercial real estate portfolio.

TOPICS WE COVER:

➡️ Starting from the Ground Up: Transitioning from a laborer to owning a specialized excavation business.

➡️ Strategic Scaling: How staying small and keeping overhead low allowed them to thrive during the 2008-2010 economic crash.

➡️ The Power of "Mailbox Money": Transitioning business profits into commercial strip malls and land development for passive income.

➡️ Management and Growth: The impact of hiring a General Manager and scaling to 100+ employees.

➡️ Branding and Reputation: Why keeping the "cleanest trucks in the business" is a core part of their company identity.

➡️ Entrepreneurial Advice: The importance of maintaining good credit and treating employees like family.

Whether you're looking to start a blue-collar business 🚜 or you're interested in the long-term benefits of commercial real estate 🏢, this conversation is packed with real talk on how to build a lasting legacy through hard work and smart investments.

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