From The Military To Entrepreneurship; Always Learning - Salvador Hernandez #38 So You Want To Be A Contractor?

Our guest on this episode is Salvador Hernandez, the Founder of Pacific Breeze Landscape. Salvador brings a commitment to systems and learning to his experience in the industry. As a 9 year vet of the U.S. Navy, Salvador incorporates military values and a culture of yes to his operation.

00:00 - Intro

02:29 - What is Pacific Breeze Landscaping?


Salvador’s start in the industry
Giving client’s their dream backyard
From military service to entrepreneurship.

08:24 - Exposure to landscaping via working with dad growing up

10:18 - Military benefits and education


Government funded education through masters degree
Using that education to build a business
Learning by saying yes.

19:57 - Incorporating design


Taking community college courses
Incorporating technology into the process

25:00 - Being unafraid to learn

33:30 - Current setup


Marketing and social media
Positioning yourself to get in front of the right client
Finding your niche

43:02 - Hiring a business coach

51:04 - Looking to the future and leaving a legacy

57:06 - Rapid fire


1 resource you can’t do without
1 podcast or book you love
Best advice you’ve received
1 habit that fills you up

01:09:45 - Outro