56: TEXAS INVESTMENT BANKER BUILDS EXCAVATION & TRUCKING COMPANY FROM STARTUP W/ STEVEN DAY

On this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with Steven Day, founder of Armor Excavating, to explore how he built a thriving excavation and trucking business in Texas from the ground up. If you’re a local service business owner looking to scale your operations while keeping costs under control, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Steven shares how he leveraged his financial background, focused on customer needs, and built a team and processes that drive success. Here’s what we covered: - How to identify untapped market opportunities and capitalize on them - The benefits of starting small and scaling strategically - Tips for managing equipment downtime and improving profitability - Why building relationships with trusted partners can accelerate growth - The power of refining pricing and cost structures to stay ahead - How to create a culture of excellence and loyalty with your team - Leveraging tax strategies to fund growth sustainably Whether you’re just starting out or already running a seven-figure business, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you level up. Enjoying the podcast? We’d love a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify! If you’re watching on YouTube, don’t forget to like and subscribe. This episode is brought to you by: Land Service Marketers: Experts in lead generation and content creation for businesses like excavation, grading, and snow removal. Stryker Digital: SEO specialists helping local service contractors dominate search rankings and attract more leads. Dialed In Bookkeeping: Providing bookkeeping, job costing, and financial clarity for service-based businesses. For more tips and insights, check out the OWNR OPS Weekly Newsletter and join our free Skool group for service business owners: https://www.skool.com/ownr-ops/about.