E37 - The $10 Million Success Story of Leveled Concrete

In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Will and Dillon embark on a lively discussion, covering topics from the importance of teamwork in business to the impact of strategic marketing investments. They briefly delve into sports, joking about the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers before diving into the core topic with guest Zachary Zaras, President of Leveled Concrete. Zach shares the inspiring journey of growing his business to $10 million in revenue, emphasizing the significance of hiring right, implementing robust processes, and strategic marketing. He introduces his ventures 'Concrete Rocket' and 'A Better Client,' aimed at helping other contractors succeed. The episode concludes with insights on branding, employee satisfaction, and impactful leadership lessons.

00:00 Introduction and Early Business Challenge

02:16 Company Quarterly Financial Reviews

04:06 Marketing and Spending Strategies

06:14 Guest Introduction: Zachary Zaras

07:07 Zach's Journey to Success

13:22 Scaling the Business

17:01 Innovative Business Practices

23:44 Employee and Customer Differentiation

26:31 Creating a Positive Work Environment

26:54 Handling Toxic Employees

27:41 Balancing Accountability and Compassion

28:16 Introducing New Ventures: Concrete Rocket and A Better Client

28:43 Concrete Rocket: A Consulting Success

31:01 A Better Client: Revolutionizing Contractor Services

34:08 Challenges and Solutions for Contractors

38:22 The Importance of Branding and Rebranding

46:23 Lessons Learned and Future Plans

47:55 Conclusion

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Website: https://leveledconcrete.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyzaras/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leveled_concrete/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leveledconcrete

Email: zach@leveledconcrete.com

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