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E730. $3 Million+ Series | Charlie Kerrigan Founder of VIL Landscaping

⏱️ 39:42 🎤 Caleb Auman, Charlie Kerrigan
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E730. $3 Million+ Series | Charlie Kerrigan Founder of VIL Landscaping
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  • 0:00
    Introduction to Charlie Kerrigan
    Caleb introduces Charlie Kerrigan, a 20-year-old running a multi-million dollar landscaping company in Toronto, Canada, as part of the '3 Million+ Series'.
  • 4:05
    VIL Landscaping Overview
    Charlie describes VIL Landscaping's focus on landscape construction projects, snow management, and rapid learning in the business.
  • 9:20
    Residential vs. Commercial Snow
    Charlie discusses the challenges and low profitability of residential snow removal compared to the success and risk management focus of commercial snow management.
  • 13:40
    Approaching the $3M Mark
    Charlie explains VIL Landscaping's current revenue streams and how snow sales will determine if they exceed the $3 million mark this year.
  • 15:30
    Evolution of a Leader
    Charlie reflects on his personal and professional changes from $700,000 to $3 million in revenue, including lessons learned from over-hiring and the importance of staying lean.
  • 29:40
    Growth and Ego Checks
    Charlie discusses the importance of checking ego and focusing on the bottom line over vanity metrics like fancy equipment when growth happens too quickly.
  • 38:20
    Self-Development and Delegation
    Charlie emphasizes the importance of self-development, time blocking, and effective delegation with clear instructions and examples of 'good looks like'.
  • 50:50
    Handling Tough Conversations
    Charlie shares his approach to difficult conversations, citing advice from his uncle about the importance of addressing avoided conversations and unasked questions.
  • 1:03:40
    Decision-Making and Wins
    Charlie admits his weakness in quick decision-making and highlights asking for help, and defines a 'win' as progress and clarity within the team.
  • 1:11:40
    Hiring and Company Culture
    Charlie shares his hiring philosophy, prioritizing growth mindset, leadership skills, and personal goals over just technical skill, while emphasizing the importance of long-term commitment from employees.

Speakers

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Caleb Auman
Host
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Charlie Kerrigan
Founder of VIL Landscaping

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize lean operations and efficiency; don't be afraid to 'get your hands dirty' until your company is significantly larger, rather than over-delegating too early.

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Understand your revenue per hour and focus on selling the work you truly want to do, as 80% of issues often come from 20% of your revenue.

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Actively manage your time through blocking and detailed planning to ensure crucial tasks are completed, and delegate less important items with clear instructions and examples of expected outcomes.

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Address difficult conversations and ask critical questions promptly, as delaying conflict or avoiding issues can multiply problems and hinder progress.

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Focus on profitability and internal team development over top-line revenue, as prioritizing a healthy bottom line and a strong team leads to more sustainable and enjoyable growth.

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When hiring, look for a growth mindset, leadership potential, and alignment of personal goals with company vision, rather than solely focusing on technical skills.

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