In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern talks to Jon Sanchez, owner of Tru Frame Outdoor Structures. Sanchez shares his journey from deciding jump into construction immediately after high school, learning on the job, and eventually starting his own business. Tru Frame focuses on providing a great customer experience and aims to be the best in the area. The company has seen success with 82 lead requests from their website in just over a year, and the demand for their services has increased during the pandemic.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Stern interviews Aaron Allred, owner of Hollywood Detail, an auto detailing service in Northport, Alabama. Allred shares his journey of how he started in auto detailing while working at the fire department and how the business grew rapidly to the point where he had to build a shop at his house. The conversation covers topics such as adjusting the business during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on niche services, dealing with dissatisfied customers, and the importance of word-of-mouth marketing. Allred also discusses his goals for the future, which include expanding his team and potentially teaching others in the industry.

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Cale Schindler, owner of Fayette Property Solutions, a landscaping contractor based in Fayetteville, Georgia. Started in 2018 by Cale and his father, the company offers both residential and commercial services, with many larger scale projects. Cale shares the company’s origin story, noting that it began with him assisting a neighbor at age 17, and eventually evolved into a father-son enterprise. Initially, they invested $40,000-$45,000 in equipment without having any customers. He explains that they manage to perform work equal to a six-eight person crew efficiently due to superior teamwork and communication. The show concludes with a rapid fire round in which Cale shares his plan for the future, champions customer service and open communication as keys to the success, and admits his biggest regret was not quitting his day job sooner.