The journey of starting a landscaping business on the side and growing it as a solo-operator. Dustin highlights the lessons he learned, advice for other pros thinking of taking the leap to being a business owner and most importantly, how to stay true to building a good business.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Stern interviews Nick Hart, owner of Buckeye Roof Rejuvenation. Nick shares his journey from working in telecommunications to starting his own roof rejuvenation business after discovering a more effective way to clean roofs without damaging them. He discusses the challenges of educating homeowners and commercial property owners about the benefits of roof rejuvenation and the importance of maintaining good help. Nick also highlights the role of word-of-mouth and effective marketing strategies, including the use of a comprehensive website, in growing his business. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of loving what you do and being prepared for both successes and failures in business.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Stern hosts Nick Ornitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Topline Pro, and Luke Hansen, founder and CEO of CompanyCam. Luke discusses the origin of the company as a solution to organizing job site photos, the challenges faced in the early stages, and how the platform has evolved since its founding. Luke also shares his thoughts on the balance between adopting new technology and focusing on the core work in the trades, why the future is bright for the trades, and the key advancements in technology that will affect the industry in coming years.