John McLeay III joins The Boyz to share his inspiring story of transitioning from a corporate career to founding McLeay Building Company. He discusses the challenges of starting his own company, the importance of relationships, and the value of hands-on experience. John emphasizes the company’s niche in working with small business owners and the importance of a tight-knit team. He highlights the company’s growth to 10-12 employees and the significance of work-life balance, supported by his wife.
He covers:
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Balancing family and entrepreneurship
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Building a small, relationship-focused construction business
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Overcoming early challenges as a young father and student
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The importance of hard work and perseverance
Key Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Introduction
- 5:00 – John’s early background in construction
- 11:00 – Starting a family while in college
- 20:00 – Leaving corporate world to start his own company
- 35:00 – Building and maintaining a talented team
- 45:00 – Working with family (his dad)
