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Episode: 258 | Guest: Zac Smith | Host: Dr. James Bryant
Is a trade business as easy to buy and run as people say? Zac Smith left the corporate engineering track, bought a painting franchise, and sold it three years later. He gives an honest look at the numbers, the setbacks, and protecting time at home.
In this episode you’ll discover:
- How a rough first few months can become the foundation for growth
- Why Zac says to focus on your mentality
- How he makes family time non-negotiable while building a business
Stay to the end for the Coach In Your Corner segment, where Dr. James Bryant shares this week’s practical tips to help you Win at Work AND Win at Home. This week: three things to remember when a setback happens.
Leading a firm where too much still depends on you? Let’s talk about building the structure and leadership capacity to change that: engineeryoursuccessnow.com
Connect with Zac: news.thebluecollarfounder.com | linkedin.com/in/zacsmithfounder
The Engineer Your Success Podcast helps high-performing leaders Win at Work AND Win at Home. Each episode offers practical conversations on leadership, decision-making, delegation, communication, and building an organization that doesn’t depend on one person. Get more between episodes with the Win By DESIGN newsletter at winbydesign.co.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Why the trades offer opportunity for people who bring professionalism
- How to choose a franchise when you have no industry experience
- How to move past analysis paralysis before starting a business
- How a supportive spouse shapes a big career decision
- How to fund a franchise purchase: a down payment and an SBA loan
- How a rough start can become the foundation for growth
- What it looks like to sell a business after three years
- How to build mental toughness as a business owner
- How to protect family time while building a business
- Why a trade business is awesome, but not easy
