Why Operational Organization Is Your Best Exit Strategy
From Toolbox for the Trades · 24:06
Show by ServiceTitan
Achieving operational organization is often the difference between a business that barely survives and one that scales profitably. Colin Bemus, founder of Go2 Great, shares his journey from digging trenches in his family's landscaping business to navigating a massive economic boom and a devastating crash. After surviving the 2007 recession, Colin leveraged mentorship and software to transform his company into a high-value asset that commanded a premium sale multiple in 2021. Now a consultant, he explains why many contractors fail by expecting software to fix foundational issues like missing job descriptions and unclear organizational charts. Colin provides actionable advice on preparing for acquisition, the importance of measuring quality, and why every business system must tie directly back to defined goals.Join us as we discuss: [1:30] How Colin’s landscaping experience with his father’s family business inspired his journey to help other owner-operators[8:02] Being an early adopter of new tech and the power of an all-in-one platform for your business operations[15:48] Common software implementation mistakes and operational hurdles that Colin sees owner-operators makeCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:Reach out to Colin at [email protected] You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Toolbox for the Trades on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here.Know a business that could use a bit of muscle from ServiceTitan? Refer them here!Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Toolbox for the Trades in your favorite podcast player.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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