EP31: How Nick Lauro Shares How To Build A Successful Company By Holding Your Team Above The Line

Jul 4, 2018

EP31: Nick Lauro Shares How To Build A Successful Company By Holding Your Team Above The Line

SUMMARY:

In this episode of DYB, Steve Burnette interviews Nick Lauro; Owner & Operator of Lauro Painting in the greater Philadelphia area.

Lauro Painting is a story of a business falling apart and coming back stronger than ever before.

After suffering Lyme's disease -- Bedridden and without a team to depend on -- Nick made the decision to cut his losses; scaling back his team from 8 painters at the time and starting from scratch.

Nick now runs a crew of 10 painters built on solid character and efficient processes never before seen in his business.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

- What it means to always "stay above the line"

- The Importance of Hiring Hands for Character

- How to get out of the insidious trap of saying "yes" to all work

- The difference it makes in a company to elevate your culture.

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QUOTES:

"I encourage business owners to look at themselves and their business. Ask, 'Is this where I want to be?'"

"It's amazing what you can do with people who stay above the line."

"Instead of complaining, you need to hold yourself accountable and ask 'What have I done to improve my situation?'"

"Sometimes problems are a really good opportunity to go above and beyond for a client."

"We forget sometimes that it's not just as simple as working hard running a business. You can't forget to appreciate your wife, or forget to do things around your house. It's just like any other business."

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