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40% Growth in Year 1 of a Paving Business

40% Growth in Year 1 of a Paving Business

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Summary

Eric Donahue quickly grew revenue to $6m thanks to operational enhancements, culture tweaks, and a little good luck.

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Topics in Eric’s interview:

  • Navy SEAL career and retirement
  • Performing the basics at a high level
  • His tree service side hustle
  • Old school proprietary search
  • Buying an off-market paving company
  • Forgoing SBA for a conventional loan
  • Working in the field to learn the asphalt trade
  • 40% revenue growth in 13 months
  • Splitting his crew to keep the team productive
  • Using his military clearance to win jobs

References and how to contact Eric:

  • LinkedIn
  • Peninsula Paving
  • Hunter at Hanger Law

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron
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