Success Leaves Clues: Ep 206 with guest Charlie Kerrigan, founder of VIL Landscaping

Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald

In this episode, Robin and Al interview entrepreneur Charlie Kerrigan, the founder of VIL Landscaping. Charlie recounts his journey from mowing lawns at 10 years of age to stepping off the conventional path and becoming the founder of a profitable landscaping business at just 14. He has since expanded it into a thriving enterprise with a team of 30 employees, emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people, constantly learning, and setting high standards. Charlie's motivation comes from helping others, growing his team, and changing the perception of contractors in the industry. The conversation also touches on the significance of doing hard things together to build a strong team culture.

Key Takeaways

• Surround yourself with the right people who can help you grow and learn.
• Constantly strive to set high standards and exceed them.
• Building a strong team culture involves doing hard things together.
• Success is defined by the impact you have on others and the good you can do for them.

What motivates me is... "helping others and being able to give others the lessons without the scars." ~ Charlie Kerrigan

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