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416: Growing Urban Spaces from the Ground Up with Ozark Green Roofs
Summary
In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley are joined by Lee Porter, founder and owner of Ozark Green Roofs. Lee shares the inspiring story behind her journey to starting a green roof company in Arkansas, rooted in her passion for landscape architecture and sustainability that began in college. After realizing there were no green roof companies in the area, Lee pivoted from her original career plans and took the entrepreneurial leap, launching Ozark Green Roofs in 2018 with support from Startup Junkie and her network.
The conversation explores the challenges and milestones of building a unique niche business, from early residential projects to high-profile commercial jobs such as the Fayetteville Public Library, First National Bank, Uptown Apartments, and most notably, the ambitious green roof for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Lee details the technical and environmental benefits of green roofs, sharing how these projects contribute to sustainability, stormwater management, and improving urban environments.
Additionally, Lee discusses the importance of teamwork, mentorship, and her advisory board in growing the company. She highlights her recent steps into hiring and expanding her team, her commitment to offering employee benefits, and her ambitions to become the leading regional green roof provider. Through candid reflections on entrepreneurial challenges and the value of asking for help, Lee delivers an inspiring message about perseverance and building something meaningful in your own backyard. Tune in today!
Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(05:05) Lee’s Journey Starting Ozark Green Roofs
(09:27) The Alice L. Walton Green Roof Experience
(14:43) Reevaluating the Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit
(17:15) The Benefits of Advisory Boards
(19:31) Charitable Choice: Donations Over Payments
(24:19) Expanding the Ozark Green Roofs’ Team
(26:26) How Strategic Guidance is Growing Lee’s Business Passion
(29:15) Advice to Younger Self
(31:36) Closing Thoughts
Links
Daniel Koonce
Caleb Talley
Startup Junkie
Startup Junkie YouTube
Lee Porter
Ozark Green Roofs
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Summary
In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley are joined by Lee Porter, founder and owner of Ozark Green Roofs. Lee shares the inspiring story behind her journey to starting a green roof company in Arkansas, rooted in her passion for landscape architecture and sustainability that began in college. After realizing there were no green roof companies in the area, Lee pivoted from her original career plans and took the entrepreneurial leap, launching Ozark Green Roofs in 2018 with support from Startup Junkie and her network.
The conversation explores the challenges and milestones of building a unique niche business, from early residential projects to high-profile commercial jobs such as the Fayetteville Public Library, First National Bank, Uptown Apartments, and most notably, the ambitious green roof for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Lee details the technical and environmental benefits of green roofs, sharing how these projects contribute to sustainability, stormwater management, and improving urban environments.
Additionally, Lee discusses the importance of teamwork, mentorship, and her advisory board in growing the company. She highlights her recent steps into hiring and expanding her team, her commitment to offering employee benefits, and her ambitions to become the leading regional green roof provider. Through candid reflections on entrepreneurial challenges and the value of asking for help, Lee delivers an inspiring message about perseverance and building something meaningful in your own backyard. Tune in today!
Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(05:05) Lee’s Journey Starting Ozark Green Roofs
(09:27) The Alice L. Walton Green Roof Experience
(14:43) Reevaluating the Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit
(17:15) The Benefits of Advisory Boards
(19:31) Charitable Choice: Donations Over Payments
(24:19) Expanding the Ozark Green Roofs’ Team
(26:26) How Strategic Guidance is Growing Lee’s Business Passion
(29:15) Advice to Younger Self
(31:36) Closing Thoughts
Links
Daniel Koonce
Caleb Talley
Startup Junkie
Startup Junkie YouTube
Lee Porter
Ozark Green Roofs
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