Host: Jack Hanks

Special Guest: Steven Bush

Episode Summary

In this episode, Managing Member of The Bush Law Group, Steven Bush, talks about running a successful business and the legal side of contracting. Steven holds a Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law and is a Certified Indoor Environmentalist.

Today, Steven and Jack talk about working in the industry, the importance of having a team, having a plan, the problems with insurance carriers, the truth about fraudulent roof claims, and get Steven’s advice to his younger self, all on today’s episode of Because Experience Matters.

Key Takeaways

• “Being an entrepreneur, owning a business is not for the weak.”
• “You get in business to be successful, and once you are successful, you’ve got to stay successful. Staying successful is what puts you on that hamster wheel.”
• “A great litigator has to also be a great negotiator.”
• “You can win by being honest.”
• “Public adjusters, you are a voice for the policyholder.”
• “You don’t have to be perfect.” 

Follow Steven at:

Website: bushlawgroup.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BushLawGroup1/

LinkedIn:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bush-780713103

Host: Jack Hanks

Special Guest: Jack Pinsel

Episode Summary

In this episode, the CEO of Hail 911, Jack Pinsel, talks about growth, parenting, and the future. Jack has served as Hail 911 CEO for over 23 years and CEO of Elite Call for 24 years.

Today, Jack and I talk about struggling with addiction, discipline, and accountability, being a positive influence, and getting Jack’s advice to his younger self, all on today’s episode of Because Experience Matters.

Key Takeaways

• “You just don’t know what tomorrow brings.”
• “No one’s going to work like we do, as owners. Nor should they.”
• “You are where you’re supposed to be right now.”
• “Don’t close your eyes.”
• “Impact the lives around you. Make a difference, and the rest falls into place.”

Follow Jack Pinsel at:

Website: https://hail911.com or  https://www.elitecall.net

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-pinsel-8b18967

Host: Jack Hanks

Special Guest: Nick Forsell

Episode Summary

In this episode, CEO and Founder of Atlas Restoration, Nick Forsell, talks about his career and experiences working in the restoration business. Nick has been active in the construction industry for almost 20 years, with a keen focus on providing work that is quality over quantity.

Today, Nick and I talk about the day we met on the wrong foot, Nick’s New Jersey story, the importance of work ethic, the difficulties of working in the industry, and get Nick’s advice to business owners, all on today’s episode of Because Experience Matters. 

Key Takeaways

• “There’s not a contractor out there that didn’t fake it till they make it.”
• “Whatever’s best for our clients is what we’re going to do.”
• “If we put our clients first, we will be successful.”
• “If everybody worked as hard as you, everybody would be a business owner.”
• “When you f*ck up, own it.” 

Follow Nick at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.restorewithatlas.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-forsell-0965886b