Bill Golden, the founder of Golden Boat Lifts, shares his journey from moving to Florida in 1980 to building a global empire in the boat lift industry. 

Bill discusses his innovative approach to manufacturing, his commitment to quality and customer service, and how he turned his initial experience with a welding machine into a successful business. 

Highlights include his insights on industry challenges, the importance of listening to customers, and exciting new developments like a hurricane-resistant boat lift cover. Bill's passion for innovation and excellence shines through as he explains how he's maintained a thriving business for over 40 years.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:17 Ocala's Horse Country and Rock the Country Event

01:22 Golden Boat Lifts Facility Tour

01:41 Bill Golden's Journey into the Boat Lift Business

02:32 Innovations and Manufacturing Processes

04:45 Global Expansion and Unique Installations

07:46 Challenges and Innovations in Boat Lift Design

23:01 Freestanding and Hydraulic Boat Lifts

35:27 Innovative Cable Solution

36:35 The Importance of Patents

37:45 Navigating the Patent Process

38:50 From Ideas to Market

41:24 Challenges and Successes

43:53 Customer-Driven Innovation

46:11 Hurricane Impact and Resilience

49:43 Global Expansion and Unique Projects

55:35 Future Innovations and Business Growth

01:06:50 Conclusion and Contact Information

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