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Graduated dead last…

Now he’s paid by the same school…

And built a business off word of mouth.

Christian Lefley finished 77th out of 77 in his class—and now does paid work for that same school district. This episode isn’t about motivation—it’s about what actually matters when you’re running a skid steer, answering nonstop calls, and figuring things out the hard way. From burying a rented excavator to turning down big jobs, this is real contractor life.

Takeaways:

✅ Dead last doesn’t mean dead end: School didn’t click—but business did

✅ Your punishment can turn into profit: What got him in trouble now pays him every year

✅ You don’t need perfect systems to start: Most of it is learned under pressure

✅ Missed calls = missed money: If you can’t respond, you’re losing jobs—simple

✅ Good work builds everything: Word of mouth still beats chasing leads

Why it Matters:

If you’re in excavation, skid steer work, or property maintenance, this shows you don’t need a perfect start—you need to execute and stick with it.

LINKS:

Try TULBOXX Free — First 5 estimates free, no credit card: www.tulboxx.com

➡️ Reach out to Christtian — Windwood Property Services: https://www.instagram.com/christian_lefley/

➡️ Shop Attachments — Skid Steer Nation: https://skidsteernation.com/

➡️ Contractor Marketing — Throttled Up: https://www.getthrottledup.com