What's the biggest struggle that plagues your industry? You probably thought of one right away. Now, the next question is, are you the type to simply survive that struggle and progress on your own, or the type to innovate, elevate the practices in your industry, and help everyone else rise with you?
An engineer, UltraRunner/endurance athlete and entrepreneur, Dillon Mitchell is the founder of Kowabunga Studios, a software and consulting firm geared towards making the lives of engineers better through automation and time-saving solutions. Kowabunga Studios was created because of the tedious tasks and stressful deadlines Dillon experienced as an engineer, designing millions of square feet of commercial buildings. Dillon and Kowabunga Studios' mission is to help engineers, architects, and contractors save time and live better lives.
On this episode of End Hype, Callye and Dillon discuss the birth of (and need for) Kowabunga Studios, the prevalence of tunnel-vision tech entrepreneurs with very limited perspective on their own projects, finding unique ways to engage with your market and your industry through online platforms like LinkedIn, and how Dillon's ability to blend and combine ideas sets him apart in his industry and even further. Listen in for an episode that will give you new clarity on how ideas become products and products become impact.
What You'll Learn:
How the stress inherent in the construction industry catalyzed Dillon's move into making life better and more streamlined for engineers on projects (4:38)What you need to know about building an expansive and effective network on LinkedIn, and what to show them once you've done so (23:20)Why much of the recent innovation in construction brings to the table not only less waste and more time savings, but also a host of pandemic-friendly benefits from safety to social distancing (42:53)And much more!
Favorite Quote:
"You got to be in love with the idea, you know, you have to have that commitment, that drive for it. For what I'm doing, like, my big goal, if you will, is I'm going to save a billion hours annually in construction - period. So, that's across robotics design, you name it. If it has to do with construction, we're gonna save you time, we're gonna make your life better, period. But I have a passion for that, because construction builds the world, and nobody seems to care about those people. Okay, I'll be that guy to help you save time and live better, period." -Dillon Mitchell
Connect with Dillon Mitchell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-kowabungastudios/ (LinkedIn)
https://www.instagram.com/dillonAMitchell (Instagram)
https://www.youtube.com/user/dalexm13/featured (YouTube)
https://www.kowabungastudios.com/ (Kowabunga Studios) https://www.instagram.com/kowabungastudios/ (Instagram)
https://www.facebook.com/kowabungastudios (Facebook)
About Callye Keen and Red Blue Collective
Through collaboratively developing and manufacturing 100s of products, Callye Keen saw a massive range of strategies, tactics, successes, and failures firsthand. He packaged this experience into the Red Blue Collective framework coaching physical product entrepreneurs from idea through development, manufacturing, launch, and growth.
Callye has presented at national events, spoken at universities, and run successful incubator programs. He has sold millions in products and services each year for more than a decade. Clients have built 7-8 figure businesses, raised investment, and sold products around the world.
Learn more at https://www.redbluecollective.com/ (Red Blue Collective).
